Author Topic: CHRISTMAS 2011: What did you get??? (Read 10248 times)

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 08:57:06 »

Christmas phase 1 of 3: I got to open my presents at my dad's house last night. Turnout was decent, but no keyboards unfortunately. So here is what I got so far:

DSLR Tripod/lens bag kit. The bag is pretty useless to me since I don't have a DSLR, but the tripod is nice and will work with my camera.
DVD of "The Hangover: Part II" Watched it last night, a surprisingly funny sequel.
Coffee mug with one of my photos on it.
2x Canned air. Always useful.
Blank DVDs.
Dilbert comics desktop calender. The gift that keeps on giving the whole year.
4x $20 bills.

So what did you get???

sinis · « **Reply #1 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 09:15:35 »

Quote from: ripster;477119

I'm getting laid by my wife. It's on the calendar.

I make her dress up as an elf and I wear a white beard and a red suit.

lol

i bought myself 4 books. grr martin. dont know what i get from my parents. the rest will not give me presents and it is good this way.

Ekaros · « **Reply #2 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 10:54:08 »

I got multimeter, soldering station and some solder. Then 20£ Amazon gift card, 50€ and some candies. Thus far atleast...

whiskerBox · « **Reply #3 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 11:02:55 »

Today has been pretty good so far as I got a new dual band N router for my birthday so I no longer have to get up every 5 seconds to reset the router! I also got the complete series of Seinfeld(so look forward to more seinfeld meme's - soup nazi etc.)

demik · « **Reply #4 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 11:37:11 »

Lightsaber from my parents they got at toys r us lol.

Secret Santa got me a leopold with reds and he said another package is on the way.

Also got a tv since my old one stopped working randomly. Got myself 2 books (atheist manifesto and american fascism). So, can't complain.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #5 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 12:09:55 »

Quote from: ripster;477189

Christmas is MORE than tossing salad, cincinnati bowtie or the dirty sanchez.

It's about luuuuuuuuuuvvvvvvvvvv...

In other words Count Your Blessings.

I read that as "It's about luuuuuuuuuuubbbbbbbeeee..."

fossala · « **Reply #6 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 13:30:52 »

Quote from: ripster;477228

You gotta get on that. Life isn't about sex and material goods. Life is about children, and passion, and spirit!

I know that I normally bash you ripster, but well said.

lightsout714 · « **Reply #7 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 13:31:06 »

A couple days with one of the greatest people on this earth. My grandmother.

Hydroid · « **Reply #8 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 19:21:45 »

I got a tripod that I've been wanting for a while. It's going to be put to a lot of use. Then I got Season 1 and 2 of NCIS to start off my collection (I just completed collecting all 8 seasons of 24) and another shelf/case to store DVDs. And for my inner kid, an R/C helicopter.

I'd also spoken about wanting to buy some lights for filming some stuff, and so my parents bought me 2 desk lamps. They said they will buy those back so I can put it toward some proper film lights like I'd wanted.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #9 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 19:39:38 »

The shaft.

Findecanor · « **Reply #10 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 20:04:15 »

The best Christmas presents are usually those that you give to yourself.

My mom gave me a tie. Not that I ever wear a tie; A pretty noose is still a noose.

Quote from: ripster;477189

Christmas is MORE than tossing salad, cincinnati bowtie or the dirty sanchez.

It's about luuuuuuuuuuvvvvvvvvvv...

There is a reason why more people are born in September than any other month ...

boost · « **Reply #11 on:** Sat, 24 December 2011, 22:01:08 »

I7 2600k with asus maxims gene z rev3

Sent from my PC36100 using Tapatalk

TranscendingLogic · « **Reply #12 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 00:31:53 »

12 Springs a Buckling
11 Dip Switches Switching
10 Happy Hackings
9 Keycap Pullers Pulling
8 Trolls a Trolling
7 Group Buys Pending
6 Fukkas Clicking
5 Golden Feelings of Oneness With Cup Rubber
4 Lego Pic Posts
3 Model Ms (nib)
2 Rubber Domes
and a GeekHack Red Escape Key

pitashen · « **Reply #13 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 00:54:56 »

Went to midnight mass. was great.

keyboardlover · « **Reply #14 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 10:28:34 »

I got new slippers, ski gloves, sweater, socks, underwear, pistachios...that's about it.

Oh and I got a new Macro lens for my D3000 but that was an early Christmas present =)

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #15 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 12:51:42 »

Quote from: ripster;477553

I had morning wood.

Definitely NOT the same thing.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #16 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 13:01:49 »

[video=youtube_share;CHbYLjWEEQA]http://youtu.be/CHbYLjWEEQA[/video]

RiGS · « **Reply #17 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 14:02:20 »

What a hardass!

Malphas · « **Reply #18 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 14:25:22 »

Quote from: ripster;477562

My wife got the Diamond Mine and I got the Shaft.

I'll give you the shaft in a minute. Also, I got nothing of course, due to my stubborn insistence on boycotting xmas. I worship the forgotten gods. I'll buy myself a few knickknacks in the sales though.

Malphas · « **Reply #19 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 15:17:11 »

I... I don't know anymore, ripster.

hoggy · « **Reply #20 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 16:15:40 »

My gf gave me an orbitouch. She had a bit of guidance...

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SmallFry · « **Reply #21 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 16:26:27 »

That looks like you grab boobs to type... The REAL Cloud of B00BS!

On topic:
I got a pair of Dr. Dre Solo HD Red editions as well as a few miscellaneous things...Mom and Dad both got Kindle Fires (insert punny fire joke here) and my sister got a new camera.

woody · « **Reply #22 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 17:32:12 »

Quote from: SmallFry;477617

... and my sister got a new camera.

Ok, ok. I will resist the temptation and will let other GHer to say it ...

RickyJ · « **Reply #23 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 17:46:05 »

Beyer Dynamic DT990Pro 250Ω headphones
Lego VW Van (imported from Lego Germany!)
shirts from ThinkGeek
bunch of DVDs
a book on the universe (500 pages of epic!)
and most importantly, big smiles from my family for what I gave to them!

Playtrumpet · « **Reply #24 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 18:36:26 »

Yamaha YPG-235 Portable Keyboard (using it primarily as a 76-key MIDI controller)
Sustain Pedal
Clothes
Food Stuffs (fresh mozzarella, gorgonzola stuffed pasta from Italy, chocolate, popcorn, crackers, etc.)
$100 Gift Card

What did I give?

Immersion blender
12-Pack Soft Cooler w/6pack in it
Speakers for laptop/tablet/phone
Stocking stuffers (foods and small items)

Probably the most relaxed and easy Christmas I can remember having. Back to practicing trumpet..

HeavyArms · « **Reply #25 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 21:06:31 »

happy Hanukkah.

rvrebel · « **Reply #26 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 21:38:56 »

Quote from: Ekaros;477157

I got multimeter, soldering station and some solder. Then 20£ Amazon gift card, 50€ and some candies. Thus far atleast...

I bought myself a solder station for Xmas (wes51). No more hot irons sitting on the desk.

This year was mostly for my son. Lots of fun gifts including Legos. He's a bit too young but I'll be playing with them tonight.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #27 on:** Sun, 25 December 2011, 22:20:42 »

Quote from: rvrebel;477699

I bought myself a solder station for Xmas (wes51). No more hot irons sitting on the desk.

This year was mostly for my son. Lots of fun gifts including Legos. He's a bit too young but I'll be playing with them tonight.

Temperature adjustable stations are the way to go.

Only too young if they wind up in the mouth then the stomach. Never too old.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #28 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 04:09:22 »

winter jacket
Waterproof leather boots
Ratchet set
Hakko FX-888

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #29 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 04:29:50 »

I'm a Hakko fan too.

TheProfosist · « **Reply #30 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 08:33:32 »

Quote from: input nirvana;477841

I'm a Hakko fan too.

Its so nice puts both my wellers to shame!

whiskerBox · « **Reply #31 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 08:42:54 »

Well I ended up making out pretty good My GF got me a new iPhone and I got a swell watch and a $50 Best Buy card so I cant complain in the slightest.

1. complaint - AT&T SUCKS! when I went to activate the phone they put my GF's phone # on the new phone and then disabled her sim card and proceeded to tell me that there was nothing they could do and that I would have to go into the store today.:hurt:

TheProfosist · « **Reply #32 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 08:50:36 »

Quote from: whiskerBox;477872

Well I ended up making out pretty good My GF got me a new iPhone and I got a swell watch and a $50 Best Buy card so I cant complain in the slightest.

1. complaint - AT&T SUCKS! when I went to activate the phone they put my GF's phone # on the new phone and then disabled her sim card and proceeded to tell me that there was nothing they could do and that I would have to go into the store today.:hurt:

You couldnt just put the sim card in the iphone back in her phone???

Balgrog · « **Reply #33 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 13:21:51 »

I got a very nice road bike, a coffee maker that makes 1 serving at a time (8-12-16 oz, and no not a flavia) and a new backpack because mine got stolen when my car got broken into.

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #34 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 14:17:16 »

Xmas list post-mortem:

I need to replace the PanaVise I used to have, but saw this online. I wonder how ****ty it could be for $16 at Harbor Freight?

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davkol · « **Reply #35 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 16:10:54 »

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keyboardlover · « **Reply #36 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 16:44:45 »

^ you are from Czech? Funny, yesterday there was a Czech girl on the radio talking about how nice Christmas is back home...guess the holidays can be stressful no matter where you are...

GeorgeStorm · « **Reply #37 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 17:16:12 »

Got some new speakers (Microlab SOLO6Cs) which sound awesome, and are now making me think I should get a soundcard to really do them justice, anno 2070, and some other bits and pieces.
Should have got 2 new keycap sets, but they haven't arrived yet

Findecanor · « **Reply #38 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 17:28:15 »

Off-topic:

Quote from: input nirvana;477996

I need to replace the PanaVise I used to have, but saw this online. I wonder how ****ty it could be for $16 at Harbor Freight?

I have one. You need a smooth, flat surface for it to suck onto, and it still needs to be reclamped every minute. My kitchen table has got too many scuff marks for it, apparently.

Quote from: davkol;478041

horrible traditional songs in shops.

Over here, shops play horrible songs all year on ...

Input Nirvana · « **Reply #39 on:** Mon, 26 December 2011, 17:40:14 »

Quote from: Findecanor;478058

Off-topic:
I have one. You need a smooth, flat surface for it to suck onto, and it still needs to be reclamped every minute. My kitchen table has got too many scuff marks for it, apparently.

I figured I would drill it to a portable surface...maybe a 12"x18" plywood work surface or something that I can have as soldering area. So it clamps ok? Maybe can get a PanaVise optional set of work holder arms or something if it fits in it.

Ekaros · « **Reply #40 on:** Tue, 27 December 2011, 05:00:02 »

And as late present it seems Tipro 32 button model

hashbaz · « **Reply #41 on:** Tue, 27 December 2011, 05:39:59 »

Quote from: TranscendingLogic;477423

12 Springs a Buckling
11 Dip Switches Switching
10 Happy Hackings
9 Keycap Pullers Pulling
8 Trolls a Trolling
7 Group Buys Pending
6 Fukkas Clicking
5 Golden Feelings of Oneness With Cup Rubber
4 Lego Pic Posts
3 Model Ms (nib)
2 Rubber Domes
and a GeekHack Red Escape Key

I can't believe no one has high-fived you for this yet. I loled!

The wife got me one of those bizarre-looking RAT 7 mice. Jury is still out on whether I'll keep it or swap it out for another mouse. I got her an iPad. Fortunately we're still young enough that we don't have to schedule sexy time.

I also got an Alton Brown cookbook, some clothes, and $15 in prepaid iTunes purchases. I'm definitely seeing a homebrew tandoor oven in my future...

davkol · « **Reply #42 on:** Tue, 27 December 2011, 09:01:21 »

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TranscendingLogic · « **Reply #43 on:** Tue, 27 December 2011, 09:49:33 »

Quote from: hashbaz;478276

I can't believe no one has high-fived you for this yet. I loled!

I got one LOL for Christmas. Best gift ever!

JustCallMeCrash · « **Reply #44 on:** Tue, 27 December 2011, 17:13:10 »

Quote from: TranscendingLogic;477423

12 Springs a Buckling
11 Dip Switches Switching
10 Happy Hackings
9 Keycap Pullers Pulling
8 Trolls a Trolling
7 Group Buys Pending
6 Fukkas Clicking
5 Golden Feelings of Oneness With Cup Rubber
4 Lego Pic Posts
3 Model Ms (nib)
2 Rubber Domes
and a GeekHack Red Escape Key

So much win.

scriz · « **Reply #45 on:** Wed, 04 January 2012, 12:04:50 »

Quote from: Computer-Lab in Basement;477115

DVD of "The Hangover: Part II" Watched it last night, a surprisingly funny sequel.

You are easy to please, if you thought Part II was a funny sequel.

On topic:

Craftsman evolv tool set
Black and Decker tool set with a cordless drill
2x $25 Longhorn Steakhouse giftcards
________________
Intel Core i5-2500k
8gb G.skill Ripjaws
HIS IceQ Radeon HD 6950 2gb
1tb Western Digital Caviar Blue
Cooler Master Haf 912
Cooler Master Hyper TX3
Asus P8P67 Pro motherboard
Logitech Attack 3

I think that about sums it up.

Computer-Lab in Basement · « **Reply #46 on:** Wed, 04 January 2012, 15:30:26 »

Quote from: scriz;483184

You are easy to please, if you thought Part II was a funny sequel.

Hence the word "surprisingly". I was expecting it to be total crap, instead it was sub-total crap. Despite the fact that the plot was identical to the first one, it still made me laugh.

Again geting back on topic:

Christmas phase 2 of 3: I had gotten about $100 in cash/gift cards from all of my dad's family.

Christmas phase 3 of 3: A new windshield for my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup. Still needs work, but hopefully it will be back on the road soon.

That was my Christmas. Not to shabby...

ricercar · « **Reply #47 on:** Wed, 04 January 2012, 22:33:48 »

Coal in my stocking

Quarzac · « **Reply #48 on:** Wed, 04 January 2012, 23:27:15 »

Leatherbound copies of God Bless You Mr. Rosewater (signed prior to Vonnegut's death) and The Martian Chronicles, a book called The Pun Also Rises, another called Smarter By Sunday (basically 52 weekends of assorted knowledge), and a book on appraising leatherbound books. Additionally, a couple black dress shirts and a new belt, and I bought myself a leatherbound copy of the Foundation Trilogy and a bunch of games on Steam.

hashbaz · « **Reply #49 on:** Wed, 04 January 2012, 23:52:01 »

Love the Foundation books.

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Author Topic: CHRISTMAS 2011: What did you get??? (Read 10248 times)

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