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Anybody started a conversation/thread yet of all the nice Christmas loot they got (and/or gave)? Didn't see one yet, but I haven't read <i>everything</i> that's been posted while I was away...

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It's official. This year was the first year where I gave more than I recieved. I'm getting old.

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Reply to dhlucke

I got 1 year older. My birthday was xmax eve.

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Reply to Tom_Smart

I got 1 year older. My birthday was xmas eve.

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Reply to Tom_Smart

Bad birthday , my boys is Dec. 22nd and they always say this is your birthday AND xmas gift. Me thinks you and him gets cheated ha ha.

The man of steel said that

Reply to ironmike

Got flight sim. 2004 from my baby girl ( who's 36 ). So if any of you guys see a plane flying around its me.

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Reply to ironmike

Mum "It's a big present so it will be for your birthday and christmas"
Me "But our terry got a bike as well"
Mum "yes, but yours is a big bike"
Me "Mum, I'm 6 not stupid"

Thats how it went from what i can remember. I also seem to get a lot of birthday cards with the Xmas bit tipexed out. My GF has to get a card around November when there is still good selection still available. My brother (Terry) has 2 birthdays, one on new years eve (day he was born) and one 18th August, his designated going out and getting pissed birthday. He feels he is being ripped off at new year as he would be out on the piss anyway.

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Reply to Tom_Smart

Ahh, bad luck, but happy birthday.

Best stuff I received was:
Marlin .30-30 rifle
Canon Powershot A80 digicam
Few hundred bucks (cash is always good!)

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Reply to Auburn9698

i got cash, nasty cookies that my grandma for some reason thinks are my favorite (i cant tell her, it would break her heart) and a cool kitchen knife set. ive been using my leatherman for all my kitchen cuttlery needs up till now rofl.

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Reply to jihiggs

I can't wait to hear what Wingding got.

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Reply to Black_Cat

Haha. Leatherman's a trusty ole tool, though. Love mine.



Yeah, B.C., that could be interesting....

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Reply to Auburn9698

the leatherman is the swiss army knife of the new millenium.

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Reply to mrface

I got a lump of coal...well actually I got a handy dandy 256meg USB flash drive and lotsa music. I'm spending my x-mas money on new car speakerz.

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Reply to Anonymous

Leathermans kick ass, I use mine for everything.
For xmas I got 2 new sweaters, $80, a Ferrari poster, a new calendar, lots of candy :smile: , and a punching bag.

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Reply to Flamethrower205

Oh, great....just what you need....more sugar....

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Reply to Auburn9698

Heh, and guess what I got for xmas?

Gift certificates/cards and...

a leatherman :P

Some day I'll be rich and famous for inventing a device that allows you to stab people in the face over the internet.

Reply to silverpig

Ok, so you guys are recommending that I upgrade from my collection of Swiss Army Knives (I have 5) - to one of these leatherman units ... OK - but which <A HREF="http://www.leatherman.com/products/tools/default.asp" target="_new">one</A>?

/Do we need a poll here? This isn't going to be an Intel v AMD thing is it?




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Reply to Jake_Barnes

The reason everyone got one, besides the fact that they're practical, is that you can get them online cheap.

I prefer my swiss army knife since leathermans are much heavier. If it's just something you have in the tool box that's one thing but if I'm out camping or travelling I use a swiss army knife.

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Reply to dhlucke

the wave is the only one to consider. it has a seraded blade that is very durable, a straight blade, a file that is very strong, and a saw that you can actually saw things with. those are all in the handle, you dont have to open the whole thing up to get them out, they are on the outside. and the outside blades have thumb holes so you can easily open the blade with one hand, very handy. especialy in a knife fight.

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Reply to jihiggs

Quote :

... especialy in a knife fight ...


Now that's what I wanted to hear ...


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Reply to Jake_Barnes

I'm glad I carry a sword instead of a knife though. It's made winning these "knife fights" very easy especially considering how common they are.

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Reply to dhlucke

Leatherman :lol:

Brings up a story from 2 years ago.

Brother got Leatherman for Xmas = 7 AM Xmas morning
Brother upon inspecting Leatherman cuts finger deep to the bone = 7:05 AM Xmas morning
Brother enters hospital to be seen by DR. 7:45 AM Xmas Morning
Brother is seen by DR = 11:45 AM Xmas morning
Brother stitched up by DR = 4:20 AM Xmas morning / evening
Brother returns home = 6 PM Xmas evening
Wife takes Leatherman away from Brother to store away for safe keeping (Brother didn't really know how to use it?) = 6:05 PM Xmas evening
Brother eats Xmas turkey that is so far over done, it isn't funny & says nothing = 7:30 PM Xmas evening

Moral: Make sure that the idiot getting the Leatherman knows they're sharp right out of the box, IMO :lol:



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Reply to RCPilot

heh this is what i carry on me all the time.

its really good for a knife fight.

<A HREF="http://www.gunaccessories.com/ColumbiaRiverKnives/StiffKISS.asp" target="_new">ouch pointy!!!</A>

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Reply to mrface

I'm bringing a stun gun with me to any thgc functions. You guys and your knifes....sheesh

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Reply to dhlucke

Damn - all I carry is this stupid <A HREF="http://www.beretta.com/home_2002.asp" target="_new">Beretta 92FS</A>.

But rock beats scissors, I believe ...



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Reply to Jake_Barnes

Never carry a willow switch into bear fight IMO :lol:



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Reply to RCPilot

Nice pigsticker.

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Reply to shadus

Stun gun? Why bother you have to TOUCH them with that, I personally prefer a taser and if its a serious altercation a 10 gauge shotgun is definetly the weapon of choice.

I've personally done a good bit of hunting and know quite a bit about most guns that are useable as hunting weapons, but after shooting the 10 gauge shotgun I decided I never wanted to shoot the 8 gauge boatmountable duck shotgun my dad had while we still owned the farm (fire into the flock of docks...) a 10 gauge just kicks pretty damn hard... but on the other hand not nearly as hard as a your typical elephant gun, my father sighted one in for a friend of his (why he needed an elephant gun I have no idea... I want to say a .570 caliber, but I'm not sure that is right anymore, this was quite a few years back), it took my father 9 shots and left his shoulder entirely black and blue... only took one shot to make me decide I wouldn't be hunting elephants. ever.

Several times shooting the 10 gauge deer canon, and I decided I'd never even attempt the 8 gauge outside of it's mount.

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Reply to shadus

Fine. No stun gun. I'm bringing a harpoon.

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Reply to dhlucke

The wave for sure. Hehe, was the first boyscout in the troop w/ a wave, and pretty soon the entire troop had one. It's sickly sharp and durable and useful...I use it anywhere I need a knife, screwdriver, small scissors, something to jam sh!t open w/, etc. The seraded edge cuts thru rope like nothing else and I can make u a very nice fillet:)
O yeah, be sure that if u get sand or other crud in there to clean it out and oiling from time to time helps a lot...else it'll become impossible to open.

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Reply to Flamethrower205

A man should always lubricate his tools. <i>All</i> his tools.

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