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So, what did you get?

Posted about 2 years ago
My childhood Christmas memories are a bit more non-traditional than most, less family-centered. Since it was just me and my mom, that made sense for us.My mom would make me wait until breakfast (homemade bran muffins with raisins) to open presents, then would stand back and allow me to go after them all. After looking over everything, and thanking Mom for it all, cane the big fun; putting on the new clothes, grabbing the new toys, and heading out to show my friends all the stuff I got. We'd spend hours swapping notes, checking out each others' gifts, before they'd have to return to their families' parties, and my Mom and I would head to her friend's house for Christmas dinner.Now that I have a family of my own, we tend to focus on the family more, and not let the kids escape to play with their friends for a day or two, but the day has come to get out of the house and show off a bit.My haul this year:Brown fake-leather jacketBlue cable-knit sweaterBlack slacks (size 36, w00t!)Adidas cologne setBook of guitar chords (the better to learn to play)And the crown jewels:Factory Records: The Complete Graphic AlbumWOW WOW WOW WOW WOW WOW!!!!!andRip It Up And Start Again: Post-Punk 1978-1984I can't wait to dive into this one!
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Comments (28)

  1. satisfiedmind2
    satisfiedmind2 says Socks! I got lots of socks!! SO Rock n Roll!!
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  2. gympumpkin
    gympumpkin says I have that book! I haven't read it yet though. I bought it at Lollapalooza 2006. And I want that album. Did Melissa make the sweater? Or was it bought?
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  3. asrati
    asrati says A pair of socks with body and no holes starts to look more than impressive, once you've tasted the razzle-dazzle of the world and returned to get dressed on a Tuesday morning.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  4. AA Coppertop
    AA Coppertop says Dear Lord ~ May those who think me worth sending a card to, but no gift Simply send me the $4 instead. Amen.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  5. contrabandwidth
    contrabandwidth says Man those books like mighty tasty.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  6. Anna
    Anna says Excellent, bro! Very nice! I got two Edward Gorey books (=bibles), Amphigorey and Amphigorey Too: Amy Winehouse's I Told You I Was Trouble, Live In London DVD, *"Quad Queen's Queen Of Quad":http://wm01.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:3ifoxqujldte* (mwuahahha), a compilation with delicious soul (all from someone who apparently is crazier than I am, and I mean that in the best possible way). A bouquet of purple flowers and a bracelet from a friend of mine. A fantastic card from Neill and my secret Santa's (hey John!) awesome gift :)
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  7. Dale
    Dale says Ouch Blair, _socks_? That stinks. Nope, Melissa didn't make the sweater. She's just learning cable knitting on some socks for her dad right now.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  8. gympumpkin
    gympumpkin says Dale, would socks still suck if they were hand made from very comfy yarn? I ask because I might start my first pair this week, and I need to know if they are worthwhile gifts to make.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  9. Dale
    Dale says I suppose asrati, but socks don't exactly make the eyes twinkle, unless they're homemade with love in every stitch. (giggling at AA Coppertop's quip) Tyler, the Factory book is so gorgeous! Then again, I'm a sucker for everything Factory. I'll be tucking into Rip It Up later tonight. Wow Anna you scored bigtime! Love the Edward Gorey books! Let us know how that Amy Winehouse DVD looks, please? Oh yeah, I just got my card from Neill as well. And I failed to re-mention Amber's gift. Of course, I'm waiting for one more thing. ;)
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  10. Anna
    Anna says Sorry, I didn't realize the images would be so big there. I most certainly will. I can't get it to play on my laptop, so I'm waiting to take over a TV screen :) Why yes, you are................... *;)*
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  11. Joxley
    Joxley says Customised, made to order, graphic t shirts shipped to my door straight from Phoenix Arizona, courtesy of "indieshirts.com":http://indieshirts.com/browse.html...I guess this makes me a hipster, lol. And of course plenty of pictures of the Queen that I can trade in for all sorts of music... And socks!
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  12. Dale
    Dale says Whoops Andi, I should have specified. See my comment to asrati. I have the sneaking suspicion that Blair didn't get handmade socks with love in every stitch. As your socks would be handmade, with love in every stitch, they'll make lovely gifts. In fact, I asked Melissa for a pair that would b real thick, more like slippers. Nice with the T-shirts Jox, as well as the pix of the Queen. We got lots of pictures of dead presidents that we then ... redeemed for groceries. Yawn.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  13. gympumpkin
    gympumpkin says Yeah, I figured Blair didn't get handmade socks either. I like getting socks, though, because those are the sorts of things I hate buying for myself.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  14. summer eyes
    summer eyes says whooooo. my favorite thing i recieved would have to be the collection of post secret books. there is nothing more interesting than other peoples secrets.....
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  15. Me and the Horse I Rode In On
    Me and the Horse I Rode In On says Underwear and some $$$. I got the $$$ when I was about to try out my new underwear. Dale..............I've said it before and I'll say it again. Get a capo for your guitar. An essential tool to go along with your chord-book.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  16. I am
    I am says D, You are so going to dig "Rip it Up". There is enough there to keep you interested for a long time.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  17. SA
    SA says I got like 5 dvd's (Last King of Scotland, The Queen, Pan's Labyrtinh, The Apartment, and The Sting) and 2 cd's (Alligator by The National and a special edition of Pulp's His 'n Hers with 11 extra songs that were b-sides or cut out). So not a bad harvest I would so. :) And naturally, a lot of joy and happiness. :P Sounds like you all had nice presents as well. :) Be sure to tell us how you liked the graphic novel when you finished it Dale. ;)
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  18. debi
    debi says I can buy myself jewelry, perfume and music - but what I can't buy are personal gifts. Saying that ..the best gifts this year were 4 framed pictures of my son, daughter and their significant others. I have all 4 on display in my office to show off my prides and joy.
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  19. Blue Meenie
    Blue Meenie says Hey Anna, I got Amy Winehouse, Live in London as well! Also a Maverick DVD (great old western with James Garner). Two Hockey books, Searching for Bobby Orr, and Canada Gold (c'mon I'm Canadian, whaddya expect?). A whack of HMV gift cards that I could probably spend in one visit (thanks to all the EMCD's out there). A convection style toaster oven. Some Rapala pint glasses, a hummingbird feeder, a butterfly feeder (which I'd never heard of). A couple nice Cuban cigars. And this case of American beer... beer I didn't recognize any of these, any good'uns? Alas no socks, always get 'em when you don't really need 'em. I got no complaints, had a great birthday bash, lots of friends and family. A good time all 'round :)))
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  20. amber
    amber says My haul... a angel shaped bath bomb from my daughter (who snuck it into my basket when I was shopping at Lush for other's gifts and I pretended not to notice) CD's 1. DYLAN (a greatest hits) 2. Led Zeppelin: Mothership 3. The Hives: Black and White Album 4. Causes 1: benefit compilation for doctors without borders, human rights watch and oxfam america these were from my husband and 2 of which I had on my ipod but not "hard" copies. Books 1. The Darkest Evening of the Year _Dean Koonz_ 2. Double Cross _James Patterson_ 3. T is fof Trespass _Sue Grafton_ mind candy, all. and I have to re-mention my lovely gifts from you all: Ghostland Observatory CD from MIke (Zeroskilz), cookies and mix CD from Dale, secret Santa mixCD from Chucky, homebrew beer and 4.3 gigs of music from Mike (Marigold), and a special surprise mix CD from Rawkkiddo. Basically, I was music, love and friendship rich. I also am going shopping this weekend for a new, snazzy camera! Rock stars....LOOK OUT FOR YOUR FEET! I'm coming for you!
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  21. chucky
    chucky says Nice haul Dale! You already saw my post what with my ipod and my wii. He also got me a couple of silly books and a pair of socks. Extra fluffy and extra pink - just the way I like them. :)
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  22. Lizziegreeneyes
    Lizziegreeneyes says a few sweaters, some cash, a handbag that's to mame for & My So Called Life the COMPLETE series ;) Oh and some really sweet mix tapes, and tons of lurve from Greece & Wichita :)
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  23. Lizziegreeneyes
    Lizziegreeneyes says PS... trilled to see you got the Factory coffee table read ;) Remember you talking bout that one months ago... Santa kept a keen eye on you & I told him for sure, you were one great guy ALL year long... then I mentioned to Melissa that you would not stop hounding til it was yours ;)
    Permalink posted 12/27/2007
  24. darmuzz
    darmuzz says Dale, those were some very thoughtful gifts. On the sock front, I got two pair of Hello Kitty socks BY REQUEST, yes I asked for 'em!
    Permalink posted 12/28/2007
  25. democlez
    democlez says Our family tradition is to get up early, open the gifts in our stockings and the gifts from Santa (yes, we still do that). Then we have breakfast, usually waffles with strawberry sauce and whip cream. After we all gather round' the tree and distribute the gifts and go at it. This year I got 2 CDs: Neverending White Lights - Act II: the blood and the life eternal and Nine Inch Nails - Y34RZ3R0R3M1X3D. 2 DVDs: Clerks 2 and What the Bleep Do We Know - Down the Rabbit Hole Quantum Edition. 2 Books: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne and A Walk in Portland, Oregon by Chuck Palahniuk. A new webcam, Quicken Cash Manager, two pairs of pants, one shirt, two sweaters and a few gift certificates. My Family are too much but I wouldn't trade them for the world.
    Permalink posted 12/28/2007
  26. garrick
    garrick says The boyfreind and I bought each other iPods. The touchy ones. Now I can go wardriving with my iPod!
    Permalink posted 12/28/2007
  27. Misstee
    Misstee says I didn't get socks but I gave them...cashmere ones, because no one ever buys them for themselves and they're so comfortable. I got cash and 2 gift cards as i usually do, apparently i'm very difficult to shop for - at least thats what the ol' folks say.
    Permalink posted 12/30/2007
  28. Oatmeal
    Oatmeal says Led Zep III Jim O'Rourke - Eureka Band of Horses - Cease to Begin and enough cash to do major damage in the used bins: Talking Heads 77 Four Tet - Everything Ecstatic M. Ward - Post-war
    Permalink posted 01/01/2008

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