namepeace said:

This Laker Fan wants to see this guys suit up for his beloved team:

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Since the Warriors have been mentioned in talks regarding Chris Paul, I can't get fully behind this notion just yet. But if we don't get him, that would be a CRAZY Lakers team. Not just because they'd have Kobe, CP3 and Dwight Howard, but also because of who they'd have to get rid of in a trade to get them. I'm not sure that shake up is needed just yet, but it will be interesting if it happens.

The entire "Angel" series on dvd (last year I got the entire BtVS series and it's AWESOME)

My car detailed

Really nice patio furniture

johnart said:

retina said:

It's really common that people think like that. I guess I understand it in an I-would-like-this-thing-to-make-you-as-happy-as-it-makes-me kind of way, but when you specifically say that you want something else? Then it's really odd that they insist on a porcelain cat just because it looks appropriate in their own baby blue book shelves.

Exactly.
I'm like "but it's not FOR you" She shops that way for everyone.

She's been warned not to be offended if I get something from Pier 1 and she doesn't see it displayed.

So is Pier 1 like the Crocs of home decor?

This year I'm asking that money be given in my name to a couple Toronto- and Cleveland-area charities that I've identified.

My gift to myself will come in Springtime, when I'm thinking of taking a week or so to visit the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

Cerebus said:

namepeace said:

This Laker Fan wants to see this guys suit up for his beloved team:

[img:$uid]http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/dwight-howard-chris-paul-nba-rumors.jpg[/img:$uid]

Since the Warriors have been mentioned in talks regarding Chris Paul, I can't get fully behind this notion just yet. But if we don't get him, that would be a CRAZY Lakers team. Not just because they'd have Kobe, CP3 and Dwight Howard, but also because of who they'd have to get rid of in a trade to get them. I'm not sure that shake up is needed just yet, but it will be interesting if it happens.

Hey, it's Christmas, let me dream!

that being said . . . agreed.

LA would be lucky to get EITHER of them.

Having Jerry West -- who built TWO title-winners in LA and a perennial playoff contender in Memphis -- helps Golden State immensely, and if any GM can be believed when he says to a superstar, "I'll get you the guys you need," it's Jerry West. He got Kareem Magic and Worthy. He got Magic players pre- and post-Kareem. He got Shaq Kobe, and vice versa. And even without the glitz and glamour of LA, he put a nice team around Pau Gasol in Memphis. I have no doubt that, health allowing, he can put together a good team -- and a FUN one -- in Golden State.

Problem is, Paul and/or Howard have to sign off on any trade. That, and tradeable assets in Bynum, Gasol and LO, give the Lakers a puncher's chance of geting them both.

I still think LA could contend with the core they've got, but they can win big now AND set themselves up for a post-Kobe future if they get CP3 or D12.

I want to go to London for NYE.

That's about it.

alphastreet said:

a rigged lottery ticket

I'm actually planning to get ten lottery tickets (plus a few other things) for a cash-strapped family member this year. Maybe it would have better to just give her the money I'm intending to spend on the tickets instead, but like I said above I'm not too keen on cash gifts. And who knows, maybe she'll win big - and then it will be a great gift!

jone70 said:

I am in the same boat. Things I'd really like cannot be bought - a different job, the ability to ease someone's medical condition, etc. There are a few little things like a food processor or new towels/linens but I don't really have room in my kitchen for a food processor and I don't really need new linens/towels that badly. I am fortunate to have everything I need and have the means to buy most things that I want (within reason!).

I am thinking of telling my family to give donations to their local art center/museum or to a specific nonprofit that helps those without medical insurance receive affordable health care instead of buying me stuff I don't want or need.

Yeah exactly. There's a bunch of things I could wish for just because what I currently own is a bit old or worn but I'd feel bad about requesting an upgrade when it's not really necessary. Plus I want to wish for things that would give me a genuine thrill / boost of joy if I would get them, so that when I open them on Christmas I won't have to fake a smile.

kimrachell said:

my husband already gave me my christmas gifts early this year, and he got me what i wanted which was a new camera since my old one was broken. and a painting for our living room wall that i had been wanting for 4 months. he also gave me a blue topaz necklace as an extra surprise.

my mom was extra giving this year, and bought us a new bed (matress set), 2 sets of sheets, & a new pots & pans set for me. i feel extra spoiled this christmas.

but if i could wish for anything, it would be that my husband's grandma could spend chirstmas and new years with us. but she lives all the way in brazil, and no one on the brazil side seems to want to help her get her passport and visa to travel.

So both your husband and your mom give presents far in advance? Interesting family tradition. Any particular reason?

Vendetta1 said:

I always get myself something really nice for Xmas that I know my friends and family can't afford to get for me. this year, I will probably get myself an iPad2. I'm usually pretty hard to shop for but this year I am thinking about stuff I would really need/would be practical:

Swiffer duster refills (no, I am not kidding)

Swiffer sweeper

Swiffer Wet Jet

Sharps container

Bathmat

Exercise ball

Pots and pans

Estee Lauder Skintone Illuminator

Estee Lauder Pore Minimizing Skin Refinisher

I think your loved ones will be happy with that list, if for no other reason because it's quite specific. There's nothing Christmas shoppers hate more than a list full of "something interesting or personal" or "clothes of some sort, not sure about the size".

JoeTyler said:

this:

I'm going to assume...that you mean...a DVD of..."2001: A Space Odyssey"...

Nothinbutjoy said:

The entire "Angel" series on dvd (last year I got the entire BtVS series and it's AWESOME)

My car detailed

Really nice patio furniture

It's great to get entire series on DVD, isn't it? I love the luxury of being able to watch three episodes in a row in the middle of the night if I feel like it.

As long as they don't end - after a gazillion episodes of build-up - on a really, really stupid note. Yes "Lost", I'm talking to you.

Lammastide said:

This year I'm asking that money be given in my name to a couple Toronto- and Cleveland-area charities that I've identified.

My gift to myself will come in Springtime, when I'm thinking of taking a week or so to visit the U.S. Pacific Northwest.

See, that's very noble and all but your relatives are going to hate you.

They will probably still want to give you at least something to unwrap on Christmas and now you're leaving all the work up to them, lol.

Raspberry dark chocolate truffles from Godiva

Blue Mountain coffee

potato masher

garlic card

Curl n Shine smoothie gift set from Shea Moisture

Mason Pearson Hair brushes

Cake stand

I think I will get everything BUT the brushes I remian hopeful.

JustErin said:

I want to go to London for NYE.

That's about it.

I guess if they all chip in - and assuming they're neither rich nor poor - it might at least send you well on your way toward that goal. Just remember that London is ridiculously expensive though. They'll probably charge you £30 a day just for having a Canadian accent.

paintedlady said:

Raspberry dark chocolate truffles from Godiva

Blue Mountain coffee

potato masher

garlic card

Curl n Shine smoothie gift set from Shea Moisture

Mason Pearson Hair brushes

Cake stand

I think I will get everything BUT the brushes I remian hopeful.

Are they really expensive?

retina said:

paintedlady said:

Raspberry dark chocolate truffles from Godiva

Blue Mountain coffee

potato masher

garlic card

Curl n Shine smoothie gift set from Shea Moisture

Mason Pearson Hair brushes

Cake stand

I think I will get everything BUT the brushes I remian hopeful.

Are they really expensive?

Yeah, but they last forever... they range in price from 300.00 - 500.00. I had two when I was a hair dresser and they were stolen along with my bone combs.

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paintedlady said:

retina said:

Are they really expensive?

Yeah, but they last forever.

See, that's the kind of reasoning you'll have to include on your Christmas list! lol

retina said:

paintedlady said:

Yeah, but they last forever.

See, that's the kind of reasoning you'll have to include on your Christmas list! lol

If not then I'll splurge on myself in the summer.

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retina said:

retina said:

Nothinbutjoy said:

The entire "Angel" series on dvd (last year I got the entire BtVS series and it's AWESOME)

My car detailed

Really nice patio furniture

It's great to get entire series on DVD, isn't it? I love the luxury of being able to watch three episodes in a row in the middle of the night if I feel like it.

As long as they don't end - after a gazillion episodes of build-up - on a really, really stupid note. Yes "Lost", I'm talking to you.

I didn't watch "Lost", but I hate it when a great show ends badly.

JustErin said:

retina said:

I guess if they all chip in - and assuming they're neither rich nor poor - it might at least send you well on your way toward that goal. Just remember that London is ridiculously expensive though. They'll probably charge you £30 a day just for having a Canadian accent.

I only want one person to send me....so I can be with them.

You're saying you want your boyfriend to pay for the whole ticket?

retina said:

JustErin said:

retina said: I only want one person to send me....so I can be with them.

You're saying you want your boyfriend to pay for the whole ticket?

Well, yeah...I don't ask people to contribute to the gifts I give them.

BEATS BY DRE'S BEATBOX

JustErin said:

retina said:

You're saying you want your boyfriend to pay for the whole ticket?

Well, yeah...I don't ask people to contribute to the gifts I give them.

Ok, now I'm even more confused. lol

I wasn't saying that you should contribute to your boyfriend's present to you, I was just saying that maybe your loved ones could all chip in. But you prefer that he pays for the whole thing?

retina said:

JustErin said:

Well, yeah...I don't ask people to contribute to the gifts I give them.

Ok, now I'm even more confused. lol

I wasn't saying that you should contribute to your boyfriend's present to you, I was just saying that maybe your loved ones could all chip in. But you prefer that he pays for the whole thing?

Oh sorry, I misunderstood as well.

Yeah, he should pay for the whole shebang.

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more..

cashmere sweaters.. never can have enough

Dexter seasons 3 onward

Ralph Lauren boots

black diamond Casio G-shock

black diamond Shamballa bracelet

iTunes gift cards

JustErin said:

retina said:

Ok, now I'm even more confused. lol

I wasn't saying that you should contribute to your boyfriend's present to you, I was just saying that maybe your loved ones could all chip in. But you prefer that he pays for the whole thing?

Oh sorry, I misunderstod as well.

Yeah, he should pay for the whole shebang.

And for that he will get to bang the she a lot, I'm sure.

retina said:

JustErin said:

Oh sorry, I misunderstood as well.

Yeah, he should pay for the whole shebang.

And for that he will get to bang the she a lot, I'm sure.

He can do that anyway.

But it would be nice to be whisked away and um....can't believe I will say this...have a nice romantic time together.

Gah...

JustErin said:

retina said:

And for that he will get to bang the she a lot, I'm sure.

He can do that anyway.

But it would be nice to be whisked away and um....can't believe I will say this...have a nice romantic time together.

Gah...

Are you sure London is the best place for that? Last time I checked it was both expensive and polluted.

I understand the "whisked away" bit though. Every woman still nurtures that princess fantasy somewhere deep down.

...and then somewhere along the line the prince charming morphs into a hedge fund manager.