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Title: Christmas Presents
Post by: Bar Wench on November 16, 2007, 04:03:54 PM
What are you all buying this year for your various family members?
I need ideas.
I can think of nothing.
I need book suggestions for a not terribly literate 27 year old.
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on November 16, 2007, 04:06:11 PM
Janet and John book?
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 16, 2007, 04:06:41 PM
What are you all buying this year for your various family members?
I need ideas.
I can think of nothing.
I need book suggestions for a not terribly literate 27 year old.

Book suggestions as requested:
http://tinyurl.com/23pokf
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 16, 2007, 04:07:06 PM
Snap!
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Bar Wench on November 16, 2007, 04:07:24 PM
Janet and John book?

Not quite that illiterate.  Banghead
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on November 16, 2007, 04:08:14 PM
Great minds and all that.

A subscription to The SUn then!
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Bar Wench on November 16, 2007, 04:11:02 PM
Something in the Davinci Code area.
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on November 16, 2007, 04:11:25 PM
The Boy will get, um, well not a Playstation or similar. We shall have to see the Santa letter
Mrs Nick will get, um. socks, yes socks. ANd Y fronts
Er, my "sisters" will get what they deserve, which is not much.

There, that was cheap!
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on November 16, 2007, 04:11:54 PM
Something in the Davinci Code area.

The Da Vinci Code (large print version)?
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Bar Wench on November 16, 2007, 04:13:43 PM
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Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Bar Wench on November 16, 2007, 04:14:52 PM
The Boy will get, um, well not a Playstation or similar. We shall have to see the Santa letter
Mrs Nick will get, um. socks, yes socks. ANd Y fronts
Er, my "sisters" will get what they deserve, which is not much.

There, that was cheap!

Socks and Y-fronts? Looking forward to spending Christmas Day out in the cold in the dog house are you?  point:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 16, 2007, 04:17:49 PM
He'll be in good company evil:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on November 16, 2007, 04:18:30 PM
The Boy will get, um, well not a Playstation or similar. We shall have to see the Santa letter
Mrs Nick will get, um. socks, yes socks. ANd Y fronts
Er, my "sisters" will get what they deserve, which is not much.

There, that was cheap!

Socks and Y-fronts? Looking forward to spending Christmas Day out in the cold in the dog house are you?  point:

I live there all the time............... sad24:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Bar Wench on November 16, 2007, 04:19:35 PM
He'll be in good company evil:

What are you getting Mrs Snoopy?
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 16, 2007, 04:20:37 PM
The Boy will get, um, well not a Playstation or similar. We shall have to see the Santa letter
Mrs Nick will get, um. socks, yes socks. ANd Y fronts
Er, my "sisters" will get what they deserve, which is not much.

There, that was cheap!

Socks and Y-fronts? Looking forward to spending Christmas Day out in the cold in the dog house are you?  point:

I live there all the time............... sad24:


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Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on November 16, 2007, 04:22:59 PM
Can she play the violin?
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: tel on November 16, 2007, 04:23:25 PM
It's still too early.
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on November 16, 2007, 04:24:03 PM
Que?
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Bar Wench on November 16, 2007, 04:24:44 PM
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Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 16, 2007, 04:25:00 PM
 doh:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 16, 2007, 04:50:37 PM
Something in the Davinci Code area.

How about this?

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Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 16, 2007, 04:56:25 PM
Sensible answer
http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/home.do
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: chuntering again on November 16, 2007, 05:08:34 PM
Adopt some kids wenchy, then your adult friends will understand when you give them Bank of England vouchers and some token excuse.
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Sour Puss on November 16, 2007, 08:53:25 PM
Everyone I know will be getting the same present this Christmas. Our local wildlife trust is trying to raise funds to purchase a few hundred acre farm next to our existing farm, and turn the whole thing into huge wildflower meadow, as part of the fund raising they will soon be selling "plots" of the farm, so guess what my family will getting this year.  whistle:  For details see. www.gwentwildlife.org and look for Wyeswood Common  "Back to the Future" .We only need to raise £550,000.00 by Christmas, so please if you have anyone you cannot think of a gift for get a Plot in Wales.  Especially useful if they live close enough to visit their plot...  ;)
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 16, 2007, 11:00:43 PM
Everyone I know will be getting the same present this Christmas. Our local wildlife trust is trying to raise funds to purchase a few hundred acre farm next to our existing farm, and turn the whole thing into huge wildflower meadow, as part of the fund raising they will soon be selling "plots" of the farm, so guess what my family will getting this year.  whistle:  For details see. www.gwentwildlife.org and look for Wyeswood Common  "Back to the Future" .We only need to raise £550,000.00 by Christmas, so please if you have anyone you cannot think of a gift for get a Plot in Wales.  Especially useful if they live close enough to visit there plot...  ;)

Presumably you also benefit as the chance of building a 1000 house sink estate next door is reduced to zero.  whistle:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Barman on November 17, 2007, 05:52:21 AM
Here (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Perry-Bible-Fellowship-Colonel-Stories/dp/1593078447/)
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 17, 2007, 09:54:56 AM
Everyone I know will be getting the same present this Christmas. Our local wildlife trust is trying to raise funds to purchase a few hundred acre farm next to our existing farm, and turn the whole thing into huge wildflower meadow, as part of the fund raising they will soon be selling "plots" of the farm, so guess what my family will getting this year.  whistle:  For details see. www.gwentwildlife.org and look for Wyeswood Common  "Back to the Future" .We only need to raise £550,000.00 by Christmas, so please if you have anyone you cannot think of a gift for get a Plot in Wales.  Especially useful if they live close enough to visit there plot...  ;)

Presumably you also benefit as the chance of building a 1000 house sink estate next door is reduced to zero.  whistle:


What a suggestion to make ~ I am appalled that you should suspect such a thing  <Snigger>
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Berek on November 17, 2007, 03:24:27 PM
Meg is treating me to all six seasons of the Sopranos on dvd  whistle:



so far I have bought her a Terrys Chocolate Orange ( half price in WH Smiths ) £1.50
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Barman on November 17, 2007, 04:34:29 PM
Mrs. Barmand has bought me a new motorbike and polished my helmet...  whistle:

So far I have bought her... um...

...


Nothing.
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: The Moan Ranger on November 17, 2007, 04:42:43 PM
Wenchy - any suggestions for Mrs TMR? She's perfect in every way and says she has all she has ever wanted. I'm thinking of buying her a Lllama, as that might just throw her a tad!
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Barman on November 17, 2007, 04:44:41 PM
Wenchy - any suggestions for Mrs TMR? She's perfect in every way and says she has all she has ever wanted. I'm thinking of buying her a Lllama, as that might just throw her a tad!
I have an excellent suggestion...  whistle:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 17, 2007, 04:45:43 PM
Mrs. Barmand has bought me a new motorbike and polished my helmet...  whistle:

So far I have bought her... um...

...


Nothing.

Buy her a widescreen TV and a pair of Mr Magoo glasses.  whistle:




Note my self control and lack of obsessive pe(n)dantry in not picking on "Barmand"
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Barman on November 17, 2007, 04:46:41 PM
Mrs. Barmand has bought me a new motorbike and polished my helmet...  whistle:

So far I have bought her... um...

...


Nothing.

Buy her a widescreen TV and a pair of Mr Magoo glasses.  whistle:




Note my self control and lack of obsessive pe(n)dantry in not picking on "Barmand"
well done you - have a smite... I will leave Mrs. Barmand to comment on Mrs. Magoo jokes...  whistle:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Darwins Selection on November 17, 2007, 04:47:57 PM
Mrs Magood?
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Mr Happy on November 17, 2007, 11:31:44 PM
Look for Amazon alternatives nice and simple.  Has he got the Thomas Harris novels, ipod.

Or you could get yourself a volume control fitted and give him the remote!
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Bar Wench on November 19, 2007, 10:21:54 AM
Look for Amazon alternatives nice and simple.  Has he got the Thomas Harris novels, ipod.

Or you could get yourself a volume control fitted and give him the remote!

Thomas Harris! Thank-you!!! Done and dusted.

Personally this year I am recomending jewellery, original and one off pieces from http://www.etsy.com
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 19, 2007, 10:46:56 AM
Thanks for that link ~ Mrs Snoopy will be most interested as she is looking for outlets for her own stuff.
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Bar Wench on November 19, 2007, 10:53:12 AM
I know loads of people that use it can highly recomend it. Also tell her to take a peek at

www.notonthehighstreet.com

it isn't quite as big as etsy yet but I think it's coming along.
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 19, 2007, 10:56:45 AM
Thanks ~ I will show her when she gets in.
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Mr Happy on November 19, 2007, 07:42:41 PM
Look for Amazon alternatives nice and simple.  Has he got the Thomas Harris novels, ipod.

Or you could get yourself a volume control fitted and give him the remote!

Thomas Harris! Thank-you!!! Done and dusted.

Personally this year I am recomending jewellery, original and one off pieces from http://www.etsy.com

No worries, and the volume control?
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Miss Demeanour on November 19, 2007, 07:50:17 PM
I would like to have: -

There - simple really  lol:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on November 19, 2007, 07:52:27 PM
I would like to have: -
  • no family arguments
  • no tat
  • things on TV i have never seen before
  • to cancel friggin hideous new year celebrations
  • not to have all the best chocolates in the tin eaten in one day and then have the rest hanging around for months
  • not to have to cook
  • be allowed to forget what I've done and said when I'm drunk

There - simple really  lol:

I think you have summed it up for all of us ~ unfortunately it will be another disappointing Christmas I fear  confused:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Mr Happy on November 19, 2007, 07:53:55 PM
I would like to have: -
  • no family arguments
  • no tat
  • things on TV i have never seen before
  • to cancel friggin hideous new year celebrations
  • not to have all the best chocolates in the tin eaten in one day and then have the rest hanging around for months
  • not to have to cook
  • be allowed to forget what I've done and said when I'm drunk

There - simple really  lol:

Happy Christmas:

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Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on October 30, 2011, 03:00:53 PM
Well, The Boy is getting (yet another) new bike ::) ::)
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: apc2010 on October 30, 2011, 03:02:26 PM
Well, The Boy is getting (yet another) new bike ::) ::)

From Amazon ........ rubschin:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on October 30, 2011, 03:03:02 PM
 rubschin:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Barman on October 30, 2011, 03:03:49 PM
Well, The Boy is getting (yet another) new bike ::) ::)

From Amazon ........ rubschin:

 cloud9:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 30, 2011, 04:57:20 PM
Given how technically minded he is, the boy might like this Nick

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dangerously-Mad-Projects-Evil-Genius/dp/0071755675/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319993750&sr=1-1 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dangerously-Mad-Projects-Evil-Genius/dp/0071755675/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319993750&sr=1-1)

 rubschin:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on October 30, 2011, 05:02:28 PM
Quote
Build these devious devices to amaze your friends and confound your enemies!

Coil gun
Trebuchet
Ping pong ball minigun
Mini laser turret
Balloon-popping laser gun
Touch-activated laser sight
Laser-grid intruder alarm
Persistence-of-vision display
Covert radio bug
Laser voice transmitter
Flash bomb
High-brightness LED strobe
Levitation machine
Snailbot
Surveillance robot

Now on BM's CHristmas list noooo:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 30, 2011, 05:12:10 PM
To be honest I was considering getting a couple of books in the series as combining projects could come up with some interesting results...  eveilgrin:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronic-Gadgets-Genius-Build---Yourself/dp/0071459057/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319993750&sr=1-5 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronic-Gadgets-Genius-Build---Yourself/dp/0071459057/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319993750&sr=1-5)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0071413588/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0071413588/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link)
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Barman on October 30, 2011, 05:52:25 PM
To be honest I was considering getting a couple of books in the series as combining projects could come up with some interesting results...  eveilgrin:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronic-Gadgets-Genius-Build---Yourself/dp/0071459057/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319993750&sr=1-5 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronic-Gadgets-Genius-Build---Yourself/dp/0071459057/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319993750&sr=1-5)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0071413588/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0071413588/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link)

No evil genius worth his salt would build a toilet roll mandroid....  ::)
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Snoopy on October 30, 2011, 05:54:27 PM
So it's world domination or nothing is it?
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Nick on October 30, 2011, 05:55:13 PM
He can't even dominate LL  noooo:
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Barman on October 30, 2011, 05:55:31 PM
So it's world domination or nothing is it?

No. It is like a robot made out of toilet rolls....
Title: Re: Christmas Presents
Post by: Grumpmeister on October 30, 2011, 05:58:22 PM
To be honest I was considering getting a couple of books in the series as combining projects could come up with some interesting results...  eveilgrin:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronic-Gadgets-Genius-Build---Yourself/dp/0071459057/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319993750&sr=1-5 (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electronic-Gadgets-Genius-Build---Yourself/dp/0071459057/ref=sr_1_5?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1319993750&sr=1-5)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0071413588/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link (http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/0071413588/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link)

No evil genius worth his salt would build a toilet roll mandroid....  ::)

I was considering seeing if I could combine the 50,000v battery with the either the coil gun or magnetic cannon and  an IR sensor. Something a tad more satisfying than a standard burglar alarm.  eveilgrin: