"Bill Stock" wrote in message
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"Yoj" wrote in message
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Two of the newsgroups I subscribe to have a Secret Santa gift exchange
every
year. It is a lot of fun. The gifts aren't supposed to cost more than
$15,
and, since people live all over the world, it's good to give something
that
represents the place you live.

I live in Southern California. Both of my groups are for people over
50.
The names I drew on the two groups just happen to be brothers, both of
whom
live in England. I need to buy and mail the gifts this coming week for
sure. I have already got a (different) photo calendar for each of them.
What else can I send them that is representative of California?

One of them writes poetry, which is usually rather dark. The other
recently
had double bypass surgery. Both of them have a slightly twisted sense
of
humor.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

How about some good Cheddar, not exactly California and perhaps not good
for
the bypass patient. But Brits love their cheese. I was thinking you could
order it online as a gift and have it delivered locally. Should save you a
bit on shipping and it will get there sooner.

Thanks, Bill. That's a thought.

Joy