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12-11-2020, 06:14 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2018
Posts: 141
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This past summer, DH and I managed to score some sweet mid-pandemic carbon fiber gravel bikes. Lots of $$$ at the time, but we justified it because the outdoor exercise would help us fend off covid. Since then, we have been buying ALL THE STUFF that goes along with enjoying our bikes, so both DH and I have bike accessories, racks, gadgets and wearables on our Christmas lists. Ha!
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12-11-2020, 06:35 PM
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#62
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 315
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Quote:
Originally Posted by whatnot
Apple AirPod Pro.
I have traveled with my Bose noise canceling Headphones. They are not blue tooth and are bulky.
Looking forward to traveling with my new AirPods.
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Best part about Apple AirPod Pro’s. I can get up from my desk in the middle of a Zoom call with my volunteer board, go upstairs and make myself another cup of tea and not miss a thing because Bluetooth throughout the house keeps the voices clear everywhere.
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12-12-2020, 04:54 AM
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Dryer sheet aficionado
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Hopedale
Posts: 38
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Just time with family. I have everything else I need. If I do take up a new hobby, I’ll buy the equipment myself.
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12-12-2020, 05:08 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Tampa
Posts: 11,227
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Stay healthy and avoid the virus.
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TGIM
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12-12-2020, 06:20 AM
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#65
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2019
Posts: 3,657
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ugeauxgirl
My husband keeps asking what I want for Christmas. I can't think of a thing. What's on YOUR Christmas list?
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Well Santa, since you ask, I want this lathe.
I know it's on Backorder until late January, but I don't mind.
It's kinda heavy so if you could just deliver into my shed, that would help.
I would like several accessories, the stand, a drill chuck and a boring bar set.
Let me know if you need my shipping address.
Thank you, Santa
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12-12-2020, 07:06 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 174
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My deceased Dads 1968 RS Camaro, he ordered from factory when Mom made him sell his motorcycle or I would love to have my 2012 Moto Guzzi Norge back together and running like new again. Oh well they are wishes after all.
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12-12-2020, 07:44 AM
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#67
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: Texas: No Country for Old Men
Posts: 50,004
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Here's my list - except maybe go easy on the work rants...
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Numbers is hard
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12-12-2020, 08:06 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Pittsburgh
Posts: 297
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sn2792
Nothing. We haven’t bought each other presents other than the first couple of years we were married. If either of us wants something. We buy it.
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+1
Usually we buy a few things that we both want, for the house.
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AA: 53/37/10 | no pension
Into: spreadsheets, botanical art, fitness, IPAs, learning to play the piano, reading
Mantras: Carpe diem & Gratitude
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12-13-2020, 07:32 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Yorktown, VA
Posts: 272
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An apple watch
The cheapest one. I’m tired of buying a new fitbit every year.
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12-13-2020, 07:41 AM
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Spring
Posts: 306
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Great thread!
DH & I both have a hard time guessing what the other wants, since the answer is mostly We don't need a thing. We exchange fun gifts & maybe 2 or 2 or of them is really good. I have two good gifts for DH (genuine cowboy belt & a nice watch). After I'd ordered both, be mentioned he could us a dress watch as his Citizen- 19 yo- is mostly dead. He'd bought me a rose gold watch for my BD, so we'll now match when we're back out in the world (whenever that is!).
Like others, I just wish for this pandemic to end. Until my snow bird Mom arrived, I've seen no family or friends except on Facetime, zoom etc. since Feb. DM was the only risk we were willing to take this year.
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12-17-2020, 11:55 AM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Diablo Valley (SF Bay Area)
Posts: 2,705
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Just finished my 'list.' Kids just needed $$ so that made it easy. 1k to 2 kids with households, $100 to 3 old grandkids, $10 + 3 outfits / toy / book to 3 little ones (5, 6, 7 yrs old). Here's the food books that go with the money. Just gave GS2 nuts. 20201217_105518.jpeg
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12-17-2020, 04:24 PM
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#72
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,677
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Involuntary Retiree
This past summer, DH and I managed to score some sweet mid-pandemic carbon fiber gravel bikes. Lots of $$$ at the time, but we justified it because the outdoor exercise would help us fend off covid. Since then, we have been buying ALL THE STUFF that goes along with enjoying our bikes, so both DH and I have bike accessories, racks, gadgets and wearables on our Christmas lists. Ha!
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Lucky you! My carbon-frame gravel bike, ordered in September, isn’t expected until July 2021.
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12-18-2020, 08:19 AM
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#73
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 7,544
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REWahoo
Here's my list - except maybe go easy on the work rants...
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REWahoo, excellent thoughts. Love that!
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12-18-2020, 08:22 AM
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#74
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 7,544
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Philliefan33
Lucky you! My carbon-frame gravel bike, ordered in September, isn’t expected until July 2021.
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I'm grateful to have had my Lightspeed Tuscany titanium road bike already. And I also have this old school Raleigh from the 70s or 80s maybe that someone left for me. Kind of retro-cool.
These have been great pandemic wheels.
I'd love a gravel bike but post pandemic might be better timing for me.
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12-18-2020, 02:56 PM
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#75
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Apr 2008
Posts: 2,006
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Quote:
Originally Posted by statsman
I hope DW's eye "cleanup" from her 2018 cataracts surgery in two weeks is a complete success ...
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The procedure was performed today. Took less time than they expected. Her fogged over eye is clear again. Full results won't be known until the dilation passes and the "floaters" from the surgery dissipate in 3-7 days, but her vision has cleared up. I imagine a really good nights' sleep for her would also be helpful.
Thanks Santa, I'm good now!
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12-28-2020, 12:39 AM
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#76
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso) Give me a forum ...
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Leeward Oahu
Posts: 17,794
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Sorry, WAY late to this party, BUT, I have one you may not believe. I actually ASKED DW for a wallet! And I got it!! I was someplace in early Dec., pulled out my aged wallet and notice it was literally falling apart. So, Santa was right there when I needed him. YMMV
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12-28-2020, 05:00 AM
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#77
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,395
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Involuntary Retiree
This past summer, DH and I managed to score some sweet mid-pandemic carbon fiber gravel bikes. Lots of $$$ at the time, but we justified it because the outdoor exercise would help us fend off covid. Since then, we have been buying ALL THE STUFF that goes along with enjoying our bikes, so both DH and I have bike accessories, racks, gadgets and wearables on our Christmas lists. Ha!
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You can't go wrong with a nice bicycle for Christmas. Nothing like rolling down the road getting some exercise on a piece of mechanical art.
I will probably trade in my tired old recumbent trike (of more than a couple of decades and lots of good memories) for a shiny new one this year. The past year I rode over 3200 miles and with the previous years of wear it has really started to show.I think I got my money's worth out of the old one.
Cheers!
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12-28-2020, 07:42 AM
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#78
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Spring
Posts: 306
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DH accused me of being a mind reader this year. I mostly got snacks & candy- which was perfect since I buy anything that I want already. I gave DH a western belt with conchos w/ a Texas belt buckle $17, A funny covid-19 ornament (truck full of TP, Disinf, etc.), a cashmere scarf $15., a bunch of candy/snacks & a book about electric cars $5. -All from Ebay. A few days after I'd purchased the scarf & watch, he asked for them both! I know him quite well after 18 years. I had snacks & candy trickling in with our many curbside pickup orders.
I wish I could also see the future- that'd be much more profitable!
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12-28-2020, 08:20 AM
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#79
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Administrator
Join Date: Apr 2006
Posts: 22,971
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In terms of Christmas presents for each other, we have been working our way down over the years and finally reached zero this year. We already have everything we need or want. And if we discover we don't, we just buy it then - no need to wait for Christmas.
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Living an analog life in the Digital Age.
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12-28-2020, 11:21 AM
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#80
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 929
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DH got me a yeti. I got him running shorts. Incredibly extravagant.
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