I haven't gotten anything but a little cash so far. My family is having to celebrate tonight because of holiday craziness with our relatives. Fingers are crossed, however...

 

Santa went the priceless route this year for me:

Warm weather (Christmas in 'Bama, woot!).

A nice visit with Turbo Dog before she goes back to Chicago with my parents (I can't wait until she makes the move to Jersey, too).

And...almost 350 miles of driving time behind the wheel of Little Red during the last three days. I'll have to park her again until god knows when, but, damn, I love that car.

 

nikon sb600 and 50mm 1.8d

and getting the freaking oilpan off the 9k.

 

My list is slightly boring (but greatly appreciated by me)

A nice car cover for the 335, a tie, 2 sweaters (nice ones, nothing made by grandma), some starbucks gift cards, and $$$ which will be immediately spent fixing my cursed '91 9kt, unless i have a change of heart, if it didn't snow here i'd just drive the bimmer until i have a good commission month and can afford a Viggen....

Bought my dad a blu-ray player, and my mom a cashmere scarf... yay

err i mean santa got them that stuff....

 

Gift cards to a couple of the local breweries, Laker tickets(!!!), my brothers girlfriend made an awesome clay jar for my 'medication', various CD's, Phil Jackson hat, Angels hat, Lakers jersey, and a huge box of these ridiculously awesome pecan cookies my aunt makes.

Bought my Dad an Archos 3 MP3 player(screw your iPod), Mom a set of crazy soft Eqyptian-cotton towels, brother got Big Game Hunter for the Wii and a $100 Kohls giftcard for his lady.

Also made a nice batch of sugar cookies to hand out to the friends at our christmas party tonight. Hopefully everyone doesn't pass out

 

stephen kings new novel, and exhaust+ labor for the install, some $$, and clothes.

Its always funny how the older you get the more you appreciate getting clothes lol

 

My brother and I got gift certificates to the local indoor go-kart track. Other than that I got the pleasure of seeing my 6 year old and 17 month old daughters opening their presents. Sarah totally buys the Santa thing, but Erika needs another year to really get into the whole fantasy.

 

Turner OBd2 shorty headers.

 

Nikon D3000 and Nikkor VR lense, pretty sweet. I am getting a laptop next week but that is mainly for school since Pepperdine doesn't have a laptop program. Its probably going to be an Asus U50A-RBBML05.

Got my parents some Parking stops for the garage since it is a tight squeeze especially for the LS, and got my brother Call of Duty two.

 

154pc Craftsman tool set + a set of torx bits, cash, new ignition switch (FINALLY... mine's only been broken for, what, four months now?), wireless mouse, Dan Browns new book, sweatpants, and lots of food.

 

Xbox 360 and call of duty modern warfare 2, assains creed 2 (goodbye outside world)

Valve cover gasket, thermostat, coolant temp sensor, fuel filter.

Hopefully some more car parts in 4 more days for my birthday

 

my mom paid 30% of my outstanding visa balance. i almost cried.

i bout my nephews/nieces the following: a pullup bar, 2 diecast models(per jamesons recommenation a while ago), set of rapidograph pens, bean pillow, and thats it.

 

i asked for 2 dvd's and forza 3.

i got...a hat to wear snowboarding under my helmet, a few small other things and some cash.

 

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How do you like it?

Cash(Upgrades!!!) Cam for the Goat? Suspension mods? Hmmmm....

Cam! Where are you gonna get it?

 

Tickets to the Pens v Caps game and dinner at Clydes on 03/24.

 

My childhood best friend bought me this water canteen:

I got a bunch of girly crap because I'm a girl.

My first Christmas as a parent was a million times more stressful than I expected it to be and my kid is only three months old. I can't imagine how much worse it will be when he's old enough to actually "get" it. Andy got a TON of awesome stuff and I can't wait to play with it with him.

 

same thing I get every year since 1990 - 6 packs of guitar strings, and 6 pair of drumsticks.

 

Wife and I got a Canon T1i and a broken 5 door 1999 9-3. She also picked up some clothes and a DvD.

I laughed when my uncle said, "congratulations, you now have two broken Saabs."

A sweet floor jack w/case, John Deere Sweatshirt, blanket and some snacks.

We are doing in-law Christmas next weekend so maybe some other stuff.

 

Laptop from my wife (so I'll stop using her's). 1 TB ext. drive and impact sockets from my daughter. Aluminum jack from my mo in law. Stanley swivel ratchet from my son. I'm a lucky guy.

 

impact sockets from my daughter.

???

 

New Diablo Strada Motorcycle Tires...I no longer have to fear for my life at triple digit speeds

 

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its my attention to detail that sets me apart

 

lulz

 

Park Tool TS-2 Wheel Truing Stand
Canon Speedlite 430EX II flash
Lamb's Wool lined Slippers!
"Jazz Loft Project...W. Eugene Smith" book

Loving the truing stand, and now have to go through about 10 other bikes.
Canon flash...amazing and liberating!
I now know just how worn my old slippers are and these are above the ankle.
This book should have come with a CD, but I'm still hooked.

 

Ipod Nano, and stuff for that, boot socks, winter hat, new underwear, Carhard jacket, magazines, new Felt3 cd, good times, fun first Christmas with my Daughter!

 

I got a cool artsy wooden sculpture of death riding his horse. I'l post a pic 'morrow.

 

If it was sized appropriately, it would make a great hood ornament for the hearse