Guinness
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 11:33 AM |
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Does anyone know what I want for Christmas?
Because I don't?
I've been round the shops buying for everyone else and that bit is easy. But now I've got SWIMBO asking me what I want for Christmas.
She also pointed out that non of my other relatives know what to get me either.
So, gentlemen, I'd appreciate your thoughts on useful gadgets, wotsits, thingimys etc. Locost presents that they could get in the shops, no
mail order stuff.
Please help me, otherwise I'm going to end up with socks!
Again.
Mike
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Paradoxia0
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 11:35 AM |
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I know the feeling! I have no idea what I want so I just suggested gift vouchers (rather than socks!)
There is no replacement for displacement...
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stevec
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 11:40 AM |
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What about them all chipping in for one of those track days where you get to drive a range of tasty cars?
Steve.
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graememk
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 11:43 AM |
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you want a power ball
http://www.powerballs.com/
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Humbug
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 11:43 AM |
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Vouchers for Halfrauds or Amazon
Mini maglite
Haynes manuals, e.g.:
Owners workshop manual for Man
http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=41801&langId=-1&parent_catego
ry_rn=10152
or...
Woman Manual (for men)
http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BookFeature_womanView?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10001
Dad (if you are one)
http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=43769&langId=-1
Teenager
http://www.haynes.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10001&storeId=10001&productId=42455&langId=-1
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Agriv8
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 11:58 AM |
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Set of ratcheting spanners from halfords SWMBO bought some for my B'day and they are excelent.
regards
Agriv8
[Edited on 22/12/07 by Agriv8]
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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worX
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 12:09 PM |
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For my B'day, a couple days ago, I was given (the promise of!) cash to go toward a track day for next year, since I haven't been able to
afford one in the car yet!!!
It's hard cos everyone is always concerned with xmas, so my bday pressies have always been a bit of a head scratcher!
AGRIV8, that reminds me - I bought some of those a few weeks ago, Used the 10mm once and noticed the outer plating was coming off!!! I'm gonna
take them back as thats a bit shocking for brand new spanners, even for Halfords...
Steve
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ewan
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 12:18 PM |
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Be careful for what you ask for......!
For my birthday I wanted a crash helmet, told the kids and my wife that's what i wanted.....what did i get.
PIANO lessons (you figure)
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Jasper
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 12:21 PM |
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A Pioneer 42" Plasma screen - and NOPE, I'm not gonna get one either 
My missus has been asking me for weeks and I've no idea, last year I needed up with a mushroom impregnated log, it's not the magic kind
and it still hasn't sprouted yet ......
If you're not living life on the edge you're taking up too much room.
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zilspeed
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 12:45 PM |
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A meqasquirt kit ?
That would keep you occupied :-)
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onzarob
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 12:52 PM |
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I've got the Haynes roadster book coming  This year me and Mrs Onzarob bought a fireplace and new carpet instead of buying stuff we
didn't need. Boring but at least its not going on ebay by February
[Edited on 22-12-2007 by onzarob]
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Mr Whippy
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 01:23 PM |
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I'm the easiest person in the world to get presents for, I away have a big list of things to buy for the cars
Fame is when your old car is plastered all over the internet
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smart51
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 01:46 PM |
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There are loads of things that I want, but she doesn't buy tools or parts She want to buy me things she likes.
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TimC
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 02:46 PM |
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My other half's paying for flash carbon bits!
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 05:30 PM |
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When you can't decide, cash always works.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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martyn_16v
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 06:56 PM |
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I actually want socks, i'm starting to run out. I don't think i've ever actually bought any myself
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GeorgeM
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| posted on 22/12/07 at 07:09 PM |
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How about a years supply of lottery tickets???
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Agriv8
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| posted on 23/12/07 at 10:01 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by worX
For my B'day, a couple days ago, I was given (the promise of!) cash to go toward a track day for next year, since I haven't been able to
afford one in the car yet!!!
It's hard cos everyone is always concerned with xmas, so my bday pressies have always been a bit of a head scratcher!
AGRIV8, that reminds me - I bought some of those a few weeks ago, Used the 10mm once and noticed the outer plating was coming off!!! I'm gonna
take them back as thats a bit shocking for brand new spanners, even for Halfords...
Steve
Mine are ok but have some rash marks ( Tool Abuse ~) spanner near MNR Marc and all whil become clear !!
regards
Agriv8
Taller than your average Guy !
Management is like a tree of monkeys. - Those at the top look down and see a tree full of smiling faces. BUT Those at the bottom look up and see a
tree full of a*seholes .............
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iank
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| posted on 23/12/07 at 10:26 PM |
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If you have the workshop space what about a second hand lathe.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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