What gift did you buy for yourself?

[mysteryowl]

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Typically, all this buying and gift giving stimulates me to want to buy something for myself. Hmmmm.... what gift for me?

It was not flashy, but it is something I enjoy everyday. I bought a new set of tires for my car. The old ones still had some tread, so I was given a "trade-in" discount of $80.00. That was cool! I had never heard of a tire trade-in before.

My second self-gift was some LED Christmas lights. It helps us all get through the darkest time of the year.

What did you buy for yourself?

[klook]

1. Born to be wild!

Hey, just go crazy there — you and your fancy tires!

Ok, I’m getting myself a planner — nothing elaborate, just a simple weekly/monthly calendar to keep up with all the events, appointments, and obligations that are currently tracked with scraps of paper, computer reminders, and Post-It notes.

Look at us — a couple of wild maniacs!!

[mysteryowl]

9. Oooohhh you kooky one

You went wild there with that weekly AND monthly planner. Woo Hooo!

[lark]

2. A nw pair of skinny jeans to replace the pair my cats ruined with their kneading on my lap and

a boho pair of boots. I have weird feet and muscular calves so have a hard time finding nice looking boots that fit. My old male cat ruined my 2 best pair while we were having the house rennovated and it's been 3 years I've been looking for at least 1 nice pair. I finally found one!! Yay!! They look great with my new jeans, so I'm a happy camper.

[MaryMagdaline]

5. I was typing as you were typing and see that we both had destructive cats

Funny what we humans will do to accommodate our animals (“come live with me and destroy my stuff”)😊

[lark]

11. Yep, cats are sweet cuddly destructo-mites, especially when young.

My biggest problem is trying to break them from using the furniture as a scratching post, especially the male. My kids thwarted the cats' training when they were young, the brats.

[MaryMagdaline]

14. Destructo-mites! Great description!

[yellowdogintexas]

41. get the cats a log, with very rough bark.

We have one from a tree that we had to take down. It is about 6 inches in diameter and about 3 feet tall. Currently it is propped up against the back of our sofa next to a bookshelf.

Our cats have been clawing the dickens out of it for about 10 years. It has been in our fireplace, under a table, and now next to the shelf.

Every now and then I spritz it with catnip oil

[lark]

58. Good suggestion.

I'll try this and see how they respond. Thanks!!

[Rhiannon12866]

86. Thanks for the suggestion!

[MaryMagdaline]

3. New couch

Hated the old couch for 15 years but waited for my old cat to die before replacing it (she used the couch as a scratch pad)(who am I to interfere with her needs?)

Straight lines ... an updated look without going mid-century modern.

[mysteryowl]

26. Nice. Sounds like it was time for out with the old and in with the new.

[Niagara]

121. I hear you, MaryM

We're going to have to replace carpet, interior molding, exterior doors and weather stripping when our furry kids pass on.

[MaryMagdaline]

124. Exactly! I changed carpet and refinished the wood floor after they were gone.

Couldn’t have cared less when they were alive. They were worth every penny.

[sinkingfeeling]

4. I bought two. A ruby and diamond stack ring and a new

Kitchenaid stand mixer with glass bowl.

[mysteryowl]

25. Jewels... ooohhh

and real ones.

Enjoy the mixer!

[The Wielding Truth]

82. Is it a 4.5 or a 5 qt? I want one but the prices are so different. Is it worth the 5qt?

[sinkingfeeling]

89. It's 5 qt. With a tilt head, in red. I actually bought a 5 qt.

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Professional Pro, which has the bowl lift on sale for an amazing $219. Took it home and put it on the counter, tested it out, and took it back.
I found it too heavy and tall. Had to pull it out from under cabinets to use. Just awkward to use.
I got the 4.5 instead. It doesn't have as much power, but easier to use.

[The Wielding Truth]

115. Gee, thanks. This helped me a lot. Hope you enjoy your present and I hope to get mine soon.

Happy holidays!

[Srkdqltr]

6. For myself?

I bought some sleep pants for husband so I bought some night gowns for me and a Roku thing.

[mysteryowl]

22. Nighties!

[Srkdqltr]

24. Yes but the Roku thing is a bigger gift.

I don't know if it will work for me. Explaining it to my husband will be the challenge. We have Dish now for at least 15 years and he doesn't always know how to work it.

[drray23]

28. So we also have a satellite provider (directv)

And so far the roku has worked perfectly. Even with the 0.5 second lag, the system bufferizes enough data ahead of time so that the movie plays smoothly.

It's very easy to setup. Plug it in and follow the instructions to connect it to your network .

The only problem we have is that we have a quota of 50 gigs per 30 days on DirecTV so you cant be streaming all the time. We get another 50 gigs from 2 to 8 am (they call that the bonus quota ) so often we stay up late or wake up early to watch movies.

[Cartoonist]

7. Bluetooth speaker

My phone's speaker was poor at music. This is technology I wish I had 50 years ago.

[mysteryowl]

20. It is amazing isn't it.

The only bluetooth I have a mouse for the computer and really like it.

[Thyla]

8. Normally I just put

An extra book in the basket but this year I might get a bonsai pot or something.

[mysteryowl]

13. What's a bonsai pot?

A pot without a bonsai?

[Thyla]

21. Well, yes to be honest

A good pot collection is much easier than keeping the trees alive in one of them, just give them a dusting every once and a while.

[mysteryowl]

23. Ha!

[FSogol]

33. Bonsai pot has to be tiny little Marijuana Plants that you smoke in a teeny pipe

[Major Nikon]

10. New coffee machine

[mysteryowl]

19. pretty fancy!

Hey everyone, breakfast at Major Nikon's!

[True Dough]

51. Looks like

you could barbecue on that thing!

[Kali]

111. !

[shenmue]

12. Video games

'Shadow of War' and 'The Long Dark.'

[mysteryowl]

27. Play time

Toys are the best!

[Bayard]

15. Taking a friend and myself to see The Nutcracker today

Its a good xmas memory from years past.

[mysteryowl]

17. Very nice!

[dgibby]

16. I got myself an

electric adult trike. I have a very bad back and knee, and need surgery, but am a poor surgical risk due to asthma and obesity. I needed something that would allow me to get out of the house and exercise. Decided on the trike because I can manually pedal it or use the motor when I get tired. I thought about a bike, but the trike seemed a safer option. It came ready to ride (after charging}, and even has a huge basket on the back that will hold the dog. Since he and I are both old and worn out, the trike is a perfect solution for both our needs. The only drawback: no snow tires, and we got about 2 ft of snow last week! Looks like I may have to wait until the spring thaw to ride it!

[mysteryowl]

18. Very fun!

I can see it now.

Hey, you could decorate the basket.

[dgibby]

38. The trike is a cherry red,

so it already looks like Christmas! Maybe some garland and Santa hats for me and the dog!

[donkeypoofed]

29. I got me-self a sleek & shiny standmixer!!

Its beautiful and when I measure things into the bowl and turn it on, delicious things happen!! I saved all year for it and it was all worth it.

I also get the set of Missing 411 books by David Paulides. Very interesting books!

[Tikki]

30. I bought a 21" high foot stool...

It isn’t easy to find that height that, also, fits into this specific decor.


Tikki

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

129. I need an Ottoman Type piece of furniture like that too.

Footstools are cool.

[virgogal]

31. Nothing,I need nothing.

[Delmette2.0]

36. Same here.

I'm actually editing closets and drawers. I'm going to put a little extra cash in savings.

[mikeargo]

32. Bought myself a nice chess set

Along with a book on improving your game

[JenniferJuniper]

34. A phone. A wall phone

Seriously. It looks great in the kitchen and can always be found in an emergency.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

130. We had one growing up w a twenty foot cord...that ended up stretching out to about 35 feet

in a few years. Heh heh. Just stretched out from having to talk in the closet in the hallway etc.

[Glamrock]

35. So far a new refrigerator.

But I still got my eye on a Husqavarna snoeblower....with heated handles!

I've been a very good boy this year after all....

[Harker]

43. Heated handles? Come on.

That's the exact sort of decadence I could go all in for.

[Glamrock]

48. Up here on lake michigan

It's less a luxury and mote a necessity, truth be told. I'm the only house in my cul-de-sac. If it's really coming down? They don't even turn in to plow. So I have to go from my driveway to the main street easily 100 yards. Can't tell ya how many times I've come in from that and can't use my hands for 30 minutes.....

[Harker]

50. That's brutal.

You deserve the best!

[Glamrock]

55. I deserve the best?

Your my new best friend, Harker! I love you man!

P.S. Sceenshooting your post for Mrs. Glam...

[Harker]

60. It's like we've always been best friends.

I have a neighbor who busts out his for anything beyond a dusting, and he has maybe 40 ft. of sidewalk to contend with.

[Glamrock]

65. Oh man.

I wish! 80 ft driveway just to the cul-de-sac! Add in the whole street if it's a heavy snow, plus the patio if it's bad because my dog is only 13#s. I'm seriously considering a condo.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

131. Nice!

Seasons Greetings Glammer.
The good news about no real neighbors-it would seem-is the ability to crank up the tunes while you're shoveling. Keep on rockin in the free world.

[Glamrock]

137. Yep

My last blues rock band rehearsed at my pad. Need lotsa volume when you doing b side Humble Pie and Zep tunes!

Happy Holidays and Merry Merry Crutchez!

[Hassin Bin Sober]

72. I absolutely love the heated handles. They really work!

[Glamrock]

74. Thanks Hassin!

Glad to hear it!

[tblue37]

37. I buy myself books--mostly digital now--all the time. I don't wait for Christmas. nt

[onethatcares]

39. a leather bound journal

thought it was time to record some of these thoughts.

[IrishEyes]

107. My friend got me a leather bound journal last year for Christmas.

I use it all the time to write ideas, goals, thoughts and lists.

[northoftheborder]

40. A Bottle Tree!

Been wanting one for years - have plenty of blue bottles saved!

[Harker]

42. Two Irish "grandfather" shirts

of brushed cotton. And a hand woven, hand tailored herringbone tweed waistcoat by Eddie Doherty of Ardara, County Donegal.

I thanked me profusely.

[yellowdogintexas]

44. new pajamas with long sleeves made of the softest microfiber

fleece fabric!

We are traveling to Arizona so most of our $$ will be spent on that.

I also am a year round purchaser of ebooks (many free or 99cents)

Hubby asked for and received a small Kindle Fire and he is delighted with it.

Now we are a 3 Kindle family. I read at night with my original Fire and carry a small basic one around in my purse because you never know when you will have down time. With Fire you can read in the dark; with the other one you have an anti-glare feature.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

59. re: Kindle Fire

I've got three of those, not the current generation, but from about three years back. I carry one with me at all times, including now.

I hate the Fire OS. I know you can jailbreak them, but I never got around to it. I've learned to tolerate the Amazon ads. I download apps from outside sources. I did not sign up at the Amazon app page, as it wanted my credit card number. Anytime you're asked for your credit card number, the concept of "this is free" goes out the window.

Kindle Fire models

Mine must be from the 5th generation. They were going for $39.99 when on sale. I bought my first from Kmart online, my second from ToysЯUs online (gee, it's as if there's some kind of pattern emerging) and my third at a yard sale, new in the box, last summer.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

61. Always, always have books with you.

I own a Kindle although I don't use it much. I'm hoping to take a cruise next year, and if so it will get loaded up and brought with me.

I always have a book, sometimes two in my purse. I don't get people who never read.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

64. Raises hand.

I used to be an avid reader. I mean, for pleasure.

Now it's all technical papers for work, or something on the computer screen. I used to get cartons of books at the library book sale. Not anymore.

Sorry.

[Silver Gaia]

45. I got myself a couple of robots to help me keep the house clean.

Sweeping and mopping have become painful chores due to a back injury, so when I saw these guys on sale for the holidays, I decided to see if they might help. I haven't tried the mopping robot yet (it has good reviews!), but the one that sweeps and vacuums is my new best friend! So far, I'm thinking this was an excellent decision!

[dhol82]

126. I wish I could get one of those. All my rugs have fringe.

That would kill one of those machines right quick!

[Silver Gaia]

138. The instructions say you can just tuck the fringe underneath

before you use your robot vac. Reviews I've read say that works, but I don't know from personal experience.

I hope you can make something work for you. They are amazing. Before I used mine for the first time, I swept and mopped so it wouldn't have to work so hard. I *thought* my floors were clean. However, the amount of crap it picked up astounded me! It's dust bin was crammed full! I was shocked at how well it worked. My floors stay cleaner for longer periods of time now, too.

ETA: Look for one on sale if you want to try it. I got mine on sale for $150. I thought it would be a good way to try it without investing a fortune, and was pleasantly surprised. Mine is an Ecovacs DEEBOT N79S. It was a best seller on Amazon, and had great reviews, so I figured it was worth a try. The only major thing it doesn't have that more expensive models do is room mapping, and I don't really need that anyway. Good luck!

[dhol82]

140. Thanks. I might that a try.

[patricia92243]

144. What is the name of the mopping one. I would love this. Thanks

[Silver Gaia]

146. My mopping robot is the iRobot Braava Jet 240.

I also got this on sale for $150. It retails at around $169-199 regular price. They make a bigger model that's about a hundred bucks more, but reviews I read said this one is better for cheaper, so I went with it. If you get it, install the app mentioned in the instructions on your phone or tablet because it gives you more control over some settings (like how much water it sprays out). It has 3 basic modes: wet mopping, damp mopping, and dry sweeping (kinda like robotic dust mopping?), and each mode is controlled by the kind of mopping pad you attach. Reviewers also said not to use the disposable mopping pads it comes with unless you are OK with using highly scented chemicals on your floors. You can order washable pads instead, and just use plain warm water. That's what I do. Blue pads are for wet mopping, orange ones are for damp mopping, and white ones for dry sweeping. The pads they sell on Amazon work just fine. It has a battery that you take out and recharge after using. It runs 1 1/2 to 2 hours on a charge. It may take longer than that to mop your floors, but you can buy an extra battery (from iRobot) so you have a fresh battery if you need it. Just keep one charged battery in the robot and the other in the charger, and swap as needed. I'm going to do that. Hope this helps! Good luck!

ETA: I have used it since I made my initial post here, and I like it. It is slower than the vacuum, but that's fine. I had to use the app to tell it to use less water in the wet mopping mode because it used too much water and left streaks when it dried, but the adjustment fixed that. It is sooooo much better than hurting my back!

[patricia92243]

148. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Will definately get me one. Hope your back gets better.

[Silver Gaia]

150. Hope it works as well for you as it has for me!

I hate mopping anyway. LOL

[NightWatcher]

46. I went nuts and bought a Les Paul Epiphone Electric Guitar and Fender amp

It sounds so rich and the amp has a ton of effects.

[onethatcares]

71. nice, very nice.

Rock on!

[Haggis for Breakfast]

77. That looks sweet, but is it an older model ?

you must have been a very good boy this year.

Slide us a video of you playing once you two get comfortable with each other.

[Runningdawg]

47. A new outdoor rocking chair

[zeusdogmom]

49. A set of Addi Turbo Long Lace Tip knitting needles

OMG - what a game changer for knitting. I have been wanting a set of these interchangable needles for a long time but just couldn't pull the trigger to buy them. A project using some rather nice yarn helped me past my reluctance. The diffence in ease of knitting is amazing. Both Merry Christmas and Happy Birthday to me.

[sinkingfeeling]

91. Are they just for circular needles?

[zeusdogmom]

92. No you can get regular straight Turbo needles, too

I treat the circular like regular straight needles - just don't have to worry about having too many stitches on the needles

I seldom use straight needles anymore other than to cast on.

[IcyPeas]

52. I bought 2 things

Chromecast so I can watch stuff on my tv instead of tablet (what took me so long?). $35.00

And

A water meter so I don't over or under water my plants. $8.00

[True Dough]

53. This is simple but it brings me so much joy!

[Niagara]

122. I'm surprised that nobody has +1000 this

[MyOwnPeace]

54. Drive at the track

and do "minor" work on my cars.

Sooooooo, to save time and knees/back:

https://www.quickjack.com/car-lift-systems/bl-5000slx-portable-car-lift.html


It's not that I was a "good boy" - Santa was too busy trying to figure out IQ45's family and friends!

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

132. Sweet!!!

Be careful under that sucker. Merry Christmas!

[MyOwnPeace]

141. Thank you!

I appreciate the concern!

I really work at being careful and did my homework regarding them.

Check this out:

I'm pretty comfortable with it! : chuckle:

But thanks again - truly appreciate it!

[Freddie]

56. Tickets to a (former) Broadway show

I adore Sting and I had tix to see him in “The Last Ship” on Broadway and the show closed before my tix date. The show is back, in Toronto in Feb and March, so I got tix and we’re planning our first ever trip to Canada, March 8. Can’t wait.

[mainstreetonce]

57. I bought a blanket

I bought a throw size blanket with a fluffy soft white lining as a gft for a family member.
I liked it so much
I bought a second one in a different color to keep for myself.

If the second one arrives before Christmas,I will keep the first one. I like the first color better.

[cloudbase]

62. Got myself a new iambic paddle

to replace my thirty year old one. The old one still works fine, but it will go to my son for another fifty years of use.

[mysteryowl]

95. What in the world is this???

Truly, what is it?

[cloudbase]

108. It's a set of paddles for an electronic keyer.

Used in ham radio to send Morse code. Instead of having to operate the key for each individual dit or dah, it's connected electrically to a device that will produce a string of dits when one paddle is depressed, and a string of dahs when the other paddle is depressed. It makes sending code much less fatiguing, and is really great for high speed transmissions.

[KY_EnviroGuy]

114. Congrats, that's a beauty.

Took my first novice test in the late 50s on an old army surplus key (I still have one stored away). Never fully got the hang of automatic keys, but really never got heavy into code. Still have my first rig too - a Hallicrafters SX-43 and a Heathkit DX-35 but they've not been fired up for too many years. Work and travel got me by the tail and held on too long, LOL.

That's one hobby I would love to revive but I'm probably too damned old.......

Happy DX'ing!........

[cloudbase]

117. Thanks.

You're never too old to get back in. Give it a go.

Nice old gear you have. Caps are probably toast, but old stuff like that is easily restored.

I started out with an Eico 720 (crystal controlled freq.) TX and Elmac PMR-7 RX. The wiring in the Elmac was a thing of beauty.

[mahatmakanejeeves]

63. A Lexus with a big red bow on top!

Nah. A couple of pairs of cowboy boots. I found them at a thrift store. I have treated both with leather lotion bought at a now-closed Kmart.

One pair was made by Dan Post, and other by Nocona.

My Dan Posts look exactly like this pair. They are the same model:

https://www.thejujubeans.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=4427



Sorry, I can't find an online tool to shrink the picture size. When I do, I'll fix this. I can't save the thumbnail.

The Noconas sort of look like this, but the shaft more of a yellow-brown than straight brown:

https://www.pfiwestern.com/nocona-mens-lets-rodeo-testa-pria-square-toe-cowboy-boots-distressed.html



Mine have the squared-off heel that this pair has, and not the cowboy-type heel that the Dan Posts have.

I love two-tone cowboy boots. I'm not that crazy for black cowboy boots, but there they were, so why not?

The Dan Posts are probably from Tennessee; that's where my other pair of Dan Posts are from. The Noconas are hecho en Mexico.

[IrishEyes]

106. The cowboy boots look good.

They wouldn't really match a Lexus anyway.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

133. Nothing like well kept shit kickers.

Do you do country dancing? I used to. It was fun.
Happy Holidays. Woot!

[ProudMNDemocrat]

66. 2 movies in Blue Ray.....

The Greatest Showman and Priscilla: Queen of the Dessert.

[cilla4progress]

84. Haha Queen of the DESERT.

I'm Priscilla, so I know!

Cursed name!

[FuzzyRabbit]

67. I saved up for months and bought myself

a deeply discounted 50 inch TV.

[spin]

68. I bought a Seiko 5 automatic watch. ...

First automatic watch I have ever owned despite the fact that I have a small collection of fairly inexpensive watches.



I like accurate watches and automatics are not known to be extremely accurate. I just decided that since I am a dinosaur and like revolvers more than semiautomatic handguns I should at least own one automatic watch.

I lucked out as far as accuracy. After 14 days my watch is 21 seconds off. It loses 1.65 seconds a day.

[Generic Brad]

69. A solar powered keyboard

It costs half of what my old glitchy one cost and it has a 10 key pad on the side. I should also note that I purchased it with a gift card that was given to me.

[BluesRunTheGame]

70. Bought a new car!

Not really for Christmas. The old one was 23 years old and had 280,000 miles on it and was threatening to be a problem.

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[MLAA]

109. That is a very good looking car 🙂

[Niagara]

123. Congrats!

My 15 year old car not only had an unfixable exhaust problem but was also leaking gas.

She was replaced recently and is sitting in a salvage yard.

I understand completely!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

73. A pair of Haflinger felt clogs.

They are ridiculously comfortable.

[Silver Gaia]

147. They look awesome!

Where can I buy a pair?

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

152. Some shoe stores carry them but I got mine on Amazon (less expensive).

[Silver Gaia]

153. Thank you! I'll look for them there.

[Niagara]

75. It's difficult for me to do Holiday Shopping

and not buy anything for myself.

My parka coat is darn near 19 years old. While shopping for other's on my list, I found...

another parka coat and I bought it! Woohooo!!

I always appreciate your OP's, Mysteryowl!

[mysteryowl]

96. Thank you dear one. It is nice to be appreciated.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

135. Brings me to mind of the old tunnel face parkas that were all the rage

several decades ago. W the fur around the face. They were popular, bc they worked!! Good snag!!
Happy Holidays!

[applegrove]

76. A few candy canes. A few chocolates. The latter I bought for someone

else but ate. So I went out and bought more for them . I've always had a sweet tooth.

[RobinA]

78. Mini

iPad if no one gets me one, which I doubt they will. Do I need it? Nope! That’s the beauty of Christmas presents. I’m tired of this dinky iPhone 5 screen, and a new phone costs twice as much.

[Haggis for Breakfast]

79. I treated myself to tickets to see Comedian Lewis Black who comes up here in January,

I LOVE Lewis Black's mind. It's every bit as twisted as mine. Should be a great show.

[applegrove]

80. I saw him a few years ago. Great show.

[Laffy Kat]

81. Saw him in Denver a couple of years ago. You'll enjoy the show!

Of course he has new material now, so if he returns to Denver we'll go again.

[woodsprite]

83. A sapphire, diamond accent, and sterling ring.

It was 40% off, then I got a “friends and family” discount of 30%. I’m not a big jewelry buyer, but I couldn’t pass it up. It’s very simple, and I’ll be able to wear it every day.

[cilla4progress]

85. I'm verrrry careful where I spend my money, so

I bought from UNICEF a leather bowl with my tree of life logo on it!

[lastlib]

87. a luxury wood chess set!

Natural boxwood & Tasmanian blackwood--a beautiful heirloom-quality set, and added in a mahogany fitted-coffer box. Can't really put it out to show off, but so gorgeous, I have to take it out of the box about once a week to just look at it. It was seven hundred bucks I didn't really have to spare (especially with my health insurance cost jumping so much!) but sure as hell nobody else was going to do it, and I haven't really splurged on anything else this year, so what the hell? Maybe if I'm really good this year, I can spring for that wood chessboard I'd like to go with it. (that could be another seven or eight (or nine) Benjamins, but am I not worth it?)

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

88. A new desktop computer, and I have discovered that i prefer Windows 7 to Windows 10

The whole family uses the same computer, and under Win 7, each user was entirely separate from the others. With Win 10, there is some overlap. That's the main thing.

[912gdm]

149. oh I hated win10 so much...

Last years special present to myself was a Mac cause I couldn't take win10's slowness and instability

[zanana1]

90. Battery operated warming socks.

Rechargeable. No more cold toes!

[The Figment]

93. This...

Sony Alpha a6000 24MP Mirrorless Camera 16-50mm & 55-210mm Zoom Lens + 64GB Accessory Bundle + Deluxe Gadget Bag + Extra Battery+Wide Angle Lens+2X Telephoto Lens (Essential Kit, Black)
Plus a macro lens for close ups,tripod,lens filters for sun shots, extra batteries (4) and a extra charger,a really nice leather camera bag plus a book on how to use this thing.

Lemme tell ya,cameras have come a long way since 1974, the last time I bought a 35mm (Pentax k1000),this thing has wifi,bluetooth, does movies at up to 60fps,can do everything from long exposure shots (stars at night)to really fast shots (drag racers at 370mph).

Its gonna take me a year to figure it all out!!

I'm Stoked!!

[LeftInTX]

94. Body mist from Bath and Body Works

I lost my bottle, so I bought the same fragrance for myself, my daughter and two daughter in laws.

The fragrance is A Thousand Wishes

[MissMillie]

97. We'll be lucky if we have enough wood pellets to get through the month

gifts? Forget it. We're warm and we're fed. And we're thankful for that.

[BootinUp]

98. Powerbeats headset. Didn't have the original

one for my iPhone 7, purchased the phone used.

[milestogo]

99. Cross Country skis, which I've wanted for years.

[csziggy]

100. I went big - a new DSLR camera and lens!

Thread about it here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/103667608

Nikon D750 and a 28-300mm zoom lens to go with it.

I also bought a second camera body for my husband. He's still not sure we need another zoom lens, since we have ones from our N70 35mm and D70 DSLR cameras. He's supposed to spend this week testing his camera with the old lens and we're planning to compare the photos to see if he is right.

[mahina]

101. Becoming by Michele Obama and some sewing needles.

[k8conant]

102. 24-inch 24K Gold over Silver box chain for my Byzantine cross...

$20 on sale at Kohl's on December 1.


I got tired of the cheap chains turning black and the other gold chains I had before all broke.

[Adsos Letter]

103. The Byzantine Apocalyptic Tradition by Paul J Alexander

The Byzantine Apocalyptic Tradition by Paul J Alexander. A book that I have been looking for (off and on) since grad school.

$117 for a used volume in very good condition. Supposed to be here by the end of the month.

[elfin]

104. Haven't decided yet - my deceased spouse always "buys" me something

On Xmas, Birthday, Anniversary etc.

He always picks out something perfect as he always did, usually something I really need, but sometimes don't "need"d but beautiful. Not costly, but even if a piece of jewelry, very meaningful.

This year, I think he wants me to buy a brooch with his (and ours) favorite dog who passed a year after he did.

In other years, it has been a pearl ring, a new stove, some fresh flowers, a battery gizmo if I can't start the car.... you get the idea.

[The Wielding Truth]

125. Ahhh...happy holidays

[IrishEyes]

105. I made a large payment to my credit card.

My goal for 2019 is to finally pay off my credit card. That is my gift to myself. I figured out how much I need to pay each month to have it paid off by the end of the year. Sooner if I get a better paying job.

I also spent $12 on a couple of lip glosses that were on sale. I haven't bought any makeup in over a year. I checked that they weren't tested on animals. I guess that is my gift to myself this year.

[jmowreader]

110. Paid off a bill and bought an update to a piece of software I use every day

I was running QuarkXPress 2015 but I couldn't update my OS if I stayed with that version, so I upgraded to Quark 2018. It is MUCH nicer than the old version.

[Kali]

112. a freaking water buffalo!

not really, that is for my sister.

probably going to have to finally break down and get a new stove. sigh. probably should have got my sister a nice beef roast and a stove for me.
I did just order a $20 monocular, I guess that is truly a gift for myself, the stove would be for the whole house and probably won't be ordered until next year anyway.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

113. Well.........I bought a bar of soap.

Not just any old soap, though.

I recently discovered that I've been hoarding 2 bars of soap from Giorgio. I've had them for years!

And I thought, why on earth haven't I opened and used these? So I've been bathing with them and my god I love the scent. I know I'll be sad when I use them up.

But I thought, I wonder if Giorgio still makes them? Turns out they don't. I looked again tonight, and I found a bar for sale on EBay!

I bought it. I spent too much, but I don't care.

The whole bathroom smells wonderful.

[The Wielding Truth]

116. About time... hahahaha. Peggy. You must smell amazing!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

118. Well, I do smell a little bit like the perfume.

It's not overwhelming. I don't want to aggravate anyone's allergies! But it is nice.

[Ohiya]

119. I bought myself a new acoustic guitar.

.auto.webp

[geardaddy]

120. An Eastman stand up bass

Like this one:

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

134. Oh shit yeah. A stand up neck slapper.

Always looked like fun to play. Did you see that video on here a month or so ago about the old time jazz(?) band? The Bass Player was just getting wild on his stand up. Really fun to watch. Appeared to be an easy Bass line for him, and thus the theatrics.
Merrrry Christmas.

[geardaddy]

136. I'm just learning to play it.

I play electric bass, so it's a bit different. I didn't see the video. I'll have to look for it!

Merry Xmas to you!

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

127. I filled the car up w gas bc it is so cheap.

I try to refrain from buying for myself-although truly tempted, and i have certainly done it in the past-this year I thought a good medium would be something functional. The New Year is so uncertain economically.
I'm glad folks find a way to treat themselves bc we all deserve little extra things, and, who best to know what we want but ourselves. heh hehe he.

[mobeau69]

128. The Fifth Risk

Couldn't put it down. Finished it in 2 days. Now I need to start shopping for another gift for myself so I'll have something on Christmas day!


Michael Lewis, .

[hibbing]

139. A tortilla press and some fancy pruners n/t

[mia]

142. Time for myself.

I'm giving everbody cash for Christmas!

[Luciferous]

143. A Bosch Compact stand mixer. My bread maker quit working and I have never had a

nice stand mixer before. It's great! It doesn't take up much counter space, it isn't heavy like a Kitchen Aid, and it does a great job with bread dough.

[Crabby Appleton]

145. Pair of Bean boots and pair of Le Chameau Vierzon

Jersey boots and a couple pairs of pants, still thinking about getting another guitar.

[LuvLoogie]

151. I bought myself an American made Fletcher's Mill pepper mill

About $40 on Amazon

[eppur_se_muova]

154. Don Ellis CDs.

This year is the 40th anniversary of his death, and I've been finding CDs from old concert recordings popping up on eBay lately. Last year I was astounded to find a *NEW* Don Ellis CD had been released in 2013.

Next up: Fill out my Maynard collection.