swamp
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Post by swamp on Dec 26, 2014 12:40:56 GMT -5
Knives I'm scared. You should only be scared if you're a prime rib.
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TheHaitian
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Post by TheHaitian on Dec 26, 2014 12:55:39 GMT -5
Socks, ties, 1 pair of shoes
My favorite : CASH!
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Post by shanendoah on Dec 26, 2014 13:15:12 GMT -5
I had one gift to open on Christmas. (Remember, my birthday was just a few days before, so that's not an issue.) I got a lovely silver chain to put the triskelion charm I bought in Ireland on. The chain it came on broke a few years ago, and I've been buying cheap chains ever since. C found me a lovely durable silver chain for it.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2014 0:15:40 GMT -5
I will get my only material gift from my mom in a couple weeks. However, yesterday I got the most amazing gift that I kept saying I wanted - SNOW! I had a white Christmas and could care less about anything else. It was fantastic looking outside all day.
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Post by Formerly SK on Dec 27, 2014 0:36:28 GMT -5
I bought my own present: I professionally framed artwork DS1 made me for Mother's Day this past year. It has tissue paper cherry blossoms glued on a painted tree and says "Mom, I love you. Your heart is gold and nice nice nice nice. Even if your mad you are a sweet cherry." Yeah - I spent $100 to get it framed with museum glass and everything. DH and I haven't exchanged presents in at least a decade. For some reason this year he really wanted to take the boys to get me something so they made a big deal out of leaving one day to go shopping. Now he can't figure out where he hid it.
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Post by Icelandic Woman on Dec 27, 2014 0:44:24 GMT -5
Money! Pays for the new microwave and flat screen I bought myself for Christmas!
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Post by ՏՇԾԵԵʅՏɧ_LԹՏՏʅҼ on Dec 27, 2014 0:57:07 GMT -5
I got few lovely gifts that are too numerous to mention. Price and cost mean little to me.
My favorite ever gift was from my sweetie brother. It's a navy blue sweatshirt/hoodie from my alma-mater High School! I love it more than anything else I received, mainly because our high school will be celebrating their centennial this upcoming May, with a huge party for alumni and football game - followed by a dinner/dance. My gift also included tickets to the centennial bash.
I'll be able to wear my sweatshirt to the game to root on "my team" one more time then party like it's 1999.
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Post by lynnerself on Dec 27, 2014 1:26:26 GMT -5
DH gave me a new Kindle (to replace the one that died), jewelry and a gift certificate to my favorite massage place.
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Post by quince on Dec 27, 2014 1:31:55 GMT -5
Kitchen gadgets, pink sweater, Guardians of the Galaxy DVD ( ), some snacks in my stocking (My parents had stockings for everyone. Them, me, husband, our son. ) Crock pot. Some money from my grandparents. My son got seven books, an inflatable toy, shape sorter, alphabet bean bags(the one thing he got from us!), xylophone, singing Olaf, another snowman stuffie, snacks, five or six outfits from various people, a puzzle, hammer and peg set, toy car, and a couple other things I can't name off the top of my head.
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Post by MN-Investor on Dec 27, 2014 1:41:24 GMT -5
My DH and I don't do a lot of presents, but I did chuckle at one thing he bought me. My DH does just a very little bit of coin collecting. This past year he bought a 1-kilo Australian silver kookaburra coin. Heavy! I commented that I didn't care much for the kookaburra. So, for Christmas, DH bought me the 1-kilo Australian koala coin. Oh, he also bought me a very nice wool throw from the Faribault Woolen Mill Co.
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Post by beergut on Dec 27, 2014 3:31:07 GMT -5
Happy, When we make meatballs, we fry them in a pan, then finish them in the oven, or in the sauce itself. There is a tray that has a rack on it especially designed for meatballs. Instead of frying them, you just put them on the rack, and bake them in the oven for 30 minutes a side. It allows the fat to render and drip off into the pan, so it is much healthier. It also cuts down on the preparation time.
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Post by beergut on Dec 27, 2014 3:39:58 GMT -5
Very nice folks, well maybe not the gun range gift cards , but the rest sounds great. I live in a house with one woman, two teenagers, a pre-teen, and two shotguns. All four of them know how to shoot the shotguns. I've decided I should at least become proficient with a handgun, especially if Texas goes open carry. The first step in doing that is going to the gun range and trying out different guns, hence the gift cards.
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Post by weltschmerz on Dec 27, 2014 3:47:58 GMT -5
Tickets to this. Second Row.
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Post by Cookies Galore on Dec 27, 2014 10:53:19 GMT -5
It was a good Christmas for hubs and I. Jointly, we got money toward our MLS season tickets renewal and gift cards for a chain restaurant and the state store. I recieved: an Under Armour cold gear running vest, compression sleeves, wine, canning jars and pickling spices, an infinity scarf, a head band, and a plastic necklace my niece bought (at the "Santa's workshop" at her school- how sweet!) that actually looked nice with my green blouse I wore on Christmas. I think my favorite gift was the vest because my cold weather running jacket keeps me too warm. I bought myself the gor-tex version of my running shoes so I can run in wet and snowy conditions. I had a 20% off discount code so they were only $107. I can't wait to use them!
My favorite gift to give was the Frozen on Ice tickets I got for my niece. We (her, me, and my sister) are going on Monday so I gave her cheap Anna and Elsa socks I found at Target and printed the Frozen on Ice advertisement picture. She was so excited for the socks; I could have saved myself some money! Lol.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2014 20:16:42 GMT -5
DH did great! I got the Vera Bradley tote I asked for, plus a VB wallet that was a complete surprise and a VB scarf (pink ombre). One neighbor gave a donation to my fav charity and a tin of her homemade fudge; another neighbor gave me a Vinturi wine aerator and Jack Daniels Black Label.
Monday night is our major gift exchange with our best friends which is always cool. Whoever is hosting makes a big pot of soup and a pan of cornbread - the guest couple brings appetizers. I know she got me a veggie spiralizer from Williams-Sonoma which I am excited about.
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Post by TheOtherMe on Dec 27, 2014 23:04:01 GMT -5
Dad gave me money which I have already spent on gifts for myself.
DS did a good job: the gift I requested (one of the things that goes in front of the door to keep drafts out) and a bracelet in mom's memory. Problem is it is silver and I've never been able to wear silver earrings.
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Post by imanangel on Dec 28, 2014 3:47:02 GMT -5
I just got more wine from my Italian neighbors.
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Dec 28, 2014 13:07:26 GMT -5
My gifts were exactly what I wanted. DH has figured out how to look at my Pinterest page. I got a work dress and work bag.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2014 13:20:42 GMT -5
Knives I'm scared. Trying to put "Wives with Knives" video in here but won't work so I give up.
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Knee Deep in Water Chloe
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Post by Knee Deep in Water Chloe on Dec 28, 2014 14:57:44 GMT -5
Trying to put "Wives with Knives" video in here but won't work so I give up. It's the thought that counts.
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Post by trippypea on Dec 28, 2014 15:50:16 GMT -5
I got knives too, lol. I think I got a kitchen's worth of small appliances too! Toaster, buffet crockpot thingie, regular coffee maker, new Keurig coffee maker, standing mixer, plus new bakeware and a frying pan. And they were all things I asked for. I hate buying that kind of stuff, but love it when I get it as a present. I also got some gift cards, part of which I used to buy new rugs for the kids' bathroom...
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ners
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Post by ners on Dec 28, 2014 20:18:36 GMT -5
The Flu
I asked for a terry cloth robe. Received synthetic robe and a candy bar. DF took them back and bought himself something, Not the best Christmas.
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Post by flamingo on Dec 28, 2014 20:45:23 GMT -5
I got money from my folks. Omaha steaks from grandparents. DH and I went to Vegas and got each other some stocking stuffers. All in all a great Christmas! ners-sorry to hear you were sick! That's a miserable way to spend the holidays. I hope you feel better soon!
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Post by taz157 on Dec 28, 2014 20:47:30 GMT -5
The Flu I asked for a terry cloth robe. Received synthetic robe and a candy bar. DF took them back and bought himself something, Not the best Christmas. I'm sorry for the flu and DF.
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GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Dec 28, 2014 21:09:17 GMT -5
I got a necklace, a large metal peace sign, a gift set of my perfume, and some half cookie sheets all as listed on a Wish List requested from me by my family. YDS then went off list with great success by taking the advice he sought from me before he went shopping and thought about the things I am interested in. The cutie pie bought me -- unprompted -- a creme brûlée torch. Between Swamp's knives and my torch, the NMSNM kitchen doesn't stand a chance.
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Post by Malarky on Dec 28, 2014 22:02:24 GMT -5
The Flu I asked for a terry cloth robe. Received synthetic robe and a candy bar. DF took them back and bought himself something, Not the best Christmas. Sorry about the flu. [img]http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/melancholy.png[/img] MIL and asshat boyfriend also got sick. I do feel bad about that. Not having to spend any more forced family fun...not so much. DH got me the latest and greatest ipod-old one died from multiple years of use. [img]http://syonidv.hodginsmedia.com/vsmileys/heart.png[/img] DS got me a gift card to iTunes so I can further indulge in my insane need to own, not stream music. DD gave me a gift certificate to be redeemed for something I really need/want in the future. Taking 10 days off-greatest gift to myself.
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swamp
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THEY’RE EATING THE DOGS!!!!!!!
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Post by swamp on Dec 28, 2014 22:04:24 GMT -5
The Flu I asked for a terry cloth robe. Received synthetic robe and a candy bar. DF took them back and bought himself something, Not the best Christmas. Your fiancé fucked up Christmas presents that bad? Time to throw him back. He sounds like a douche.
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 28, 2014 22:10:48 GMT -5
A sweater, a pair of boots, some kitchen stuff, a pair of shoes and something else that I can't recall right now.
My parents also gave us money. Should I worry that my parents are giving a lot of money to their kids and grandkids. I am hoping it is because the market was good to them this year, instead of them waiting until after the holidays to tell us some terrible medical news.
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Post by thyme4change on Dec 28, 2014 22:34:05 GMT -5
The board game Pandemic. That was the other thing. We played it a couple of times today - not sure how I forgot that it was my present.
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Post by marvholly on Dec 29, 2014 7:03:42 GMT -5
I got the ussual from my kids & grands:
chocolate candy 2 bags Dunkin flavored coffee gift card for a mani
It appears DD1 did the shopping this year because the coffee is the wrong flavors, the mani is for a gel one & & need to cash it in (have issues w/gel mani's).
I suspect I am inline for an e-reader for my bday come summer. One of my DD's asked about me having/wanting one and I saw a good sale recently.
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