Topic: Official Holiday Haul? (Read 76261 times)

captain zoe · « **Reply #150 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 10:03 »

Quote from: Boro_Bandito on 27 Dec 2007, 16:27

Well Drizzt is featured in several other books isn't he? Namely, the ones I've read about the Crystal Shard.

Yeah, he's in something like 13 or 14 books. Only the early ones were about the Crystal Shard though. I'm pretty sure they destroyed it in Streams of Silver, or one of the ones in that series. I haven't read those in a long time. The rest of them are about kicking the crap out of more drow and orcs and whatnot. Fun times.

tania · « **Reply #151 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 10:19 »

edward norton once came into a grocery store in markham while i was shopping. i freaked out and hid from him and spent the next ten minutes convincing myself that it wasn't edward norton at all but just some guy who looked uncannily like him. later i found out that by some bizarre seven-degrees-of-separation logic, edward norton actually is (or was) in a relationship with my sister's friend's yoga instructor's daughter. so i guess it probably was him. shit i don't want to derail this thread continue talking about gifts guys.

Jimmy the Squid · « **Reply #152 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 10:28 »

That Homestarrunner shirt I bought for my brother actually has not arrived yet. I am pretty pissed off about this as I ordered it in November.

0bsessions · « **Reply #153 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 10:58 »

While I've never met a celebrity, I did get to see Christopher Walken a few weeks ago from about eighty yards off. He was shooting a movie at Boston Common.

Also, considering Christmas is over and we've all posted our hauls already, I vote that this be derailed to a celebrity anecdotes/Christopher Walken tribute thread.

Christopher Walken sure does rock, guys.

pen · « **Reply #154 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 11:17 »

He was invited to my daughter's aunt's wedding. Jerk never even RSVP'd...

Ã¶de · « **Reply #155 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 12:42 »

What I bought after christmas!

And a couple of other things.

Ballard · « **Reply #156 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 13:03 »

You bought TWO PAIRS of clown shoes, Dan?

(Just kidding. They are pretty snazzy)

0bsessions · « **Reply #157 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 13:09 »

I was thinking more along the lines of Dan's decided he's sick of being himself and has instead opted to become late 80's era Michael Jackson.

Boro_Bandito · « **Reply #158 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 13:56 »

Hey, that's not so bad. I'm still regretting my purchase of that original purple pleather suit that Eddie Murphy wore in one of his specials, jeez that thing is tight.

Plus I think Michael Jackson wasn't considered white until the 90s

Liz · « **Reply #159 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 16:13 »

I went gift-returning and shopping today. I took back a food chopper that I got because I already had one, a book I got for the same reason, and the present I was going to get my mom until the last minute. With the money I got back I got...

These boots:

This shirt, which honestly looks better on me:

And this tank:

Also Michael Crichton's 'Eaters of the Dead' and Neil Gaiman's 'Anasazi Boys' and 'Stardust' at a used book store. And I have money left over!

KvP · « **Reply #160 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 16:13 »

I forgot to post my actual haul.

New laptop to replace my old rickety one
Terry Pratchett's Going Postal and The Light Fantastic (Not sure which one I should start with, never read a Pratchett novel before)
The Twin Peaks box set
Rock Band
A garlic press
and the Onion Atlas, which is hilarious but also very, very dark.

pen · « **Reply #161 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 16:20 »

Here's the watch I got for Christmas which was way too pink for me.

Sadly, I can't find a picture of the one I exchanged it for. It's silver with an irridescent faceplate... and smaller. Much more tolerable.

0bsessions · « **Reply #162 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 16:32 »

Wow. I don't think I'd allow you into my apartment wearing that abomination. You chose wisely.

Ã¶de · « **Reply #163 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 16:47 »

Fixed!

Does that watch say 'GUESS'? I think it missed the concept of a watch. It tells you the time.

0bsessions · « **Reply #164 on:** 28 Dec 2007, 16:58 »

So now you're Michael Jackson with an ugly purse?

Emaline · « **Reply #165 on:** 29 Dec 2007, 00:27 »

It's not a purse, its a man bag. Gosh.

KvP · « **Reply #166 on:** 29 Dec 2007, 00:33 »

Quote from: Narr on 26 Dec 2007, 20:19

Quote from: captain zoe on 26 Dec 2007, 19:57

The Legend of Drizzt Box Set I-III ([/nerd])

Which one is that? Is that the one that's about his roots, where he escapes from the Underdark? I thought it was a good series.

Really? I found it painful, yet imminently readable, probably due to the fact that I was itching for D&D something fierce and had no access to other players or games. Something about the way R.A. Salvatore writes just rubs me the wrong way. I'm looking for a good FR book to read.

Patrick · « **Reply #167 on:** 29 Dec 2007, 08:35 »

Quote from: ruyi on 27 Dec 2007, 09:26

it is a book of sheet music! ...unless you meant a zip of pdf files? or me playing all of them? maybe you were joking, but either way i probably can't!

I gotta say, you can play Debussy damn well and I would definitely enjoy a recording of you+Chopin if you ever had the time/motivation to do so.

doki · « **Reply #168 on:** 29 Dec 2007, 23:43 »

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jmrz · « **Reply #169 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 04:29 »

Are those... are those slippers?!

doki · « **Reply #170 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 05:11 »

yes. yes they are

SeanBateman · « **Reply #171 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 10:18 »

Quote from: doki on 30 Dec 2007, 05:11

yes. yes they are

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captain zoe · « **Reply #172 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 10:20 »

Quote from: Kid van Pervert on 29 Dec 2007, 00:33

Quote from: Narr on 26 Dec 2007, 20:19
Quote from: captain zoe on 26 Dec 2007, 19:57

The Legend of Drizzt Box Set I-III ([/nerd])

Which one is that? Is that the one that's about his roots, where he escapes from the Underdark? I thought it was a good series.
Really? I found it painful, yet imminently readable, probably due to the fact that I was itching for D&D something fierce and had no access to other players or games. Something about the way R.A. Salvatore writes just rubs me the wrong way. I'm looking for a good FR book to read.

Elaine Cunningham's Daughter of the Drow series isn't bad. Worth a gander anyway.

valley_parade · « **Reply #173 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 10:22 »

Dokiiiiiiiiii

doki · « **Reply #174 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 12:44 »

i missed you guys too

Ally · « **Reply #175 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 14:50 »

Quote from: Misereatur on 28 Dec 2007, 06:40

You get gifts for Hanukkah? The one where we're supposed to light the candles and all? Really?

Huh.

The holiday has been completely bastardized in America by Jews who feel bad for themselves when the rest of the country gets gifts. Aka, ME.

Scarychips · « **Reply #176 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 15:55 »

Harry Potter et les Reliques de la Mort (the french version of HPATDH)
The Simpsons : The Movie
Super Mario Galaxy (I finished the Mario part of the game today)
and that Swiss Army Eau de Toilette (It comes with a swiss knife)

The only thing I wanted and I didn't have was the Tomlab Alphabet Series X by Final Fantasy but it was sold out

pentaen · « **Reply #177 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 17:36 »

an M-Audio midi keyboard Also
Reason 4!
NO LATANCY

Now i can live out my dreams of electric sheep.

ohsweetjesusno · « **Reply #178 on:** 30 Dec 2007, 19:38 »

I got four threadless t's and a gama-go boingboing jacket. And I'm finally getting the Orange Box tomorrow.

philharmonic · « **Reply #179 on:** 31 Dec 2007, 00:14 »

Wow sucks to be me having to follow the awesomeness of the T shirts you above me got.

Anyway in case anyone cares.
I got a really cool "Vintage" toolbox, Pirates OTC Worlds End DVD, Harry Potter Order of Pheonix DVD, The Sound of Music 2 Disc Special Edition DVD. Some new flashlights and oh yeah by the way my wife tells me shes preggers. Well at least that explains why she barfs only in the morning.

Emaline · « **Reply #180 on:** 31 Dec 2007, 00:54 »

I think you beat him with the baby/fetus. That's pretty awesome.

Patrick · « **Reply #181 on:** 31 Dec 2007, 01:13 »

Yeah man, "I'm having a baby" is the ultimate trump card.

kizzie · « **Reply #182 on:** 31 Dec 2007, 06:38 »

Babies beat engagement rings for Christmas. Congratulations, dood!

Boro_Bandito · « **Reply #183 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 13:05 »

Wait, so you're saying if you knock a girl up that's an acceptable substitute for an engagement ring? Good for the guys who want to start a family right now but don't have the cash for a ring.

the_shankmaster · « **Reply #184 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 13:11 »

From Parents:
Nick Lachey- What's Left of Me
Matchbox Twenty- Yourself or Someone Like You
South Pacific (1958 film soundtrack)
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella- TV special
DeadZone season 1
Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney Trials and Tribulations
Vans Gift card (which I used to get 2 pairs of new shoes)
Snowflake PJs
Gloves

From older sister:
Home-made gift basket including-
Ghirardelli Chocolate
AA batteries
Spiral Notebooks
Pens

From younger sister:
Winnie the Pooh photo wallet

Tia Alexa and Tio Steve:
Black crop jacket
Blouse

Tia Elby:
Money

Abuela and Abuelo:
Money

Tia Claudia:
Hairspray 2 disc Shake and Shimmy Edition

Tio Jorge and Tia Sylvia:
The Fray- How to Save a Life

Best friend:
Ghirardelli chocolate
Indiana Jones box set

I have a lot of chocolate. o.o Anyone want some?

ThePQ4 · « **Reply #185 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 13:26 »

Uuumm...aaanyway...
My major haul included:

Guitar Hero III (which I don't really "suck" at, but I am only playing it on easy at the moment...)
"The Rocket" food processor (knock off Magic Bullet)
The Harry Potter stamps from the UK
The 20th Edition Princess Bride DVD/abridged novel
I Am America And So Can You by Stephen Colbert
Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix Special Edition DVD w/ the Bookmarks
A FLY Pen

And a bunch of other things that I do not recall at the moment... Sadly, I did not get any money, except for a $25 dollar gift certificate which I spent, buying PotC3 as my Mother lied to me and didn't get it for me... Rude.

Katherine · « **Reply #186 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 13:32 »

I received some cash (yay rent money) and Starbucks gift cards (yay latte money), a friend of mine sells Silpada jewelry so she gave me a necklace that I was coveting as well as the Rob Zombie version of Halloween on DVD, and a very thoughtful friend sent me three Tom Robbins books because I had mentioned that I was wanting to read Still Life with Woodpecker.

mummbly_joe · « **Reply #187 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 13:33 »

Being the typical mother that I am, I got one of them kitchen aid mixer thingys. I think it was my family's way of saying that I make cookies either too slow or not often enough.

yelley · « **Reply #188 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 13:54 »

kitchenaid mixers are for more than cookies! i am envious... i want one.

philharmonic · « **Reply #189 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 20:56 »

Quote from: Boro_Bandito on 02 Jan 2008, 13:05

Wait, so you're saying if you knock a girl up that's an acceptable substitute for an engagement ring? Good for the guys who want to start a family right now but don't have the cash for a ring.

Huh? I didn't say that. SAVE UP. Do the ring thing. Then she'll be more likely to let you get her knocked up.

jhocking · « **Reply #190 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 20:59 »

Shotgun weddings make for great memories.

mummbly_joe · « **Reply #191 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 21:01 »

And they say chivalry is dead.

Hat · « **Reply #192 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 21:20 »

Wow, I uh, got a towel.

crap

doki · « **Reply #193 on:** 02 Jan 2008, 23:20 »

Quote from: Hat on 02 Jan 2008, 21:20

Wow, I uh, got a towel.

crap

the single most useful item in the known universe

pen · « **Reply #194 on:** 03 Jan 2008, 04:21 »

I got my last gift a couple days ago. It's a 500g SATA hard drive. Pretty fucking sweet, especially considering I had less than 5g left on my current one.

valley_parade · « **Reply #195 on:** 03 Jan 2008, 07:18 »

Quote from: doki on 02 Jan 2008, 23:20

Quote from: Hat on 02 Jan 2008, 21:20
Wow, I uh, got a towel.

crap

the single most useful item in the known universe

Jon knows this better than anyone.

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Author Topic: Official Holiday Haul? (Read 76261 times)

captain zoe

doki

doki

SeanBateman

captain zoe

doki

Ally

ohsweetjesusno

kizzie

doki