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BarbaraGordon · 12-26-2006, 06:42 PM

...presents this year?

My kids just wanted legos, so that's not very exciting.

For my mom, I restored her parents' 1945 wedding photo and had it enlarged, and that made her really happy.

The husband lost his wedding ring years ago, so I replaced that, although I noticed he still hasn't put it on. Hm...

bluegoose · 12-26-2006, 07:20 PM

My wife got an iPod with a shoe sensor to track running statistics - speed, mileage, pace, time, etc... Very cool toy. I can't wait to use it, errr, I mean, I'm sure she is looking forward to using it.

Kids got a bunch of Cars toys. Their favorite is the Mack Truck, which folds open to reveal the Bellagio of car trailers, complete with video games, car wash and oil change station. I should have got 2 of them as it would seem that is the only toy worth playing with in the entire house.

cougjunkie · 12-26-2006, 07:54 PM

i gave my wife a stereo that installs under the kitchen cabinets and holds her ipod, a new rolling pin, cutting board and some cutco knifes.

Oh and she doesnt cook, so as you can see i was trying to drop some hints.

RockyBalboa · 12-26-2006, 08:20 PM

I gave my girlfriend some of that fancy schmancy make up you get at Dillards.

I talked to the make up "expert" there and I showed her pics of my girlfriend and she came up with the right shades and tones.

I honestly had no idea what to get her and took a chance on this. When I gave it to her yesterday she freaked she was so excited, so sounds like my daring to buy something that most guys wouldn't dare get their girl paid off.

YOhio · 12-26-2006, 08:35 PM

The most excited of my gift recipients was a co-worker for whom I purchased a $20 gift card to Chipotle. She's a bigger gal, so her excitement was understandable.

My 18-mo. old daughter was also very excited about the watermelon flavored chapstick I bought her. So much so that she ate it within five minutes. She was less enthused about the household of doll furniture that she recieved. I foresee a lifetime of gifts that fall short of her expectations.

Mormon Red Death · 12-26-2006, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

...presents this year?

My kids just wanted legos, so that's not very exciting.

For my mom, I restored her parents' 1945 wedding photo and had it enlarged, and that made her really happy.

The husband lost his wedding ring years ago, so I replaced that, although I noticed he still hasn't put it on. Hm...

my wife got a new laptop.... I call that fancy schmancy

my 2 year old got a sweatest horse and springs http://www.radioflyer.com/rideon/rideon_301.html#INFO

She loves this thing!!!!

BarbaraGordon · 12-26-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by YOhio

The most excited of my gift recipients was a co-worker for whom I purchased a $20 gift card to Chipotle. She's a bigger gal, so her excitement was understandable.

My 18-mo. old daughter was also very excited about the watermelon flavored chapstick I bought her. So much so that she ate it within five minutes. She was less enthused about the household of doll furniture that she recieved. I foresee a lifetime of gifts that fall short of her expectations.

That's funny. Yeah, my younger son was more excited about the wrapping paper than his present. Oh, and who needs Fisher Price when you've got empty cardboard boxes?!

YOhio · 12-26-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

That's funny. Yeah, my younger son was more excited about the wrapping paper than his present. Oh, and who needs Fisher Price when you've got empty cardboard boxes?!

Fisher Price is counting on the fact that empty cardboard boxes are more fun than their toys. That's why they boobytrap their boxes with thousands of wires and staples to ensure that parents don't make the same discovery.

myboynoah · 12-26-2006, 09:30 PM

Got my eldest son a K-Nex roller coaster. It stands about five feet tall and is motorized. It's kinda cool and my 11-year-old is intrigued by the mechanics of it all. I spent half the day helping him put it together (I did a lot of it--11-year-olds have no patience) and he and the seven-year-old played with it tonight. They even went and rousted out a PlayMobil family (dad, mom, son, daughter) as fantasy riders. The seven-year-old even made up some conversation for them:

son: Mom, can I ride the roller coaster?

mom: No, it says you have to be 15 years old.

son: That's no fair. I want to ride.

Then, seemly bored with the domestic and civilized nature of this fantasy interactive play, he had one family member start pounding on another which led to a general free-for-all among the PlayMobil family members.

Boys are great.

Archaea · 12-26-2006, 09:45 PM

Santa delivered a PS3 and a Wii. Not certain why two young boys, ages 13 and 8 needed them.

Santa also delivered many name brands of clothing which I don't recognize, for girls who still have labels on clothing not yet worn.

Kids also got some Ipods "Nano". Do you know what those are?

12-26-2006, 06:42 PM	#1
BarbaraGordon Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Gotham City Posts: 7,157	*so, did anyone give* any really great...** ...presents this year? My kids just wanted legos, so that's not very exciting. For my mom, I restored her parents' 1945 wedding photo and had it enlarged, and that made her really happy. The husband lost his wedding ring years ago, so I replaced that, although I noticed he still hasn't put it on. Hm...

12-26-2006, 07:54 PM	#3
cougjunkie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 5,741	i gave my wife a stereo that installs under the kitchen cabinets and holds her ipod, a new rolling pin, cutting board and some cutco knifes. Oh and she doesnt cook, so as you can see i was trying to drop some hints. __________________ LINCECUM!

12-26-2006, 08:20 PM	#4
RockyBalboa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 7,297	I gave my girlfriend some of that fancy schmancy make up you get at Dillards. I talked to the make up "expert" there and I showed her pics of my girlfriend and she came up with the right shades and tones. I honestly had no idea what to get her and took a chance on this. When I gave it to her yesterday she freaked she was so excited, so sounds like my daring to buy something that most guys wouldn't dare get their girl paid off. __________________ Masquerading as Cougarguards very own genius dumbass since 05'.

12-26-2006, 09:30 PM	#9
myboynoah Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Memphis freakin' Tennessee!!!!! Posts: 4,530	Got my eldest son a K-Nex roller coaster. It stands about five feet tall and is motorized. It's kinda cool and my 11-year-old is intrigued by the mechanics of it all. I spent half the day helping him put it together (I did a lot of it--11-year-olds have no patience) and he and the seven-year-old played with it tonight. They even went and rousted out a PlayMobil family (dad, mom, son, daughter) as fantasy riders. The seven-year-old even made up some conversation for them: son: Mom, can I ride the roller coaster? mom: No, it says you have to be 15 years old. son: That's no fair. I want to ride. Then, seemly bored with the domestic and civilized nature of this fantasy interactive play, he had one family member start pounding on another which led to a general free-for-all among the PlayMobil family members. Boys are great. __________________ Give 'em Hell, Cougars!!! Religion rises inevitably from our apprehension of our own death. To give meaning to meaninglessness is the endless quest of all religion. When death becomes the center of our consciousness, then religion authentically begins. Of all religions that I know, the one that most vehemently and persuasively defies and denies the reality of death is the original Mormonism of the Prophet, Seer and Revelator, Joseph Smith.

12-26-2006, 09:45 PM	#10
Archaea Assistant to the Regional Manager Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: The Orgasmatron Posts: 24,338	Santa delivered a PS3 and a Wii. Not certain why two young boys, ages 13 and 8 needed them. Santa also delivered many name brands of clothing which I don't recognize, for girls who still have labels on clothing not yet worn. Kids also got some Ipods "Nano". Do you know what those are? __________________ Ἓν οἶδα ὅτι οὐδὲν οἶδα

12-26-2006, 07:20 PM	#2
bluegoose Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,919	My wife got an iPod with a shoe sensor to track running statistics - speed, mileage, pace, time, etc... Very cool toy. I can't wait to use it, errr, I mean, I'm sure she is looking forward to using it. Kids got a bunch of Cars toys. Their favorite is the Mack Truck, which folds open to reveal the Bellagio of car trailers, complete with video games, car wash and oil change station. I should have got 2 of them as it would seem that is the only toy worth playing with in the entire house.

12-26-2006, 08:35 PM	#5
YOhio AKA SeattleNewt Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 7,055	The most excited of my gift recipients was a co-worker for whom I purchased a $20 gift card to Chipotle. She's a bigger gal, so her excitement was understandable. My 18-mo. old daughter was also very excited about the watermelon flavored chapstick I bought her. So much so that she ate it within five minutes. She was less enthused about the household of doll furniture that she recieved. I foresee a lifetime of gifts that fall short of her expectations.