OT: What did you get for Christmas?
by grudz96 on Jan 4, 2009 2:45 PM EST
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Did Santa come through for you this Christmas? Did that special someone in your life deliver with presents? Or, did you end up with a tie, sweater, or socks?
Santa (me) splurged this Christmas and replaced my computer, stove, and refridgerator. They said consumers should spend and I took advantage of some very good sale prices. My kids and grandkids surprised me with upgrades to my newly purchased computer. I now have an huge flat screen monitor to save my aging eyes and the maximum memory to let me make mistakes at warped speed. Oh, and I now have a turtle compliments of my 6 year old grandson. We named him Buddy, because he eats things one at a time just like his namesake Mr. Bell. I think there is a strong family resemblance.
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Nice.
My grandma gave my wife and I 390 shares of Merck stock. Her and my (passed away) grandpa worked there for 50 years each and got stock options. It’s now up $7.00 since the transfer making me a lot of cash! :)
Thanks grandma!
Don't forget to send your broken maples to the US Forest Service.
by 306008 on Jan 4, 2009 2:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I bought Merck a long time ago, sold it when it went below 35
good for you to get in at a low point ( let’s hope so, at least!).
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by buddyball on Jan 4, 2009 9:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Weekend in Vegas
… wife got me tickets to the Vegas Bowl to watch the Arizona. Every bowl game should be in Vegas. The only problem is we played BYU and they just aren’t into getting the most out of Sin City.
by Jeff Zimmerman (TucsonRoyal) on Jan 4, 2009 3:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Only three cities should ever host bowl games/Super Bowl – New Orleans, Las Vegas and Miami.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jan 4, 2009 8:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i found new orleans incredibly over-rated and trashy
by royalsreview on Jan 4, 2009 8:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I like being able to walk into any restaurant and be pretty much assured
of a quality meal.
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by buddyball on Jan 4, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Indoor stadiums should be outlawed
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by kabrink on Jan 5, 2009 7:43 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I got a couple geeky baseball presents
“The Book: Playing the Percentages in Baseball,” by Tango, Lichtman and Dolphin
“Fielding Bible – Volume II,” by Dewan (pre-ordered)
Other than that, I got less interesting stuff. For both me and my wife, most of our Christmas list to other people was stuff for our impending baby.
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by NYRoyal on Jan 4, 2009 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
NYRoyal Jr.?
I assume you’ll get his RR account started up accordingly?
Founder of the Johnny Giavotella fan club.
by doublestix on Jan 4, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We don't know if it is going to be a boy or girl yet (should know in a couple weeks)
But I’ve decided to name the kid “Coco” regardless.
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by NYRoyal on Jan 4, 2009 3:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No Kyle or Kalie for our good buddy the Farnsmiester?
by Steve Hovley on Jan 4, 2009 3:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Well, the baby isn't due until June
Maybe Farnsy can blow me away in the first two months with his dominance and I can name my child “Kylie” or “Douchebag” in his honor.
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by NYRoyal on Jan 4, 2009 3:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on the new addition! I bet the first words out of his/her mouth will be acronyms....
VORP, BABIP, WAR, FIP, ERA (well probably not ERA.)
by Steve Hovley on Jan 4, 2009 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
tRA, maybe
Congratulations, NYRoyal
by DarthYoshi on Jan 4, 2009 3:51 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on the forthcoming wee one
There’s nothing wrong with giving your kids sports names. Of course, if I ever have daughters, they will hate me for giving them boy names, but whatever.
WTF, self?
by minda33 on Jan 4, 2009 4:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks to everyone for the congratulations
I’m definitely going to teach him/her all about advanced baseball metrics. I predict s/he will hate me by age 3. BTW, my wife is pushing back on “Coco,” so we might have some name drama. Maybe Zack, Joakim, or Gil (or the feminine versions thereof).
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by NYRoyal on Jan 4, 2009 5:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Who says you have to choose just one?
by wildthang on Jan 4, 2009 7:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
For our son
I did push for “Amos Otis” and I was only half-kidding.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jan 4, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Amos is good
…but she won’t go for it. She passed on George even before I brought it up.
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by NYRoyal on Jan 4, 2009 10:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
How bout naming him after
Peter Lacock ?
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Jan 4, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I recommend a noun
like Milkshake or Tire Iron or Tray
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by buddyball on Jan 4, 2009 10:01 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking maybe George Brett's number
Five
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by NYRoyal on Jan 4, 2009 10:57 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
nice
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by buddyball on Jan 4, 2009 11:09 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
You got to reserve sports names for the pets
thats why my dog is named Wuerffel.
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
by kcscoliny on Jan 5, 2009 11:16 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
This is a long story,
but good. I met one of my ex-girlfriend’s dad’s friends (while we were dating…don’t really care about her dad’s friends anymore…)
Anyways, he introduced my to his boy, whose middle name was George…after George Brett. It was a nice gesture to tell me this as I was a known Royals fans in Cards country. So, the first thing that pops into my head is that my mom had told me a couple weeks earlier that her friend dated Brett (in the 70’s), and that he was, well, Callaspo like? Shall we say?
So, I forced myself to think, do not say this, do not say this, do not say this.
So I said it. Yeah.
by Bornin85 on Jan 6, 2009 1:40 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Congrats!
Didn’t know if you mentioned it before, but congrats and best of luck!
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by RoyalsRetro on Jan 4, 2009 8:31 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I hadn’t let the cat out of the bag yet. We’ll find out the sex in a couple weeks. I’m hoping for a lefthanded pitcher.
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by NYRoyal on Jan 4, 2009 10:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I hadn’t let the cat out of the bag yet. We’ll find out the sex in a couple weeks. I’m hoping for a lefthanded pitcher.
This string seems to be a veritable goldmine of disturbing innuendo. But, I’m going to leave it alone.
I AM intangible!
by kabrink on Jan 5, 2009 7:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Josh Hamilton's book
among other things.
Founder of the Johnny Giavotella fan club.
by doublestix on Jan 4, 2009 3:23 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
clothes
a few CDs
I wanna know what love is, I want you to show me
by LeoBloom on Jan 4, 2009 3:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
clothes and books
basically thats it
and a book bag/computer bag thing
by royalsreview on Jan 4, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I got forced to
buy tires.
I AM intangible!
by kabrink on Jan 4, 2009 3:54 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
several DVDs
including Season 2 of The Office, plus several books (including a new cocktail recipe book), a couple of neckties, a gift card to Kohl’s, shower gel, and a little battery-operated water fountain for my desk.
by DarthYoshi on Jan 4, 2009 3:55 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
cocktail recipe book?
for church socials?
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by buddyball on Jan 4, 2009 10:02 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
my family is trying to make my toiletries more stylish
I didn’t ask for shower gel, but it smells good, so I’m not complaining.
by DarthYoshi on Jan 5, 2009 8:26 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
A laptop!
My old computer died in October, and my rockstar family decided to band together and surprise me with a laptop. And they let me start using it in November instead of waiting until Christmas, which was also nice. We don’t usually do big presents, so the computer was a huge surprise.
Also, a fancy rosary. Not that I was coveting my neighbors’ rosaries or anything, but I had noticed that I didn’t have a nice one. [/Catholic geekiness]
And possibly a new job…* fingers crossed *
WTF, self?
by minda33 on Jan 4, 2009 5:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Congrats on the new laptop
I need one too. If it weren’t for this (already) troublesome child, I’d have a new one too.
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by NYRoyal on Jan 4, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I forgot something really important that I got.
Skeeter Barnes gift certificates. Free steaks ftw!
WTF, self?
by minda33 on Jan 4, 2009 8:45 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My Christmas present this year.
And she keeps leaving even more presents…Ahh, the gift that keeps on giving.
Let's Go Blues!
by powderbluesfor08 on Jan 4, 2009 5:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
My wife came thru big time this year
Dennis Leary tickets at Mohegun Sun in March !!! Oh plus Minor League Baseball Analyst 2009.
It takes 46 muscles to frown but only 4 to flip 'em the bird.
by kcscoliny on Jan 4, 2009 6:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I bet he makes a joke
About how much he loves to smoke!
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by RoyalsRetro on Jan 4, 2009 8:32 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Just two gifts
My family did “Secret Santa”, and I got a gift certificate to Borders Bookstore, which is just what I wanted.
My wife got me “Outliers” by Malcolm Gladwell, “Bob Dylan’s Greatest Hits Vol.3” and “The KU 2008 Championship DVD”, which were all on my Amazon wish list, so she is one smart cookie.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jan 4, 2009 8:30 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I've heard that "Outliers" is a very interesting read
I look forward to reading it, maybe this summer.
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by buddyball on Jan 4, 2009 10:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I want to read it, too.
I keep seeing fascinating blog posts inspired by it, so naturally I want to read the inspiration.
WTF, self?
by minda33 on Jan 4, 2009 10:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It is interesting
And a very quick read. I don’t think Gladlwell is any kind of serious sociologist, but his books are amusing, interesting and at least get the conversation started.
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by RoyalsRetro on Jan 4, 2009 10:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
i certainly enjoyed his previous two
was a bit skeptical about Outliers, but will have to pick it up
by marbotty on Jan 6, 2009 6:59 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Shirts and books. Never read Moneyball and my wife surprised me. She blamed it on youall
since I spend all my down time, according to her, talking to you guys instead of her.
by Steve Hovley on Jan 4, 2009 8:39 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i bought my wife West Side Story tickets
we saw it last night
by royalsreview on Jan 4, 2009 8:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yea, i think so
she had seen it a million times, me, never, so it was probably a weird dynamic
by royalsreview on Jan 4, 2009 8:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
so how long did it take you to work in
“Gotta rocket in his pocket” into the conversation?
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by buddyball on Jan 4, 2009 10:05 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I just got cash
which I used to pay for my kids private school. Also got some tickets to Trans Siberian Orchestra which was kinda of nice.
by TXroyal on Jan 4, 2009 9:26 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I got a couple of books
and a new Walkman so I can listen to the Royals when running/doing yard work. My old one was about 16 years old and pretty bulky.
The concept of progress acts as a protective mechanism to shield us from the terrors of the future. - Collected sayings of Muad'Dib
by buddyball on Jan 4, 2009 10:07 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Did your daughter get to St Olaf okay? I just watched the news and they
reported a lot of cars in the ditch north of Ames on I35.
by grudz96 on Jan 5, 2009 12:00 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yes, she made it
she said that there were numerous cars off the side of the road near the MN border. I’ll bet half of them were urban SUV’s, driven by maniacs who don’t understand basic laws of physics.
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by buddyball on Jan 5, 2009 1:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
P.S. I like the name of your turtle
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by buddyball on Jan 4, 2009 10:09 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, Buddy is presently munching away on one piece of lettuce.
I wonder if turtles eat sunflower seeds…probably not… only baseball managers.
by grudz96 on Jan 5, 2009 12:02 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Great Christmas
The wife and I splurged and bought each other half season tickets!! We cannot wait! Section 234 just to the first base side of home plate. Then, Santa surprised us (me) with a legacy brick for the wife and I to be placed at the newly renovated statium! Pretty clever inscription too, I think… “Believing since 1979.” I cannot wait for opening day 2009… hell, I can’t wait for spring training 2009…
"Greinke and the Brain" (R) (C) TM
by SittinByTheFoulPole on Jan 5, 2009 9:20 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
One really cool gift
was a beautiful, hand-made fleece Royals blanket from loyal2theroyals.
If I wasn’t so shitty at computer stuff, I’d post a picture of it here.
(Seriously, I am the most technologically challenged blogger on this site. I don’t own a cell phone, a digital camera, or an IPOD. I barely know how to use a VHS recorder, then everybody goes to CDs)
Mr Glass, this is a pro sports team, not a retail store - run it like one!
by loyal2sdad on Jan 5, 2009 11:44 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
use the technology skills of your child
I rely on my daughters all the time…
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by buddyball on Jan 5, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer Betamax
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by NYRoyal on Jan 5, 2009 8:13 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
No, no , no I, am the most tech challenged on this site
I still write letters on my Royal typewriter and play LP’s on a turntable. I’ve actually wanted to do a FANSHOT but have failed am afraid of the repercussions in the cyberworld if I f*ck it up. I admire the sh*t out of you guys who find this so easy.
by Steve Hovley on Jan 5, 2009 8:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
It's all trial and error
You wade in (or dive in), make some mistakes, learn from them and eventually you can use the piece of technology. Fanshots aren’t too tough. I’ve made my share of formatting errors, but such is life.
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by NYRoyal on Jan 5, 2009 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll try again. Thanks for the encouragement.
by Steve Hovley on Jan 5, 2009 9:12 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Steve, you can do it.
People mess up formatting all the time when trying to post pics, quote other people, etc. We all do it, so we forgive, instruct if necessary, and move on.
WTF, self?
by minda33 on Jan 5, 2009 9:15 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
you can also edit it again
after it’s posted if you need to.
I AM intangible!
by kabrink on Jan 5, 2009 9:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Although I've found that editing sometimes screw up the format even more
Just getting into the edit mode often adds hard returns between paragraphs and changes some other formatting. But it’s still worth a shot, and most of the odd formatting changes can be overcome.
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by NYRoyal on Jan 5, 2009 9:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
still easier than Smith Corona
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by kabrink on Jan 5, 2009 9:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
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