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A group of atheists and agnostics and whatnot might not celebrate the 'reason' for the season, but if nothing else its a chance to buy stuff guilt free.

Any major purchases on the plate for you or anyone else?

I bought this (got it used for less though):
http://www.amazon.com/Canon-100-400mm-f ... B00007GQLS

And I ordered this (mentioned in the photography thread)
http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/contr ... elid=19584

Those are large expenditures for me but I have busted ass in recent months and finished a deal that pays me an a decent chunk of money over the next 10 years, so I was in sort of a once in a lifetime position to buy the camera because once kids are in the equation that kind of spending on myself is all over. Those will be the last big purchases i make for a long time I think.

For the wife, I think I will redo the kitchen cabinets/countertops/etc.

Whats on your plate for holiday shopping?

A plane ticket to Australia this xmas and one month's worth of road-tripping around NSW, Victoria, and Tasmania

i've never felt the urge to buy stuff during the "season". I generally make purchases when I need something. The last three have been towards tennis - a racquet, shoes, and a digicam to film my strokes.

My HTPC. Almost done, actually. I just need to get a converter since my TV is so old and I want to get a more efficient PSU so it uses less electricity and generates less heat. Maybe a SSD for booting as well.

not much, maybe some bike tools.

I really really want an SSD for my laptop but the 256 drives are still stupidly expensive. Might get myself a Seagate Momentus 500 to at least have the fastest non-ssd mobile drive. Aside from that I need to finish redesigning my master bedroom so maybe I'll get that done too.

[xeno]Julios wrote:...and a digicam to film my strokes.

We still talking about tennis here?

I'm considering picking up an ASUS G51J3D when I hop back from the UK to NZ via LAX in January.

Going to have to sell off my current PC when I'm back in the UK for Christmas. No point having it sit there while I'm on the other side of the globe, and it's fuck aspensive to get it shipped.

I don't usually buy myself gifts for xmas. The lady and I tend to "co-purchase" a gift to ourselves -- traveling, or an evening out to a show, or something like that.

But I just bought our audi this summer... and damn that was a painful check to write. Don't think I'll be making another big purchase anytime soon...

we're planning to get with the new millenium and pick up a big ass plasma

looking at a smaller hdtv to hang on the wall in the office next to my desk

http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/tv-v ... prd_detail

the hot wheels classics 30-car set

My expenditures will be on my kids and grandkids I probably won't buy anything for the old guy *me*

I'd like to buy one of these. My buddy has one, says he'll sell it to me for about $1000.



Will go well with my Les Paul

probly treat myself to some salty cashews

braek out the keyboard and relearn and play some classics with loved ones

drink vodkas

I can't really think of any large purchases that I currently really want. I just upgraded my computer, new 27" iMac would be nice, but my current one still works fine and isn't that old. A digital SLR would be nice, but I currently don't have the time to put all the effort into learning how to use it. A fixie would be nice, but I probably won't be able to ride it for at least 6 months.

Maybe some new rope for lead climbing and some power tools.

[xeno]Julios wrote:i've never felt the urge to buy stuff during the "season". I generally make purchases when I need something. The last three have been towards tennis - a racquet, shoes, and a digicam to film my strokes.

I'm the same way, but I happened to get a decent bonus this year and spent some of it on myself. Picked up a GTX 260, a few games, a night out with the wife, and put back the rest.

Well it looks like I've got my L1A1 sold, so I'll probably be picking up a new rifle soon. Maybe a Sig 556 or an AR-10, I'm not quite sure.

as a reward

prolly gonna let myself learn somestuff ive been putting off

like riffs and licks and stuff

maybe some focused reading .

yeai knowi'mabeeg stoopid weird dummy

eh oh well!

Just gave my TV to my folks. Shipping PC parts back over with me in checked luggage in January (WILL ALL BE STOLEN OR BREAK).... I guess my next purchase is a cheap PC case.

About to throw $30k at my student loan, if that counts.... then drain my account in April when the taxman knocks ;(

i don't wait for christmas for that.

its wasnt aboot christmas its about me ey

i"save " stuff i really like savor it , cuz i know how things and perception evolve and change

why? its a self motivation tool i do to myself, cuz honestly there is areally fucking long list o stuff i have to do, and shoud be doing before this.

its great thorecently learned the sultinswing solos!

utube is great ey!

so many classics to indulge in i could go at it forever!

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:i don't wait for christmas for that.

^re: topic title

YourGrandpa wrote:Well it looks like I've got my L1A1 sold, so I'll probably be picking up a new rifle soon. Maybe a Sig 556 or an AR-10, I'm not quite sure.

I do miss my guns

Me an SSD, 4Gb (extra) RAM and ext HDD, ready for W7 and a new website (soon)

Plenty of presents for all too. I love to give as I receive. .... oh notebook/laptop for the better half