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dog-meat Joined Jul 2007 Posts 658 EE Offline USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 10:30:17 AM EDT Assuming you participate ... I want to find something good to get for my brother. He's big into outdoors shit, backpacking, camping, rock climbing, etc. Not into shooting unfortunately. Damn kid seems to have everything he needs already though. Any ideas?

Rich219 Member Joined Nov 2006 Posts 2941 EE Offline NY, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 10:31:12 AM EDT I'm hoping to land a PS3 for christmas. If that doesn't work out then I'll just take 3-400 cash.

NoHarmNoFAL Thread Killer Joined Apr 2003 Posts 6485 EE Offline OH, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 10:31:41 AM EDT Gift cards, giving and getting, hopefully.
	#1 rule of survival: Sometimes you die. Interdum vos intereo Vos es valde bardus

dog-meat Joined Jul 2007 Posts 659 EE Offline USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 10:34:41 AM EDT My family always does the gift card thing. I'm not a fan. I like the challenge of finding something the person will like. My first vote would be to just dump the whole gift giving tradition and get the focus back where it should be, but that doesn't fly either.

SlipShot762 Joined May 2006 Posts 531 EE Offline KY, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 10:41:04 AM EDT [Last Edit: 12/1/2007 10:41:32 AM EDT by SlipShot762] I'm gonna get the wife some astro glide (wierd that it rhymes with asshole slide isn't it?) and a sack of nuts. I'm hoping to get for myself at least one box of ammo. I accept all calibers. Gonna get the boys some paintball guns.

Bushtree Joined Jul 2006 Posts 1387 EE Offline AZ, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 10:50:29 AM EDT Crap, i dont know either yet. Im falling behind on my planning.. Keep the ideas coming.

Dawgsquat GO PACKERS Joined May 2007 Posts 1027 EE Offline AR, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 10:51:50 AM EDT Getting - a bunch of crap. Giving - a bunch of crap.
	It's all fun and games until someone loses an eye.

Codename46 The Wayne Chiang Wannabe Joined Jan 2007 Posts 2993 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 10:54:07 AM EDT nothing
	RUN RON RUN

MagKnightX Will bite you on the torso and give you a disease Joined Jul 2004 Posts 9359 EE Offline VA, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 1:58:54 PM EDT Give, what they want and I can afford. Get, well, I probably just want a starter bass and a practice amp.
	Truth and Beauty are wonderful words But shrapnel is shrapnel And at the end of the day I am alone with the things I have done.

PantherArms762 Thank You RyJones! Joined Jan 2007 Posts 5422 EE Offline MO, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:01:56 PM EDT Hopefully Enough cash to pay the difference from my trade in gun and a new Springfield Armory 4" 1911. Giving = Nothing. I am a student, and therefore have NO money.
	Bitmap: I personally wouldn't join any organization that required me to hang fake donkey balls on my vehicle. ghengiskhabb: Republicans are just democrats that pay lip service to gun rights and are slower about stealing every thing else.

VACaver Member Joined Jun 2006 Posts 2414 EE Offline VA, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:05:08 PM EDT [Last Edit: 12/1/2007 2:05:27 PM EDT by VACaver] Getting the wife the usual...stuff bought at the last minute Hoping to get a pistol. Budget is limited, so I'm thinking Taurus 24/7. Bad choice?
	The ozone layer or cheese in a spray can. Don't make me choose.

Lexington

Lead deficient diet.

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Posted: 12/1/2007 2:07:16 PM EDT

Originally Posted By Codename46:
nothing

nothing

different perspective

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cjk

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Posted: 12/1/2007 2:11:48 PM EDT

[Last Edit: 12/1/2007 2:15:03 PM EDT by cjk]

My wife and I get our christmas gifts all year long. Want something, buy it. Merry Chistmas to me.

We do buy gifts for our parents only.

Christmas is for the kids, none here.

ETA cash is best for gifts. No gift cards to expire, exchanges to make etc.

Gift cards are the biggest ripoff. Give good money(no restictions) to have a card that can expire or lose value in a certain amout of time. Just plain dumb.

spinaBifida

Official Firearms Fondler, Is this appropriate?

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Posted: 12/1/2007 2:12:17 PM EDT

[Last Edit: 12/1/2007 2:19:19 PM EDT by spinaBifida]

If I can keep my apartment clean, I'll be getting a Winchester Model 190 .22LR with a scope and ammo. My mom wants something called "stain glass appliques" whatever that is. With my dad it's like pulling teeth to get him to tell me what he wants for his birthday or Christmas. I'll probably go for some kind of power tool.

I'm also gonna be getting a soundcard so I don't have to deal with onboard sound anymore.

I love my Sig P228, Thanks fergie0660

45Works Joined Dec 2006 Posts 9 EE Offline MN, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:14:50 PM EDT Getting? Nothing I can think of. I feel guilty asking for what I want since it's too expensive. The kids want cash, but the youngest will get some guitar gear and maybe more lessons in the spring. The wife isn't gettting squat. I spent any money on her gift for my divorce lawer's retainer. Merry f***ing Christams at my house.

Lakemoor Joined Oct 2004 Posts 741 EE Offline IL, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:15:52 PM EDT My wife got me a minty Colt King Cobra. My first wheelgun. She just doesn't know it.

Teakyman Joined Jan 2007 Posts 533 EE Offline NY, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:16:56 PM EDT im giving my brother my dads old s&w snubnose 38., it was my dads backup piece, and i figure he would use it as the same. the fiance....no idea, something girly

tyman Read the sig Joined Nov 2004 Posts 13603 EE Offline KS, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:17:43 PM EDT A heavy St. Johns Bay winter coat A cool weather jacket 2gb ram ATI x1950gt vid card Not sure what else...
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goodmedicine

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Posted: 12/1/2007 2:20:22 PM EDT

My wife will buy for all the grand kids so I have no idea there,

but the rest of us adults are going to buy one "obscure" movie DVD and

put them in a pile and pick one and guess who bought it

dog-meat

If your brother is into rock climbing, a new 9mm or 10mm rope is nice
since they do ware out. They run just over about $100.00

If that is too much money, you can't have enough carabiners for about $6.00 each,
or tube webbing for about $0.30 a foot.

GM

Stay safe and come home soon EJ, Dad misses you.

EagleArmsHBAR Joined Nov 2000 Posts 2051 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:23:18 PM EDT [Last Edit: 12/1/2007 2:28:15 PM EDT by EagleArmsHBAR] I am giving my dad this: NoDak Spud M16A1 I am also going to give dad a patch from that which he served in VN. Last year I got him an M1A. ETA: I have no idea if I am getting anything. I just bought a 46" Sharp Aquos LCD and a PS3, so I guess that counts for something.

EagleArmsHBAR Joined Nov 2000 Posts 2052 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:23:59 PM EDT [Last Edit: 12/1/2007 2:26:47 PM EDT by EagleArmsHBAR] woops, two shot burst..

rufusrufgut A DRUNK MANS WORDS ARE A SOBER MANS THOUGHTS Joined Nov 2005 Posts 454 EE Offline FL, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:40:22 PM EDT Not getting and not giving
	I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet

rufusrufgut A DRUNK MANS WORDS ARE A SOBER MANS THOUGHTS Joined Nov 2005 Posts 455 EE Offline FL, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:41:47 PM EDT Not getting and not giving. I live alone under a bridge.
	I'm going to become rich and famous after I invent a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet

pvc1984 Member Joined Feb 2007 Posts 1259 EE Offline NY, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 2:42:25 PM EDT Nothing. I can't afford Christmas this year and neither can my family.

EagleArmsHBAR Joined Nov 2000 Posts 2056 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 5:23:33 PM EDT I expected more replies.

Junkwaffle556 Resident Zombie Hunter Joined Apr 2007 Posts 392 EE Offline WA, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 5:27:22 PM EDT The more I think about it the less I want to give gifts to people this year.
	Don't taze me bro!

JDemond Joined Feb 2001 Posts 1022 EE Offline MI, USA	Posted: 12/1/2007 5:50:23 PM EDT I got my Mother a real nice had made quilt, my Brother and Sister the dvd sets they wanted, and my Father the new pair of Justin boots he wanted. I know I'll be getting a new Zune, and a bunch of 511 pants. I still have to get some small stuff yet. I want to buy one of the large packages of summer sausage, that when wrapped will look like a giant wang.

EagleArmsHBAR Joined Nov 2000 Posts 2057 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 12/2/2007 12:42:40 PM EDT not many folks here that partisipate in Christmas. Wow, I am truly shocked. Come on people, more gift ideas!!!!

Telemachus Member Joined May 2006 Posts 3252 EE Offline MO, USA	Posted: 12/2/2007 12:46:30 PM EDT Dad - 4 sleeves of Titleist Pro V1's Mom - not sure yet Brother - Taking his liberal ass to the range and feeding him a good meal Sister - Something girly Brother - Action figure/toy gun/range trip
	"Courage is endurance for one moment more…" FRED THOMPSON 2008

Fearlessleader01 Joined May 2007 Posts 347 EE Offline CT, USA	Posted: 12/2/2007 12:49:06 PM EDT Don't know, hoping for a stripped lower so I can build a CT legal AR. The family is going to FL for X-Mas, so I don't think there will be many presents this year. Thats ok with me.

1shott Jack Booted Mod. Joined Oct 2002 Posts 14187 EE Offline OK, USA	Posted: 12/2/2007 12:50:02 PM EDT [Last Edit: 12/2/2007 12:50:26 PM EDT by 1shott] I got myself a new leather chair for when I am haunting ARFcom, and a 22in flatscreen monitor. Thats probaly going to be it. My nieces and nephews are all getting a $20 bill and a $2 bill.
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Windustsearch Joined Mar 2005 Posts 1944 EE Offline WA, USA	Posted: 12/2/2007 12:51:33 PM EDT I am getting a Rock-ola M1 carbine.

dog-meat

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Posted: 12/2/2007 4:10:42 PM EDT

Thanks for the rope suggestion, I think that's what I'm going to get him.

Originally Posted By 1shott:

My nieces and nephews are all getting a $20 bill and a $2 bill.

I'm giving 1 oz silver coins to a few of my young cousins.

Sandguard

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Posted: 12/2/2007 4:16:03 PM EDT

[Last Edit: 12/2/2007 4:17:05 PM EDT by Sandguard]

Originally Posted By EagleArmsHBAR:
I am giving my dad this:
NoDak Spud M16A1
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I am also going to give dad a patch from that which he served in VN.

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Last year I got him an M1A.
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That is awesome!

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- General Leslie R. Groves

RubyLipstick Joined Jan 2007 Posts 109 EE Offline WV, USA	Posted: 12/2/2007 4:19:03 PM EDT Nephew getting me a Tom-Tom and I'm getting him a hunting cross bow but he doesn't know that....shhh

47Under Member Joined Mar 2003 Posts 180 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 12/2/2007 4:21:41 PM EDT Dillon 550B and a Marathon TSAR watch and a lot grief from the wife when UPS delivers

Panhandle Member Joined Mar 2003 Posts 458 EE Offline CO, USA	Posted: 12/2/2007 4:23:04 PM EDT getting a 10.5" LMT upper (ordered 11/6, should receive it by 12/19) just in time for Christmas

EagleArmsHBAR Joined Nov 2000 Posts 2065 EE Offline TX, USA	Posted: 12/3/2007 4:23:13 PM EDT

RckClimber Joined Jul 2006 Posts 2093 EE Offline UT, USA	Posted: 12/3/2007 4:36:49 PM EDT I already gave my wife a sewing machine (dang things are freaking expensive!) as an early Chrismas present, and will give her a couple other cheap things. I'm getting a couple of gun things, but nothing much, just like I want. I hate it when people spend $$ on me.

dog-meat Joined Jul 2007 Posts 699 EE Offline USA	Posted: 12/4/2007 4:49:32 PM EDT

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