Romeo Wolf
Super Member
I'm starting this thread early in considerations of other's timezones (it could be the 24th for them already), and some of us open presents on that day. Share with us what you got, or what you got your wife for Christmas! 
What did you get for Christmas?
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I did not get Soundsmith cartridges, shipment failed until now.
But I got a book by Salcia Landmann, titeled "Der jüdische Witz". (The Jewish Joke). Looking forward to it because the Jewish sense of humour is very special. A lot of Jewish jokes got a deeper sense making you thoughtful.
But I got a book by Salcia Landmann, titeled "Der jüdische Witz". (The Jewish Joke). Looking forward to it because the Jewish sense of humour is very special. A lot of Jewish jokes got a deeper sense making you thoughtful.
Quadman2
Lunatic Member
Holding my breath!
Got my letter in early this year. Heard there might be some shortages.
Hope Santa has that new GPS system, he's reported as using.
Heard UPS/Purolator might be helping him out, along with the Post.
Not been expecting a lot this year...prices have really gone up.
Gift certificates are becoming more important...wonder why?
Let us not forget the orig "three gifts" that started out this sharing custom...a long time ago!
Q
Got my letter in early this year. Heard there might be some shortages.
Hope Santa has that new GPS system, he's reported as using.
Heard UPS/Purolator might be helping him out, along with the Post.
Not been expecting a lot this year...prices have really gone up.
Gift certificates are becoming more important...wonder why?
Let us not forget the orig "three gifts" that started out this sharing custom...a long time ago!
Q
grillebilly
Empty Head
Presents are being delayed this year due to unforeseen circumstances
grillebilly
Empty Head
I bought myself something I've been eyeing for a good while. I worked a lot of overtime so in my mind I justified the expense.
It's a signed and numbered print, 15/40, from artist Bob Dob. His adaptation of The Hatter and Cheshire Cat from Alice In Wonderland. It's tough to take a good picture due to lighting and reflections.
It's a signed and numbered print, 15/40, from artist Bob Dob. His adaptation of The Hatter and Cheshire Cat from Alice In Wonderland. It's tough to take a good picture due to lighting and reflections.
BSome
Super Member
Not what I got but surprising the misses. Had a pillow made with a picture of a poodle mix we lost unexpectedly last August. When she took it out of the bag she only saw the back. Our daughter saw the front, teared up and said mama turn it around.
Said it was the best present ever. The smile says it all
Said it was the best present ever. The smile says it all
bluesky
Lunatic Member
Merry Christmas to all on SH forums!!
A new NAD CD player... just haven't bought it yet. The old one crashed out - 12 years old. Guess they just don't make stereo gear like they used to.
Got the wife a really nice HP computer.
Kept the Xmas tree up all year, with ornaments & lights, so we didn't have to put one up this year.
A new NAD CD player... just haven't bought it yet. The old one crashed out - 12 years old. Guess they just don't make stereo gear like they used to.
Got the wife a really nice HP computer.
Kept the Xmas tree up all year, with ornaments & lights, so we didn't have to put one up this year.
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bluesky
Lunatic Member
A pretty fish.
Mighty fine looking fish!!
Thanks. I looked at it for about a month. I think it's 40 dollar price put off most buyers. Was my xmas gift to myself so a bit of a splurge. It's a mellow fish doesn't mess with the others. Between 3-4 inches, biggest in the tank. Was told it can get up to 8"
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Romeo Wolf
Super Member
I got a C.Crane Skywave shortwave radio, very nice. Filled with all the features you can think of (except SSB & BFO but that's a different model).
The other item I got worth mentioning is this 6-½" carbonneau woofer from a portable audio mixer. Unfortunately it's out of alignment but my brick & mortar store may be able to get it re-aligned. Giant magnet, good size 1-½" VC, very heavy.
The other item I got worth mentioning is this 6-½" carbonneau woofer from a portable audio mixer. Unfortunately it's out of alignment but my brick & mortar store may be able to get it re-aligned. Giant magnet, good size 1-½" VC, very heavy.
Doghouse
Super Member
I gave myself an early Christmas present a few weeks ago. I'd bought a digital to AV converter, so I could play TV music programmes on my "smart" TV through my vintage hi-fi, but "much was lost in the translation." So I bought this.
It took a bit of "fettling" to get it to sit on the brackets attached to the TV stand, as I had to extend the supports as they weren't long enough.
But the end result was worth it, as it hardly notices. I even managed to hide the cables.
It took a bit of "fettling" to get it to sit on the brackets attached to the TV stand, as I had to extend the supports as they weren't long enough.
But the end result was worth it, as it hardly notices. I even managed to hide the cables.
Mystic
We're all born mad
Well, like a lotta we old guys, socks. Several pairs. Plus an updated "high-tech" compass manufactured in Switzerland (I gotta dig into this thing a bit, but @ first blush it's cool).
Well, also like a lotta old guys, I got something for myself, which I'll be picking up after the turn of the new year, first weekend in 2023... so, like om Saturday 7 January... this:
1974 HONDA MODEL 250-G (NATO-SPEC'D MILITARY BIKE)
Includes rear and forward saddle bags and towing gear.
This will be my second of this model, I sold the first a couple of years ago to make room for a small 1961 DKW/Auto Union (i.e., Audi) "Munga" 4x4, but since decided I really need to have an "enduro" type military spex bike on hand for 2023. This one dropped from God: located 7 miles from me, priced WAY right, and so effin' easy to maintain / procure parts / etc. Destiny.
PS: Sign o' the times ... this one, w/ 21G km (original) on the clock @ a cost less than half of what I paid for the same model bike -- with ~ 40G km on the clock -- fouur years ago. I am seeing "asking prices" for all manner of motorcycles and (vintage) jeeps and other vehicles WAY down from where they were circa 2020 and earlier.
Well, also like a lotta old guys, I got something for myself, which I'll be picking up after the turn of the new year, first weekend in 2023... so, like om Saturday 7 January... this:
1974 HONDA MODEL 250-G (NATO-SPEC'D MILITARY BIKE)
Includes rear and forward saddle bags and towing gear.
This will be my second of this model, I sold the first a couple of years ago to make room for a small 1961 DKW/Auto Union (i.e., Audi) "Munga" 4x4, but since decided I really need to have an "enduro" type military spex bike on hand for 2023. This one dropped from God: located 7 miles from me, priced WAY right, and so effin' easy to maintain / procure parts / etc. Destiny.
PS: Sign o' the times ... this one, w/ 21G km (original) on the clock @ a cost less than half of what I paid for the same model bike -- with ~ 40G km on the clock -- fouur years ago. I am seeing "asking prices" for all manner of motorcycles and (vintage) jeeps and other vehicles WAY down from where they were circa 2020 and earlier.
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