What did you get for Christmas 2017?

[highland145]

She loves Pluto? All this time, I just thought she was fucking Goofy...

lol well, yes but ...you know...behind closed doors and all...

 

[Raduque]

I got this, and it is the most bad-ass thing ever created in the history of creating things:

My cousin's 8 year old son got one. He doesn't know anything about it or how to use it and will probably break it before the end of the year. What a waste.

My parents gave my GF and I a Ninja blender, microwave and small immersion blender.

I got Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Labyrinth 30th anniversary edition and a limited edition O'Reilly Auto Parts RC semi truck (only 18k made).

My GF got some jewelry, a Fire HD 8, Bluetooth earbuds, a very nice robe and very overwhelmed because her family did Christmas maybe 5 times in her whole life (she's 29), and almost never more than one present per person.

My birthday is in 5 days, and I already know what I'm getting: A Surface Pro and probably a Gear S3 (even though I said not to get it).

 

[Muadib]

I got a mug and some hot chocolate from my boss. Nothing from the wife, as we both agreed to. Built a new pc for myself, reusing the monitor and video card I already had.

 

[Fritzo]

My cousin's 8 year old son got one. He doesn't know anything about it or how to use it and will probably break it before the end of the year. What a waste.

My parents gave my GF and I a Ninja blender, microwave and small immersion blender.

I got Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus, Labyrinth 30th anniversary edition and a limited edition O'Reilly Auto Parts RC semi truck (only 18k made).

My GF got some jewelry, a Fire HD 8, Bluetooth earbuds, a very nice robe and very overwhelmed because her family did Christmas maybe 5 times in her whole life (she's 29), and almost never more than one present per person.

My birthday is in 5 days, and I already know what I'm getting: A Surface Pro and probably a Gear S3 (even though I said not to get it).

You have to rescue it! That droid is so realistic it's like it's ALIVE!

My son's girlfriend was in the same boat- her family enjoys talking and getting drunk with relatives more than exchanging gifts and eating awesome food, so she never really experienced a proper Christmas. We loaded her up and I made a 5 star rib-roast...she was overwhelmed I'm still touched when she said "this was like one of those Christmas shows I always used to see on TV!"

About an hour after than my dad got into the scotch and pretty much ruined the entire night, but at least we got her halfway there

 

[lxskllr]

I got my pay check boosted to 40 hours from whatever I claimed. I guess that's my jul bonus. I'm cool with that. I leave a lot of money on the table, so it's not like I'm 'making out', but I'm happy enough. Whatever. I'm just passing time. Had a nice week off(mostly), and that's what I value most. Time's the best gift of all.

 

[Paladin3]

Two Amazon Fire Tablets*
6 or 7 pairs of Bluetooth earbuds*
Books (Backyard Blacksmith and Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest) from daughters
Pocket knife kit that you fit, polish and finish yourself from daughters

It's just me and my two daughters now and Christmas is more about spending time together.

*I have a friend with money who drinks too much and likes to shop online. I've never asked him for a thing, but in the last couple of years he's sent us a 55" TV, a 32" monitor, two UE BOOM wireless Bluetooth speakers, two really nice Condor machetes, a more utilitarian Tramontina machete, a Japanese whetstone, a sombrero, a huge outdoor gas fryer and basket, and the two Amazon Fire tablets and Bluetooth earbuds for Christmas this year.

He's a great guy and my best friend, but I wish he would stop. We were roommates until he moved from Idaho to Nevada to take care of his aging mother. She passed about a year ago and he's been staying to "settle her estate", but I fear it's really his failing health that is keeping him from moving back. He had a stroke and claims he is recovering well, but I know he's lying to some degree. His friendship has been the gift I've enjoyed the most.

Stuff is nice, but family is where it's at.

 

[Ichinisan]

You have to rescue it! That droid is so realistic it's like it's ALIVE!

My son's girlfriend was in the same boat- her family enjoys talking and getting drunk with relatives more than exchanging gifts and eating awesome food, so she never really experienced a proper Christmas. We loaded her up and I made a 5 star rib-roast...she was overwhelmed I'm still touched when she said "this was like one of those Christmas shows I always used to see on TV!"

About an hour after than my dad got into the scotch and pretty much ruined the entire night, but at least we got her halfway there

Liven up the evening with Chromecast + AnyNet + porn.

 

[Fritzo]

Liven up the evening with Chromecast + AnyNet + porn.

True story!

 

[Fritzo]

Two Amazon Fire Tablets*
6 or 7 pairs of Bluetooth earbuds*
Books (Backyard Blacksmith and Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest) from daughters
Pocket knife kit that you fit, polish and finish yourself from daughters

It's just me and my two daughters now and Christmas is more about spending time together.

*I have a friend with money who drinks too much and likes to shop online. I've never asked him for a thing, but in the last couple of years he's sent us a 55" TV, a 32" monitor, two UE BOOM wireless Bluetooth speakers, two really nice Condor machetes, a more utilitarian Tramontina machete, a Japanese whetstone, a sombrero, a huge outdoor gas fryer and basket, and the two Amazon Fire tablets and Bluetooth earbuds for Christmas this year.

He's a great guy and my best friend, but I wish he would stop. We were roommates until he moved from Idaho to Nevada to take care of his aging mother. She passed about a year ago and he's been staying to "settle her estate", but I fear it's really his failing health that is keeping him from moving back. He had a stroke and claims he is recovering well, but I know he's lying to some degree. His friendship has been the gift I've enjoyed the most.

Stuff is nice, but family is where it's at.

I had a situation like that some years back. Something to consider- your friend might think he needs to over-compensate to keep you a part of his life. He may feel alone, so he's essentially bribing you to stay friends with him.

Maybe check to see if that's the case?

 

[Engineer]

A new Otterbox for my iPhone and a box of chocolates from my kids and family. Wife and I no longer buy each other gifts.

It's been a tough year for my daughter and this Christmas was supposed to be a big step in moving out of that. My granny died on the 22nd and that made much of Christmas seem far less important. Still, there were smiles from my kids which was all I really needed.

Now for 2018 I want a fully funded retirement so you bastages can start a GoFundMe for that now!

 

[Scarpozzi]

I bought myself a Ukulele, another Xbox One, a few games, and some tools. My wife doesn't typically buy me anything but clothes but that's cool because there's not much that I want...and for the things I do want, I usually get them cheaper than most people can. Last year my parents got me a set of impact wrenches/air tools. They included the receipt... I took them back to sears and bought them online stacking a few coupons and got the same tools + $35 back with maybe $5 worth of time and effort.

A trip to vienna with my partner, and lots of wonderfully decadent foods

They have excellent sausages I hear.

 

[lxskllr]

Got one last gift today from the boss. Actually got it yesterday, but it was too small. He got a lg and an xl to hedge bets, and gave me the lg first. The xl fits great. Super nice jacket...

https://www.filson.com/men/coats-jackets/ranger-oil-cloth-bomber-10810-sale.html

Easily the best gift I got this year aside from taking most of a week off.

 

[AnanBi]

Well. they are well suited to my sister

 

[BoomerD]

Got one last gift today from the boss. Actually got it yesterday, but it was too small. He got a lg and an xl to hedge bets, and gave me the lg first. The xl fits great. Super nice jacket...

https://www.filson.com/men/coats-jackets/ranger-oil-cloth-bomber-10810-sale.html

Easily the best gift I got this year aside from taking most of a week off.

Filson makes some damned nice gear.