Eight + people is what I personally consider enough interest for a week or two's work, so let's do this. To reiterate:  SECRET SANTO 1. People add their names to the pool.  2. People get matched with a random draw (I use list.org). 3. People research some of their match-ee's posts to get a sense of what they like, their blind zones, etc. Maybe ask what they have access to. 4. People suggest a match for their partner to review, something they think their partner would like bu