Oh, wow, you remembered! I, too, have been waiting for the price to drop (preferrably to the 30 buck range), but if my Secret Santa's reading this and wants to go over the limit for me, that clock will do nicely. The same goes for Renata's Secret Santa, too, of course!pinkrenata wrote:Also, I seem to remember that last year Disneykid had a certain <a href="http://www.kqzyfj.com/click-1190473-106 ... 72P">Alice in Wonderland Clock</a> on his wish list last year. I have taken a fancy to it and have been checking its price status over the year. As of now, it is down to $44.99 from $89.95. Obviously, it is still way over the Secret Santa price limit, but I thought in case I (or Kelvin) have a Secret Santa this year who likes to spend a lot of money, it might be something worth noting.
2009 Secret Santa - WISH LIST Thread
- JiminyCrick91
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Hi Santa! I hope all is well on your end. I have once again made a rather long list just so you have selection (and to make sure I have NO idea what I may be getting
). Hope this helps you make it easier for you and that you have fun this year.
Disney Stuff
Disney R1 DVDs
TaleSpin Vol. 1
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Never a Dull Moment
Disney Movie Club DVDs
So Dear to My Heart (
)
DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp
Have Yourself A Goofy Little Christmas
The Monkey's Uncle
Disney Park Stuff
Pins
Holiday Wishes CD
Disneyland Monorail Game
Pop-O-Matic Trouble Theme Park Edition Featuring Stitch
The Magic Kingdom Board Game
Disney Racers - Monorail
Splash Mountain Sorry
(pins available from the Disney Pin site and other items here… http://www.laughingplacestore.com/ )
Comics
Walt Disney's Christmas Parade # 2
Walt Disney's Christmas Parade # 3
Walt Disney's Christmas Parade # 4
The Three Musketeers
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Walt Disney Treasures - Uncle Scrooge: A Little Something Special
Books
Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia
Disney Lost And Found
Peter & The Starcatchers
Any Disney Art of books and any Imagineering Field Guides but Disneyland's
CDs
Home On The Range: Soundtrack
The Emperor's New Groove : Soundtrack
Disney's Hercules:Soundtrack
The Nightmare Before Christmas: 2-Disc Special Edition Soundtrack
Disney Music Block Party
Woody's Roundup: A Rootin' Tootin' Collection of Woody's Favorite Songs Poppin' Guitars : A Tuneful of Sherman (CD/DVD only on demand online)
Wishful Thinking:
Walt Disney and the 1964 World's Fair
Toy Story Collection toys
Non Disney Stuff
DVDs R1
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - The Essentials
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - I Accuse My Parents
DVDs I can't get in Canada- R1
"Modern Marvels": Walt Disney World
Mrs. Santa Claus
Warner Arcive DVD-Rs
Yogi’s First Christmas
Life & Adventures Santa Claus/Nestor
Gilda Live
Amazon.com’s DVD-R’s
The Best of Rocko's Modern Life - Volume 1 or 2
The Fairly Odd Parents: Season 1or 2
Comics
DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories
Batman: Bruce Wayne - Murderer?
Smallville
Superman Vs. Lex Luthor
Superman: They Saved Luthor's Brain
Showcase Presents: Superman Family, Volume 1, 2 or 3
Books
Garfield Holiday Celebrations
The Complete James Bond Short Stories: Quantum of Solace
Toys
Green Arrow Action Figure (DC Universe, Smallville or Batman: Brave & The Bold version)
CDs
Animaniacs Variety Pack: Ingredients - 16 Delicious Songs From The Hit TV Series
Harry Potter audio books (UK or US)
The Bro Code audio book
These Are Jokes by Demetri Martin
What's in a Name by Rodney Dangerfield
The Steve Martin Brothers by Steve Martin
And anything (other than the DVDs) relating to The Office (most of which can be found at the NBC.com online store).
Warm wishes and Happy Christmas.,
Skyler.
Disney Stuff
Disney R1 DVDs
TaleSpin Vol. 1
Now You See Him, Now You Don't
Never a Dull Moment
Disney Movie Club DVDs
So Dear to My Heart (
DuckTales: The Movie - Treasure of the Lost Lamp
Have Yourself A Goofy Little Christmas
The Monkey's Uncle
Disney Park Stuff
Pins
Holiday Wishes CD
Disneyland Monorail Game
Pop-O-Matic Trouble Theme Park Edition Featuring Stitch
The Magic Kingdom Board Game
Disney Racers - Monorail
Splash Mountain Sorry
(pins available from the Disney Pin site and other items here… http://www.laughingplacestore.com/ )
Comics
Walt Disney's Christmas Parade # 2
Walt Disney's Christmas Parade # 3
Walt Disney's Christmas Parade # 4
The Three Musketeers
Mickey's Twice Upon a Christmas
Walt Disney Treasures - Uncle Scrooge: A Little Something Special
Books
Disney A to Z: The Official Encyclopedia
Disney Lost And Found
Peter & The Starcatchers
Any Disney Art of books and any Imagineering Field Guides but Disneyland's
CDs
Home On The Range: Soundtrack
The Emperor's New Groove : Soundtrack
Disney's Hercules:Soundtrack
The Nightmare Before Christmas: 2-Disc Special Edition Soundtrack
Disney Music Block Party
Woody's Roundup: A Rootin' Tootin' Collection of Woody's Favorite Songs Poppin' Guitars : A Tuneful of Sherman (CD/DVD only on demand online)
Wishful Thinking:
Walt Disney and the 1964 World's Fair
Toy Story Collection toys
Non Disney Stuff
DVDs R1
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - The Essentials
Mystery Science Theater 3000 - I Accuse My Parents
DVDs I can't get in Canada- R1
"Modern Marvels": Walt Disney World
Mrs. Santa Claus
Warner Arcive DVD-Rs
Yogi’s First Christmas
Life & Adventures Santa Claus/Nestor
Gilda Live
Amazon.com’s DVD-R’s
The Best of Rocko's Modern Life - Volume 1 or 2
The Fairly Odd Parents: Season 1or 2
Comics
DC's Greatest Imaginary Stories
Batman: Bruce Wayne - Murderer?
Smallville
Superman Vs. Lex Luthor
Superman: They Saved Luthor's Brain
Showcase Presents: Superman Family, Volume 1, 2 or 3
Books
Garfield Holiday Celebrations
The Complete James Bond Short Stories: Quantum of Solace
Toys
Green Arrow Action Figure (DC Universe, Smallville or Batman: Brave & The Bold version)
CDs
Animaniacs Variety Pack: Ingredients - 16 Delicious Songs From The Hit TV Series
Harry Potter audio books (UK or US)
The Bro Code audio book
These Are Jokes by Demetri Martin
What's in a Name by Rodney Dangerfield
The Steve Martin Brothers by Steve Martin
And anything (other than the DVDs) relating to The Office (most of which can be found at the NBC.com online store).
Warm wishes and Happy Christmas.,
Skyler.
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- CJ
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Dear Santa,
Here's a link to <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/regis ... WE21UD">my wish list at Amazon</A>. This is my general wishlist that I keep through out the year, so skip over the more expensive items (unless you are really generous
). I don't mind surprises, so feel free to ignore the entire list.
-CJ
Here's a link to <A HREF="http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/regis ... WE21UD">my wish list at Amazon</A>. This is my general wishlist that I keep through out the year, so skip over the more expensive items (unless you are really generous

- magicalwands
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Dear Secret Santa,
Sorry for completely ignoring this thread but if I don't think of stuff now, I never will! My portfolio is still on its way, but I need some time off to get my secret santa things and to write more things for you!
Here are some other things:
-The Art of Ponyo
-A set of Staedler fine tip pens so I can sketch
-Sketchbooks (general purpose ones; not newsprint or watercolor), & any size but the super tiny ones. 3.5" x 5" is the minimum size.
-The Art of The Incredibles
-Tiny Toon Adventures: Season 1, Volume 2
-Pinky and the Brain: Vol 2
-Pinky and the Brain: Vol 3
-Wheezy squeaky toy. This is out of print but I'm just putting it here in case you know where to get one. I want the one that looks like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Japan-Disney-Toy-St ... _649wt_941
Sorry for completely ignoring this thread but if I don't think of stuff now, I never will! My portfolio is still on its way, but I need some time off to get my secret santa things and to write more things for you!
Here are some other things:
-The Art of Ponyo
-A set of Staedler fine tip pens so I can sketch
-Sketchbooks (general purpose ones; not newsprint or watercolor), & any size but the super tiny ones. 3.5" x 5" is the minimum size.
-The Art of The Incredibles
-Tiny Toon Adventures: Season 1, Volume 2
-Pinky and the Brain: Vol 2
-Pinky and the Brain: Vol 3
-Wheezy squeaky toy. This is out of print but I'm just putting it here in case you know where to get one. I want the one that looks like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/Japan-Disney-Toy-St ... _649wt_941

Dear Santa,
Here is my wish list but feel free to buy me something else since I really like surprises!
If you are a member of the Disney Movie Club, I would really like to have the DVD "Have Yourself a Goofy Little Christmas".
DVD:
- Stepmom
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo-Choo Express
- Mickey's Magical Christmas (the last release, not the first one)
Blu-Ray:
- Tinker Bell & the Lost Treasure
Besides that, I love cats, Disney plushes and Disney snowglobes/figurines.
Feel free to be creative! I'm really easy to please!
Thank you so much and have a merry christmas!
Here is my wish list but feel free to buy me something else since I really like surprises!
If you are a member of the Disney Movie Club, I would really like to have the DVD "Have Yourself a Goofy Little Christmas".
DVD:
- Stepmom
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Mickey's Adventures in Wonderland
- Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: Choo-Choo Express
- Mickey's Magical Christmas (the last release, not the first one)
Blu-Ray:
- Tinker Bell & the Lost Treasure
Besides that, I love cats, Disney plushes and Disney snowglobes/figurines.
Feel free to be creative! I'm really easy to please!
Thank you so much and have a merry christmas!
- Just Myself
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- Location: Pawnee, IN
- Contact:
Greetings, Secret Santa dude! (or dudette
)
How have you been? Are you enjoying the holiday season thus far? I hope all your Christmas wishes come true during this always-wonderful season.
A little info about me: My name is Chris, I live in the Orlando FL suburbs, and my passions are film and classic rock. Cinematically, I love just about everything, but my favorite genres are crime drama and comedy from any period. Musically, I *love* Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones, they're my three favorite bands ever. I have every LZ album, four Pink Floyd albums (The Wall, Dark Side of The Moon, Animals and Wish You Were Here) and two Stones albums (Exile on Main Street and Let It Bleed). I love tshirt (3X) and hats, I'm always collecting rock and roll apparel. Feel free to think outside of the box.
Here's a short list of items that specifically interest me right now, with links:
Movies on Blu-ray (Region A)
- Fight Club
- Taken
- Shaun of the Dead
CDs
- Them Crooked Vultures, "Them Crooked Vultures"
- U2, "No Line On The Horizon"
- Muse, "The Resistance"
That's all that I can think of right now. I hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving and an even merrier Christmas!
Cheers,
JM
How have you been? Are you enjoying the holiday season thus far? I hope all your Christmas wishes come true during this always-wonderful season.
A little info about me: My name is Chris, I live in the Orlando FL suburbs, and my passions are film and classic rock. Cinematically, I love just about everything, but my favorite genres are crime drama and comedy from any period. Musically, I *love* Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd and The Rolling Stones, they're my three favorite bands ever. I have every LZ album, four Pink Floyd albums (The Wall, Dark Side of The Moon, Animals and Wish You Were Here) and two Stones albums (Exile on Main Street and Let It Bleed). I love tshirt (3X) and hats, I'm always collecting rock and roll apparel. Feel free to think outside of the box.
Here's a short list of items that specifically interest me right now, with links:
Movies on Blu-ray (Region A)
- Fight Club
- Taken
- Shaun of the Dead
CDs
- Them Crooked Vultures, "Them Crooked Vultures"
- U2, "No Line On The Horizon"
- Muse, "The Resistance"
That's all that I can think of right now. I hope you have a very happy Thanksgiving and an even merrier Christmas!
Cheers,
JM
Cheers,
JM
JM
- ajmrowland
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- AwallaceUNC
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Hi Secret Santa,
Sorry for taking so long to post this! Here's my wishlist, by category. Most things fall under the price limit... some might be above, so feel free to ignore them.
CDs
Jason Mraz - Jason Mraz's Beautiful Mess - Live on Earth (CD/DVD)
John Mayer - Battle Studies
Janet Jackson - Number Ones
Janet Jackson - Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814
Gypsy: 1973 Original London Cast (featuring Angela Lansbury)
Steel Train - Twilight Tails from the Prairies of the Sun
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Stadium Arcadium
MuteMath - MuteMath (self-titled album)
Say Anything - Say Anything (self-titled album)
Michale Bublé - Michael Bublé (self-titled album)
Piano Tribute Players - Renditions: Amy Grant Piano Tribute
Blu-rays
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated)
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (live-action)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
The Silence of the Lambs
Coraline
Fight Club
Galaxy Quest
The Mummy
The Mummy Returns
The Passion of the Christ
Batman Begins
Men in Black
Quantum of Solace
Contact
I, Robot
Soundstage: Sheryl Crow Live
Hit Man: David Foster and Friends
Michael Bublé – Caught in the Act
DVDs
"Spin City": Season 1
"Touched by an Angel" - The Second Season
The Happiest Millionaire: Restored Roadshow Edition
Johnny Tremain
Toby Tyler, or Ten Weeks with the Circus
Just in case you win the lottery before Christmas...
The X-Men Trilogy (Blu-ray)
The Ultimate Matrix Collection (Blu-ray)
Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture Collection (Blu-ray)
Just in case you have a spare copy you're holding on to but don't want anymore...
Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn, The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (This is the only WDT that I don't have, but it's very hard to track down)
Thanks so much! I'll be happy with anything.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
-Aaron
Sorry for taking so long to post this! Here's my wishlist, by category. Most things fall under the price limit... some might be above, so feel free to ignore them.
CDs
Jason Mraz - Jason Mraz's Beautiful Mess - Live on Earth (CD/DVD)
John Mayer - Battle Studies
Janet Jackson - Number Ones
Janet Jackson - Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation 1814
Gypsy: 1973 Original London Cast (featuring Angela Lansbury)
Steel Train - Twilight Tails from the Prairies of the Sun
Red Hot Chili Peppers – Stadium Arcadium
MuteMath - MuteMath (self-titled album)
Say Anything - Say Anything (self-titled album)
Michale Bublé - Michael Bublé (self-titled album)
Piano Tribute Players - Renditions: Amy Grant Piano Tribute
Blu-rays
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (animated)
Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas (live-action)
National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
The Silence of the Lambs
Coraline
Fight Club
Galaxy Quest
The Mummy
The Mummy Returns
The Passion of the Christ
Batman Begins
Men in Black
Quantum of Solace
Contact
I, Robot
Soundstage: Sheryl Crow Live
Hit Man: David Foster and Friends
Michael Bublé – Caught in the Act
DVDs
"Spin City": Season 1
"Touched by an Angel" - The Second Season
The Happiest Millionaire: Restored Roadshow Edition
Johnny Tremain
Toby Tyler, or Ten Weeks with the Circus
Just in case you win the lottery before Christmas...
The X-Men Trilogy (Blu-ray)
The Ultimate Matrix Collection (Blu-ray)
Star Trek: The Original Motion Picture Collection (Blu-ray)
Just in case you have a spare copy you're holding on to but don't want anymore...
Walt Disney Treasures: Dr. Syn, The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh (This is the only WDT that I don't have, but it's very hard to track down)
Thanks so much! I'll be happy with anything.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
-Aaron
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Secret Santa,
I hope you are well wherever you are. Here are some items on my wish list.
Blu-ray
Cars
Chicken Little
North by Northwest: 50th Anniversary Edition
T2: Skynet Edition
CDs
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Star Wars Radio Drama(s)
Books
Winds of Dune
If you feel like scouring the secondhand markets:
LEGO
Star Wars A-Wing (Used and no box are fine, but a complete set, instructions and minifigs are a must if you choose this option)
Of course, you may deviate from the list if you want. My list of DVDs and Blu-rays in my sig will be updated by the end of the day. It might provide some more insight into my tastes.
Have a happy Thanksgiving, and give the reindeer an extra treat!
I hope you are well wherever you are. Here are some items on my wish list.
Blu-ray
Cars
Chicken Little
North by Northwest: 50th Anniversary Edition
T2: Skynet Edition
CDs
Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire
Star Wars Radio Drama(s)
Books
Winds of Dune
If you feel like scouring the secondhand markets:
LEGO
Star Wars A-Wing (Used and no box are fine, but a complete set, instructions and minifigs are a must if you choose this option)
Of course, you may deviate from the list if you want. My list of DVDs and Blu-rays in my sig will be updated by the end of the day. It might provide some more insight into my tastes.
Have a happy Thanksgiving, and give the reindeer an extra treat!
- Brer Brandon
- Gold Classic Collection
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- Joined: Sat Nov 08, 2003 8:36 pm
- Location: Georgia
This is my first year participating in Secret Santa, and I'm rather excited about it.
So to my Secret Santa, I want to say a preemptive thank you and let you know a few things I've had my eyes on and things in general that I'm interested in.
I'm still working on building my Disney animated classics DVD collection. A few notable missing titles include The Sword in the Stone, Oliver & Company, Mulan, The Aristocats, Tarzan, Dinosaur, The Emperor's New Groove, Chicken Little, and Meet the Robinsons. I am also missing Bedknobs & Broomsticks.
Other DVDs I'd like include Parks & Recreation S1, Andy Barker PI, Jackie Brown, Citizen Kane, The Guild DVDs, Dr. Horrible, and The Muppets Take Manhattan.
As for other things, I would love The Gremlins by Roald Dahl or The Incredibles soundtrack.
Wishful thinking would be items such as the Wall-e Hallmark keepsake ornament from last year, the Mr. Incredible DCC statue that was until a few months ago available through Disney Movie Rewards, and a few Treasures sets (Donald Vol.2, Disney on the Front Lines).
I also love surprises. I like Disney animation and I love Pixar (I own all their movies but little else related). My favorite Pixar titles are Ratatouille, Wall-e, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films. I'm a burgeoning fan of Uncle Scrooge comics as well.
I love DC comics, most sci-fi (all things Whedon, Star Wars, Star Trek: TOS, Battlestar '03, Lost,etc.) I've recently finally gotten in Doctor Who and am loving it! I have nothing from this fandom. I am hoping to be caught up in time to see the specials in December. I'm going to miss Tennant. You'll always remember your first Doctor (I saw a few of his episodes before going back to Eccleston and watching in order). Basically, I'm a big geek and proud of it.
Happy holidays everyone!
So to my Secret Santa, I want to say a preemptive thank you and let you know a few things I've had my eyes on and things in general that I'm interested in.
I'm still working on building my Disney animated classics DVD collection. A few notable missing titles include The Sword in the Stone, Oliver & Company, Mulan, The Aristocats, Tarzan, Dinosaur, The Emperor's New Groove, Chicken Little, and Meet the Robinsons. I am also missing Bedknobs & Broomsticks.
Other DVDs I'd like include Parks & Recreation S1, Andy Barker PI, Jackie Brown, Citizen Kane, The Guild DVDs, Dr. Horrible, and The Muppets Take Manhattan.
As for other things, I would love The Gremlins by Roald Dahl or The Incredibles soundtrack.
Wishful thinking would be items such as the Wall-e Hallmark keepsake ornament from last year, the Mr. Incredible DCC statue that was until a few months ago available through Disney Movie Rewards, and a few Treasures sets (Donald Vol.2, Disney on the Front Lines).
I also love surprises. I like Disney animation and I love Pixar (I own all their movies but little else related). My favorite Pixar titles are Ratatouille, Wall-e, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films. I'm a burgeoning fan of Uncle Scrooge comics as well.
I love DC comics, most sci-fi (all things Whedon, Star Wars, Star Trek: TOS, Battlestar '03, Lost,etc.) I've recently finally gotten in Doctor Who and am loving it! I have nothing from this fandom. I am hoping to be caught up in time to see the specials in December. I'm going to miss Tennant. You'll always remember your first Doctor (I saw a few of his episodes before going back to Eccleston and watching in order). Basically, I'm a big geek and proud of it.
Happy holidays everyone!
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- Escapay
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Dear Secret Santa,
So today is the "official" beginning of the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus/Politically-Correct-"Holiday" season and to celebrate, we took all our Christmas boxes out of the basement. Well, not all the boxes. We left a few down there because they contained ornaments and other decorations that we don't use anymore. Which is sad, really. I mean, yeah, some of the stuff in the boxes is tacky, but there is a lot of sentimentality in those ornaments. Like an old toy train set that I got when I was 2, and the Liberty Falls buildings/accessories/people for the Christmas Village we used to set up about 10 years ago. But I guess we just outgrow some of the Christmas decor over the years. I wonder what decorations we won't use ten years from now.
Anyway, the reason I'm writing this letter is because I feel really guilty. I made a long ass letter with lots of UD-supportive links, and didn't even say "thank you" like several other letters that followed did. So, let me just offer my "thank you" now. Because I really am grateful that you're doing this. UD Secret Santa has been a tradition since 2003, and I've been a part of it since 2005. It's amazing that there is such an amount of trust and goodwill among a little messageboard on the internet. It's even more amazing that Secret Santa has been so successful for so long. You help make Secret Santa successful, you help in keeping the tradition alive. And that's a wonderful thing. Christmas - or Kwanzaa or Hanukkah or Festivus or Bobunk or whatever holiday you choose to celebrate - is a holiday that's deeply steeped in tradition. It's a comfort always to know that as up or down a year can be, one of the things we can always count on is the joy that is Christmas (or Kwanzza or Hanukkah or etc.). So, once again, thank you. Not just for whatever gift you'll be sending to the Scaps house. But thank you for being a part of this tradition, and thank you for being an all-around great UD member. Whether you're new and it's your first Secret Santa, or a veteran of the program, or someone who hasn't posted a lot but always comes back for this wonderful holiday season, thank you.
Anyway, there's more to this letter (!) beyond an update on the Christmas preparations and the thank you. Just a minor note, a really minor one. You see, last year my family (well, the East Coast side) started doing Secret Santa last year and it's now become a Christmas tradition. And on my Secret Santa list for my family I hastily wrote Under the Greenwood Tree (DVD) on one of the wishlists that went into the hat. I obviously don't know who got my name in the drawing, and Under the Greenwood Tree was the only "item" that was the same on my UD wishlist as it was on the Family Wishlist. So I just wanted to give you a heads up that if you were considering sending it to Jersey, to not do so. Of course, I can't even guarantee that I'll get it from a family member either, but I'd rather not get it at all than get two copies come December 25.
Finally, just wanted to add a recommendation. I just finished the book A Simple Christmas by Mike Huckabee. In it, he reflects on several memorable Christmases he spent throughout his life and how they all, in retrospect, are the "simple Christmas" that he enjoys. Sure, he sneaks in some of his political views and makes a couple jabs at the current regime, but his purpose in the novel is not to spread his political agenda, it's to reminisce about how various Christmases helped him shape his life. Whether you're Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, or Apathetic, you'll enjoy the book. It's always fun reading about Christmas memories, be it your own or a strangers. Because Christmas is almost always a common bond we all share, so even if some of the situations don't happen to us, we can identify already with the fact that it's about Christmas.
Mashed Potatoes from your Secret Cindy Lou Who,
Scapsta Claus

So today is the "official" beginning of the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Festivus/Politically-Correct-"Holiday" season and to celebrate, we took all our Christmas boxes out of the basement. Well, not all the boxes. We left a few down there because they contained ornaments and other decorations that we don't use anymore. Which is sad, really. I mean, yeah, some of the stuff in the boxes is tacky, but there is a lot of sentimentality in those ornaments. Like an old toy train set that I got when I was 2, and the Liberty Falls buildings/accessories/people for the Christmas Village we used to set up about 10 years ago. But I guess we just outgrow some of the Christmas decor over the years. I wonder what decorations we won't use ten years from now.
Anyway, the reason I'm writing this letter is because I feel really guilty. I made a long ass letter with lots of UD-supportive links, and didn't even say "thank you" like several other letters that followed did. So, let me just offer my "thank you" now. Because I really am grateful that you're doing this. UD Secret Santa has been a tradition since 2003, and I've been a part of it since 2005. It's amazing that there is such an amount of trust and goodwill among a little messageboard on the internet. It's even more amazing that Secret Santa has been so successful for so long. You help make Secret Santa successful, you help in keeping the tradition alive. And that's a wonderful thing. Christmas - or Kwanzaa or Hanukkah or Festivus or Bobunk or whatever holiday you choose to celebrate - is a holiday that's deeply steeped in tradition. It's a comfort always to know that as up or down a year can be, one of the things we can always count on is the joy that is Christmas (or Kwanzza or Hanukkah or etc.). So, once again, thank you. Not just for whatever gift you'll be sending to the Scaps house. But thank you for being a part of this tradition, and thank you for being an all-around great UD member. Whether you're new and it's your first Secret Santa, or a veteran of the program, or someone who hasn't posted a lot but always comes back for this wonderful holiday season, thank you.
Anyway, there's more to this letter (!) beyond an update on the Christmas preparations and the thank you. Just a minor note, a really minor one. You see, last year my family (well, the East Coast side) started doing Secret Santa last year and it's now become a Christmas tradition. And on my Secret Santa list for my family I hastily wrote Under the Greenwood Tree (DVD) on one of the wishlists that went into the hat. I obviously don't know who got my name in the drawing, and Under the Greenwood Tree was the only "item" that was the same on my UD wishlist as it was on the Family Wishlist. So I just wanted to give you a heads up that if you were considering sending it to Jersey, to not do so. Of course, I can't even guarantee that I'll get it from a family member either, but I'd rather not get it at all than get two copies come December 25.
Finally, just wanted to add a recommendation. I just finished the book A Simple Christmas by Mike Huckabee. In it, he reflects on several memorable Christmases he spent throughout his life and how they all, in retrospect, are the "simple Christmas" that he enjoys. Sure, he sneaks in some of his political views and makes a couple jabs at the current regime, but his purpose in the novel is not to spread his political agenda, it's to reminisce about how various Christmases helped him shape his life. Whether you're Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, or Apathetic, you'll enjoy the book. It's always fun reading about Christmas memories, be it your own or a strangers. Because Christmas is almost always a common bond we all share, so even if some of the situations don't happen to us, we can identify already with the fact that it's about Christmas.
Mashed Potatoes from your Secret Cindy Lou Who,
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AwallaceUNC: Would you prefer Substi-Blu-tiary Locomotion?
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TheSequelOfDisney: Damn, did Lin-Manuel Miranda go and murder all your families?
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Dear Secret Santa,
If you haven't noticed yet, I've made a couple of edits to my list. Please note them. Thanks.
ZP
If you haven't noticed yet, I've made a couple of edits to my list. Please note them. Thanks.
ZP
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- magicalwands
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Dear Secret Santa,
I don't know why I'm so worried, but I hope I have given you a long enough list to choose from. But I would like to say, whatever you get me I will be very happy with! I'm open to anything. I already have all of the new Disney rereleases The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. I already got all the Pixar films on blu-ray. I will upgrade my Harry Potter to blu-rays eventually, but I would also love the Prisoner of Azkaban blu-ray already out just because that's my favorite. I think everyone here knows I want to work for Pixar. I also love David Archuleta's new Christmas album. But really, whatever you decide or have decided to give me will be enough for me!
I'm a simple guy who lives to make others laugh. So really, anything will do! Just do it asap because I am really anxious to know who you are. 
I don't know why I'm so worried, but I hope I have given you a long enough list to choose from. But I would like to say, whatever you get me I will be very happy with! I'm open to anything. I already have all of the new Disney rereleases The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh. I already got all the Pixar films on blu-ray. I will upgrade my Harry Potter to blu-rays eventually, but I would also love the Prisoner of Azkaban blu-ray already out just because that's my favorite. I think everyone here knows I want to work for Pixar. I also love David Archuleta's new Christmas album. But really, whatever you decide or have decided to give me will be enough for me!

- disneyboy20022
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Dear Secret Santa,
Just in case you didn't notice I've taken off of my list the following that has not come out yet...:
Terminator Salvation 2- disc blu ray (due out on December 1st
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FB55I0?tag ... amp=211189
So I know its not out yet but I think someone is getting it for me as a gift already.....
Just in case you didn't notice I've taken off of my list the following that has not come out yet...:
Terminator Salvation 2- disc blu ray (due out on December 1st
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FB55I0?tag ... amp=211189
So I know its not out yet but I think someone is getting it for me as a gift already.....
Want to Hear How I met Roy E. Disney in 2003? Click the link Below
http://fromscreentotheme.com/ThursdayTr ... isney.aspx
http://fromscreentotheme.com/ThursdayTr ... isney.aspx
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E-mail Luke and ask him.....im sure he won't be like IF YOU DO YOU ARE SUSPENDED.....pap64 wrote:Question: Even though the rules say that we must not send our presents before December 7, can we send our presents this week? I ask because my budget is very limited, and I have other things to take care of. The sooner I send this the better.
also to my secret santa,
in the middle of December I might be out of the state for a week so if your package arrives while I am gone fear not because I'll be back..to see it...
Want to Hear How I met Roy E. Disney in 2003? Click the link Below
http://fromscreentotheme.com/ThursdayTr ... isney.aspx
http://fromscreentotheme.com/ThursdayTr ... isney.aspx
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You probably should also edit your post (and add other revisions) so that your Secret Santa isn't required to read through this entire thread to know what you want.ajmrowland wrote:I will Take off Batman Begins, because I got it already.
I'm not sure I understand how the timing and your budget are related, but if you need to send early, go for it. With December just two days away and Christmas decorations and music everywhere, I don't think it's offbase. That said, everyone is still encouraged to send out in their recommended window, ideally in the middle of it.pap64 wrote:Even though the rules say that we must not send our presents before December 7, can we send our presents this week? I ask because my budget is very limited, and I have other things to take care of. The sooner I send this the better.
Everyone should have posted a wish list by now. I don't think everyone has, but I haven't gone through the list and this thread to check. If you are doing Secret Santa and haven't posted a wish list or some basic information about your likes here... please do so here.Matt wrote:Who hasn't posted a list yet? Also, when is the list due by? thanks!
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