JuliePurplehead said:

My best friend gave me $50 so I could by the Urban Decay Naked2 palette once it's back in stock. It was totally unexpected and totally unncessary but I appreciate it very much.

My mom and dad must have been reading my cooking blog because my dad got me a hand mixer and my mom got me a double boiler, two things I wished I had during my Christmas cooking extravaganza.

I've heard lots of good things about that Urban Decay palette.

Deadcake said:

Lisa10 said:

are you expecting something?

Yeah, I'm in 2 kriskringles

Oh. I had to google that. Like Secret Santa, right?

I'm waiting for one too. At least we'll be opening gifts when everyone else's christmas is over and done with!

I think my favourite gifts were a family heirloom in the form of an engraved brass cup that my great-great-grandfather used to eat soup out of at the steel mill where he worked, and a beautiful painting on proper canvas by my 2½-year-old niece. I also got nice clothes, cds, money, and a bunch of other things.

My sister goes to medical school and loves unique items so among other things I gave her an antique electric shock machine from 1902. It was integrated into an oak box, so it looked really nice too. My mom also got an antique; a beautiful very large wooden butler's tray from the early 1900s. So I guess if there was a theme to the gifts I gave, it was that they were unique and old.

I think the original poster should have made clear their intentions. What was the best TANGIBLE HOLD IT IN YOUR HANDS PRESENT that somebody gave you. But whatever.

I actually like everything I was given since it was all stuff from my list, but I'm pretty jazzed on this Tolkien Companion and Guide set. It's hard to put down because so many of the entries are so small that you can read a page (or a tenth of a page) and not have to worry about sitting there reading for a long time.

Lisa10 said:

JuliePurplehead said:

My best friend gave me $50 so I could by the Urban Decay Naked2 palette once it's back in stock. It was totally unexpected and totally unncessary but I appreciate it very much.

My mom and dad must have been reading my cooking blog because my dad got me a hand mixer and my mom got me a double boiler, two things I wished I had during my Christmas cooking extravaganza.

I've heard lots of good things about that Urban Decay palette.

I just ordered it today! I can't wait!

retina said:

I think my favourite gifts were a family heirloom in the form of an engraved brass cup that my great-great-grandfather used to eat soup out of at the steel mill where he worked, and a beautiful painting on proper canvas by my 2½-year-old niece. I also got nice clothes, cds, money, and a bunch of other things.

My sister goes to medical school and loves unique items so among other things I gave her an antique electric shock machine from 1902. It was integrated into an oak box, so it looked really nice too. My mom also got an antique; a beautiful very large wooden butler's tray from the early 1900s. So I guess if there was a theme to the gifts I gave, it was that they were unique and old.

Lisa10 said:

retina said:

I think my favourite gifts were a family heirloom in the form of an engraved brass cup that my great-great-grandfather used to eat soup out of at the steel mill where he worked, and a beautiful painting on proper canvas by my 2½-year-old niece. I also got nice clothes, cds, money, and a bunch of other things.

My sister goes to medical school and loves unique items so among other things I gave her an antique electric shock machine from 1902. It was integrated into an oak box, so it looked really nice too. My mom also got an antique; a beautiful very large wooden butler's tray from the early 1900s. So I guess if there was a theme to the gifts I gave, it was that they were unique and old.

Will you use the brass cup or will it be on-show?

Cerebus said:

I think the original poster should have made clear their intentions. What was the best TANGIBLE HOLD IT IN YOUR HANDS PRESENT that somebody gave you. But whatever.

I actually like everything I was given since it was all stuff from my list, but I'm pretty jazzed on this Tolkien Companion and Guide set. It's hard to put down because so many of the entries are so small that you can read a page (or a tenth of a page) and not have to worry about sitting there reading for a long time.

Well... I was thinking about stuff that was actually unwrapped. But maybe that's because I get plenty of people-time all through the year.

I understand that it's not the same for everyone though.... i'm happy for everyone to interpret the question however they want.

IamFunkay7 said:

That looks lovely and snuggly.

Vendetta1 said:

I think this must have been on a lot of wish-lists this year.

Lisa10 said:

retina said:

I think my favourite gifts were a family heirloom in the form of an engraved brass cup that my great-great-grandfather used to eat soup out of at the steel mill where he worked, and a beautiful painting on proper canvas by my 2½-year-old niece. I also got nice clothes, cds, money, and a bunch of other things.

My sister goes to medical school and loves unique items so among other things I gave her an antique electric shock machine from 1902. It was integrated into an oak box, so it looked really nice too. My mom also got an antique; a beautiful very large wooden butler's tray from the early 1900s. So I guess if there was a theme to the gifts I gave, it was that they were unique and old.

Will you use the brass cup or will it be on-show?

I don't think I'll use it. It's probably not the most sanitary thing to use for food anyway. But I'll definitely have it on display. Especially since there are a bunch of stories attached to it. For example it originally came with a lid, but that was broken off when he was attacked during a strike at the mill. The reason for the attack was that he couldn't afford to participate in the strike since he had an unusually large family to feed, and the other workers weren't happy that he kept on working.

PurpleJedi said:

retina said:

I think my favourite gifts were a family heirloom in the form of an engraved brass cup that my great-great-grandfather used to eat soup out of at the steel mill where he worked, and a beautiful painting on proper canvas by my 2½-year-old niece. I also got nice clothes, cds, money, and a bunch of other things.

My sister goes to medical school and loves unique items so among other things I gave her an antique electric shock machine from 1902. It was integrated into an oak box, so it looked really nice too. My mom also got an antique; a beautiful very large wooden butler's tray from the early 1900s. So I guess if there was a theme to the gifts I gave, it was that they were unique and old.

I know it's just an emoticon but I still appreciate your response. You know how it is to write here on the Org; we usually don't get any comments and it's easy to start to wonder if the posts even get read at all. So thanks.

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retina said:

Lisa10 said:

Will you use the brass cup or will it be on-show?

I don't think I'll use it. It's probably not the most sanitary thing to use for food anyway. But I'll definitely have it on display. Especially since there are a bunch of stories attached to it. For example it originally came with a lid, but that was broken off when he was attacked during a strike at the mill. The reason for the attack was that he couldn't afford to participate in the strike since he had an unusually large family to feed, and the other workers weren't happy that he kept on working.

Wow! That's awesome. What a great item to pass down the generations.

cash...though I should use it towards paying off bills, I think I deserve to treat myself this time and will find something nice like new boots or a coat

I bought myself this bad boy with the money I got given.

Gonna use it live.

Also my sister got me the new Zelda game for the Wii and my new GF got me a copy of "Wicked" which I've been wanting to read for aaaages.

I can't pick a fave. LOVED everything.

Although I think the most touching though was the gifts that my Ex Father in law dropped off for us on Christmas Eve. They were obviously regifts but it was way sweet that he got something for me the new hubby and our spawn.

Also my hubby filled my stalking with wheatgrass, which was sooooo sweet, cuz it shows he pays attention to what I REALLY want. Thoughtful.

retina said:

PurpleJedi said:

I know it's just an emoticon but I still appreciate your response. You know how it is to write here on the Org; we usually don't get any comments and it's easy to start to wonder if the posts even get read at all. So thanks.

I actually do really think it's "cool" for you to appreciate antiques that way.

I'm the type of person that holds on to things for sentimental value...so yeah it's VERY cool.

Genesia said:

PANDURITO said:

Why would anyone need tickets to see a Nintendo Wii?

The tickets aren't to see the Wii. They're to see Bootsy Collins and a Wii. I wonder what game he likes?

Bootsy Collins playing a Wii!!! Sign me up!

I got a Kindle Fire, which is perfect for me since I travel a lot and hate hauling my laptop with me.

HonestMan13 said:

I got a Kindle Fire, which is perfect for me since I travel a lot and hate hauling my laptop with me.

Awesome!