books, movies and music

XxAxX said:

books, movies and music

Unfortunately, the people I need to get gifts for don't do physical copies of those any more... I

am stumped on what to get this year... Can't do board games; did that last year!

purplethunder3121 said:

dance4me3121 said:

purplethunder3121 said:

Unfortunately, the people I need to get gifts for don't do physical copies of those any more... I

am stumped on what to get this year... Can't do board games; did that last year!

How about gift cards?

I'm thinking of that...but you have to be careful. My sister sent me online gift cards in the past and I couldn't use them; when I requested that they send the money back to sender--they never did. I'm thinking of a gift card for movie theaters, reputable spa treatments, reputable restaurants, etc. Cash is always good but it doesn't have the same panache! In recent years, I stopped giving gifts and would take people out to dinner, shows, concerts, etc.

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Everyone in my family is getting gift vouchers

Goddess4Real said:

Everyone in my family is getting gift vouchers

What reputable type of vouchers do you recommend?

purplethunder3121 said:

Goddess4Real said:

Everyone in my family is getting gift vouchers

What reputable type of vouchers do you recommend?

David Jones, Coles & Myer, Dymocks, JB-Hi-Fi, Sanity, Bunnings, Big W and Limelight Cinemas.

Goddess4Real said:

purplethunder3121 said:

What reputable type of vouchers do you recommend?

David Jones, Coles & Myer, Dymocks, JB-Hi-Fi, Sanity, Bunnings, Big W and Limelight Cinemas.

Uh, oh. Are you U.S. based? I'm not familiar with any of these, although JB-Hi-Fi sounds familiar...

I hate gift cards. Send a check or don't send nothing at all. I can't go out to dinner or to my 23rd viewing of The Last Jedi with a Walmart gift card.

Hudson said:

I hate gift cards. Send a check or don't send nothing at all. I can't go out to dinner or to my 23rd viewing of The Last Jedi with a Walmart gift card.

23 EH?

geez. No wonder they still rack in the dough.

Last one wasn't so great.

I've got high expectations for a non Abrams film...but still...ya know...

ORANGE YODA

FEMINIST AGENDA

Remade plot
Threadbare credibility....

even for a fantasy film.

and what next??? the DEATH *QUASAR*??

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EmmaMcG said:

Fortunately, I have a deal with a lot of my friends that they don't get me anything, and I don't get them anything. There are some exceptions of course.

I still need to buy something for my cousin and her son. They live with me so it would be a bit awkward if I didn't get them anything. No idea what to get them though so I'll take suggestions.

My daughter has quite the extensive list, however. Greedy bitch lol.

Already got a present for my boyfriend. Preordered him an Xbox One X, which I will pick up when it's out next week.

My ex, I also have something for but can't say what it is because he's a lurker on this site.

My brother and older sister will get vouchers for something, I don't know what yet. My little sister will get clothes.

As for me, I'm not really fussed about what I get or at least, I haven't thought about it yet. I did want that new Super Mario Odyssey game but I bought that myself yesterday because I couldn't really wait til Christmas for it. Maybe an engagement ring perhaps?

EmmaMcG said:

EmmaMcG said:

Fortunately, I have a deal with a lot of my friends that they don't get me anything, and I don't get them anything. There are some exceptions of course. I still need to buy something for my cousin and her son. They live with me so it would be a bit awkward if I didn't get them anything. No idea what to get them though so I'll take suggestions. My daughter has quite the extensive list, however. Greedy bitch lol. Already got a present for my boyfriend. Preordered him an Xbox One X, which I will pick up when it's out next week. My ex, I also have something for but can't say what it is because he's a lurker on this site. My brother and older sister will get vouchers for something, I don't know what yet. My little sister will get clothes. As for me, I'm not really fussed about what I get or at least, I haven't thought about it yet. I did want that new Super Mario Odyssey game but I bought that myself yesterday because I couldn't really wait til Christmas for it. Maybe an engagement ring perhaps?

God, I was only joking about the engagement ring but it actually seems like a possibility now. Best not get too excited just in case though. I've been wrong about this kind of thing in the past.

Tell me to mind my own business if I'm being too nosey ... but isn't that an odd situation? If I was buying my wife Xmas pressies and an ex-girlfriend as well I'm fairly sure my wife would be a bit concerned by that ...

DaveT said:

I want a replica of the "Purple Rain" motorcycle. And it just so happens there is one out there.

the TILE

for my parents

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OldFriends4Sale said:

the TILE

for my parents

i have been looking at one of these too... but i can not decide... the tile wins in most areas except the battery is not replaceable...

OnlyNDaUsa said:

maplenpg said:

OnlyNDaUsa said:

i have been looking at one of these too... but i can not decide... the tile wins in most areas except the battery is not replaceable...

What are they? I've not heard of them?

http://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/

a locator, I love it, I have one in my wallet too. It is a little bigger and flat

RodeoSchro said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

maplenpg said:

OnlyNDaUsa said: What are they? I've not heard of them?

http://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/

a locator, I love it, I have one in my wallet too. It is a little bigger and flat

Ah, might make a good prezzie for my husband, though I know he would be suspicious of the data collection that may or may not be being gathered by those carrying one - I'll look into it. Thank you

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My kid nothing, cuz we furnished her home.

My man, a hand made fishing rod, socks, cordless tools.

My moms upgrade her Samsung Galaxy Tablets, she lives on Facebook.

My big brother a single board computer, battery charged / bluetooth speake/ with a SD port to play music.

My the middle brother a hand made fishing rod and a new tackle box with all sorts of goodies.

My father-and-law, binoculars.

Everyone else is getting cash and probably a tech toy of some sort.

maplenpg said:

OldFriends4Sale said:

http://www.thetileapp.com/en-us/

a locator, I love it, I have one in my wallet too. It is a little bigger and flat

Ah, might make a good prezzie for my husband, though I know he would be suspicious of the data collection that may or may not be being gathered by those carrying one - I'll look into it. Thank you

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there is none. it is blue tooth so you would have to sync it to some device...but if someone is suspicious of such things they might not even have a cell phone, (which i believe is required to locate it)

I have been looking into these and tile is said to be the best...best range and loudest alarm....one catch! Its batteries cannot be changed. But they have some trade in thing. But it is about $25 a year...but given that a single modern car key can cost over $100 maybe it is worth it?


Another idea I have is a DNA test kit.