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I've had great SS presents both times - a topical mouse mat from a fellow pedant one time, and a jigsaw puzzle with a picture of nuts the other
(well, I had said that I like all kinds of puzzles, and nuts!)
I don't much like supposedly sexy/humourous things, but I do like good chocolate, nuts, oh, and all kinds of puzzles!
I've had fab pressies in the past two, cosy socks and a lovely necklace, both of which i still use regularly
Last year I got pirate inspired gifts which were ace, and I still use too.
I like most things, except dodgy sex-toy-esque pressies, oh and I don't eat chocolate, otherwise anything
I wear earrings and bracelets and what not, and love tri related stuff and books and most other things in life.
Excited to find out who i'll get! When do we find out? (sorry, haven't had time to read back if this was mentioned earlier!)
I'm a RW SS virgin, but I have participated at work in the past. One year my present was from the only person in the department that I didn't get on with. Due to work not understanding the meaning of secret, everyone else knew who was buying for me and there was a lot of interest when I opened the present.
Although I have never used his present, I was touched by the thought that went into it. He knew that I liked handmade style things and cats, so he got me a letter opener carved from some fancy wood in the shape of a cat. To me that is what it is all about, not what I actually get, but the thought that has been put into it.
I don't appreciate most joke presents. The few exceptions would be bought by people who knew me very well, which probably rules out most people from here.
Otherwise I enjoy most things edible, fancy tea and coffee and posh toiletries. I don't do jewelery or make up, but enjoy cooking, cross stitch and will read almost anything, as well as the running and swimming that you all know about.
I have always liked my gifts tbh
like chocolate, alcohol, toiletries
This year my daughter had a baby so I have a beautiful granddaughter so I am mad about knitting right now
obviously love running, as well as swimming cycling and gym Oh and I do tai chi.
Thats quite a bit to be going on I think, like others not mad for the 'dodgy sex-toy-esque pressies' as lea the pea said.
Have people really been sent the dodgy sex-toy-esque thingies???
Think this is my 3rd year and have had some fab things like super funky socks and choc.
I'm like the above, love choc, alcohol, toiletries, running, swimming
My SS last year stalked me through Facebook to find something I would like - and got it spot on; a trashy crime thriller novel that I was able to lose myself in over Christmas
with a chocolatey treat to keep me sustained as I read 
We used to do SS at the office Christmas lunch.
There was one member of staff who was a right messy cow. She'd make a cup of tea, bang it down on top of the fridge and slop it, put her milk in and spill a bit, then just walk off.
Santa gave her a pack of fridge wipes that year
i had lovely M&S goodies last year, lovingly recieved and nommed....
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i like most things...nothing rude-children present
..ear-rings,bangles, make-up,nail varnish
,or anything for running, buff, arm warmers ..but these maybe too above budget
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the list of SS things recieved on RW last year was most impressive i remember
http://www.runnersworld.co.uk/forum/forummessages/mps/dt/4/UTN/166798/
I have too much time on my hands.
Well actually I'm pinned to the chair by a cat with claws. I have to stay here honest. (except that I should be getting ready for work, a nice cycle in the rain oh joy).
supercaz, i saw some lovely speciality teas and coffees the other day you may have liked....hope i am your SS then...i will know exactly what to get you
..yes i agree, its not what the gift is but the thought that has gone into it to ensure its something suited to your personality..thats prob tricky as you say on a forum but i suppose most of us know a little of what the longterm forumites are like
And Champagne.
you said that last year LB
SO...following on.....i like Ferrari......although someone is bound to read that as 'ferrero roche'
..not quite the same
the only way is Essex...
I'm usually pretty useless at SS, so I apologise to my victim in advance. I have occasional flashes of inspiration, but sometimes they just don't strike...
Me? Well I like reading (but am a bit of an intellectual snob and don't do trash), and sewing. I don't have my ears pierced (just in case some diamond earings were on the agenda) I like thngs to be useful. I have a penchant for knee high socks (size 4 feet), I don't do smellies. While I like chocolate and food, I'm trying to cut down on the indulgences. You'd not get a bra for under the price limit, so no need to divulge that information.
The SS presents I've recieved that stand out have all been for the wrong reasons. For example: a plastic dinosaur that my PhD supervisor got me - what was he thinking?! Last year's herb markers were a much more sensible present!
I like reading, nail varnish and anything "useful". I live abroad, so spend a fair bit of time travelling backwards and forewards to the UK. I love tea, Father Ted and extreme sports (not in that order
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I've never done a "real" SS, so I apologise in advance to whoever is fortunate enough to get me
Still a few more days to sign your life away and join the fun.
All I need is an email to rwsecretsanta2011@btinternet.com with your name & address + your forum name. Oh and add your name to the bottom of this list.
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beebs
Blobfish
Bruce C
by 'eck it's hilly
Cinders
Cocoa Pop
DV
Elli of the North
Emmy_bug
Flat Foo.ted
Frodo
gingerfurball
Goldbeetle
helen liz
IronMin
Jungle Dave
KatieJane
kk
Kwilter
Lee the Pea
LIVERBIRD
loulabell
Melds
Me Mouse
Mouse
Nam
NickL
Plum
Saffy
Sarah the bookworm
Seren Nos
Slowfoot
small
SOLB
Soup Dragon
SuperCaz
SuzieW
Tickled Pink
Tommygun2
USB
Wilkie
Wabo
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