What are you getting?
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Author: Marshall
Date: 21 Dec 2005 8:46 am
What's everyone want for Christmas, or think you're getting?
Myself, I have no idea?
Author: MissSnowshoveler
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:10 am
I'm getting a sewing machine, a 40th Anniversary Mustang jacketand that's what I know so far...
Sherri
Author: Emmo
Date: 21 Dec 2005 10:00 am
If history repeats....I'll be getting a sweater and little sumpin' sumpin'......
And they'll both be too big. :wink: :lol:
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 11:40 am
Just a thought on gifts...from a probably atypical (p.c. of abby normal) female so take it with a grain (or bag) of salt. Someone (can't remember who) had mentioned that its good to tell you guys what the SO wants for Christmas and, while I don't see anything wrong with that, especially if there is something specific the SO wants, I think its also neat to buy a 'surprise' for the SO. Doesn't have to be anything big or expensive, just something that says you are paying attention...and detail is important here. For example, if you know your SO collects something, made by specific manufacturer (e.g. a knick knack of some sort), try and figure out which one she has been drooling over or wanting that she won't buy for herself. From a woman's point of view, it means a whole lot to know when your loved one really does pay attention, much more than the gift itself! :wink:
My unsolicited $.02 for what its worth. :oops:
Author: Chris S
Date: 21 Dec 2005 12:02 pm
Ok, this probably will not make sense to anyone but Marty but here goes. Money is tight this year due to my final year of school but I couldn't pass up a Dynascan built 1995 Cobra 146 GTL AM/SSB radio. SP-1 speach prossesor and a 10K slider intalled when new, switches on the rear panel, 40 up and down switch intalled on the right side and a unlocked clarifyer. With box, original paprerwork, receipts, owners manual, and channel guide. It ran close to $300 dollars with the work when it was new, I picked it up for $100 shipped to my door from Maryland from a Police Officer down there I know through one of the radio forums. When it came out of the box I almost fell over as it looks brand new. I tested it and she works great and is back in the box and waiting for me on Christmas morning.... 8)
C
Author: Marshall
Date: 21 Dec 2005 12:05 pm
What do you collect Paula? What's the manufacturers name?
Author: Chris S
Date: 21 Dec 2005 12:06 pm
So true Paula, that is why I will be stopping by the jewelry store tomorrow lol.... 8)
C
Author: robmints
Date: 21 Dec 2005 12:31 pm
Emmo wrote:
If history repeats....I'll be getting a sweater and little sumpin' sumpin'......
And they'll both be too big. :wink: :lol:
Careful there. Sumpin' usually better than nothin'.
Author: bontai Joe
Date: 21 Dec 2005 1:52 pm
I got a hot water heater for Christmas, and even got to install it myself :roll: Ahhhh there's nothing like the gift of hot water. :wink: I got my wife snow tires....... but I guess I'd better get something sparkley as well.
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 2:44 pm
Marshall wrote:
What do you collect Paula? What's the manufacturers name?
Smiles and laughter! :wink:
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 2:50 pm
Chris S wrote:
So true Paula, that is why I will be stopping by the jewelry store tomorrow lol.... 8)
C
Very nice Chris! :wink:
Author: NurseDaddy
Date: 21 Dec 2005 4:40 pm
I got myself a set of electronic drums (see other post about those), so that's the big ticket item for me.
I got my wife a treadmill yesterday. See the IPE post elsewhere for details on that.
I'd already put new tires on her car.
I'm awaiting her list of songs that I will buy at iTunes, and burn to CD for her commuting enjoyment.
I will probably go out tomorrow and get her a little something that isnt utilitarian. Something for her to unwrap.
My son wants a saxophone. Sharper Image sells one you work like a kazoo and it changes the sound to a sax sound, so maybe I'll get him that.
He'll be 4 in February. He's got more toys than he knows what to do with. Every day is Christmas for that boy. We can't help ourselves. He's so good.
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 5:17 pm
bontai Joe wrote:
I got a hot water heater for Christmas, and even got to install it myself :roll: Ahhhh there's nothing like the gift of hot water. :wink: I got my wife snow tires....... but I guess I'd better get something sparkley as well.
Better than being in hot water for Christmas... :wink:
Author: snowshoveler
Date: 21 Dec 2005 5:21 pm
would you like some milk and cookies ,little girl.
chris
Author: ramit
Date: 21 Dec 2005 5:33 pm
Chris S wrote:
Ok, this probably will not make sense to anyone but Marty but here goes. Money is tight this year due to my final year of school but I couldn't pass up a Dynascan built 1995 Cobra 146 GTL AM/SSB radio. SP-1 speach prossesor and a 10K slider intalled when new, switches on the rear panel, 40 up and down switch intalled on the right side and a unlocked clarifyer. With box, original paprerwork, receipts, owners manual, and channel guide. It ran close to $300 dollars with the work when it was new, I picked it up for $100 shipped to my door from Maryland from a Police Officer down there I know through one of the radio forums. When it came out of the box I almost fell over as it looks brand new. I tested it and she works great and is back in the box and waiting for me on Christmas morning.... 8)
C
I know what you mean. I use to unlook the pll's and install sliders and crystal boxes for side money. I've went straight after I got my different tickets. Still have two of them a GMRS and a tech AROL(HAM), and had a general class 2 (no longer exists). I took my 3, 2 and 1 in the same day, missed the 1 by one stinking question that day, was in a rush not to miss by buss ride out of the city. Swipped through all 3 in one sitting. Passed one, I went back in and took the next, I almost didnt take the class 1, they said I'd never make it, too little time, I rushed it. Finished it intime to have it checked but got one too many wrong, made like 3 stupid mistakes on the test. Since I never got a job that needed it, I never went back for the class 1 . I don't tinker with RF any more, but keep renewing what I can.
I'm getting a Sirius radio, well got it to tell the truth
With all the rf interference from different things in my office, I can't get any good FM stations or any AM.. I only get two FM stations, old fuddy duddy and one I can't stand( The LIers on the forum will know the two, WBLI and WalkFM). Can only take soo much of either one of them.
Mrs ramit wanted a few cd's and stocking stuffers.
Daugther wanted cd's, a new telephone, photo printer (she's a photographer so not getting away with a $100 printer here), and clothes.
With the purchase of the Toro, we're taking it easy on the parental unit gifts.. the kid's budget remains untouched.
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 5:33 pm
snowshoveler wrote:
would you like some milk and cookies ,little girl.
chris
However, I might consider starting a new collection...
or 
Author: ramit
Date: 21 Dec 2005 5:35 pm
NurseDaddy wrote:
I got myself a set of electronic drums (see other post about those), so that's the big ticket item for me.
I got my wife a treadmill yesterday. See the IPE post elsewhere for details on that.
I'd already put new tires on her car.
I'm awaiting her list of songs that I will buy at iTunes, and burn to CD for her commuting enjoyment.
I will probably go out tomorrow and get her a little something that isnt utilitarian. Something for her to unwrap.
My son wants a saxophone. Sharper Image sells one you work like a kazoo and it changes the sound to a sax sound, so maybe I'll get him that.
He'll be 4 in February. He's got more toys than he knows what to do with. Every day is Christmas for that boy. We can't help ourselves. He's so good.
Ah, in the great ages for the kids for xmas.. it's the best..
It's amazing to watch their eyes.. they get so overwhelmed.
After they grow up, it just aint the same.
They start snopping for the stuff, we gotta use steal lock boxes to store and lock the stuff in to stop the snopping.
Author: Termy
Date: 21 Dec 2005 5:46 pm
About the hot watter tank statement...
I of all people should know what it means to have hot watter. I am not sure if anyone in the forum is aware of this but, we spent most of the year 2005 without a hotwatter tank! The tank was 15 years old and the vesel cracked and watter was gushing out of it. Money was tight for a long time so we could not afford to buy a new one at that time. So, in order to have hot watter for showers, we would heat up the watter on the stove and then cool it down a bit with cold watter and then put into watter buckets which we hanged from the celing. Washing dishes was equaly a chore, we would have to heatup the watter same way. Basically, our standard of living was that of the 19th centry for about a year. We had never gone through anything like that in our lifetime so we had to really adjust to the change! Well, John was in the Navy so mabye he went through something like that once, but I never did so it was tough. :cry:
Then what happened was a miracle from God. Our brother in law bought us a hott watter tank 50 gallen and we installed it ourselves. Because the tank was larger than normal sise tanks for mobile homes, we had to pull a magyver in order to get it in that little room. I tell you though, it sure was nice to have a hot watter tank again! :wink:
Author: Bill_D
Date: 21 Dec 2005 7:02 pm
Well after reading Termys post I feel guilty, but I bought myself a new ATV to keep up w/ the kids. They all have them, and I felt left out. I went w/ the Honda 250EX. I still have it at my office, wont bring it home till Christmas eve. Wont wifey be happy for me. :roll: Hopefully she'll be in a good mood, and it will blow over quickly. :)
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 7:13 pm
Bill_D wrote:
Well after reading Termys post I feel guilty, but I bought myself a new ATV to keep up w/ the kids. They all have them, and I felt left out. I went w/ the Honda 250EX. I still have it at my office, wont bring it home till Christmas eve. Wont wifey be happy for me. :roll: Hopefully she'll be in a good mood, and it will blow over quickly. :)
Perhaps giving her several of those wallets she is fond of, without making her fish them out of the snowblower while its running, would do the trick? 
Author: Bill_D
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:04 pm
Mrs. Bill made out pretty good this year Paula. She always does. I spoil her and my kids rotten. :oops: :roll: :)
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:06 pm
Bill_D wrote:
Mrs. Bill made out pretty good this year Paula. She always does. I spoil her and my kids rotten. :oops: :roll: :)
Bill
With your big heart, I don't doubt that one bit...I was just teasing you about your previous post about Mrs. BillD helping you clean out the snowblower... while it was running... :shock: :wink:
Author: Marshall
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:08 pm
How about telling her you got her a Honda 250EX for Christmas. :P
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:14 pm
Marshall wrote:
How about telling her you got her a Honda 250EX for Christmas. :P
Yeah...but then he'd have to share.. :wink:
Author: mrmom
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:18 pm
Well, me thinks the kids thought long and hard on this and put their heads together. They are 7, 5 and 2. Me thinks they all agreed to push my buttons and give me a humongous headache. B*st*rds!
I warned them I was going to email Santa Claus on them.
B*st*rds! I'm telling you.... b*st*rds!!!!
Let's see who get's the last ho ho ho on this. Them b*st*rds!!!!
Author: Termy
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:21 pm
hmm, ok, I think that the chrstmas season has got you all acting weird. :roll:
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:23 pm
mrmom wrote:
Well, me thinks the kids thought long and hard on this and put their heads together. They are 7, 5 and 2. Me thinks they all agreed to push my buttons and give me a humongous headache. B*st*rds!
I warned them I was going to email Santa Claus on them.
B*st*rds! I'm telling you.... b*st*rds!!!!
Let's see who get's the last ho ho ho on this. B*st*rds!!!!
Hmm...me thinks Mr. Mom is due for a nice long vacation...an island somewhere that is for adults only...the weather is warm, the drinks are cold...and all the waittresses are scantily clad. :wink:
Author: Termy
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:26 pm
Hay paula, lets go door to door advertising to hack off the tops to their trees for only 19.95 :lol:
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:31 pm
Termy wrote:
Hay paula, lets go door to door advertising to hack off the tops to their trees for only 19.95 :lol:
What'll we call it? Hackers R Us? We Drop Tops? Tree Strippers?
Author: mrmom
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:38 pm
Paula wrote:
Hmm...me thinks Mr. Mom is due for a nice long vacation...an island somewhere that is for adults only...the weather is warm, the drinks are cold...and all the waittresses are scantily clad. :wink:
AAAARRRRRR!!!!! Unfortunately that won't be until next June. Am overdue for a trip to the Virgin Islands. No need for scantily dressed waitresses though, wifey will do the trick. Yeah baby!!!
Was hoping to go spring break but airfare is prohibitive.
Of course that is hoping Granny will watch the munchkins.
Author: Paula
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:51 pm
mrmom wrote:
AAAARRRRRR!!!!! Unfortunately that won't be until next June. Am overdue for a trip to the Virgin Islands. No need for scantily dressed waitresses though, wifey will do the trick. Yeah baby!!!
Was hoping to go spring break but airfare is prohibitive.
Of course that is hoping Granny will watch the munchkins.
Just remember MrMom...if you hang 'em from the ceiling by their cute little toes, that will probably put a crimp in your summer holiday plans...don't think they have any crowbar motels on the Virgin Islands...at least not one you'd want to vacation at... :shock: :wink:
Author: Bill_D
Date: 21 Dec 2005 9:53 pm
Marshall about 8 years ago I bought her a RC helicopter for Christmas. She was not amused :lol:
Paula, I know you were kiddin, was right on track w/ ya. :wink:
Author: Majorxlr8n
Date: 22 Dec 2005 1:26 am
Chris S wrote:
Ok, this probably will not make sense to anyone but Marty but here goes. Money is tight this year due to my final year of school but I couldn't pass up a Dynascan built 1995 Cobra 146 GTL AM/SSB radio. SP-1 speach prossesor and a 10K slider intalled when new, switches on the rear panel, 40 up and down switch intalled on the right side and a unlocked clarifyer. With box, original paprerwork, receipts, owners manual, and channel guide. It ran close to $300 dollars with the work when it was new, I picked it up for $100 shipped to my door from Maryland from a Police Officer down there I know through one of the radio forums. When it came out of the box I almost fell over as it looks brand new. I tested it and she works great and is back in the box and waiting for me on Christmas morning.... 8)
C
WOW Chris - that is a SMOKIN' DEAL on a very fine radio!! Enjoy it!
Marty
Author: Majorxlr8n
Date: 22 Dec 2005 1:36 am
Mrs "IPE" Marty is getting a Dooney & Bourke purse, two gold chains for her pendants, a Affinity Diamond bracelet, a fancy winter coat, & lots of small stuff. Most items I ordered from QVC - I didn't even have to leave the house! She's GREAT to me so I have to take GREAT care of her. Besides, the OPE was VERY good to me this year $$$.
I asked Santa for a 20 ton hydraulic press, a small heater for my shed (its darned cold out there workng on snowblowers!) and a dozen pair of Mechanix gloves (I'm real hard on them).
Marty
Author: Bobby_P
Date: 22 Dec 2005 2:13 am
I asked for a CD printer tray that comes wit the inkjet printer. It prints directly on the cd or dvd , no more paper label sometimes stuck in the reader! hope Santas will take time and throw me the box :P
IT's allowed to dream?
an Happy one
Bobby_P
Author: Bill_D
Date: 22 Dec 2005 2:43 am
Majorxlr8n, what kind of heater are ya lookin at?? I just a couple goin' that I'm really fond of, that I can reccomend.
Author: Vangellis
Date: 22 Dec 2005 2:35 pm
I got my present last May. The Conquest in my avatar is going to get a lot of mileage. It's already been an Anniversary and Birthday present. What the hell. LOL
Kevin
Author: mrmom
Date: 22 Dec 2005 4:43 pm
Vangellis wrote:
I got my present last May. The Conquest in my avatar is going to get a lot of mileage. It's already been an Anniversary and Birthday present. What the hell. LOL
Kevin
I do that, combine b-day, anniversary, father's day, valentine's, etc. to get one big gift. Works for me!!! :wink:
Author: snowshoveler
Date: 22 Dec 2005 4:47 pm
i asked for some lumber,to finish our OPE garage and some pine lumber to build a book cabinet or 2.
chris
Author: Termy
Date: 22 Dec 2005 5:17 pm
Love the avatar Bobby! Makes me LMAO :lol:
Author: Majorxlr8n
Date: 22 Dec 2005 5:34 pm
Bill_D wrote:
Majorxlr8n, what kind of heater are ya lookin at?? I just a couple goin' that I'm really fond of, that I can reccomend.
Bill - I asked for a small 3k BTU Coleman Catalytic type heater. Its a good choice because it has no flame, which makes it safe to use in the shed with all the fuel fumes. The only problem is that it is small - but its better than nothing (I guess?)
Marty
Author: Dave
Date: 22 Dec 2005 6:38 pm
Good idea's from Paula. I've learned a few things myself after 30 years. If your wife tells you not to exchange presents with her (for whatever reason), DON'T BELIEVE IT! She will get you something, and then she will be very hurt if you didn't get something for her. Also, women love jewlery. Don't get her something that plugs in. Just think of what you would like, and get her the opposite. Just my 2 cents on 30 years of experience. I am getting better at this :?:
Author: Paula
Date: 22 Dec 2005 7:44 pm
Dave wrote:
Good idea's from Paula. I've learned a few things myself after 30 years. If your wife tells you not to exchange presents with her (for whatever reason), DON'T BELIEVE IT! She will get you something, and then she will be very hurt if you didn't get something for her. Also, women love jewlery. Don't get her something that plugs in. Just think of what you would like, and get her the opposite. Just my 2 cents on 30 years of experience. I am getting better at this :?:
Ok Dave...I'll have to admit to this one...if she says NOT to buy a present...don't listen to her!... :oops:
I guess I am AbbyNormal...don't care for jewelry. :cry: Darn it...I'll have to work on that.. :twisted:
Author: Chris S
Date: 22 Dec 2005 10:09 pm
Majorxlr8n wrote:
WOW Chris - that is a SMOKIN' DEAL on a very fine radio!! Enjoy it!
Marty
LOL...thanks Marty! Yup, shes a sweetheart. Can't wait to use it some more.
C
Author: Bill_D
Date: 23 Dec 2005 12:37 am
Majorxlr8n wrote:
Bill_D wrote:
Majorxlr8n, what kind of heater are ya lookin at?? I just a couple goin' that I'm really fond of, that I can reccomend.
Bill - I asked for a small 3k BTU Coleman Catalytic type heater. Its a good choice because it has no flame, which makes it safe to use in the shed with all the fuel fumes. The only problem is that it is small - but its better than nothing (I guess?)
Marty
Krislu here turned me on to those Empire Direct vent heaters, they do make a smalll one a dv210 that I know a source you can get for about 300 delivered. would heat the whole shed for ya, full time, set it and forget it type.
Author: Boston_Rob
Date: 23 Dec 2005 5:54 pm
I asked the misses for some tools and other OPE stuff. I also asked Santa to bring me an adjustable carb :D
Chris- that was a nice score on the radio. I once owned a tram unit and a big heater. My neighbors loved me when I was a kid.
I actually met my wife on the radio.
Merry Christmas!
Rob
Author: Chris S
Date: 23 Dec 2005 6:55 pm
The base set up comes next year Rob. I don't expect a problem running a little heat but I need to deal with and solve the antenna restrictions here.
That will be my next challenge when I graduate next year.
C
Author: Boston_Rob
Date: 23 Dec 2005 9:54 pm
Chris-I'd be interested in hearing about your restrictions- but don't want to hijack the thread.
Author: Paula
Date: 23 Dec 2005 10:46 pm
Boston_Rob wrote:
Chris-I'd be interested in hearing about your restrictions- but don't want to hijack the thread.
We don't call it hijacking Rob.....its just a few bends and curves in the threads...but that's what makes it so fun! :wink:
Author: Boston_Rob
Date: 23 Dec 2005 11:44 pm
Thanks Paula...
We are truely a unique family. Other forums are filled with folks just waiting for people who don't use the search feature or hijack a thread.
Sometimes folks get down right nasty too. For new members, this is not a great first impression.
Author: Paula
Date: 23 Dec 2005 11:54 pm
Boston_Rob wrote:
Thanks Paula...
We are truely a unique family. Other forums are filled with folks just waiting for people who don't use the search feature or hijack a thread.
Sometimes folks get down right nasty too. For new members, this is not a great first impression.
Life is just too short IMO to waste it on stuff like that.. :roll:
Heck, if I'm going to rag on someone, I want to make sure its for something good... (see my men bashing thread ... :twisted: :lol: )
And I agree we are a unique family...and I like that about us.. :wink:
Author: faithfulFrank
Date: 24 Dec 2005 8:28 am
Well, I'm lucky.......my wife does not really like jewelery too much.
Our oldest son just got married two weeks ago, and wedding planning seemed to overshadow Christmas preparation.
I'm not expecting anything big......I guess I'm too picky about the things I want...I research them to death and then hunt for the best deal and then buy myself...makes it hard to others to buy for me.
I got my wife some clothes, etc......(jeez, what makes cashmire so expensive??.....it just feels like soft sweater stuff..??.....)
Kept Christmas presents light this year.....Taking the wife on a cruise in the next month or two will be an expense......perhaps a new computer or two this next year....(when the intel macs come out....)....and I find myself thinking about a newer vehicle or two.....perhaps a newer truck.....I currently drive a rust free 1990 F150 with only 48,000 miles.
My next project for this winter will be kinda a present to the family...because I installed in floor radiant heat when I built the house, I never installed whole house air conditioning. After last summer it became evident that it would be nice to have, and if I sell down the road it would be expected by the new buyers, so that is our Christmas present and next project.
Merry Christmas to all......and also happy Boxing day to our friends up north!
Frank D.
Author: Highwind
Date: 24 Dec 2005 12:51 pm
Frank,
Thanks.
It will surely be a happy boxing day as long as I stay out of the malls. With all the stores closed from about 5 pm xmas eve until boxing day, the stores will be packed with shoppers with pent up shopping withdrawl, looking for those boxing day super sales. They can have it.
Author: faithfulFrank
Date: 24 Dec 2005 4:15 pm
Highwind,
We are only about 40 miles from the border....there is a really nice place close to Niagara Falls called Niagara-on-the-Lake.......very quaint....anyway, I've taken my wife up there years back on Dec 27th and found some great "Day after Boxing day" sales.......
Anyway, again, Happy Boxing Day to all of our good Canadian friends!!
Frank D.
Author: Chris S
Date: 24 Dec 2005 7:02 pm
Boston_Rob wrote:
Chris-I'd be interested in hearing about your restrictions- but don't want to hijack the thread.
Basically you can't have one unless it is approved by the association and they only approve TV antennas. I have heard that the association has even balked at the small satalite dishes but will give in. There are stealth antenna options but they get expensive quick.
Funny thing is I am more concerned about it looking good then they are.
C