So, What would you like for XMas/Hanukkah/etc...?

flere-imsaho · 12-11-2009, 11:05 AM

This thread is intended to be more than a little self-serving.

I have what, I suppose, is a good problem to have. The other day my wife told me she had no idea what to get me for Hanukkah and that if I didn't start giving her ideas I'd get socks. Maybe.

I grew up Christian, so transitioning to gift-giving for Hanukkah was (and still is, sometimes) a bit of a challenge. Specifically our household "tradition" which involves giving each other small gifts each night of Hanukkah. In my experience, this has been more difficult than one big present for the 25th and calling it a day (or a season).

However, this year I planned ahead and managed to scope out 8 small yet fun gifts for my wife, so I was feeling smug and all pleased with myself when I announced this to her. Which spurred her response (above).

The thing is, I have no idea what I want.

So, enlighten me. What should I want?

JonInMiddleGA · 12-11-2009, 11:11 AM

A winning lottery ticket would be nice

edit to add: Okay, if we're supposed to help with the other nights, I guess the definition of "small" matters somewhat. But in the $10-$15 range, how about a gift card/certificate to some restaurant that you like/she hates and you end up grabbing lunch there on your own? Or a favorite coffee shop/bakery/whatever that you enjoy but that's one you don't hit very often for whatever reason? (by giving you a giftcard from there she kind of forces you to do something you enjoy)?

If I'm going too low in the price range, there's not much that says "I Love You" to me better than booking a (legit) spa appointment for a massage.

flere-imsaho · 12-11-2009, 11:14 AM

Nah, I'd have to pay taxes on it and whatnot....

Kodos · 12-11-2009, 11:15 AM

Bill Lynch to get fired.

Telle · 12-11-2009, 11:17 AM

Books, music, and dvd's are always a good option. I keep an amazon.com wish list so that people know which ones in particular I'd be interested in.

Pumpy Tudors · 12-11-2009, 11:38 AM

I want decent comic timing.

Mustang · 12-11-2009, 11:40 AM

On a strictly material level without getting too extravagent, there are only 2 things I really want. An A-1 replica jacket or a nice telescope that has some auto track features.

M GO BLUE!!! · 12-11-2009, 11:42 AM

Santa (UPS guy) brought my gift early... A Bissell steam mop! My floors are clean! Thanks Santa!

Schmidty · 12-11-2009, 11:55 AM

Gift certificates for Bob Ross merchandise. Seriously, that's what I asked for. I want to collect every season of his show. I have 2 so far!!!!!

RendeR · 12-11-2009, 12:04 PM

I want Inner Peace.

Lathum · 12-11-2009, 12:13 PM

My wife and I like to go on trips and consider that our gift to each other. We leave for Vegas today.

stevew · 12-11-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

Santa (UPS guy) brought my gift early... A Bissell steam mop! My floors are clean! Thanks Santa!

So that's worth the 100 bucks? I was thinking about getting one. The concept of being able to kill anything that may be lurking on my floors is extremely appealing to me.

DanGarion · 12-11-2009, 01:57 PM

It depends are there are things you already have that you would like accessories for? I have a Canon Digital Rebel and I asked for a wireless trigger for it, as well as a tripod. I like to cook so I have some cook books on my wish list. And lastly I'd really like ot get the new Asus media player. We will see what I get.

Thomkal · 12-11-2009, 01:58 PM

<---to be over and done with what appears to be Swine Flu before Xmas.

And for my beloved Cards to make it back to the Super Bowl and win it this time.

Dodgerchick · 12-11-2009, 02:59 PM

Coffee, tea, honey sticks to flavor the tea, mugs, hot cocoa. That's what I want, not sure what you want

Rizon · 12-11-2009, 03:01 PM

GF in black or red lingerie.

M GO BLUE!!! · 12-11-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

So that's worth the 100 bucks? I was thinking about getting one. The concept of being able to kill anything that may be lurking on my floors is extremely appealing to me.

On Amazon it's $68 with free delivery. I just think it's great for it's simplicity... put water in, pull trigger, clean floor. It doesn't do as good as if you get down on your knees & scrub, but who the hell wants to do that? (Hint: You have to sweep/vacuum the floor 1st, or you just push wet crap around.)

DanGarion · 12-11-2009, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Rizon

GF in black or red lingerie.

Funny that's what I bought my wife...

Mustang · 12-12-2009, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DanGarion

Funny that's what I bought my wife...

You bought her Rizon's GF in lingerie for your wife?

That's pretty hot.

stevew · 12-12-2009, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

On Amazon it's $68 with free delivery. I just think it's great for it's simplicity... put water in, pull trigger, clean floor. It doesn't do as good as if you get down on your knees & scrub, but who the hell wants to do that? (Hint: You have to sweep/vacuum the floor 1st, or you just push wet crap around.)

I got one today. Amazing how gross relatively clean looking floors actually are.

lungs · 12-12-2009, 06:19 PM

The meaning of Christmas

MrDNA · 12-12-2009, 11:23 PM

I want an antique style map with the modern countries on it. This is proving damn hard to find.

Mustang · 12-13-2009, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by MrDNA

I want an antique style map with the modern countries on it. This is proving damn hard to find.

Like this?

MrDNA · 12-13-2009, 11:08 AM

That's one I was looking at, but I was hoping for seamonsters!

terpkristin · 12-13-2009, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Telle

Books, music, and dvd's are always a good option. I keep an amazon.com wish list so that people know which ones in particular I'd be interested in.

I do this, too. I wish more people in my family would. Don't get me wrong, I usually try to get at least something for everybody that isn't on a list or wasn't outright requested, to make it a surprise, but I like it when people give ideas of things they want or could really use. That's actually how I describe things on my amazon wishlist, a list of items I'd like but don't "need," but would like to have at some time. In the non-holiday season, I tend to use those items to pad out under-$25 purchases.

This year, however, I just want my darn thumb functioning again so I can finally START Dragon Age.

/tk

Warhammer · 12-14-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by terpkristin

This year, however, I just want my darn thumb functioning again so I can finally START Dragon Age.

/tk

At least you didn't hurt yours playing the Wii like I did.

Warhammer · 12-14-2009, 11:09 AM

I'm not looking for much this year:

Through the Ages
Duel of Ages expansions

Other than that, not looking at anything really. No books out there I want to read, I guess I could use some khakis, but I can get those myself.

cthomer5000 · 12-14-2009, 12:41 PM

a job

Rizon · 12-14-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Mustang

You bought her Rizon's GF in lingerie for your wife?

That's pretty hot.

Sweet!

12-11-2009, 11:11 AM	#2
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	A winning lottery ticket would be nice edit to add: Okay, if we're supposed to help with the other nights, I guess the definition of "small" matters somewhat. But in the $10-$15 range, how about a gift card/certificate to some restaurant that you like/she hates and you end up grabbing lunch there on your own? Or a favorite coffee shop/bakery/whatever that you enjoy but that's one you don't hit very often for whatever reason? (by giving you a giftcard from there she kind of forces you to do something you enjoy)? If I'm going too low in the price range, there's not much that says "I Love You" to me better than booking a (legit) spa appointment for a massage. __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis Last edited by JonInMiddleGA : 12-11-2009 at 11:16 AM.

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flere-imsaho Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Chicagoland	Nah, I'd have to pay taxes on it and whatnot....

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Telle College Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY	Books, music, and dvd's are always a good option. I keep an amazon.com wish list so that people know which ones in particular I'd be interested in.

12-11-2009, 11:42 AM	#8
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	Santa (UPS guy) brought my gift early... A Bissell steam mop! My floors are clean! Thanks Santa!

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Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	My wife and I like to go on trips and consider that our gift to each other. We leave for Vegas today.

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DanGarion Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Great Northwest	It depends are there are things you already have that you would like accessories for? I have a Canon Digital Rebel and I asked for a wireless trigger for it, as well as a tripod. I like to cook so I have some cook books on my wish list. And lastly I'd really like ot get the new Asus media player. We will see what I get. __________________ Los Angeles Dodgers Check out the FOFC Groups on Facebook! and Reddit! DON'T REPORT ME BRO!

12-11-2009, 01:58 PM	#14
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	<---to be over and done with what appears to be Swine Flu before Xmas. And for my beloved Cards to make it back to the Super Bowl and win it this time.

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12-14-2009, 11:09 AM	#27
Warhammer Pro Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dayton, OH	I'm not looking for much this year: Through the Ages Duel of Ages expansions Other than that, not looking at anything really. No books out there I want to read, I guess I could use some khakis, but I can get those myself.

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