Topic: Official Holiday Haul? (Read 76251 times)

Ozymandias · « **on:** 24 Dec 2007, 17:40 »

Guys, it's Christmas in over 50% of the world.

What did you get.

I got:

Sonic Screwdriver & DS Lite
And some clothes
And a gift card to Olive Garden

REJOICE IN YOUR MATERIALISM NOW.

Thrillho · « **Reply #1 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 17:41 »

I didn't realise there were actually people who opened their shit on Christmas Eve.

Or do you just open as soon as the clock strikes twelve?

camelpimp · « **Reply #2 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 17:45 »

Hey, Ozy, did you actually registrar on Christmas?

Cosmic.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #3 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 17:58 »

You didn't have a DS yet?

Jesus, you have like 3 years of games to catch up on. Good luck.

Spinless · « **Reply #4 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 18:00 »

There's like, less than 10 that he 'needs' to play.

Ozymandias · « **Reply #5 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 18:02 »

1) My family has always opened on Christmas Eve.

2) Yes, I joined on Christmas. I'm a regular Jesus.

3) I have a DS phat that is currently a work of art in progress. This is for playing.

POST YOUR LOOT.

IronOxide · « **Reply #6 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 18:04 »

So far I have gotten a coat and the promise of a new Euphonium for college, and it's not even Christmas Day.

It's going pretty hot so far, pictures maybe later.

Spinless · « **Reply #7 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 18:05 »

Do I really need to post a picture of a single £20 note?

Blue Kitty · « **Reply #8 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 18:10 »

-Rock Band
-some money in gift cards
-something from my dad tomorrow

Ladybug · « **Reply #9 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 18:13 »

We celebrate and open stuff on Christmas Eve, as it is tradition here.

I got the following (click to enlarge):

That light blue stuff on the left; Hilary Duff perfume and body lotion. Not wished for, still very sceptical towards the smell.

The Converse shoes are too big, so I'm not sure I'll wear them - maybe, if they don't give me blisters and stuff (they were on sale, so I got them in the Christmas stocking, and can't be returned for another size). The hat is wonderful.

Some of the stuff that is kinda scrunched up includes pyjamas, a t-shirt in some kind of fabric that makes it awesome (I don't know the English word - it's the kind of stuff that keeps you warm and dry etc), seven pairs of socks, and wool socks. Also, 1000NOK, which is almost $180.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #10 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:03 »

The fact that you got a rather large knife is just a tad disconcerting...

KvP · « **Reply #11 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:09 »

I got my brother Rock Band.

I'll probably get a laptop.

YAY FOR BEING UPPER-MIDDLE CLASS.

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #12 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:13 »

Damn all of you! I have to wait until tomorrow. Not that I don't know most of what I'm getting but waiting sucks! I guess pictures are soon to come.

SeanBateman · « **Reply #13 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:13 »

Jews Jews Jews Jews Jews Jews Jews!

I got a Banana Republic sweater from my aunt that is a size too big.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #14 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:14 »

Quote from: Spinless on 24 Dec 2007, 18:00

There's like, less than 10 that he 'needs' to play.

That depends on what you consider 'needs'. I think I have at least 20 DS games at this point, actually. I'm still pissed that I lost my copy of Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time though...

Spinless · « **Reply #15 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:17 »

'needs' is why you should send me half those DS games, you greedy hog! Jeeze, leave some for other people!

Ladybug · « **Reply #16 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:20 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 24 Dec 2007, 19:03

The fact that you got a rather large knife is just a tad disconcerting...

Nah, it's rather awesome! Victorinox kitchen knife - superb quality, and kinda expensive. Got the bread knife last year, and I'll probably wish for one of those little knives that are good for fruits and vegetables next year.

Storm Rider · « **Reply #17 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:20 »

I'm not greedy, I pay for them all myself! With money I earn from working. You know, contributing to society. You should try it sometime.

Spinless · « **Reply #18 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:23 »

I give away large amounts of spare change sometimes. I like to pretend it validates my existence. Also, back rubs.

thegreatbuddha · « **Reply #19 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 19:37 »

I got drunk.

stella · « **Reply #20 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 20:08 »

I got a cozy pair of boots and Guitar Hero III. Plus a bunch of cash. Oh, and a CHOCOLATE BAR.
Tomorrow, I go to my grandparents for probably more cash, maybe some gift cards. It's all good.

Quote from: thegreatbuddha on 24 Dec 2007, 19:37

I got drunk.

I'm about to go join you in intoxicated spirit. Happy Non-Denominational Holidays!

Mnementh · « **Reply #21 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 21:01 »

Quote from: TheFuriousWombat on 24 Dec 2007, 19:03

The fact that you got a rather large knife is just a tad disconcerting...

A proper chef's knife is the first knife for the kitchen you should ever own. Everything else you can go without if need be, but not a chef's knife.

jodizzle · « **Reply #22 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 22:25 »

I got:
A Vacuum cleaner (yay! Yay for reals!)
Season 1 of Space Ghost Coast to Coast
Season 1 of The Brak Show
Half a Wacom tablet (the other half was for my birthday)
chicken shaped egg cups with chicken spoons! (they are the cutest!)
A large variety of Hello Kitty candy
A kitty calander
A Hello Kitty calander
Some earrings with SKULLS
a bunch of kitty stationary
A REDICULOUS PEN THE SIZE OF MY ARM
A serving platter
Peanut butter cups! (my boyfriends mum heard me complaining and went on a search for them. She thought she got Reeses but she got another kind. They were also delicious!)
Oh and also my brother is going to help m,e upgrade my computer, so I can play games without it crashing! Hoorah!

I think I got some other random things but thats what I can remember. Christmas is almsot over here! I ate alot and took a nap.

Boro_Bandito · « **Reply #23 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 22:33 »

Lets see here. Its christmas Eve so I don't get to open my presents till tomorrow, but the ones I know I'm getting are a

6x8 Wacom Intuos 3
iPod Classic 80gb with the words "The Bandit" engraved on it
a sweater of some kind(they always get me one so this is conjecture)

There's another two presents under the tree that I have no idea what they are. I'll update tomorrow.

jmrz · « **Reply #24 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 22:51 »

So far:
- $250AU
- Lots of clothes
- Underwear
- Things to put away for when I move out of home - kitchen organiser thing, baking things (totally going to be used now)
- One of those mini photo printers
- Super fancy digital camera from the boyfriend (which I haven't actually got yet because the company he got it from messed up and didn't send it)

BobJoeJim · « **Reply #25 on:** 24 Dec 2007, 23:42 »

$220 in Amazon.com gift certificates that I will probably be converting into a Kitchen-Aid Artisan stand mixer and a cheap (but as far as I can tell from the reviews, functional) pasta roller. A creme brulee torch, massive yay. Lots of cookies, candy, and other sugary items. And my dad is taking me skiing tomorrow. That's what I know about so far, but I have more on the way (a couple people have already apologized to me for the fact that their gifts are/will be late).

Johnny C · « **Reply #26 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 00:00 »

alcoholism

Boro_Bandito · « **Reply #27 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 00:17 »

That's the gift that keeps on giving isn't it?

E. Spaceman · « **Reply #28 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 01:13 »

I bought myself a pair of shoes! They are pinstriped!

morca007 · « **Reply #29 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 01:14 »

Essentially the greatest gift ever. Cunning, aint it?
My ex knit it for me, and gave it to me the last day of term (Last day ever at that school since I am transferring), because I introduced her to Firefly.

That, and my parents gave me a $50 Amazon certificate, plus whatever gets opened this morning.

normz · « **Reply #30 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 02:14 »

- a digital camera YESSSS!!!!!!! plus all shit to go with it ... memory card, squishy case etc
- too many dvds to recall (including the entire sex and the city series ... SWEET!)
- books books books
- a set of 4 crystal royal doulton champagne flutes (thanks work)
- other homeware type stuff candles, kitchenware .... the usual stuff for young uni students
- booze

schimmy · « **Reply #31 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 02:16 »

Beer Brewing Kit!
Heima!
Other stuff!

thegreatbuddha · « **Reply #32 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 02:40 »

Quote from: Daniel on 24 Dec 2007, 21:01

A proper chef's knife is the first knife for the kitchen you should ever own. Everything else you can go without if need be, but not a chef's knife.

qft

bryanthelion · « **Reply #33 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 07:02 »

Clothes, nose trimmer, new monopoly, juicer, hat, guitar hero 2, new trauma center, Persepolis 2 (YES!), and bodywash thats peppermint scented.

ummmkay · « **Reply #34 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 07:29 »

SUPER MARIO GALAXY
a cute pair of flats
a ridiculously large universal remote that is just about impossible to misplace
gift certificate to the mellow mushroom
a box of dessert recipes
some other small stuff
a trip to disney world on friday

but mainly SUPER MARIO GALAXY. too bad my brother got guitar hero 3 so i have to fight him to get any time to play it.

Cartilage Head · « **Reply #35 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 07:32 »

A Wii, Warioware for the Wii, and some pretty sweet clothes.

Boro_Bandito · « **Reply #36 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 07:48 »

right, so the rest of my stuff are:

-a poster that has "Shit Happens" worded according to various institutions and beliefs i.e "Disneyism -Bad shit doesn't happen here," Buddhism, Atheism and so on ans so forth (jeez, never seen that one beforeat every mall I've ever been to) from my brother. He even framed it.

-a Power Strip with analog timer for day and night functions for my python's terrarium from my sis (extremely practical)

-a fleece sweater from my dad that's 2 times too big

-and a shirt/undershirt combo that is extremely soft and a little bit small(skin-tight) from my grandmother.

-So add that to my new iPod and Wacom Tablet (which both should be arriving within the next few days) interesting haul.

Heh, I bought my littler brother Blade Runner Ultimate Edition and that horror/comedy Blacksheep, he likes 'em.

yelley · « **Reply #37 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 08:06 »

yelley's loot
[img width= height=]http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/41OGJXKSjSL._AA280_.jpg[/img] yay green cookware.
[img width= height=]http://www.kitchenetc.com/images/products/shprodde/180536.jpg[/img] a potrack for green cookware

a bamboo salt box yay

onyx edition scrabble hells yes
[img width= height=]http://img.nextag.com/image/COPCO-Cavalier-Teakettle-Green/1/000/005/068/683/506868363.jpg[/img] green teakettle yay
also, a green needle roll for my knitting needles, cute clover charm dpn holders, my word coach for the ds (hells yeah vocabulary games), better homes and gardens cook book (yay cooking), a recipe book of all my aunt's secret recipes (yay finally), special edition fight club dvd (mine got stolen in college before i could watch the special features!), and harry potter five.

jason's loot
xbox 360 with marvel ultimate alliance and forza motorsport 2 (random games that look junky, but the only white xbox i could find), halo 3, bioshock, extra wireless controller, and money from his family.

yaaaaaaaay materialism.

yelley · « **Reply #38 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 09:08 »

Quote from: Sam on 25 Dec 2007, 08:35

4-6 sweaters

.... 5 sweaters?

TheFuriousWombat · « **Reply #39 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 09:36 »

Lacking a digital camera, I shall list what I got:

Around $600 from various relatives &c.
Leaf Storm by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
The Collected Short Stories of William Faulkner
A book of Turner paintings/watercolors
An encyclopedia of film
A book on cult films
Le Circle Rouge on Criterion DVD
Candy

I still haven't gotten a couple checks from some aunts/uncles but that's my haul for the most part.

morca007 · « **Reply #40 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 10:40 »

I guess since I didn't ask for anything, I can't question, but some of these things have me wondering how they arrived at them.
-Two T-shirts
-A blank T with some paint, I guess they saw that I made one tee with a stencil and decided I need a ton of paint?
-Camelbak Nalgene clone
-LED headlamp?
-Book, "I Hate Anne Coulter," should be funny.

Also, I kind of feel terrible for bad mouthing the iPhone to my parents, apparently they got my sister one.

Hunter · « **Reply #41 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 11:02 »

My dad got my mom an iPhone and she doesn't want it.

Thrillho · « **Reply #42 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 11:12 »

Quote from: Ladybug on 24 Dec 2007, 18:13

We celebrate and open stuff on Christmas Eve, as it is tradition here.

I got the following (click to enlarge):

That light blue stuff on the left; Hilary Duff perfume and body lotion. Not wished for, still very sceptical towards the smell.

The Converse shoes are too big, so I'm not sure I'll wear them - maybe, if they don't give me blisters and stuff (they were on sale, so I got them in the Christmas stocking, and can't be returned for another size). The hat is wonderful.

Some of the stuff that is kinda scrunched up includes pyjamas, a t-shirt in some kind of fabric that makes it awesome (I don't know the English word - it's the kind of stuff that keeps you warm and dry etc), seven pairs of socks, and wool socks. Also, 1000NOK, which is almost $180.

Is it me, or did you actually just get an overnight bag rather than Christmas gifts?

Skibas_clavicle · « **Reply #43 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 11:43 »

A totally rad, and most importantly, fully functioning iPod to replace my craptacular one! Also Hot Couture perfume by Givenchy, my favourite scent to wear and some chocolate.

TwinkyToes · « **Reply #44 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 11:57 »

Nothing this year except for some fish that I bought.

quietnow · « **Reply #45 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 12:42 »

i got a new lens for my camera, some perfume, and a hello kitty robe. XD

Mnementh · « **Reply #46 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 13:08 »

My girlfriend gave me a really nice Ralph Lauren wallet, a nice scarf, and several books. I gave her small diamond studs, several scarves, and an iTunes gift card.

My sisters gave me a baking stone and mixing bowls, and I gave one sister a silverware set, and the other a variety of loose teas. I gave my father Feist's The Reminder and Springsteen's Magic, and my mother a suet holder for the bird feeders. My parents gave me a set of cocktail forks and knives, a fancy corkscrew (Metrokane Rabbit), half a dozen bottles of wine, a new Airport, and a KitchenAid Stand Mixer.

It's been a nice Christmas.

yelley · « **Reply #47 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 13:22 »

oh man i am totally envious of your kitchenaid. i have been eyeing the apple green one for quite some time.

Mnementh · « **Reply #48 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 13:23 »

Professional Series 600!

I'm going to have to start selling my bread to local shops I think, because now I have the capacity to make more than I can eat.

heather · « **Reply #49 on:** 25 Dec 2007, 13:29 »

My family and I don't really do Christmas anymore (me being in Australia and them being in Massachusetts), but my mother sent me some nice things anyway:
- cute hat/scarf/glove set from American Eagle (that I can't use till June)

- Some necklaces
- A pair of pants
- Oil of Olay SPF30 facial moisturizer

Things other people and work got me:
- wine
- yoga mat
- a night of drunken debauchery
- a massage
- a raise!

Things I got myself:
- MacBook!

- Few colorful sweaters
- Bunch of shirts
- A clean house (still in progress)

Things nature gave me:
- sore throat
- stuffy nose

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