Whadya get?

[skcin]

Anyone get any good gifts yesterday for Christmas?

First, my best gift this year was that we got to have one last Christmas with my husband's grandma. She has stage 4 lung cancer, and it's spread to her liver & brain. She's done well for over a year now, but I fear the end is near. Her husband died last year, and she's 77 years old so it's not really a shock. But it still hurts. All my grandparents were gone by the time I was 10, so she really has become my grandmother over the past 12 years. The tradition of going to her house every Christmas night with the rest of the family is one of my favorite things to do, and I will miss it. But we were able to make it a wonderful night, for her and for all the kids, so I'm happy. Hard to think that it was probably the last time....

On a lighter note, we got a call from my niece in Bulgaria & were able to chat with her for a while. We rarely call (it's still pretty pricey, we usually letters or email) so this was a nice surprise. Talked to my bro in AZ too.


Material gifts? My mp3 player rocks in theory, but there's something wrong with it. :( I've emailed customer support, so hopefully they can tell me what to do. I got the cashmere lined leather gloves I asked for, as well as a Boxer desk calendar. A few gift cards, 1 hideous sweater & 1 nice one, and seasons 1 & 2 of The Facts of Life on DVD. :laugh: That was kind of a gag gift, but I'll probably watch it anyway.

Funniest gifts people I know received:

My husband opened a wooden bottle opener shaped like a penis. The tag said "From Mom." :laugh: It was actually my sisterinlaw's doing.

Same sisterinlaw bought other sisterinlaw a Whitesnake DVD, a bag of mozzerella sticks and stuffed chicken breasts. So random, and so hilarious.

I bought her Billy Idol Happy Holidays. I thought it was a joke, but it's legit. It's not that bad either. :D

[ryan8472]

I got underwear. :laugh:

But my coolest one was a year of XM Radio. :cool:

[carrie721]

i got a lot of nice stuff.

my friend abbie got me playground balls (srsly, i'm excited) and a dove gift set, because i'm a dove whore.

funniest gift i got was frankincense & myrrh. :laugh: getting back go basics, baby. if it's good enough for jebus ...

also got the l word: season 2; the x files: season 6; and jacques cousteau's odyssey on dvd.

the 'rents got me a leather jacket, cashmere lined leather gloves, and some books & mags. still have to do some gift exchanging with friends this week. i was really spoiled this year!

[estranged4life]

Just music is all, I'm the easiest person to buy a gift for:

"Chaotica-The Essence of the Underworld w/Bonus disc 'Live in Toulouse EP"-Behemoth (Polish import 3 disc set)
"Demonica"-Behemoth (Limited edition box set-Made in a similar manner to Stevie's "Enchanted" boxed set)
"End of an Era"-Nightwish (Double disc import)
"Wintersun-Special Touring Edition"-Wintersun (Cd/DVD import)

Dontcha just love how I received "Black/Death Metal" (Minus Nightwish which is 'Symphonic Power Metal') discs for Christmas?? Weird, since my Mom died (As I still term it 'medically murdered') I have moved from classic rock/country/metal to extreme/death/black metal :shrug: <img src="http://www.angelfire.com/music3/rhiannon/Headbang-Smilie.gif">

I know my older sister Lesa ordered me the newest Whitesnake double live album "Live-In the Shadow of the Blues" (German Import), which will arrive in a couple of weeks.

Don't know what my older brother Geary bought me, but I know he bought Deb a $60 gift certificate to Hastings (Lesa also bought her a gift card for Barnes & Noble) and an OSU (Okla.St) purse which he found Saturday in Tulsa (As he visits his mother-in-law, the Heat-Miser!)

Debbie received over $100 worth of merchandise from Bath & Body Works from moi (Not to mention a gift card so she can purchase 'Honey Suckle' scented items in Janaury)...So she should be good to go for a few months.

Of course I still have the last gifts my Mom gave me for Christmas (2004) which have sentimental value now: A set of marbles (Since Mom said I lost mine :shrug: Everyone in my family was/and is a smartass), A Chicago Cubs baseball & a Wrigley Field orb and the ever popular 'gang banger' sweat suit set (Which I wore only once...Sorry, Brian and 'gang banger' clothes NEVER go good together, But Mom sure thought that **** was funny.)

The only thing I always wish for now is that Debbie stays cancer free (Been almost 2 years of being cancer free) :nod:

[sparky]

Very cool stuff so far. Yet to get package from my sis and another pal, but I hauled in some cool things. Gift cards to Whole Paycheck and my local bird store, 2 calendars (1 Happy feet 1 Brokeback), 2 old Joan Jett cds, a coupla nifty shirts, Patron, some penguin stuff(plates, ice cube trays, pot holder, towels and one small stuffed baby penguin), a new tool bag and a new cordless drill(!), and coolest of all my best pal printed some old pictures of my three dearly departed birds and put them in matching frames. Quite a nice time.

[mikeschmike]

I got:


Family Guy volumes 3 and 4
Golden Girls seasons 3 and 4
a DVR
a crap-ton of Target gift cards
socks and undies
Grease special edition DVD. (it came with a little t-birds leather jacket).
Saturday night live best of Alec Baldwin and Cheri Oteri
Funny t-shirts including:http://img.hottopic.com/is/image/HotTopic/216596_hi?$product$
new floormats for my car


I got hooked up this christmas. I think I'm going to return the DVR though. I'd never use it, and since it came from Target I'm going to get an ipod with the credit from the return. Pretty slick!

[skcin]

:nod: ^ Good move. BTW - does the Alec Baldwin DVD have both Pete Shwetty Delicious Dish skits? I was going to buy it, but I wasn't sure they were on there.

[Rickypt]

I got a lot of donations and pledges for my charity marathon thing, a Trader Joe's gift card, a Border's gift card (which I will use today to get the Dreamgirls soundtrack), a book I asked for, and a very pretty thing that I haven't figure out what it is. It's a vase or a bowl, I think. :shrug:

Dats about it.

Edit: Oh, I forgot the best gift. I got an unexpected final check from an inheritance. Which I will use to get to Vegas in March.

[sara1998]

My most prized gift this year was spending Christmas morning with BOTH of my girls. I cried my eyes out when Samantha's mom let her stay the night Christmas Eve so that Sam could watch Sara open her gifts from Santa, and be with us. I will never forget our first Christmas together. It was special for all of us.

From Santa (for Sara's benefit, I buy these things for myself) I got a 19 inch flat screen monitor, 800 thread count sheets, Sex in the City season 6 part 2, and a flat iron for my hair.

From Sara I received a beautiful necklace from the schools Santa shop, and a Mickey Mouse waffle iron.

Samantha and her family gave us our puppy! (who is happily sitting in my lap, there's no place else he'd rather be)

And from mom, dad and grandma I received Victoria's Secret gift cards, TGIFriday's gift cards, Best Buy gift cards, a cashmere sweater, a bench to sit on and store shoes in for my laundry room... and that's about it.

This was the best Christmas I've had in 4 years....

[skcin]

...I received Victoria's Secret gift cards...

Ho. :cool:


This was the best Christmas I've had in 4 years....

Awww. :xoxo:

[sara1998]

Ho. :cool:
Ya, but my ho-ass is going to be sporting some cute ass panties!:D

[estranged4life]

My most prized gift this year was spending Christmas morning with BOTH of my girls. I cried my eyes out when Samantha's mom let her stay the night Christmas Eve so that Sam could watch Sara open her gifts from Santa, and be with us. I will never forget our first Christmas together. It was special for all of us.

This was the best Christmas I've had in 4 years....

glad to see some genuine holiday spirit is still alive and well :nod:

[sara1998]

glad to see some genuine holiday spirit is still alive and well :nod:

You'll get there, Brian. I still miss my husband terribly. I still have my moments, especially around the holidays. I'm just thankful for my girls...

[mikeschmike]

:nod: ^ Good move. BTW - does the Alec Baldwin DVD have both Pete Shwetty Delicious Dish skits? I was going to buy it, but I wasn't sure they were on there.

It has the Schwetty balls skit but no Schwetty wieners...:shocked:
However, Alec as Charles Nelson Reilly on Inside the Actor's Studio is pee your pants funny.

[estranged4life]

You'll get there, Brian. I still miss my husband terribly. I still have my moments, especially around the holidays. I'm just thankful for my girls...

losing my Mom in 2005, the disaster known as Christmas 1977 and nearly losing Debbie at this time of the year in 2003 (Kinda funny in a way, But my Mom thought she food poisoned Deb during Christmas dinner in 2003, instead it was a major/deadly septis infection that was coursing through her blood stream) makes me not the most joyful person during the holidays...But with the upcoming legal issues over my Mom's death, I may finally have peace :nod:

[Rickypt]

and coolest of all my best pal printed some old pictures of my three dearly departed birds and put them in matching frames.

Thoughtful friend. :nod:

[jannieC]

I got some nice things-

Suede coat from Jeff
Clothes, skin/bath/body stuff, candles, books [Stephen King's latest], two pair of shoes, and that fabulous chair and ottoman from my mother-in-law.

Seriously, the most important thing is that Jeff and I are still together, healthy, and doing well. It has been such a rough couple of years!

[skcin]

It has the Schwetty balls skit but no Schwetty wieners...:shocked:
However, Alec as Charles Nelson Reilly on Inside the Actor's Studio is pee your pants funny.

Hmmmm.... I'll have to think about buying it now.

losing my Mom in 2005, the disaster known as Christmas 1977 and nearly losing Debbie at this time of the year in 2003 (Kinda funny in a way, But my Mom thought she food poisoned Deb during Christmas dinner in 2003, instead it was a major/deadly septis infection that was coursing through her blood stream) makes me not the most joyful person during the holidays...But with the upcoming legal issues over my Mom's death, I may finally have peace :nod:

Yes, hopefully you'll be able to move on soon. :xoxo:



Seriously, the most important thing is that Jeff and I are still together, healthy, and doing well. It has been such a rough couple of years!

Wow. Who knew that Andre's Ledge flirting with your husband could do so much damage. :shrug: :p

JK - glad to hear everything's all good for you.

[estranged4life]

Yes, hopefully you'll be able to move on soon. :xoxo:


cause MRMC and the medical staff who operated on Mom will be going down in flames very soon :thumbsup:

Brian "$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$" j.

[DavidMn]

Well, I recieved some money and a Sony Dream machine from mom, and clothes from my aunt and uncle. Pretty quiet year, which was nice.:nod:

[amber]

I got $100 (so far), and my parents paid the $70 ticket for me to visit. Otherwise just a sweatshirt that says "Pollock Pines" which is the town here, and some footless tights w/patterns. Which, i actually love footless tights. Also a super yummy Christmas dinner.
I've also learned infinite patience from trying to do stuff on this goddamned computer which is dial up.
Also gotten to watch endless court tv/other true life mystery forensic shows, cause they have cable. Yep, it's been a murderous, murderous Christmas! :laugh:

Sparky, my dad got me a cordless drill for my birthday a few years back, and I fricking love that thing. So handy.

Oh, my dad got a bow from his dad a couple weeks back, (grandpa decided that since he is 80 now, he wouldn't be hunting with it as much) which I got to mess with a little bit.
Also, my parents got a new dog, who is so sweet, so now i get to walk two dogs. :woohoo:

[WelshWitchPMD]

I got a few gift cards including a $50.00 card for Southwest Airlines.:thumbsup: Lindsey here I come!;) I got tons of candy and a little Bath and Body Works set. My friend gave a me photo bracelet but I am going have to print the photos out and give the bracelet to my friend to put together. I can't stand putting things together. She gave another one of our friends a Freddie Mercury doll. That was fun.:laugh:

[mylittledemon]

Anyone get any good gifts yesterday for Christmas?

First, my best gift this year was that we got to have one last Christmas with my husband's grandma. She has stage 4 lung cancer, and it's spread to her liver & brain. She's done well for over a year now, but I fear the end is near. Her husband died last year, and she's 77 years old so it's not really a shock. But it still hurts. All my grandparents were gone by the time I was 10, so she really has become my grandmother over the past 12 years. The tradition of going to her house every Christmas night with the rest of the family is one of my favorite things to do, and I will miss it. But we were able to make it a wonderful night, for her and for all the kids, so I'm happy. Hard to think that it was probably the last time....

On a lighter note, we got a call from my niece in Bulgaria & were able to chat with her for a while. We rarely call (it's still pretty pricey, we usually letters or email) so this was a nice surprise. Talked to my bro in AZ too.


Material gifts? My mp3 player rocks in theory, but there's something wrong with it. :( I've emailed customer support, so hopefully they can tell me what to do. I got the cashmere lined leather gloves I asked for, as well as a Boxer desk calendar. A few gift cards, 1 hideous sweater & 1 nice one, and seasons 1 & 2 of The Facts of Life on DVD. :laugh: That was kind of a gag gift, but I'll probably watch it anyway.

Funniest gifts people I know received:

My husband opened a wooden bottle opener shaped like a penis. The tag said "From Mom." :laugh: It was actually my sisterinlaw's doing.

Same sisterinlaw bought other sisterinlaw a Whitesnake DVD, a bag of mozzerella sticks and stuffed chicken breasts. So random, and so hilarious.

I bought her Billy Idol Happy Holidays. I thought it was a joke, but it's legit. It's not that bad either. :D


I got boxer shorts...4 or 5 shirts...socks...the Peter Jackson Biography...a stuffed Snuffleuphagus (the Sesame St guy)...the Beatles Love CD...Sarah McLachlans Christmas CD...a book about Karl Pilkington...2 Ricky Gervais DVD's...

[Dark Angel]

I got a Toshiba DVD recorder with a 160 HD to 'upgrade' my Panasonic with, season 5 of "Will & Grace", a 2006 Holiday Barbie, 4 pairs of earrings, a gift card, $270 in cash, and Lindsey tickets.
My daughter ended up with 10 of the Barbie 12 Dancing Princess dolls, about 12+ Bratz dolls, a scooter, Barbie w/horse and stable, some books and clothes. My living is officially Barbie & Bratz hell now. :laugh:

[sara1998]

My daughter ended up with 10 of the Barbie 12 Dancing Princess dolls, about 12+ Bratz dolls, a scooter, Barbie w/horse and stable, some books and clothes. My living is officially Barbie & Bratz hell now. :laugh:
I know the feeling. Mine is Polly Pocket and Littlest Pet Shop hell. :laugh:

[GODDESS6]

Anyone get any good gifts yesterday for Christmas?

First, my best gift this year was that we got to have one last Christmas with my husband's grandma. She has stage 4 lung cancer, and it's spread to her liver & brain. She's done well for over a year now, but I fear the end is near. Her husband died last year, and she's 77 years old so it's not really a shock. But it still hurts. All my grandparents were gone by the time I was 10, so she really has become my grandmother over the past 12 years. The tradition of going to her house every Christmas night with the rest of the family is one of my favorite things to do, and I will miss it. But we were able to make it a wonderful night, for her and for all the kids, so I'm happy. Hard to think that it was probably the last time....

On a lighter note, we got a call from my niece in Bulgaria & were able to chat with her for a while. We rarely call (it's still pretty pricey, we usually letters or email) so this was a nice surprise. Talked to my bro in AZ too.


Material gifts? My mp3 player rocks in theory, but there's something wrong with it. :( I've emailed customer support, so hopefully they can tell me what to do. I got the cashmere lined leather gloves I asked for, as well as a Boxer desk calendar. A few gift cards, 1 hideous sweater & 1 nice one, and seasons 1 & 2 of The Facts of Life on DVD. :laugh: That was kind of a gag gift, but I'll probably watch it anyway.

Funniest gifts people I know received:

My husband opened a wooden bottle opener shaped like a penis. The tag said "From Mom." :laugh: It was actually my sisterinlaw's doing.

Same sisterinlaw bought other sisterinlaw a Whitesnake DVD, a bag of mozzerella sticks and stuffed chicken breasts. So random, and so hilarious.

I bought her Billy Idol Happy Holidays. I thought it was a joke, but it's legit. It's not that bad either. :D

i love the facts of life:nod: :shrug: ~

i got:
charlies angels season I (from hubby)
there's something about mary dvd (from bros)
2 usc trojans t-shirts & a usc shot glass (from mom)
100.00 worth of bath & body wrks (from bros)
photo albums (from step-ma)
newlyweds season IV (from step-ma)
a judy wong stevie photo (from hubby)
authentic stevie nicks senior yr book, not one of the reprints also the 2 previous yrs w/ lindsey in them (from hubby)
shi perfume (from my son)
about 250.00 in cash gifts from my daycare kids
louis vuitton wallet to match my bag(from hubby)
autographed poster from eric crouch nebraska's 2001 heisman trophy winner (from my mom)
i exchange gifts w/ an awesome online friend & she got me a 50.00 giftcard to sam goody~

it was a great christmas, my son raked it in & we had a great time just spending time together!!!~

[Lisa1769]

My husband got me a sapphire and diamond ring. It is beautiful! I asked for a kitty but didn't get one. I don't think he can take me losing another pet.

My son got me a candle.

Mom and Dad got me new kitchen rugs, cannisters, and dishes, and a kitty figurine.

Sister and Brother in law got me a picture for my bedroom and some other pretties.

My brother in law freaked over the Lindsey tickets I gave them!!! (Thanks Pattie :p )

I got my Dad some Lottery tickets and he had a $500 winner!:thumbsup:

[ontheEdgeof17]

From the 'Rents:

-a new puffy chair majig
-Nursing scrubs (which I desperately needed)
-an ice scraper built into a glove (I've always wanted one)
-new electric razor

My sis sent me an IPOD Nano. Ryan, you know what this is? :laugh:

[michelle2677]

Ya, but my ho-ass is going to be sporting some cute ass panties!:D
i know. I got VS gift cards too. A bunch o money (over $1,000 all together) clothes, a scull and cross bones key chain (one of my faves) pj's (i needed some bad. A pair RIPPED the other night. Wtf? :shrug: ) funky socks <3 , gift cards etc.

[michelle2677]

My sis sent me an IPOD Nano. Ryan, you know what this is? :laugh:
:laugh: no-he's f*cking old, remember? :lol:

[ontheEdgeof17]

:laugh: no-he's f*cking old, remember? :lol:

:lol: Yes. I remember. Someone has to remember for him. He's losing memory, and fast!

[michelle2677]

:lol: Yes. I remember. Someone has to remember for him. He's losing memory, and fast!
they say that is always the first to go. I wouldn't know though. I'm still young :nod: :laugh:

[ontheEdgeof17]

they say that is always the first to go. I wouldn't know though. I'm still young :nod: :laugh:

...but you're from Kentucky....not much can fit in your brain.....so, it evens out. :)

[rbs3676]

My parents spoil me...
A gorgeous cashmere robe, a Le Crueset dutch oven, a DeLonghi indoor grill, a weekly facial at a very sassy salon in town for a year, a case of 100 Tyler "holiday" votive candles that have my place smelling like a dream and enough gift cards (Saks, Dillards, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Blockbuster) to keep me happy for a few months. :thumbsup:

rbs

[michelle2677]

...but you're from Kentucky....not much can fit in your brain.....so, it evens out. :)
:laugh: only you forgot how fabulous i am so it cancels out the whole ky thing! :nod:

[ontheEdgeof17]

:laugh: only you forgot how fabulous i am so it cancels out the whole ky thing! :nod:

yeah. um. ok. sure.


...and what about this ky thing? You have a thing for petroleum jelly?



sorry....back to Christmas gifts......

[DrummerDeanna]

Paula -what's wrong with your mp3 player? What's it doing? And what kind did you end up getting?

This year I got:

DVDs:

Life as a House
Newsies
Titanic :p
Stepmom
Mr. Holland's Opus
Golden Girls season 6

I also got Johnny Cash-American V

My grandma gave me some Christmasy stuff which I like and my mom gave me our old nativity which I was really thrilled about...

I think that was it...we don't do huge gifts and like to keep things pretty simple....

Oh and for myself I'm now thinking of getting a PS2 so I can play Dance Dance Revolution....funnest. game. ever.

[michelle2677]

yeah. um. ok. sure.


...and what about this ky thing? You have a thing for petroleum jelly?



sorry....back to Christmas gifts......
:laugh: hey. You gotta do whatcha gotta do :shrug:

[Rickypt]

My sis sent me an IPOD Nano. Ryan, you know what this is? :laugh:

LOL, I wonder when Ryan will come in and tell us what it is. :laugh:

[Rickypt]

My parents spoil me...
A gorgeous cashmere robe, a Le Crueset dutch oven, a DeLonghi indoor grill, a weekly facial at a very sassy salon in town for a year, a case of 100 Tyler "holiday" votive candles that have my place smelling like a dream and enough gift cards (Saks, Dillards, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Blockbuster) to keep me happy for a few months. :thumbsup:

rbs

WTF???????? :woohoo: Nice parents.

[foxyluva]

Main gifts were my Ab King Pro, and my Emmylou Harris Box Set :D

[goldustsongbird]

I got:

-two sets of flannel PJs. love 'em. I'm addicted.

DVDS:
- 9 to 5
- The Breakfast Club
- From the Big Apple to the Big Easy - Concert for New Orleans (anyone wanna guess why?)
- Golden Girls Season 1
- SCTV Christmas
- Home Alone "family fun" edition :p

CDS:
- Under the Skin

And my soon to be sister in law found this (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Popples-One-Jazzmin-Lausanne/dp/B0002475KM)for me. :laugh: She got the actual original tape, not the scary looking DVD.
.

[foxyluva]

http://images.barnesandnoble.com/images/9890000/9895449.jpg

I'm so proud of my Emmylou box set :p

[goldustsongbird]

^ Carrie's gonna have an Emmygasm over that one!

[GODDESS6]

on edit to my previous post, my son got a nerf gun & i have to say there isn't a stevie poster or pic in my "stevie room" that hasn't been shot between the eyes or shot in both:distress: :laugh: :laugh: ~

[ontheEdgeof17]

^ Carrie's gonna have an Emmygasm over that one!

Ouch. Sounds painful.

[macmar71]

My siblings got me gift cards from Best Buy and Lane Bryant.
Mom got me slippers & a nice warm houserobe with penguins and bears on it, a small makeup kit, a pair of brown slacks, a brown skirt, and an MP3 player.
My friend Jodi got me an MP3 player also and two sterling beads for my Pandora bracelet.
My friends Angie & John made me an awesome 2-CD set of Bekka Bramlett tunes and guest appearences, a Christmas towel, two cookbooks, and a couple of note pads as I am always noting things at work!
My co-worker Grace got me a bag of Lindt Truffles....yummy!
My friend and co-worker Margaret got me a sterling Pandora bead and a chihuahua Christmas ornament.
I also selected Margaret's package at the office party's grab bag gift festivities, a Rachel Ray cookbook.
My work gave me a $300.00 cash bonus...cool:thumbsup:

[skcin]

My parents spoil me...
A gorgeous cashmere robe, a Le Crueset dutch oven, a DeLonghi indoor grill, a weekly facial at a very sassy salon in town for a year, a case of 100 Tyler "holiday" votive candles that have my place smelling like a dream and enough gift cards (Saks, Dillards, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Blockbuster) to keep me happy for a few months. :thumbsup:

rbs

Holy crap dude. :eek: Congrats on having parents who are both wealthy and nice. :thumbsup:

Paula -what's wrong with your mp3 player? What's it doing? And what kind did you end up getting?



I got the Creative Zen V with 1GB. I think it may be my computer, maybe the software didn't install correctly (even though it said it was successful.) I'm having 2 problems: I charged the mp3 (with a power adapter), but now it won't turn on; and any time I plug it into any of my computer's USB ports, my mouse stops working, preventing me from clicking OK. :laugh: I got a long ass email back from tech support today, so between Mark & I, hopefully we can figure it out tonight.

[bikerchic]

I got a king size bed with eurotrek memory foam pillow top. I love it! It's like sleeping on a cloud. I have a bad back and it's perfect for it. I've never had king size before, hubby's like 4 rolls away now :thumbsup: :laugh: Now I have to get the head board and frame for it.

I got my daughter a acoustic guitar and lessons (in honor of Lindsey :D ). I can't wait to hear her play some FM one day :nod: . Is Landslide hard?

[eclipse]

OK you all know I love the moon and stuff-
My husbands 's family got me a high powered telescope!!!!
It took my husband and I (mostly him...he,he like 3 hours to put it together I am SOSOSOOO excited)

The weather has been so terrible here that I don't know that I will be able to see anything until 2007...
I was so surprised! It wasn't something that I asked for---- just , I don't know , like a secret wish that I always had...and when I opened it...I was like those kids on that TV ad, YES!!!!, YES!!!, jumping up and down
like a child (i am in my 40's -what a moron)-
You can say I was pretty excited:] )

Just wanted to share...Can't wait to look at all the stars and moon's different locations-It came with really descriptive maps too- Yes Yes!
eclipse

[estranged4life]

^ Carrie's gonna have an Emmygasm over that one!

who gets off with an 'Emmy' award?? :shrug: :lol:

[sparky]

Sparky, my dad got me a cordless drill for my birthday a few years back, and I fricking love that thing. So handy.



It is pretty cool. I have another one which was really losing its religion. The old one was for work - and was a 9.6 volt Makita. This is only a 7.2 Ryobi so it won't really drive into a 2x4 but it's good for things around the house. I still have the crapppy old one for tougher outdoor stuff. Oh, and it came with sockets, which is totally cool.

[DrummerDeanna]

I got the Creative Zen V with 1GB. I think it may be my computer, maybe the software didn't install correctly (even though it said it was successful.) I'm having 2 problems: I charged the mp3 (with a power adapter), but now it won't turn on; and any time I plug it into any of my computer's USB ports, my mouse stops working, preventing me from clicking OK. :laugh: I got a long ass email back from tech support today, so between Mark & I, hopefully we can figure it out tonight.


Hmm...that's odd - but I have heard some complaints about their software...the turning on thing is alarming though...hope you get it resolved...

I finally had a problem with mine, it froze on me - but it was an easy fix (after a non-easy period of completely freaking out) and I've not had any problems since.

If the tech support thing is not helpful or doesn't work - you may try googling your problem - that's what I did and I got an answer :D

Good luck!! Let me know if it starts working for ya....Creatives are generally great products :nod:

[skcin]

^ Right now I'm only annoyed. But if I can't fix the problem tonight, I'll be moving on to pissed.

How can an electronic device be so damn cute, btw? :p

[DrummerDeanna]

^ Right now I'm only annoyed. But if I can't fix the problem tonight, I'll be moving on to pissed.

How can an electronic device be so damn cute, btw? :p

Yeah...I was close to breakdown mode when mine got quirky....but if worse comes to worst you can always trade it for another one....though that sucks.

If ya can't get it to turn on that's very bizarre...have you tried the reset button? I'm not sure if your model has one...but you have to press play/pause and reset at the same time - that took care of my problem....

I would be more help if I were familiar with the model - but of course you'd do well to take any advice from the Creative Tech people than from me :laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

My most prized gift this year was spending Christmas morning with BOTH of my girls. I cried my eyes out when Samantha's mom let her stay the night Christmas Eve so that Sam could watch Sara open her gifts from Santa, and be with us. I will never forget our first Christmas together. It was special for all of us.

From Santa (for Sara's benefit, I buy these things for myself) I got a 19 inch flat screen monitor, 800 thread count sheets, Sex in the City season 6 part 2, and a flat iron for my hair.

From Sara I received a beautiful necklace from the schools Santa shop, and a Mickey Mouse waffle iron.

Samantha and her family gave us our puppy! (who is happily sitting in my lap, there's no place else he'd rather be)

And from mom, dad and grandma I received Victoria's Secret gift cards, TGIFriday's gift cards, Best Buy gift cards, a cashmere sweater, a bench to sit on and store shoes in for my laundry room... and that's about it.

This was the best Christmas I've had in 4 years....

Wow, that sounds great! I'm so happy for you. :xoxo:

[SuzeQuze]

WTF???????? :woohoo: Nice parents.

No kidding, I've been thinking of trading mine in anyway. Rob, do your parents need an adult daughter who REALLY REALLY appreciates fabulous things? ;) :lol:

[estranged4life]

^ Right now I'm only annoyed. But if I can't fix the problem tonight, I'll be moving on to pissed.

How can an electronic device be so damn cute, btw? :p

Creative's website ( http://www.creative.com ) and could not find a link for "troubleshooting", maybe you could do a search online.

[skcin]

Creative's website ( http://www.creative.com ) and could not find a link for "troubleshooting", maybe you could do a search online.

Yeah, I've already been in touch with them & they emailed me back, but I'm at work. So if all goes well, it will be fixed tonight.

[amber]

Yeah, I've already been in touch with them & they emailed me back, but I'm at work. So if all goes well, it will be fixed tonight.

Yep, if you woulda got an ipod, you'd already have been listening...:cool: :p :D

[DrummerDeanna]

Yeah, I've already been in touch with them & they emailed me back, but I'm at work. So if all goes well, it will be fixed tonight.

It'll work :nod:

What did they suggest?

[skcin]

Yep, if you woulda got an ipod, you'd already have been listening...:cool: :p :D

Shut up you. :p For the record, my niece got the same one & hers is fine. That little bitch.


It'll work :nod:

What did they suggest?


It's a really long email, I just skimmed it for now. But I believe the gist (jist?) was reset the player, reboot the system & reinstall the software. So, a do over. :rolleyes:

[sara1998]

Wow, that sounds great! I'm so happy for you. :xoxo:

Thank you. I really enjoyed myself.

[DrummerDeanna]

Shut up you. :p For the record, my niece got the same one & hers is fine. That little bitch.





It's a really long email, I just skimmed it for now. But I believe the gist (jist?) was reset the player, reboot the system & reinstall the software. So, a do over. :rolleyes:

:nod: that's their blanket solution lol...how you reset a player than won't turn on at all though :shrug: But hopefully that'll work - I mean mine was completely and totally frozen and a reset worked beautifully....

If you have more problems though - get another - they should not be this quirky from the get go...

[DrummerDeanna]

Thank you. I really enjoyed myself.

Sounds like you did have a wonderful Christmas :nod:

So Sex and The City S.2 part 2...have you already seen it - or will you be seeing it anew? I Loved the show ender :D

[sara1998]

Sounds like you did have a wonderful Christmas :nod:

So Sex and The City S.2 part 2...have you already seen it - or will you be seeing it anew? I Loved the show ender :D

No. I've never seen the last episode. I've been patiently waiting for a few years now. Pretty sad, considering I kept up with SATC.

[DrummerDeanna]

No. I've never seen the last episode. I've been patiently waiting for a few years now. Pretty sad, considering I kept up with SATC.

OMG!!!! You're gonna love it....hopefully :laugh: I was pretty much bawling through the entire episode...it's so good...enjoy!!!

[sara1998]

OMG!!!! You're gonna love it....hopefully :laugh: I was pretty much bawling through the entire episode...it's so good...enjoy!!!

Well, Sara is gone for a couple of hours. I might just have to break that out real quick while I have a quite moment!

[carrie721]

i just used my b&n gift certificate to order strangers with candy: the complete series. I AM SO EXCITED!! i love amy sedaris.

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

:blob1: That rocks, I LOVE that show!

[carrie721]

^^

:blob1: That rocks, I LOVE that show!

meeeeeee too. i can't believe it only lasted a couple seasons!

[michelle2677]

I just used my victoria's secret gift card and got 2 bras. AND im happy to say i went up a cup size :thumbsup:

[goldustsongbird]

I just used my victoria's secret gift card and got 2 bras. AND im happy to say i went up a cup size :thumbsup:

I'm sure bop's happy, too...

[michelle2677]

I'm sure bop's happy, too...
i guess. He's been pissing me off lately. He keeps leaving the toilet seat up and he wont wear the booties i made him. Those hooves scratch the hardwood :mad:

[goldustsongbird]

i guess. He's been pissing me off lately. He keeps leaving the toilet seat up and he wont wear the booties i made him. Those hooves scratch the hardwood :mad:

What an ingrate! Tell him you'll lock him outside if he keeps that **** up.

[michelle2677]

What an ingrate! Tell him you'll lock him outside if he keeps that **** up.
i've had to do it a few times. I gate to when its so cold and windy. I'd hate to mess up that hair.

[goldustsongbird]

Well, as long as his *other* hair is okay... :sorry:

[michelle2677]

Well, as long as his *other* hair is okay... :sorry:
which hair is that? If you're talking about his bop-parts...didn't you hear? I shaved them. :nod:

[goldustsongbird]

which hair is that? If you're talking about his bop-parts...didn't you hear? I shaved them. :nod:

:shocked: oh no he DI-IN'T!!!

[michelle2677]

:shocked: oh no he DI-IN'T!!!
what? :shrug: it makes his **** look longer.

[goldustsongbird]

what? :shrug: it makes his **** look longer.

Looks can be deceiving... :rolleyes: So, like, did he shave it ALL off, or just give himself a little holiday haircut?

[sara1998]

which hair is that? If you're talking about his bop-parts...didn't you hear? I shaved them. :nod:

tee hee hee... i thought it said pop tarts!:lol:

[BlackWidow]

Since Tom & I were in Vegas for XMAS..we are opening our gifts on New Years eve....I'm sure I got great stuff..but I don't think it's about gifts really...

[SuzeQuze]

Since Tom & I were in Vegas for XMAS..we are opening our gifts on New Years eve....I'm sure I got great stuff..but I don't think it's about gifts really...

No, it's about holiday nookie! ;) :lol:

[BlackWidow]

No, it's about holiday nookie! ;) :lol:

You loves you some boy toy!!!:blob2: :blob2: :blob2:

[SuzeQuze]

You loves you some boy toy!!!:blob2: :blob2: :blob2:

:D best Christmas present! :lol:

[HejiraNYC]

So, like, did he shave it ALL off, or just give himself a little holiday haircut?

Nothing says Christmas like a little Hitler moustache over your candycane. :eek: :sorry:

[mikeschmike]

Nothing says Christmas like a little Hitler moustache over your candycane. :eek: :sorry:

funniest mental picture ever!:thumbsup:

[DrummerDeanna]

Okay, Paula....any mp3 player update??

[SuzeQuze]

I just used my victoria's secret gift card and got 2 bras. AND im happy to say i went up a cup size :thumbsup:

That's where mine went! :lol: From losing weight I've lost like half a cup size. Son of a...

[DrummerDeanna]

^^

Heh..and here I am praying that I lose a cup size...ugh. My mom bought me bras for my birthday - like I went shopping for them, and she paid...and I've not lost any cuppage...was disapointed.

[skcin]

Okay, Paula....any mp3 player update??

Yeah. The f*cker's broken. :laugh: All their recommendations really don't apply since I've never even used the thing yet - I can't reset and/or reformat if the thing won't even turn on or take a charge. I have one more email in, and as soon as I hear back I'll look into exchanging it.

[DrummerDeanna]

Yeah. The f*cker's broken. :laugh: All their recommendations really don't apply since I've never even used the thing yet - I can't reset and/or reformat if the thing won't even turn on or take a charge. I have one more email in, and as soon as I hear back I'll look into exchanging it.

Grrr...that sucks. I'm sorry your first experience with a Creative is so crappy :distress:

I thought the same thing about the reset - I mean if it's never even turned ON then how would you reset it?? Sounds like maybe you just got a bum player...hope it hasn't turned you off of Creative :o

[skcin]

^ No, my niece's works great & she loves it. It's more than 30 days after purchase anyway, so I con only exchange at this point.

[estranged4life]

Saw an Office Max sales ad in today's paper for the "Kodak Easyshare C533 5.0 Megapixel Zoom Digital Camera and Printer Dock Series 3 Bundle", for $99.99 (Originally priced at $199)...

Damn, why couldnt they have had that sale a couple weeks back, I would have bought Deb one for X-Mas.

[skcin]

^ When's her birthday? Buy it & stash it away until then.



BTW - Amazon is all out of my model. :rolleyes: But they are refunding my money, so I will shop around locally & see what I can find.

[DrummerDeanna]

^ When's her birthday? Buy it & stash it away until then.



BTW - Amazon is all out of my model. :rolleyes: But they are refunding my money, so I will shop around locally & see what I can find.

Awww.....that sucks....but at least they're refunding you...mine was über cheap at Amazon, but I ended up getting it even cheaper elsewhere...but I think my model has been discontinued...

Good luck!

[amber]

^ When's her birthday? Buy it & stash it away until then.



BTW - Amazon is all out of my model. :rolleyes: But they are refunding my money, so I will shop around locally & see what I can find.

You could "find" a simple and non broken ipod....:wavey: No, I'll never stop.
I'm sorry your thing didn't work, though, that sucks hard.

[skcin]

You could "find" a simple and non broken ipod....:wavey: No, I'll never stop.
I'm sorry your thing didn't work, though, that sucks hard.

I don't really like iPods. Perhaps if I win one, I'll feel differently. :cool:

[amber]

I don't really like iPods. Perhaps if I win one, I'll feel differently. :cool:

The way they look? Cause you haven't actually had one, have you? mmm, simple itunes...drool....
hehehe. I know, all your music is on some other program and blah blah. It was all just so easy, I can't help but recommend it. Isn't the thing you got really cute, though? I haven't seen one.

[Dark Angel]

I don't envy you at all! Those Polly Pocket things hurt like hell if you step on them. Although, they do take up less space than Bratz and Barbies. :lol:

I know the feeling. Mine is Polly Pocket and Littlest Pet Shop hell. :laugh:

[SortaSavageLike]

A copy of the game Rails Across America (which isn't terribly exciting me), a jumbo-sized George Foreman grill, and a copy of this book, which is absolutely stunning:

http://us.dk.com/static/covers/all/3/5/9780756622053H.jpg

[skcin]

The way they look? Cause you haven't actually had one, have you? mmm, simple itunes...drool....
hehehe. I know, all your music is on some other program and blah blah. It was all just so easy, I can't help but recommend it. Isn't the thing you got really cute, though? I haven't seen one.

I've never had an mp3 of any kind. This was my first huge leap into the 21st century. :D I think it was my first purchase on Amazon.com too. Evidently, cool technology hates me.

It is really cute. :(
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/ebay/mp3.jpg

[amber]

I've never had an mp3 of any kind. This was my first huge leap into the 21st century. :D

It is really cute. :(
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y196/skcin/ebay/mp3.jpg

Wow, that is cute. Does it plug right into a USB to recharge?

SortaSavage - that book looks really cool - I saw that show recently, I think it has the same name.

[DrummerDeanna]

^^


Ooh you got one of those....I haven't seen them in the 3D world yet...but they do look cute...mine is not as cute, but it's functional...they have some pretty good deals on other models on Amazon...

Unless of course this was the Technology gods' way of telling you something ;)

[skcin]

^^


Ooh you got one of those....I haven't seen them in the 3D world yet...but they do look cute...mine is not as cute, but it's functional...they have some pretty good deals on other models on Amazon...

Unless of course this was the Technology gods' way of telling you something ;)

I just read that Amazon had their best sales year ever. Bastards. :mad:

[carrie721]

A copy of the game Rails Across America (which isn't terribly exciting me), a jumbo-sized George Foreman grill, and a copy of this book, which is absolutely stunning:

http://us.dk.com/static/covers/all/3/5/9780756622053H.jpg

i got that too!!

geeks unite!

[DrummerDeanna]

I just read that Amazon had their best sales year ever. Bastards. :mad:

Hell I think I alone could have kept them in business :laugh: I bought way too much from there this year...of course we won't mention where I ended up getting my mp3 player :p

Interestingly enough I just looked and the mp3 player I got is still on there - but it's $100 more than what I paid for it!

[estranged4life]

^ When's her birthday? Buy it & stash it away until then.


July, But I found one on eBay I will probably purchase (Deb seen it and like it...So...)

[estranged4life]

I've never had an mp3 of any kind. This was my first huge leap into the 21st century. :D I think it was my first purchase on Amazon.com too. Evidently, cool technology hates me.


the only mp3 players I have are built into my 3 DVD players and JVC stereo system.

I dont have a iPod (I would need several to fill with music from my collection, so I say why bother) or a PC (My older brother is going to give me his current PC since he bought a new one.)

Hell, I didnt have a cellphone until August 2001 or a DVD player until 2002

[michelle2677]

Looks can be deceiving... :rolleyes: So, like, did he shave it ALL off, or just give himself a little holiday haircut?


it's in the shape of a christmas tree. Fully complete with balls and a "tree topper" :laugh:



tee hee hee... i thought it said pop tarts!:lol:I love pop-tarts. cherry are my favorite, with icing and sprinkles. Lots of sprinkles. :nod:

[michelle2677]

That's where mine went! :lol: From losing weight I've lost like half a cup size. Son of a...


don't you HATE that?! Especially when you're not well blessed to begin with. (I'm usually a b, but by some grace of God, I'm now a C) .

[goldustsongbird]

it's in the shape of a christmas tree. Fully complete with balls and a "tree topper" :laugh:



Will a photo be available on next year's Christmas card?

[michelle2677]

Will a photo be available on next year's Christmas card?
If he'll hold still. every time I get him naked, he thinks it's "go" time.

[goldustsongbird]

If he'll hold still. every time I get him naked, he thinks it's "go" time.

What a whore :rolleyes: You'll have to drug him.

[BlackWidow]

Nothing says Christmas like a little Hitler moustache over your candycane. :eek: :sorry:

..omg Ed..omg.:distress:

[DrummerDeanna]

If he'll hold still. every time I get him naked, he thinks it's "go" time.

:eek: :eek: Oh Bop. That horny devil.

[skcin]

Picked up a 2 GB Creative Zen Plus at Best Buy. It's obvious that the other one was not working properly at all, since this one is charging fine, lighting up, turning on, etc. At least it wasn't me - yay, I'm not a toal moron! Of course, when I attempt to actually put music into it this weekend, I may be singing a different tune. :p But so far so good.

BTW - it looks exactly the same except the screen is green. I would much prfer orange, I love orange. But it will do.

[SortaSavageLike]

i got that too!!

geeks unite!

Do you have DK's Animal book, too?

That book kicks even more ass.

[carrie721]

Do you have DK's Animal book, too?

That book kicks even more ass.

i don't, but i was ogling over it at barnes & noble the other day. have you seen the documentary series blue planet? freaking beautiful photography.

[BlackWidow]

i don't, but i was ogling over it at barnes & noble the other day. have you seen the documentary series blue planet? freaking beautiful photography.

the hooker resurfaces...:nod:

[carrie721]

the hooker resurfaces...:nod:

here i am, bitches! :wavey:

[DeadliestPoison]

Kate/xdreamsunwindx got me Chrissie Hynde for Christmas/my birthday. Nothing like stalking celebrities in freezing cold weather. <3

[ryan8472]

Kate/xdreamsunwindx got me Chrissie Hynde for Christmas/my birthday. Nothing like stalking celebrities in freezing cold weather. <3

Plz do tell the whole story. :D

[DeadliestPoison]

Plz do tell the whole story. :D
Uuuh. I took some days off during finals week to go to Cleveland to see the Pretenders on my birthday with Kate. Kate was awesome. Pretenders were awesome. The usual.

After the show, Kate's all "o hay wanna meet Krissy idk" and I willingly oblige, only by this point it was pretty cold (it was relatively nice earlier in the day), and we're waiting for probably 15-20 minutes for the band to come out and get in their buses. I think Chrissie was first? Anyway, she's totally nice (and tiny!) and talked to everyone and signed tickets or records or whatever. Then Martin came out and did the same, posed for pictures, etc. And the rest of the band, Adam & Nick, talked with everyone briefly before deciding it's hella cold and they all get on the bus. My sister was lame and stayed in the car.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v666/daretheghost/scan2.jpg
o hay thar super old picture

Kate could probably be more detailed, because concerts are always a blur to me. But nonetheless, if the Pretenders ever roll through everyone needs to see them and if anyone else is as crazy as Kate & I, they should wait by the buses after the show. That is all.

[ryan8472]

Sounds like an awesome time! :nod: :D

I wanted to try and find the tour bus when I saw them w/The Who, but everyone I was with was heavily intoxicated, and it was a bad idea. :p

[xdreamsunwindx]

Kate/xdreamsunwindx got me Chrissie Hynde for Christmas/my birthday. Nothing like stalking celebrities in freezing cold weather. <3

datz ryt bbz~

Greg got me a super sexy Nico poster. Nothing like dead, drug-addicted Germans <3

I got lots of nice gifts, but really, I think the very best was having my Grandfather around for one more Christmas. He has stage four cancer, and we don't know if he'll be around much longer, so spending time with him was wonderful. He's a fighter, though, so, you know, never say never.

Hm.. what else did I get..

- two Elvira DVDs from the fabulous Hayley
- a great Elvira clipping/interview from Justin/takenbythesky
- miniature padlocks from my friend Casey (we both have matching Sid Vicious necklaces)
- a fat cat wall-hanging from my aunt & uncle
- cash from my grandparents & aunts & uncles, and a BestBuy giftcard from one of my uncles

My mom bought me tickets to see the Pretenders in Cleveland earlier this month, so obviously, that was awesome. And Greg was there, too. Yay, Greg! I got the same picture he posted signed as well. Yay, Chrissie! And, I got one of Adam Seymour's picks, which completes my Pretenders pick collection. Yay, Adam! And Nick Wilkinson, the (absolutely adorable) bassist remembered me from their summer shows. Yay, everyone thinks I'm a groupie! Woohoo!

Uh. Also from M & D:
- leopard-print purse
- cool eyeshadow kit
- lipgloss
- jewelrybox
- a plush white kitten (I told my mom I wanted a white kitten for Christmas, and I got one.. sort of..)
- Pretenders & Pretenders II reissues
- Hall & Oates' Greatest Hits (a joke, but I'd be a god damn liar if I said I didn't like it)
- Beastie Boys "Licensed to Ill"
- pretty black and silver ring
- cash

And, what I bought with my cash/giftcards..
- The Sims 2 Pets expansion pack
- Patti Smith "Horses/Horses" 30th anniversary remaster
- The Smiths "The Singles"
- Cheap Trick "At Budokan"
- iTunes giftcard (I'd rather not use my creditcard thingy)
- Urban Decay eyeshadow (most amazing stuff ever, well, besides MAC)
- Hard Candy lipgloss in Psychedelic
- L'Oreal liquid eyeliner (I've a bit of an obsession)
- CBGB t-shirt
- Pixies t-shirt
- Public Enemy t-shirt

[goldustsongbird]

- leopard-print purse
- Pretenders & Pretenders II reissues



- Patti Smith "Horses/Horses" 30th anniversary remaster

- CBGB t-shirt



*covets all of these amazing gifts!*

[DeadliestPoison]

datz ryt bbz~
Greg got me a super sexy Nico poster. Nothing like dead, drug-addicted Germans <3
o hay yr welcome bb. From K7, I also got a Creatures 10" and Blondie's "Plastic Letters" on vinyl. <3

- Pretenders & Pretenders II reissues
- Patti Smith "Horses/Horses" 30th anniversary remaster
These three kick ass and it's about damn time you got them, missy.

[estranged4life]

My older brother bought me a Vietnam created wooden Dragon, That is badass. I moved it onto my stereo so it can watch over my dragon collection in all its glory.

The craftsman work on the dragon is awe-inspiring....Great detail.

Deb received a $60 gift certificate from Hastings and a large leather black & orange "OSU" (Okla.St) purse.