The "What I Got For Christmas" Thread

[PenguinHead]

Originally Posted by bluefox4000

I hope i don't get in trouble but BJ= Blow job

This can be deleated if one must lol

Mick

That's a terrific gift idea!

[mylittledemon]

Originally Posted by bluefox4000

I hope i don't get in trouble but BJ= Blow job

This can be deleated if one must lol

Mick

LOL Mick what's really funny is that you thought you needed to explain it.

[MacShadowsBall]

Originally Posted by Blueletter18

I just ordered that with some of my Christmas money! Have you listened to it yet?

Yes, several times, especially the 2nd disc with the rough cuts and demos that didn't make the album. My favorites are the rough cut of "Oh Daddy" with more vocals from Stevie and the really good sounding demo to "Think About It", which of course later appeared on Bella Donna.

Its great having alternate takes of the same songs. It really does freshen up the album.

[bluefox4000]

Originally Posted by mylittledemon

LOL Mick what's really funny is that you thought you needed to explain it.

Well someone did ask I provide info to people. lol

Mick

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by bluefox4000

Well someone did ask I provide info to people. lol

Mick

Yeah, that someone was being REALLY dumb!

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Exactly. Macfan, did you read mine? My family has stopped exchanging gifts, so I got nothing. Well, nothing MATERIAL. It was a fantastic Christmas, nonetheless. Maybe it's different, if people have actual needs....I can see how it would be. I'm only middle class, but I have everything I need. I don't need gloves, or underwear, or whatever.

Now if someone wanted to buy me a new car, that would be a different story!!!

And all I wanted off Santa was Lindsey Buckingham - needless to say, another Christmas Day went by without my wish being granted!

Of course, there could be some sabotage going on and Santa just isn't receiving my letters!

[HejiraNYC]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Exactly. Macfan, did you read mine? My family has stopped exchanging gifts, so I got nothing. Well, nothing MATERIAL. It was a fantastic Christmas, nonetheless. Maybe it's different, if people have actual needs....I can see how it would be. I'm only middle class, but I have everything I need. I don't need gloves, or underwear, or whatever.

Now if someone wanted to buy me a new car, that would be a different story!!!

I only exchange gifts with my parents because I always go down to visit them, and I never show up and stay at someone's home empty-handed, holiday or not. That's just guest decorum rule No. 1! However, this year I showed up empty-handed because I was at a complete loss as to what a well-to-do retired couple in their 70s with no hobbies (is church considered a hobby?) or outside interests would need or want. I basically had to forage around the house for things that were outdated or worn, which was impossible to find; we actually played cards on one of my baby blankets- in mint condition. Finally, after some leading questions, I found out that their printer/scanner was not working, so I went out on Christmas Eve and bought a new wireless multifunction machine and spent Christmas day setting up their wireless network. Painful. They always give me a check in a card on birthdays and Christmas, which I have always refused to cash, but this year they got wise to me and handed me a plain envelope stuffed with $20s. Kinda tacky, but much harder to politely refuse in person.

[Blueletter18]

Originally Posted by MacShadowsBall

Yes, several times, especially the 2nd disc with the rough cuts and demos that didn't make the album. My favorites are the rough cut of "Oh Daddy" with more vocals from Stevie and the really good sounding demo to "Think About It", which of course later appeared on Bella Donna.

Its great having alternate takes of the same songs. It really does freshen up the album.

Great! That sounds awesome. Think About It is one of my favorite SN songs, so that should be interesting.

[HomerMcvie]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I only exchange gifts with my parents because I always go down to visit them, and I never show up and stay at someone's home empty-handed, holiday or not. That's just guest decorum rule No. 1!

No matter who the host, I ALWAYS bring a dish, and a bottle of wine. Of course, the latter may unofficially be for my own benefit!

[jannieC]

Originally Posted by HejiraNYC

I only exchange gifts with my parents because I always go down to visit them, and I never show up and stay at someone's home empty-handed, holiday or not. That's just guest decorum rule No. 1! However, this year I showed up empty-handed because I was at a complete loss as to what a well-to-do retired couple in their 70s with no hobbies (is church considered a hobby?) or outside interests would need or want. I basically had to forage around the house for things that were outdated or worn, which was impossible to find; we actually played cards on one of my baby blankets- in mint condition. Finally, after some leading questions, I found out that their printer/scanner was not working, so I went out on Christmas Eve and bought a new wireless multifunction machine and spent Christmas day setting up their wireless network. Painful. They always give me a check in a card on birthdays and Christmas, which I have always refused to cash, but this year they got wise to me and handed me a plain envelope stuffed with $20s. Kinda tacky, but much harder to politely refuse in person.

This cracked me up- seriously.

[Jondalar]

Originally Posted by McTrouble

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt II DVD
Voyage of the Dawn Treader DVD
Pirates: On Stranger Tides DVD

The Tudors (Complete 4 Series) DVD Boxed Set

Some CDs

Some Books

Feeling utterly miserable, crappiest Christmas ever, all alone feeling sorry for myself, pathetic eh?

But I don't plan on feeling like this after today - tomorrow, gonna pick myself up, dust myself down, and start all over again, tra-la-la-la!

Hope everyone is having a fab time!

I know how you feel. My mom passed away five months ago and our family didn't have a christmas party this year. She was the thing that held our big family together. Now we are all adrift. Really ****TY Christmas.

[McTrouble]

Originally Posted by Jondalar

I know how you feel. My mom passed away five months ago and our family didn't have a christmas party this year. She was the thing that held our big family together. Now we are all adrift. Really ****TY Christmas.

Sorry to hear of your loss - life will become brighter again for you, try and look forward to the new year !

I've certainly picked myself up again since Christmas Day and am feeling much more optimistic and looking forward to a brand new year!

[jannieC]

My father died in October when I was 17. That first Christmas was so painful. I really feel for anyone struggling with a loss during this time of year.

As far as gift exchange goes...I love it! Nothing extravagant, but I do love to give and receive gifts.

[Macfanforever]

Originally Posted by HomerMcvie

Exactly. Macfan, did you read mine? My family has stopped exchanging gifts, so I got nothing. Well, nothing MATERIAL. It was a fantastic Christmas, nonetheless. Maybe it's different, if people have actual needs....I can see how it would be. I'm only middle class, but I have everything I need. I don't need gloves, or underwear, or whatever.

Now if someone wanted to buy me a new car, that would be a different story!!!

Originally Posted by Silver Springs

It doesn't matter what Santa brought, even if our awareness of those less fortunate slipped because of excitement. The whole point of Christmas is a reason for us to get together with those nearest and dearest and spending the time with them that most of us lack during the rest of the year. You can't put a price tag on those silly memories that you cherish. Your Dad snoring his way through that one festive movie you watch every year religiously, or your sibling getting you into a headlock because they want the bigger piece of Christmas pudding. Okay. Maybe the last one was specific to me, lol. But we all have memories like that. And they'll last a hell of a lot longer than some silly toy or piece of "up to date" technology.

Yes. I love the get togethers with the family.Give love.My Dads health is not great he will be 80 next april I hope he will be seeing more Christmases .God willing.The meaning goes away.Too much commercialism.After the lost of my mom and sister .the holiday is not the same.Mom and my late sister were the leaders of putting things together.We make best of it now.