The OFFICIAL "What did you get for this year (2016) Christmas?"

[Svnla]

I will go first. Not in any particular order.

1. Star-Lord figurine.
2. Zero Tolerance pocket knife ($100 and it was $50 off) and Kershaw pocket knives (these are about $25 each).
3. Hybrid facemask/neck cover/bandana/etc. for my next oversea trip.
4. Some cookies and candies (different types).
5. Some clothes, socks and shoes (Under Armour).
6. Some flashlights.
7. Gift cards to several well know vendors.
8. 64 GB Micro XD card for my vehicle camera.
9. Beef jerky.
10. Sunglasses (hopefully this will last longer than the last one - I broke it).
11. Watch (I do like the look of this watch).
12. Masterlock with long cable and cooking thermometer.

That's what I remember for now.

Next up.

 

[IronWing]

A bunch of music CDs, some food, a ceramic cow skull (white elephant), parts for my death ray.

Music:
The Mystery Lights
Sharon Jones and the Dap Kings
Oni Wytars Ensemble
Christina Pato
Laboratorium Piesni
Alamire
Norkst'
Dogon Lights
Anonymous 4
Hamza Din
DakhaBrakha
Yoval Ron
Sahba Motallebi
Fatou Seidi Ghali & de Illighadad

 

[Sonikku]

No NES Classic Edition this year.

 

[HeXen]

We haven't exchanged gifts yet. But everyone is my family is cheap. Just some toss away stuff as usual from the wife and her nieces while no one else can be bothered to even give a card. So I don't even bother giving buying options for xmas anymore since I'll either get the crappiest knock off of it or something allegedly along the lines of similarity to it that I end up tossing in the trash and theres always that $5 shirt from someone with horrible taste that doesn't even fit me very well that often has generic artwork that a 14 yr old would wear...wtf?

So, all the members that didn't give me anything, get nothing from me ever again, This year onwards I just buy the wife, kids under 12 and my mom and I'm done. I'm a Scrooging today, just ready to get this over with and everyone out the door.

 

[deustroop]

Wifey gave me a kiss and anything else I wanted
I gave wifey an IOU and a kiss.

 

[skyking]

A new engine and transmission for my truck, and the opportunity to install them.

 

[lxskllr]

I got 47 cans of snus I ordered, and had delivered to my mother's house. It was exactly what I wanted. I also got some food and clothes.

 

[ponyo]

Kamado Big Joe and Joe Jr. (Gift for myself with wife's approval)
HTC Vive VR system. (Gift from my business partner)

 

[ImpulsE69]

BluTooth speaker. Thing is pretty damn good.

 

[lxskllr]

BluTooth speaker. Thing is pretty damn good.

That's super awesome, but spendy. I might try making one myself. Another project to add to the collection of 'things I should do some time' :^D

 

[brianmanahan]

I got 47 cans of snus I ordered, and had delivered to my mother's house. It was exactly what I wanted.

what's snu?

 

[Mayne]

I have no idea if I got anything. Everyone is still asleep and its 1:30 in the afternoon...FFS!

 

[lxskllr]

what's snu?

Not much. What snu with you?

 

[shortylickens]

50 dollars in Amazon credit.

 

[HeXen]

As suspected, I got some thoughtless crap as usual. Candy canes..I hate candy canes. Cheap smelling Ax body spray...this stuff should be outlawed. A cutting board...yeah I don't even cook. WTF people?
At least the cheap T shirt this time didn't have stupid artwork on it but is a bit too snug for my tastes so trash it goes.

 

[lxskllr]

Candy canes..I hate candy canes.

Thanks! I had a handmade candycane in my truck console for my mother, and forgot about it. You reminded me :^)

 

[Chaotic42]

I'm not trolling here, but I woke up. That's all I really need or want.

 

[zinfamous]

One more miserable year to look forward to.

 

[brianmanahan]

One more miserable year to look forward to.

aww

 

[gw186]

Not much. What snu with you?

I got a laugh.

 

[MrSquished]

a boatload of loot that I already used to pay off a Veterinary Care Credit Card I racked up when my cat got seriously sick and had to get put down. Close to a G.

Amazon gift card, and a framed picture of my two nieces. And a Keysmart keychain thingie that I already have, so getting something else for that.

 

[pontifex]

$50 Bass Pro gift card
kitchen utensil set
an ID/emergency contact wristband that my dad had customized to say "semi professional hunter" - For some reason he's got into these bands and got 1 for everyone in the family. Doubt I'll ever wear it.
Filson/Shinola Mackinaw Chronograph watch. While I appreciate the look and craftsmanship of nice watches, I haven't worn a watch in at least 6 years, maybe more. They tend to be uncomfortable on my arm.
My niece drew a picture of a Corgi for me (I have a Corgi).

 

[Geekbabe]

1. I woke up ( a biggie for a stage IV cancer pt)
2. Had treatment on Friday & side effects have been easier this round.
3. Able to stay awake with my family
4. A Christmas cat, my blogging community helped me to vet & neuter a 16 pound stray who is becoming the light of my life
5. A couple nice sweaters, I am ALWAYS cold
6. A handmade wide scarf & Pokémon GO hat
7. Toys, catnip & treats for my cats
8. An iPad mini 4 that should arrive this week - from an online friend
9. Candy, handmade chocolate - from a lovely client
10. A Coach wallet - from a lovely client
11. Tons of Kindle books from online friends
12. Udderly Smooth skin care - from a client & awesome for treatment induced rashes

From the looks of things here I did darn well. Sorry for those who had lousy Christmas gifts

 

[deustroop]

As suspected, I got some thoughtless crap as usual. Candy canes..I hate candy canes. Cheap smelling Ax body spray...this stuff should be outlawed. A cutting board...yeah I don't even cook. WTF people?
At least the cheap T shirt this time didn't have stupid artwork on it but is a bit too snug for my tastes so trash it goes.

Very funny. Keep us informed how the holidays go, this family of yours , sounds like a running joke, like you all should be a reality show, maybe called Downward Holidogs ?

 

[Geekbabe]

No NES Classic Edition this year.

I didn't get one either, am hoping if my next CT scan is decent more will be available & I will treat myself