I've seen some fleece there, as well as some Cyclones flannel. I'll definately have to look into making a blanket before tailgating season. Of course, I don't know if my husband will be able to use it much then- I might just have to keep it!
Christmas haul thread......
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I've seen some fleece there, as well as some Cyclones flannel. I'll definately have to look into making a blanket before tailgating season. Of course, I don't know if my husband will be able to use it much then- I might just have to keep it!
My wife got me XM radio, which I had been thinking about for about three years, but I can't get a good signal. It is a boombox for the house and also a car one. I haven't tried it in the car but it's the house where I would use it most. I tried the placing the antenna in a south window but very spotty signal strength.
Before I take it back, if anyone has suggestions to help me I would appreciate it because I will enjoy it if I can get it to work.
I don't remember agreeing to that! But I'd be glad to sit next to the griddle while someone else is cooking MY food!
Let's see...
From my parents Erin and I got 4 free movie passes and a giftcard to Texas Roadhouse (couple of dates out of that one), as well as money to help with closing/moving expenses on our condo that we move into in February.
Gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy that will go towards covering seasons 5, 6, and if I'm lucky, 7 of the X-Files (among other things).
Erin's parents gave me several things, among them an Iowa State photo album with Iowa State stickers (which the logo becomes outdated in 3... 2... 1...)
My wife gave me the best gifts this year - Jeff Dunham's "Arguing With Myself" and "Spark of Insanity" DVDs.
From my parents Erin and I got 4 free movie passes and a giftcard to Texas Roadhouse (couple of dates out of that one), as well as money to help with closing/moving expenses on our condo that we move into in February.
Gift cards to Target, Wal-Mart, and Best Buy that will go towards covering seasons 5, 6, and if I'm lucky, 7 of the X-Files (among other things).
Erin's parents gave me several things, among them an Iowa State photo album with Iowa State stickers (which the logo becomes outdated in 3... 2... 1...)
My wife gave me the best gifts this year - Jeff Dunham's "Arguing With Myself" and "Spark of Insanity" DVDs.
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The boombox antennas just suck. I have one and get spotty signal outside. I am not sure what the deal is. But my car signal is rock solid which strikes me as odd.
I was so mad about the X-files DVD's. They used to be 80 bucks per season, now you can get the whole set for around 300 in a cool collectors box including the movie. I stilll need a few seasons before Im done.
Bought our new car a couple days before Christmas, methinks that was enough. 
Although, we had to do that regardless of Christmas or not as the current vehicle's lease was ending.
Favorite gift though was from my brother and his wife. Good sized stone with our last name printed on it and the new ISU logo in the corner - something to put in front of our house. LOVE it.
Didn't cost them much either, which are where some of the best gifts come from. We're not big into gifts, mostly enjoy spending time with family, good food and time off from work.
I may be singing a different tune after Saturday, as we're hosting 24 people at our place that day.
Although, we had to do that regardless of Christmas or not as the current vehicle's lease was ending.
Favorite gift though was from my brother and his wife. Good sized stone with our last name printed on it and the new ISU logo in the corner - something to put in front of our house. LOVE it.
Didn't cost them much either, which are where some of the best gifts come from. We're not big into gifts, mostly enjoy spending time with family, good food and time off from work.
I may be singing a different tune after Saturday, as we're hosting 24 people at our place that day.
At Bellzisu, just because some of us get some Christmas swag doesn't mean we do other things. My family makes it a point to participate in volunteer opportunities during the Christmas season, including the day itself... so to say that we're all selfish because we give out big, expensive gifts is a little ignorant.
I understand the point of your post, and agree - the thread topic, however, was "What did you get for Christmas?" I think that starting a thread saying, "What most exemplified the Christmas spirit in your house this season," or something of that nature might be a better course of action than making accusations against everyone else in the thread.
I also think it's a little presumptious to assume that nobody posting in this thread has ever been poor, since many of us have varied backgrounds which we don't necessarily share here. I think a lot of people here work hard for what they have (and haven't just been given everything), and there's nothing shameful in that.
MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!
Bought our new car a couple days before Christmas, methinks that was enough.
Although, we had to do that regardless of Christmas or not as the current vehicle's lease was ending.
Favorite gift though was from my brother and his wife. Good sized stone with our last name printed on it and the new ISU logo in the corner - something to put in front of our house. LOVE it.
Didn't cost them much either, which are where some of the best gifts come from. We're not big into gifts, mostly enjoy spending time with family, good food and time off from work.
I may be singing a different tune after Saturday, as we're hosting 24 people at our place that day.
And I'm not invited?? :skeptical:
What did you get for the new auto?
We havent even opened any presents yet because my wife had the pleasure of working 10 hours yesterday but we already bought a new TV which I love and my brother in law sent us a nice new monitor for the PC.
BTW - regarding the Cy stuff, I was at Scheels monday and their stuff seems outrageously expensive!
An Altima.
Dude, trust me - you want no part of this Saturday. Family thing on my mom's side. 9 what I would consider kids with a couple other "kids" that are older. Many of the 9 kids are rather young.
Mayhem in the streets. Wait...can I get 'em to play in the street?
Dude, trust me - you want no part of this Saturday. Family thing on my mom's side. 9 what I would consider kids with a couple other "kids" that are older. Many of the 9 kids are rather young.
Mayhem in the streets. Wait...can I get 'em to play in the street?
I'd be careful letting them play in the streets around your house. I hear that it gets pretty slick around there.:wink:
I figured youd end up with the altima... congrats on that one - nothing like new car smell. Well... nevermind.
Youre right, I dont want any part of it! :no:
Turn em lose in the basement and tell them to chase the cats!
That's the point!
We tried not ending up with it - or I should say - look at a lot of other options to make sure we were gettin' the best deal, etc. Kept going back to Hummel's. I gotta call 'em today though, the good deal I feel we got it is gonna get even better (under invoice) as Mrs. ISUFan22's company is connected with Nissan. :yes:
ISU plates are an extra $50 when you order them and then $5/yr more when you register the vehicle. Very good investment, if nothing else it adds 45% to the value of your car when you sell/trade it only to put the plates on your new car which is already looking like 45% more then you paid for it. It's a win-win situation.
Unless you get the black and gold version, then it works the same way only exact opposite. Definitely a lose-lose in that case.
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