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mmntech

Lifer
Sep 20, 2007
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I got a new bed from my parents, seeing as how my old one was bought during the Reagan administration. :D

My grandma got me two bottles of premium beer, a Terry's Chocolate Orange, and a DVD documentary on WWII.

Haven't gotten the GF's gift yet. She's slow when it comes to mailing stuff.
 

rcpratt

Lifer
Jul 2, 2009
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Diploma frame, a bunch of clothes, a Keurig coffee thing, some stuff for around the apartment, Inception BD, some cash.
 

Imp

Lifer
Feb 8, 2000
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Got a giftcard to the liquor store, and some money.

Got ME a new laptop, a $200 peacoat, a $200 top coat, a $300 casual wintercoat and a $200 spring jacket. W. T. F. ???
 

nageov3t

Lifer
Feb 18, 2004
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best gift: Thomas Keller's The French Laundry Cookbook from my sister-in-law
worst gift: a handful of cash from my sister (thanks for not taking the 30 seconds to buy a gift card or look at my amazon wishlist)

my parents gave me a big early Christmas gift a few weeks ago and paid my December rent for me.
 

eldorado99

Lifer
Feb 16, 2004
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Leatherman Charge TTi, new torquewrench, starbucks and subway giftcards, bottle of ice-wine, assorted candy/chocolate, new multimeter, assorted small hand tools.
 

waggy

No Lifer
Dec 14, 2000
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lets see.

my parents sent me $50 (and $20 gift card for each kid)
my kids got me tickets to the icehogs (local hockey team)
i got a Chicago Bears snugglie
 

Saint Nick

Lifer
Jan 21, 2005
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My parents got me a wet/dry vacuum, some gift cards to men's warehouse and guitar center (love them for this).

Brother got me guitar center GC (sick).

ANd my g/f got me an xbox 360 controller w/ play 'n' charge kit.

great christmas!


We gave my mom a computer and a kindle because she has a long hospital stay coming up :(

We got Dad a new tape deck that showed up on xmas eve :( but he is getting it later today. he also got this really nice thermometer for indoor/outdoor temperature measurement and humidity measurement.

got my bro a Best Buy GC...he loves these, so i usually get them for him.

thats about it. I didn't have a lot of money this xmas but I think it all turned out great.
 

pontifex

Lifer
Dec 5, 2000
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Already have everything that I could want so I just asked for money if anyone wanted to get me anything. So far I've got:

$300 cash

The rest were stalking stuffers

2 PSP games - so you don't get bored while stalking
Book - in case you get bored of the PSP games or you need to be really quiet while in the bushes.

Tub of Pistachios - so you don't get hungry while stalking
Can of salted almonds - to throw to wild animals to help keep them away from you and giving away your position in the bushes.


Remote control toy of some sort - so you can attach the video camera to it when there's no cover to hide behind.

A plush toy - not sure where this fits in the stalker's accessories. maybe i don't want to know. :p

Shaving accessories - for cleaning up after the extended stalking session

Chocolate and candies - to leave at her doorstep when you finally end your stalking session

Usually I get much more for Christmas but like I said I've already have everything I need/want so we played it small this year.

sorry, had to do it.
 
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Locut0s

Lifer
Nov 28, 2001
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I have been thinking of using the 300 bucks to get a Nintnedo 3DS when it's released. However I may also get some useless upgrade to my already overkill PC. What to do... What to do... :hmm:
 

RavenSEAL

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I have been thinking of using the 300 bucks to get a Nintnedo 3DS when it's released. However I may also get some useless upgrade to my already overkill PC. What to do... What to do... :hmm:
Mail it to me :biggrin:

I shall contact you with shipping information soon.
 

blamb425

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Mar 30, 2007
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I'd return those HD595s and get some HD555s or HD558s instead. The 595s are literally the 555s with a piece of foam attached inside, which is easily removed.
 

xanis

Lifer
Sep 11, 2005
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- 2 sweaters
- 2 button-down shirts
- gift cards
- Eagles sweatshirt
- Eagles umbrella
- iPad (64GB Wi-Fi + 3G)
 

TridenT

Lifer
Sep 4, 2006
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I'd return those HD595s and get some HD555s or HD558s instead. The 595s are literally the 555s with a piece of foam attached inside, which is easily removed.

Yeah. I'm thinking about it. It is my money after all now. These things are seriously no better than the HD 555s from what I've experienced. :colbert:

Maybe I'll do it when I move.

Eh, screw it. I'll keep 'em. I looked at the return policy. I'm going to lose at least 15% on it I am sure. It's not worth the hassle and maybe these will somehow magically open up and breath unicorn dust into my ears.

Ugh. Bastards on Amazon made the price for the 595s only $140, after I paid $170 something JUST A FEW DAYS BEFORE. :(
 
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Josh123

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From my mom :)

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From my wife :)

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From my mother in law :)
 

BurnItDwn

Lifer
Oct 10, 1999
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LOTS of popcorn kernels (gallon container and 50 pound bag)
Waring Pro 12 cup Popcorn maker (4oz tray)

I think my family members want to be invited over for movie night in my little theater ... hehehehe

Also got a 12 cup french press and another 8 cup.... Already had an 8 cup, but, it's starting to get old and ragged ... and it would be nice to have a french press dedicated to tea so that when I use it for tea, it doesn't taste like coffee....