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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 09:38 PM
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Do you have a Christmas wish list?
MIL called this morning asking us again want we wanted for Christmas. Problem is, we didn't come up with anything. The only thing we really need is a new roof and I'm sure that's out of her price range. :P

Another relative had lists for each member of the family, just to be helpful.

We finally settled on going shopping together if we make it down around New Year's. She seemed to like the idea.

What do you say when someone asks what you want for Christmas?
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crim son Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 09:43 PM
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1. Some years I have definite ideas but this year I don't want anything.
That's good, because I don't think I'm getting anything!
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madeline_con Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 09:43 PM
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2. Yes, I want it to be like it used to be.
Now, Dad's gone. Half can't make it, and the othere half argue and hate each other through the entire ordeal in the interest of Mom wanting it to be like it used to be. :cry:
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Droopy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 09:43 PM
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3. I usually ask for things that I need
A new pair of shoes or maybe another pair of pants. This year I've got everything I need. But I just bought my condo about 6 months ago and I still have some decorating to do so I asked my folks for a gift certificate to a local art store. I also asked for a cheap digital camera so I can post pictures on here and show all of you how good looking I am. :)
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SPKrazy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 09:44 PM
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4. I've asked for one thing
which I may or may not get

a Wii

for me

and SPK jr

:D
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femmocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:10 PM
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5. Yes. Our family makes lists.
I appreciate them, because it makes shopping so much easier. It is really hard to come up with ideas for people who don't really need anything! And it's still fun to get presents that you kind of "expect". I think it's better than having to face the mall to exchange something you won't ever use.
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stuntcat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:12 PM
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8. my best friend's family does that
They each make lists and exchange them, so it's no surprise what they're getting but at least there's no junk to return.
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stuntcat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:10 PM
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6. yah, it'll have to wait another year I think.
I want a human scull and they mostly cost at least $300, but my effing printer's breaking down so I'll be replacing it instead. I'm impossible to buy stuff for, people have to get me gift certificates, I wish they sold them for Goodwill.
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momto3 Donating Member (497 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:11 PM
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7. I would love to get an I-phone or an Ipod touch.
But, I am not holding my breath! :D

Tracy
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DarkTirade Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:36 PM
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9. World peace and a good economy.
Failing that, there are a couple DVDs I want.

I've been so busy and flustered with my recent move and all the distractions and complications therof that I haven't had time to stop and think about what I want beyond that. :P
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nickinSTL Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:38 PM
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10. my family maintains lists on Amazon...
I know...Amazon is probably evil, but it does make gift giving much more convenient. Everyone gets stuff they want - and no one accidentally gives anyone something they already have.
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UTUSN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:40 PM
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11. Yep, my wish: to GET THROUGH it!1 n/t
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graywarrior Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:41 PM
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12. I wish Christmas happened once every hundred years.
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fizzgig Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:42 PM
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13. i have a hard time coming up with things
i don't really need more 'stuff,' so i just asked for pots and pans, some nice knives and gift cards for clothing and groceries

i told my dad i wanted an ipod or a wii, but he just laughed at me...those things would be nice but it's no big thing to not get them
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Critters2 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:45 PM
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14. Yes. Go to Amazon
and buy me something!! Thank you.
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SoxFan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:46 PM
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15. A better year in 2008
on a number of deeply personal levels, 2006 and 2007 were not very good years. I can skip the material stuff. I'd just like a better year.

Oh, and a big victory for Barack Obama on January 8.

And if you insist, a new NH Fisher Cats cap would be nice...
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Gonzo Gardener Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:53 PM
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16. Salad tongs, 13 - 4' x 8' sheets of 3/4" USB, & 432 sq ft of bamboo flooring installed...
Those are tough items to wrap so, I asked for Lowe's gift certificates and Mr. Green Meanie is going to install the flooring for me!
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Archae Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 10:55 PM
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17. A Roomba.
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GreenPartyVoter Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 11:12 PM
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18. Some money. We are flat broke and don't expect many jobs to come in over the holidays unless
there is a flurry of people who need computers set up after Xmas.

Too bad the bills don't go on hiatus when the work does. x(
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Skittles Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 11:34 PM
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19. I tell them to give to someone who needs it
yes INDEED
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Political Heretic Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 11:43 PM
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20. I would really like an ipod, but....
... I can't afford it and I don't have much in the way of people who would buy me gifts.

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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Dec-16-07 11:47 PM
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21. My husband. n/t
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prolesunited Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 02:11 PM
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22. I'm so sorry.
I can't imagine what you're going through. Just hang on to those kids and know you are loved. :hug: :hug: :hug:
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VenusRising Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 02:16 PM
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25. My heart goes out to you and the children.
:hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug:
:hug::hug::hug::hug:
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Magrittes Pipe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 02:27 PM
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28. Laura....
:hug:
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greatauntoftriplets Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 02:40 PM
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30. MrsGrumpy.....
:hug:
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 09:23 PM
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31. I know how hard it is at Christmastime after you have lost someone
:hug: to you and your kids, Mrs. G.

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ChavezSpeakstheTruth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 10:31 AM
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35. Oh sweetheart!
You and yours are in our hearts this Christmas.

:grouphug:
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Midlodemocrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 02:12 PM
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23. I want peace and quiet. Is that too much to ask?
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 09:28 PM
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33. ah, but you wouldn't have as many good stories, Midlo!
:hi:
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BOSSHOG Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 02:13 PM
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24. I ALWAYS
tell my mother in law to give a donation to the charity of her choice. I've been telling her that for 30 years but she always badgers my wife to tell her what to get me. I don't need anything and if I want anything I get it.
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Fire Walk With Me Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 02:17 PM
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26. Freedom from the threatened, hypocritic, and parasitic.
Won't happen, but one can always wish.
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MissMillie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 02:19 PM
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27. yes, but no real possibility of getting anything on it
my mom gives to local food banks in our names, and I wouldn't have that any other way.

Other than that, my son may end up getting me something small, and that will be it.

And that's ok too. We will be together, and there will be an amazing meal. That is what I call a wonderful holiday.
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redqueen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 02:31 PM
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29. Gift cards.
Single mom, growing kids.
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tigereye Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 09:25 PM
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32. usually music and books
lately I have felt like saying, send the money to the foodbank or Toys for Tots, instead.
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poisonivy Donating Member (82 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon Dec-17-07 09:49 PM
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34. I tell them
my wife gets me EXACTLY what i want every year.

My kids, they live in Florida and since I have been with my wife, she has bought them airline tickets to come up every year.

Anything else is just stuff.
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The Inquisitive Donating Member (480 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Dec-18-07 12:49 PM
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36. I wish I could buy the things I want...
it would make it so much damn easier.
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