Christmas Lists

[bigred]

I'm a pretty lucky guy and I don't need a lot of things. I'm trying to come up with a Christmas list for friends and relatives and besides an Arsenal 2012/2013 Away Kit, Halo 4, and COD Black Ops II I can't think of much more. I try to avoid clothing besides asking for gift cards.

What's on others' lists?

[bigred]

Also, those gifts are pretty expensive so I need to find some other things as well on the cheaper side.

[Pascal]

You

[Pascal]

Football boots, new clothes (need a bunch of stuff) so like vouchers/money rather than actual clothes like you said apart from a couple of relatives who have good taste, books, socks (lol, honestly)

Have the same problem as you really tho, hard to think of stuff in that price range which I need which I haven't already bought

[kiwiMark]

oh gee I wonder why you don't need to ask for clothing as a gift

[bigred]

oh gee I wonder why you don't need to ask for clothing as a gift

Got this fancy gray shirt

[a500lbgorilla]

For those closest to me, not a damn thing. I couldn't suffer another gift from them.

To anyone else looking to find me something, I don't care. But I'll give you a nice list:

Good alcohol.

Good coffee.

Good cash.

Any book. Any book at all. If you've found reason enough to pay for it, I'll find reason enough to read it. Nonfiction, though.

[wufwugy]

self-discipline

[bigred]

self-discipline

The greatest gift of all...a short Wufwugy post! HOW DID YOU KNOW WHAT I WANTED?!?!?!

[a500lbgorilla]

The greatest gift of all...a short Wufwugy post! HOW DID YOU KNOW WHAT I WANTED?!?!?!

So, it's Christmas morning, and there's your gift. When you open it, you see...?

[wufwugy]

The greatest gift of all...a short Wufwugy post! HOW DID YOU KNOW WHAT I WANTED?!?!?!

[JKDS]

I asked for expensive candy. You know, the kind that you walk by in the store and scoff at going "tsk tsk tsk, that is way too expensive. Lol, im not buying that". Because deep down, I really do want that candy. I just cant justify spending more than $10 on a single piece of junk food.

Ex: Chocolate covered strawberries, truffles, and those holiday popcorn tins that are more overpriced than movie theater popcorn.

[a500lbgorilla]

I asked for expensive candy. You know, the kind that you walk by in the store and scoff at going "tsk tsk tsk, that is way too expensive. Lol, im not buying that". Because deep down, I really do want that candy. I just cant justify spending more than $10 on a single piece of junk food.

Ex: Chocolate covered strawberries, truffles, and those holiday popcorn tins that are more overpriced than movie theater popcorn.

I too want candy.

[a500lbgorilla]

This thread has a valid second direction, what are we buying for those we care about?

[JKDS]

Expensive Candy. CANDY = JOY

[Luco]

If you want to go down the novelty route, firebox.com has all sorts of crap. Examples:

$56: Giant Gummi Bear - buy at Firebox.com

$8: Maybe You Touched Your Genitals Hand Sanitizer - buy at Firebox.com

$192,480: Replica Batmobile - buy at Firebox.com

na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na na BATMAN

[WillburForce]

Interesting, quality food or booze please Mr Santa.

[kiwiMark]

This thread has a valid second direction, what are we buying for those we care about?

goats and chickens for africa from oxfam!

[WillburForce]

My local Oxfam doesn't sell chicken or goats, besides that, shipping goats and chickens to Africa from a small shop in Teddington seems a tad pointless. But heh, tis Xmas, why the fuck not!!!

[kiwiMark]

my other ideas involve shipping tack with welsh flags on it to new zealand, so

[WillburForce]

I don't know what you mean by "tack", so I can't comment on whether this is a good idea or not.

I do however know what Welsh flags are and I wouldn't recommend sticking them on many things (though again until I know what a tack is I can't pass comment).

[kiwiMark]

stuff that's tacky. dunno what word you guys use over here, maybe like kitsch or something?

I mean cheap and shitty souvenirs, I guess, if we're being specific.

[Luco]

'tacky' is still used in speech in the UK, 'tack' less so.

I understood you though

[WillburForce]

Tat is the word for it.

Would defo be more tacky with Welsh flags on it.

[Luco]

Could be worse, they could be English flags

[Pascal]

Tat is the word for it.

Would defo be more tacky with Welsh flags on it.

Nou

Could be worse, they could be English flags

[kingnat]

I think premium foods are always good gifts to receive. Ask for a plethora of different mustards or hot sauces, or something. I don't like sweets, but like others said, a small amount of very expensive chocolate can be a great gift for the right person.

I also prefer to use Christmas to upgrade some part of my kitchen items. A new ballin' ass suacepan, a better knife of some sort, etc. These often get expensive as well, but less than your other gifts.

[WillburForce]

Could be worse, they could be English flags

http://imageshack.us/scaled/avatar96...fvo1qmisv2.gif

[MadMojoMonkey]

coffee/tea mugs.
The huge variety of styles and designs makes it likely that you can find something that has meaning to the 2 of you, and it's something they'll use regularly.

Candles / candle holders
Unless they're hugely anti-candle, most people will appreciate this gift.

Excellent bath towels
Really nice bath towels are a piece of heaven at just the right moment.

Pillows
Everybody wants a nicer pillow, and you'll probably buy them one that's nicer than they'd shell out for themselves. <- Always a good trait in a gift.

Tools
Guys love tools, and there's always a new something.

[WillburForce]

Santa could be bring me an easy lesson on how to upload to FTR.

[Pascal]

Original image is on your PC?

[MadMojoMonkey]

Santa could be bring me an easy lesson on how to upload to FTR.

noob!

4. How do I post images?


1. Take a print screen (Print Screen button for the whole screen, Alt and Print Screen button for just the current window)
2. Open Microsoft Paint
3. Press Ctrl and V to paste the screenshot
4. Optional: resize the image. Easy in Windows 7 - just click resize and choose "Pixels". 700-800 pixels is a good width.
5. Save the picture
6. Go to imgur: the simple image sharer , click Computer then select the picture and click Start upload
7. Copy the "BBCode" text on the right of the image
8. Paste this text into your post

[DropTheBanana]

Christmas is the season of bar upgrades.

If you keep a decent bar, maybe a whiskey decanter? I bought one from Williams-Sonoma for my dad last week and am thinking about adding one or two to my own bar. You can get some decent pieces at some reasonable prices. (Read: Under $100)

Since you're a fan of wines maybe some wine bar accessories? Preserver, Chiller/Warmer, Fridge, Rack, etc. Not sure what a good wine bar entails since I rarely if ever drink it.

My go to, when I can't think of anything else, is always a new watch. You can never have too many good time pieces. My personal preference when asking for Christmas/Birthday is always Citizen, they make a hell of an affordable product.

I generally try to squeeze a new driver out of someone and some tailgating gear.

[WillburForce]

noob!

Thanks - Jokes gone now though. I'll save it for next Xmas.

[OngBonga]

Personalised mugs. This is my favourite trick when I can afford to buy gifts for friends... find amusing images, email them to mug maker, pay, get mugs.

This Christmas can fuck right off though. My Nephew and Neice can have cheap toys, the rest of my family can have the pleasure of my company. Actually I might go to poundland and buy everyone who'll be at dinner a random piece of tat. But that's my lot.

I want for Christmas... lots of turkey, little sausages wrapped in bacon, apple crumble and custard, mince pies, cider, champagne, and a warm house without me having to pay. Also some weed.

[luckyhearts]

Always buy me alcohol. I will share it with you on the spot, we will finish it, and we both have someone to call for bail.

[kiwiMark]

Welsh people, is there anything like typically Welsh that springs to your mind that would might make a decent gift idea for people who I don't really care what I get them? Aside from those fucking love spoons.

[Luco]

Fuck the spoons. Also, fuck welsh tartan - it only exists in souvenir shops.

Leeks, daffodils, sheep, red dragons, clogau gold, celtic crosses, rugby shirts, these are all very welsh things. Anything with a red dragon on it is insta-welsh (mug, lighter, tee shirt etc etc).

[Pascal]

Welsh people, is there anything like typically Welsh that springs to your mind that would might make a decent gift idea for people who I don't really care what I get them? Aside from those fucking love spoons.

Lucothefish nailed it. Are you Welsh luco? Where from?

[Luco]

Pembrokeshire, you?

[Pascal]

Swansea

[MadMojoMonkey]

[...]Actually I might go to poundland[...]

I'm guessing that's the equivalent of a "dollar store" here in the states.

I was hoping that's just what you called the local college's sorority houses, though. *sigh*

[sam1FTR]

I am actually hoping to recieve a nicer set of poker chips, but other than that I'm really not asking for too much. Just hoping to spend some time with family and friends!

[luckyhearts]

I hate choosing gifts, never had anyone bitch about a gift card, let them shop for themselves.

[ttwarrior1]

i get the same thing, each year, socks, family too poor for anything else
I need a new computer

[JKDS]

Instead of socks, you could ask for expensive candies.

[kiwiMark]

Maybe it's just cos I always got them for chirstmas growing up, but it tilts me hard having to hand over money for socks so I love it when I ship some from mum for christmas

[WillburForce]

Welsh people, is there anything like typically Welsh that springs to your mind that would might make a decent gift idea for people who I don't really care what I get them? Aside from those fucking love spoons.

Inflatable sheep (with holes).

[Ash256]

Welsh people, is there anything like typically Welsh that springs to your mind that would might make a decent gift idea for people who I don't really care what I get them? Aside from those fucking love spoons.

Council housing?

Welsh person checking in here btw. Repping Blaenau Ffestiniog. Before I moved to Leeds, that is.

[Hoopy]

Some books, a new basketball and one of those huge toblerone bars.

[bigred]

Hmmmm, lot of chocolate and candy requests....makes me wonder...

Stoning - YouTube

[OngBonga]

Gift vouchers are the worst gifts you can give. Just give them money instead, it doesn't become worthless if the business goes under. I'd sooner receive £10 in cash than a £20 gift voucher.

[bigred]

Gift vouchers are the worst gifts you can give. Just give them money instead, it doesn't become worthless if the business goes under. I'd sooner receive £10 in cash than a £20 gift voucher.

I will gladly trade you $10 for a $20 amazon gift card.

[kiwiMark]

bought some slate stuff with red dragons on. Welsh people must've discovered stone or something, cos there was a lot to choose from. Was not wearing my thinking cap about heavy stuff and international post.

[Luco]

bought some slate stuff with red dragons on. Welsh people must've discovered stone or something, cos there was a lot to choose from. Was not wearing my thinking cap about heavy stuff and international post.

Hilarious, I lol'd

[chemist]

I will gladly trade you $10 for a $20 amazon gift card.

You should have done it before my amazon gift card expired.
Thieving amazonian bastards. Cash doesn't expire.

[BennyLaRue]

bought some slate stuff with red dragons on. Welsh people must've discovered stone or something, cos there was a lot to choose from. Was not wearing my thinking cap about heavy stuff and international post.

I read they have rocks in both Zealand and New Zealand too. Is that true?

[kiwiMark]

We imported some to build mordor so yeah

[kiwiMark]

As for Zealand, no. Their jagged edges would interrupt the soul destroying perfect flatness of that country.

[a500lbgorilla]

What's a good Brandy? All I know is XO>VSOP>VS, but what's a good brandy to get for a scotch drinker?

[a500lbgorilla]

You should have done it before my amazon gift card expired.
Thieving amazonian bastards. Cash doesn't expire.

I thought the Feds made it illegal for gift cards to expire?

[kiwiMark]

Amazon have responded by producing gift cards made from a material with a very short halflife.

[a500lbgorilla]

Amazon have responded by producing gift cards made from a material with a very short halflife.

The gift that keeps on giving, less and less each time - The Polonium card, from Amazon. Because you have to get them something.

[pantherhound]

1. Pewter drinking vessel
2. Bath-shaped soap dish
3. Bird house
4. Small wooden box lined with velvet
5. Nest of douchebags

[Luco]

1. Pewter drinking vessel
2. Bath-shaped soap dish
3. Bird house
4. Small wooden box lined with velvet
5. Nest of douchebags

THINGS I'VE PUT MY PENIS INSIDE OF

by pantherhound

[rpm]

i'm getting (or have got in some cases) a cry baby wah pedal and tickets to a couple of music festivals

[rong]

So this morning I suggested to my gf that rather than give the kids (1 & 3 yrs) a bunch of toys on Christmas day, we drip feed them the toys instead over a much longer period, say, I dunno, a year maybe. This way they'd always have age appropriate stuff, they wouldn't get bored with their toy selection and they'd appreciate more of the things we've bought them as their would be less of a relative value comparison. We could still give them the bigger presents on their birthdays and Christmas day, so those days would still feel special.

She looked at me like I'd just beaten Santa to death with the carcass of the Easter bunny and made the kids watch.

[Luco]

We're talking about a time of year where an old fat guy breaks into every house on the planet and doesn't get 150 years for home invasion. Your logic is not required.

[kiwiMark]

why not send them to work in the coalmines you heartless bastard

[boost]

Triple gear by henryseg on Shapeways

[chemist]

we drip fed the kids toys all year and now they still want a christmas pile.

[BennyLaRue]

Ah, presents for no reason, the hallmark of regrettable parenting decisions. You gonna drip feed them forever? Try cutting off that drip fed supply, see what happens.

[kiwiMark]

The nurse gets really pissed

[a500lbgorilla]

we drip fed the kids toys all year and now they still want a christmas pile.

Don't you follow economics? If they give you a stimulus drip of 20 bucks per paycheck, that shit evaporates without a second thought. But if they give you a big fat stimulus check, oh shit this is going to sure up emergency fund or pay down some debt.

[ChipEaterMan]

Here you can find nice gifts:

Regalos - Tienda de regalos originales QueLoVendan.com

Like this cup of coffee


or this pencil sharpener:


or this aprons: