Naomi 0 #1 December 26, 2006 My favorite part of Christmas is giving the perfect gift. When you see the look on someones face and you know that you gave them the best gift. My boss loves fishing. This year I got him a custom made rod with his name on it... I'll never forget his reaction!! He said he's never seen anything more beautiful!!! So, what did you give?Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #2 December 26, 2006 Got my mom a 1/2 day at the spa. She cried she was so happy. I like giving presents. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites shropshire 0 #3 December 26, 2006 All of them. They were given with love (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites downwardspiral 0 #4 December 26, 2006 My dad collects genuine knives. Not that touristy crap you find in the malls. So after about 15 minutes of searching online I found this..... http://sogknives.com/store/SBR80.html# He said maybe he'll take it on his next hiking trip. I said he probably shouldn't as its really only made for one purpose. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites ACMESkydiver 0 #5 December 26, 2006 Got my husband and daughter 2-way radio watches so they can talk to each other on the slopes when they are snowboarding. "Daddy! This is Jaleesa! I am stuck 1/2 way down the hill...come get meeeee!!!!" I should have gotten 2 sets so I can talk to them whilest I enjoy my hot buttered rum in the lodge as they are boarding. (Mama tried snowboarding with them last year, and it was not good.) ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #6 December 26, 2006 My Brother gave upwork and went back to Uni so hes got in some financial issues. Hes had to stop using his mobile phone cos the bank and credit card companies etc keep harrassing him. Him and his GF dont seem to communicate much when theyre not in person cos of this so I got him a brand spanking new Pay as you Go mobile phone. His face was magic! And im the little brother! EDIT: I see you bought your Boss a decent present! WTF!? Unless your boss is your SO too what the hell you playing at! Seems backward to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Naomi 0 #7 December 26, 2006 Silly me! I should have clarified... My boss is like a father figure to me. I think of him as my Grandpa. I could see how that sounded bad!!! Oopps! Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Scoop 0 #8 December 26, 2006 Haha, no worries. I had one boss I can think of who really took me under his wing, taught me everything and I really respected. He was like a father figure to me too. I admit I did have visions of you giving your boss a fishing rod then scratching his back and asking for time off or a raise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shawndiver 0 #9 December 26, 2006 I had a closing pin pendant cast in white gold, a blue sapphire tear dropped to the end and a message for her microengraved on the back. She loves that the vast majority of people out there have no idea what it represents._________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Naomi 0 #10 December 26, 2006 That sounds so pretty!!!! Do you have a picture?Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites micro 0 #11 December 26, 2006 ya know, i told myself I wouldn't post here again... but this thread is just too good to pass up... i recently sold my rig and most of my gear so that i could give my family the best christmas ever. i bought my wife and oldest daughter a pair of horses and i bought my son a minibike (honda crf 50). the looks on their faces were incredible. the littler tikes got good gifts too... while the christmas gifts were certainly great for them, giving them was very good for me. i've always done things for me, always had my toys, my time, my hobbies. i still have them, but it's been really important for me to give something to the family, to learn some semblence of selflessness. it's been amazing. i'll never forget the joy of this christmas. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites tmaricle55 0 #12 December 26, 2006 That's great, I know your enjoying your time "on the farm" ... don't forget us!! Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Shawndiver 0 #13 December 26, 2006 At home . I'll post it when I get outta work_________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites AggieDave 6 #14 December 26, 2006 If you like SOG and he liked SOG knives, look up Strider Knives, Hide Away Knives and of course, Emerson Knives. All three of those make a high quality product and are well known in the tactical community.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites unformed 0 #15 December 26, 2006 I had my parents and my little brother show up at my aunt, uncle, cousin's place on Christmas Eve 1000 miles away after telling them for months there's no way my parents could get time off for work to come up. Their reaction when they opened the door to see us standing there was priceless.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites downwardspiral 0 #16 December 26, 2006 That's some nice stuff there Dave, thanks! I especially like the hide away knives.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Snowwhite 0 #17 December 26, 2006 Streaker and I gave our grandson a model airplane that ejects a skydiver. We all (my grandson, son-in-law, Streaker and I) can't wait to see it all put together and working. I'm not expecting alot, since it only cost 19.00 bucks Heck, we figured if it only works once, it was just the cost of a jump..skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Viking 0 #18 December 27, 2006 Gave my dad this super fucking bright Six LED flashlight thats smaller than a minimag. he loved it.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Zing 2 #19 December 27, 2006 I've got five brothers and four sisters with spouses, partners, kids, nephews ... and ALL of us got together at my dad's house for Christmas. It was the first time the whole thundering herd had been together at one time in about 15 years. I hate shopping, never know what to give, and was about at my wits end trying to figure out what to do. I stopped by the local airport where an old skydiving friend runs the FBO and rebuilds warbirds. I was talking to him and bemoaning the fact that I hadn't done any shopping and would probably just give everybody some cash. "Take 'em all for an airplane," says my friend Jerry, and offered a good rate for a Cessna 172 parked on the ramp. On December 24, it was cloudy and started snowing in the afternoon. Christmas day dawned frigidly crystal cold under a blue sky so bright it hurt your eyes to look at it. I think there were 39 of us in my dad's living room from the crawling anklebiters to great-grandparents ... total pandemonium and piles of shredded wrapping paper. When all the gifts had been opened, I announced to the crowd that anyone who wanted their present from me should come out to the airport in groups of three and four at 30-minute intervals. I put almost five hours on the Hobbs meter that day and it was one of the best days of flying I've had in 25 years and 12000 hours of driving airplanes. The youngest ones were wide-eyed in wonder as the ground fell away and ecstatic when i let them "fly the airplane." Gramma Rita, then pushing 80, still brags about the day she saw her family farm from the air on the first airplane ride of her life. My dad, who once pursued a pilot's license, but was grounded by the cost of insurance for a doctor with 10 kids, got the right seat for the sunset flight and he made the last landing of the day against one of those golden red sunsets no artist could paint. It was a good day.Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites GrumpySmurf 0 #20 December 27, 2006 Since the family and I agreed not to buy anything for one another, I gave myself a 1098 (well put down a deposit on one) Now I just gotta find a way to pay for it, then sign the paper work for the order. I like this idea of buying yourself a gift. Much better than giving stuff nobody wants or needs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites sunshine 2 #21 December 27, 2006 I gave my cats the best presents ever. Peanut got a jingly ball and Jelly got a mouse. Peanut batted her ball somewhere and now it's missing, so she's taken over Jelly's mouse. It's fun. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites skydemon2 0 #22 December 27, 2006 1098 is that a tax form? Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 226 #23 December 27, 2006 I gave someone a picture of me.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites apollard24 0 #24 December 27, 2006 I gave my SO a Tissot T-race Nicky Hayden watch (only 4999 made)...Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites turtlespeed 226 #25 December 27, 2006 QuoteI gave my SO a Tissot T-race Nicky Hayden watch (only 4999 made)... 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shropshire 0 #3 December 26, 2006 All of them. They were given with love (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #4 December 26, 2006 My dad collects genuine knives. Not that touristy crap you find in the malls. So after about 15 minutes of searching online I found this..... http://sogknives.com/store/SBR80.html# He said maybe he'll take it on his next hiking trip. I said he probably shouldn't as its really only made for one purpose. www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #5 December 26, 2006 Got my husband and daughter 2-way radio watches so they can talk to each other on the slopes when they are snowboarding. "Daddy! This is Jaleesa! I am stuck 1/2 way down the hill...come get meeeee!!!!" I should have gotten 2 sets so I can talk to them whilest I enjoy my hot buttered rum in the lodge as they are boarding. (Mama tried snowboarding with them last year, and it was not good.) ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #6 December 26, 2006 My Brother gave upwork and went back to Uni so hes got in some financial issues. Hes had to stop using his mobile phone cos the bank and credit card companies etc keep harrassing him. Him and his GF dont seem to communicate much when theyre not in person cos of this so I got him a brand spanking new Pay as you Go mobile phone. His face was magic! And im the little brother! EDIT: I see you bought your Boss a decent present! WTF!? Unless your boss is your SO too what the hell you playing at! Seems backward to me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naomi 0 #7 December 26, 2006 Silly me! I should have clarified... My boss is like a father figure to me. I think of him as my Grandpa. I could see how that sounded bad!!! Oopps! Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scoop 0 #8 December 26, 2006 Haha, no worries. I had one boss I can think of who really took me under his wing, taught me everything and I really respected. He was like a father figure to me too. I admit I did have visions of you giving your boss a fishing rod then scratching his back and asking for time off or a raise Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #9 December 26, 2006 I had a closing pin pendant cast in white gold, a blue sapphire tear dropped to the end and a message for her microengraved on the back. She loves that the vast majority of people out there have no idea what it represents._________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Naomi 0 #10 December 26, 2006 That sounds so pretty!!!! Do you have a picture?Peace cannot be kept by force; it can only be achieved by understanding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
micro 0 #11 December 26, 2006 ya know, i told myself I wouldn't post here again... but this thread is just too good to pass up... i recently sold my rig and most of my gear so that i could give my family the best christmas ever. i bought my wife and oldest daughter a pair of horses and i bought my son a minibike (honda crf 50). the looks on their faces were incredible. the littler tikes got good gifts too... while the christmas gifts were certainly great for them, giving them was very good for me. i've always done things for me, always had my toys, my time, my hobbies. i still have them, but it's been really important for me to give something to the family, to learn some semblence of selflessness. it's been amazing. i'll never forget the joy of this christmas. I miss Lee. And JP. And Chris. And... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmaricle55 0 #12 December 26, 2006 That's great, I know your enjoying your time "on the farm" ... don't forget us!! Muff Brother # 3883, SCR # 14796 ICD # 1 - Pres. Yeah, I noticed and I think it's funny! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawndiver 0 #13 December 26, 2006 At home . I'll post it when I get outta work_________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #14 December 26, 2006 If you like SOG and he liked SOG knives, look up Strider Knives, Hide Away Knives and of course, Emerson Knives. All three of those make a high quality product and are well known in the tactical community.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #15 December 26, 2006 I had my parents and my little brother show up at my aunt, uncle, cousin's place on Christmas Eve 1000 miles away after telling them for months there's no way my parents could get time off for work to come up. Their reaction when they opened the door to see us standing there was priceless.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
downwardspiral 0 #16 December 26, 2006 That's some nice stuff there Dave, thanks! I especially like the hide away knives.www.FourWheelerHB.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snowwhite 0 #17 December 26, 2006 Streaker and I gave our grandson a model airplane that ejects a skydiver. We all (my grandson, son-in-law, Streaker and I) can't wait to see it all put together and working. I'm not expecting alot, since it only cost 19.00 bucks Heck, we figured if it only works once, it was just the cost of a jump..skydiveTaylorville.org freefallbeth@yahoo.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viking 0 #18 December 27, 2006 Gave my dad this super fucking bright Six LED flashlight thats smaller than a minimag. he loved it.I swear you must have footprints on the back of your helmet - chicagoskydiver My God has a bigger dick than your god -George Carlin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zing 2 #19 December 27, 2006 I've got five brothers and four sisters with spouses, partners, kids, nephews ... and ALL of us got together at my dad's house for Christmas. It was the first time the whole thundering herd had been together at one time in about 15 years. I hate shopping, never know what to give, and was about at my wits end trying to figure out what to do. I stopped by the local airport where an old skydiving friend runs the FBO and rebuilds warbirds. I was talking to him and bemoaning the fact that I hadn't done any shopping and would probably just give everybody some cash. "Take 'em all for an airplane," says my friend Jerry, and offered a good rate for a Cessna 172 parked on the ramp. On December 24, it was cloudy and started snowing in the afternoon. Christmas day dawned frigidly crystal cold under a blue sky so bright it hurt your eyes to look at it. I think there were 39 of us in my dad's living room from the crawling anklebiters to great-grandparents ... total pandemonium and piles of shredded wrapping paper. When all the gifts had been opened, I announced to the crowd that anyone who wanted their present from me should come out to the airport in groups of three and four at 30-minute intervals. I put almost five hours on the Hobbs meter that day and it was one of the best days of flying I've had in 25 years and 12000 hours of driving airplanes. The youngest ones were wide-eyed in wonder as the ground fell away and ecstatic when i let them "fly the airplane." Gramma Rita, then pushing 80, still brags about the day she saw her family farm from the air on the first airplane ride of her life. My dad, who once pursued a pilot's license, but was grounded by the cost of insurance for a doctor with 10 kids, got the right seat for the sunset flight and he made the last landing of the day against one of those golden red sunsets no artist could paint. It was a good day.Zing Lurks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrumpySmurf 0 #20 December 27, 2006 Since the family and I agreed not to buy anything for one another, I gave myself a 1098 (well put down a deposit on one) Now I just gotta find a way to pay for it, then sign the paper work for the order. I like this idea of buying yourself a gift. Much better than giving stuff nobody wants or needs Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunshine 2 #21 December 27, 2006 I gave my cats the best presents ever. Peanut got a jingly ball and Jelly got a mouse. Peanut batted her ball somewhere and now it's missing, so she's taken over Jelly's mouse. It's fun. ___________________________________________ meow I get a Mike hug! I get a Mike hug! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #22 December 27, 2006 1098 is that a tax form? Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #23 December 27, 2006 I gave someone a picture of me.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
apollard24 0 #24 December 27, 2006 I gave my SO a Tissot T-race Nicky Hayden watch (only 4999 made)...Breathe out so I can breathe you in... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 226 #25 December 27, 2006 QuoteI gave my SO a Tissot T-race Nicky Hayden watch (only 4999 made)... Some people got some lotto Tickets and haven't scratched them off yet - the slackers!I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
