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Christmas Presents and Resolutions

Discussion in 'Whatnots' started by Deathmage, Jan 1, 2010.

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  1. Deathmage

    Deathmage Arrr! Veteran

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    Remove all ads!
    So I had two thread ideas, and WHAM I decided to merge them into one. Did you see what I did there?

    For me: I got a keyboard/mouse set, pyjamas, a cookbook, Ratchet and Clank 2 (it's a nice game...), lots of chocolate, a funky pen, and a penholder. My resolution - one of them, at least - is to read at least one new book every week. There's a bunch of lovely books on my shelf that I haven't read yet, and I really don't have an excuse for those.

    So for the rest of you: what sweet loot did you acquire, and what are you planning to forget by February?
     
    Deathmage, Jan 1, 2010
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  2. NOG (No Other Gods)

    NOG (No Other Gods) Going to church doesn't make you a Christian

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    Heroes of Might and Magic 5!! I've been playing it ever since!
    ...
    Oh, and I got a shirt and some DVDs and stuff.
     
    NOG (No Other Gods), Jan 1, 2010
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  3. 8people

    8people 8 is just another way of looking at infinite ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    [​IMG] I got a lot of sugar, if I disappear from the forums for a while it's because of a diabetic coma.

    A print of John Colliers' 'Lillith' which is absolurely gorgeous, almost life size and keeps getting compared to me :rolleyes: got a few nice bath things as well, so that will be my excuse for lounging in the bath for hours with chocolates, a cup of tea and ordering Kev around from my watery queendom :D

    I made my new years resolution in October, unfortunately it's going pretty much out of the window (Not buying any warhammer models in 2010 - then three of my armies were announced as being rereleased in 2010 *shakes fist*)
     
    8people, Jan 1, 2010
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  4. Loreseeker

    Loreseeker A believer in knowledge Veteran

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    Quite uneventful, New Year presents wise - been like that for a few years now. (Christmas still hasn't happened here and no gifts are involved in it)
    Can't say I really wanted anything in particular, so that's fine.
    I do miss the surprise of unwrapping toys, somewhat.

    Got a new jacket, (unrelated to the season in question), a feathery decoration and a toy reindeer from some cookies package, to be fair.


    As for resolutions... I broke several of my usual life ones ("I'll go to sleep at a normal hour" "I'll get some work done" "I'll keep RP plot ideas secret") in the first hours of new year, so not much point in trying. :p

    Can't say I've ever really made any solid, big resolutions for New Year, specifically. These days, I tend to do work whenever there's an open spot of time, given that I fail willpower saves far too often to make any useful long term plans.
     
    Loreseeker, Jan 1, 2010
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  5. Silvery

    Silvery I won't pretend to be your friend coz I'm just not ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    Rob got me the 25th anniversary edition of Terry Pratchetts The Colour of Magic/Light Fantastic....Not only that but it was SIGNED!!!!
     
    Silvery, Jan 2, 2010
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  6. Merlanni

    Merlanni Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!)

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    No presents, we, sis and I, got fireworks. She shares my mania.

    As for resolutions..... Wel we do not kidd ourselves.

    I saw the televised version of colour of magic and the light fantastic. Not bad. Not at at all.
     
    Merlanni, Jan 2, 2010
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  7. Kitrax

    Kitrax Pantaloons are supposed to go where!?!?

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    Hmmm...I didn't get very many tangible things, but I did get:
    • 2 worthless Mormon books... :nono:
    • A scarf I'll never wear
    • Gloves that don't fit
    • UP on Blu-Ray :thumb:
    • An emergency jump-starter/air pump/light/12V power source (which I've wanted for 3+ years now)
    • Loads and loads of candy....

    That's about it......


    As for resolutions, I uhhhhhh.....ummmmm....let's see here....errrrrrr.....Oh! How about this?
    I resolve to NOT make any resolutions that I won't keep...therefore, I'm not making any this year! :shake:
     
    Kitrax, Jan 4, 2010
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    • Elfen Lied
    • Loved by Cranes
    • Three books (The Princess Bride, Time at the Top, and I, Coriander)
    • Okami
    • 500gb portable hard drive
    • A hammock (wtf why?)
    • A strong hint that I should learn my sister's piano in the form of a music book (:rolleyes:)
    • Some chocolate

    I don't make resolutions. If I have the burning urge to change something about myself I'll just ... do it.
     
    Aikanaro, Jan 5, 2010
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  9. nior Gems: 24/31
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    Christmas? It's only January, it's still about 12 months to go before Christmas. Oh, you mean Christmas 2009. I got...

    • red blinker (for my mt. bike)
    • Velo saddle (again for the bike)
    • reflector strips (still for the bike)
    • SPD pedals (still for the bike)
    • a pair of gloves (you got that right... for biking)
    • chocolates
    • cash
    • gift checks
    • cakes, fruits and 3 liters of red wine
    • a bath towel
     
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  10. T2Bruno

    T2Bruno The only source of knowledge is experience Distinguished Member ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran New Server Contributor [2012] (for helping Sorcerer's Place lease a new, more powerful server!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    The wife gave me a little ... extra attention for Christmas ... don't remember what else I got....
     
    T2Bruno, Jan 5, 2010
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  11. Silvery

    Silvery I won't pretend to be your friend coz I'm just not ★ SPS Account Holder Adored Veteran

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    Is the bath towel for use with the bike?
     
    Silvery, Jan 5, 2010
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  12. Ragusa

    Ragusa Eternal Halfling Paladin Veteran

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    I got Furtwänglers interpretation of Beethoven's nine symphonies, Stings "I'm on a winter's night", a new electric mixer and "Them Crooked Vultures".
     
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  13. Triactus

    Triactus United we stand, divided we fall Veteran

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    I got a truck load of TV series on DVDs! :banana: I just have to find the time to watch it and everything's cool! :D

    I don't make resolutions. I don't see the point. If I want to stop doing something, I'll stop doing it period... Perhaps I can try to find one... okay... My resolution is to try to remember to floss... :lol:
     
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  14. Blades of Vanatar

    Blades of Vanatar Vanatar will rise again Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    X-mas presents:

    - Sony HandCam, nice!:)
    - A throw-back Phillies jersey of Pete Rose.:)
    - A Nike Hoodie, like I don't own 4 of them already...:confused:
    - A 5 dollar lottery ticket that hit for 40 bucks, wahoo!:)
    - Beef Jerky. For some reason my mother-li-law always puts Beef Jerky in my stocking. I hate Beef Jerky!:(
    - Gift certs to both Barns & Noble and Games Workshop. :)
    - And the best present of all, I got a "World's Best Daddy" T-shirt with a good shot of both of my girls on it. :)

    Resolutions

    - Lose weight. I am currently at 192 and gaining. Looking to drop about 30 lbs. :o
     
    Blades of Vanatar, Jan 5, 2010
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  15. Ziad

    Ziad I speak in rebuses Veteran

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    You think she might be trying to tell you something? :p
     
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  16. Saber

    Saber A revolution without dancing is not worth having! Veteran

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    Record Player (that can convert Vinyl to mp3)
    Blackberry Storm2
    CDs/Vinyls
    Candy :bigeyes:
    Assassin's Creed 2

    My mom doesn't know the meaning of the word recession -.-
     
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    Slippers, sweats, a coat, and socks... so everything I asked for. Except a robe :(
     
    ChickenIsGood, Jan 5, 2010
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    Nope but the red wine was good degreaser for the bike. :grin:
     
    nior, Jan 6, 2010
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  19. Marceror

    Marceror Chaos Shall Be Sown In Their Footsteps Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) Torment: Tides of Numenera SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!) BoM XenForo Migration Contributor [2015] (for helping support the migration to new forum software!)

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    My favorite present was my iPhone 3GS. My wife wrapped it and gave it to me on Christmas... but I actually bought it myself, to make sure I got all the right accessories. :p

    I didn't get a new coffee mug though. :( My wife always breaks my favorite coffee mugs when she's doing the dishes. But she usually gets me a new one shortly after. This time I guess I'll have to wait. Oh well, boring coffee mugs until then I guess.
     
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  20. Blades of Vanatar

    Blades of Vanatar Vanatar will rise again Adored Veteran Pillars of Eternity SP Immortalizer (for helping immortalize Sorcerer's Place in the game!)

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    Ewww, that's scary. She's old! The in-laws once visited the wife an I when I lived in Philly, we walked in on them in our guest room. Not a pretty site. Almost had a "crying game" moment of puking. Ewww......:o
     
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