The "Official" What Did You Get For Xmas 2015 thread

[Vagabond142]

aka the "materialist bastards" christmas thread :D

Again, disclaimer as per every year: If you don't want to share what you got, or have no interest in the thread.... then don't post or read :nut:

For everyone else, post away!

[ddduke]

This year I got Mike Tyson's latest book, 2 metronomes (I listen to them while I sleep, work and read. Yes, I know that it's weird), my old lady had an artist from England do a self portrait of myself to hang in my office (yes, I'm self centered), a Townes Van Zandt record and the usual chocolates and treats.

Not as elaborate and expensive as what I usually receive but I much prefer these as they're actually things that I appreciate and want.

[roll_over]

When I heard about the portrait that was halarious can't wait to see it

[xnvy]

Townes Van Zandt is awesome! :thumbsup:

I got $400 in clothing but we've agreed to return it and get car parts :D

[Vagabond142]

So far, it has been my self gifts: GTX970 video card and Samsung U28D590D 4K monitor. A bigger list will appear in this post in about 14 hours when Christmas is done :P

Stocking:

-Wheel of Time box set #3, books 7-9
-Socks
-French press
-Coffee
-Various GC's (movies, books, etc)
-Some lactose free candies
-Tea
-Tea thingy (a tea box type thing, not entirely sure yet)
-Microwave egg poacher thing (nifty!)
-Microwave popcorn popper (as my air popper is dying)

Big gifts were great this year:
-preorder for The Order 1886
-Monoprice USB AMP/DAC for my headset (AKG 712 Pros I got for my Bday)
-Convection toaster oven (as my old one get crap all over it)
-Nexus 6 32GB from WIND Mobile

For my family, the stocking is where you put all the fun gifts, the small gifts, or things that don't feel "major."

[16hypen3sp]

Half inch drive torque wrench from CDI.
Various articles of Volcom and Hurley clothing.

[Maxt]

A box of Lindor chocolates. I'm a cheap date.

[Shlade]

Underwear and socks, new sandals and a vest.

Have another Christmas to go on January 7th... it's about spending time with family, enjoying good food and drinks.

[Dumbass17]

Shouldn't this be 2014?

[Maxx Mazda]

Money, gift cards, my lady got me the Flames third jersey (now I have the whole set!) and a Calgary Chive shirt.

[FixedGear]

I got a check for $50 in the mail from my grandma, that's about it for me haha :rofl:

i'm not much of a presents guy, but i'm on vacay all next week and that's all the holiday present I need :thumbsup:

[Kijho]

Gifted myself an iphone 6... up from my 6 year old Blackberry haha.

From the fam I got some nice ties, socks, casual shirts, and a few GC's !

My favorite part about Christmas is the big breakfast. About to go enjoy!

Merry Christmas all :)

[JRSC00LUDE]

Originally posted by ddduke
This year I got Mike Tyson's latest book, 2 metronomes (I listen to them while I sleep, work and read. Yes, I know that it's weird), my old lady had an artist from England do a self portrait of myself to hang in my office (yes, I'm self centered), a Townes Van Zandt record and the usual chocolates and treats.


Everything about this is WIN. haha, awesome!

[16hypen3sp]

Also opened up my home insurance renewal and seen it dropped a couple hundred bucks. So that was nice too.

[03ozwhip]

My favorite gifts I got so far from the wife were 3 12" LP's. Marshall Mathers 2 LP, Beastie Boys Ill Communication and Dr Dre The Chronic.

Also got a new wrench set, some speakers for the car, a stubby hammer, a t-shirt and a hoodie, all from my wife and kid, they love me lol

Going to the in-laws later for dinner and more presents for the family. My kid got a mass amount of stuff, it's ridiculous, he's into Lego and ninja turtles, so it was an expensive year lol

[FraserB]

Pelican case for my rifles, bunch of gift cards for movies/home stuff/Lego store, The Interview download and some paintings.

[lasimmon]

I got a bag made from cork from Portugal from my parents. Really nice.

[jwslam]

Originally posted by Dumbass17
Shouldn't this be 2014?
:rofl:

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/9132w6yaUNL._SL1500_.jpg

[Tik-Tok]

I got a rock.

[benyl]

Originally posted by Dumbass17
Shouldn't this be 2014?

I guess dumbass isn't so dumb. Haha:rofl:

[Twin_Cam_Turbo]

Santa went all out this year!

Acer Chromebook
Canon Rebel T5
2TB External Drive
$500 cheque
Lift ticket for Sunshine
Two lift tickets for Fernie
Work pantaloons
Ski mask
Ski boot warmers/dryers
Candy/Chips

More to come from my best friend and girlfriend tonight.

[spikerS]

My Christmas morning and post on FB. Best morning coffee ever.

[ExtraSlow]

Pajamas, and biographies of Phil Hartman and Stephen Hawking. I love biographies.

[Ben]

Bought myself some New Furniture

[JfuckinC]

GoPro Hero 4 for my upcoming trips :D

[ianmcc]

Myself-a few colognes and a Blackbox G1WH Sport DV dashcam from my wife.
Exactly what I wanted!

[CMW403]

Gave my mom a G-shock, sister a necklace from tiffanys, dad a large world map where you scratch off the countries you have been to.

I got some trukfit clothes, some boxers. Bought myself some gold fronts:D

[95EagleAWD]

I got H&R springs for the Coupe
A nice book
My brother renewed my subscription to Flying magazine
Lululemon gift card
Golf balls
Nice socks

And my parents bought my plane tickets, Jays Opening Day tickets, and a room at the Royal York in Toronto. So I'm pretty stoked.

I also have a big envelope from CPS recruiting on my desk at home, so when I drive home tomorrow, I'll be tense the whole trip...

[SOAB]

My wife had a painting done from a poster of me riding at race city a few years ago. Best gift I've ever received.

[eblend]

Absolutely nothing. Wife and I don't really do presents...we just but stuff we want whenever we want. He'll I forgot it was Christmas today until my friend txt me with a merry Christmas message haha.

[jdmakkord]

The stomach flu tore through our house, topped with the furnace dying this afternoon. Merry fucking hoho

[Vagabond142]

Hot damn... that french press made pretty much the best cup of coffee I've ever had. WAY better than anything from a chain restaurant or Seattle based coffee company. I think I may come to like this :thumbsup:

[Dumbass17]

Originally posted by spikerS
My Christmas morning and post on FB. Best morning coffee ever.
You're over 13, you shouldn't own superhero anything... But that's none of my business

[Vagabond142]

Originally posted by Dumbass17

You're over 13, you shouldn't own superhero anything... But that's none of my business

Tell that to my boss at work. He wears canvas shoes that are covered in comic book print, and he, like me, is an avid comic book collector :P

[baygirl]

Originally posted by Dumbass17

You're over 13, you shouldn't own superhero anything... But that's none of my business

Our kids idolize him, and compare him to super heroes(esp Batman) all the time. They love buying him things like the mug and shirt.

Btw, I bought him the spiderman pants he is wearing, simply because he is awesome and can pull off the super hero look :poosie:

[Tik-Tok]

Originally posted by Vagabond142
Hot damn... that french press made pretty much the best cup of coffee I've ever had. WAY better than anything from a chain restaurant or Seattle based coffee company. I think I may come to like this :thumbsup:

Make sure you get a good grinder too. Improves it even more.

On the flip side, because I had to make 8 cups this morning I busted out the old percolator, I forgot what great coffee it also makes. :thumbsup:

[16hypen3sp]

Originally posted by jdmakkord
The stomach flu tore through our house, topped with the furnace dying this afternoon. Merry fucking hoho

Always on Christmas. Two years ago I had to deal with my mothers water softener blowing a seal and spraying it's water all over the hot water tank and furnace. Complete chaos until I traced the piping and valving.... Always on Christmas Day.

Hopefully you got it figured today.

[jdmakkord]

Originally posted by 16hypen3sp


Always on Christmas. Two years ago I had to deal with my mothers water softener blowing a seal and spraying it's water all over the hot water tank and furnace. Complete chaos until I traced the piping and valving.... Always on Christmas Day.

Hopefully you got it figured today.

Not yet. Plan on seeing into it tomorrow. Messed up my back on top of all the rest, sleeping it off with the fireplace on.

[lasimmon]

Originally posted by Dumbass17

You're over 13, you shouldn't own superhero anything... But that's none of my business

Tell us something about your life and I will tell you why it is stupid. But that is none of my business.

[Vagabond142]

Originally posted by Tik-Tok


Make sure you get a good grinder too. Improves it even more.

On the flip side, because I had to make 8 cups this morning I busted out the old percolator, I forgot what great coffee it also makes. :thumbsup:

I got a can of coffee with the press... I'll go through that and fine tune the brewing before I start to spend any money on grinders and beans :P

I am not the world's biggest coffee connaiseur, I am much more about my tea, but the flavor difference between "mass market" coffee and what the press does is amazing. I have medium roast coffee... but I do like sweeter coffees, if you know of any roasts that are down on the bitter and up on the sweet

[jdmXSI]

I got from my girlfriend a gopro pole, Ted baker socks, lululemon no-boxer boxers, black/ orange movado bold watch from my girlfriend and my mom kicked in 600 for a weekend getaway at revy, anyone been cat skiing there?

Merry Christmas everyone!

http://www.movado.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/3/6/3600310w_1413x2200.jpg

[roll_over]

Fresh ground coffee in a French press then filter through two coffee filters with a pinch of salt

[MGCM]

no lump of coal, not even a christmas sweater...........times like this i have learned to pretty much hate christmas:thumbsdow

[cycosis]

GF got me a Dewalt Meiter Saw :D

Got a few board games, socks, soap.

The puppy got more shit than anyone.

[austic]

http://thekevinchen.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/0x01268-634413244147274745.jpg

72lbs of Joy...

[reiRei]

Got a few Lego sets (Pet Shop, Palace Cinema, Ecto-1, 1600 piece bucket, and a few new minifigs), GoPro camera and extra mounts, leather jacket, and various small things (socks, chocolate, smelly perfume, and so forth).

[Sugarphreak]

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[Robin Goodfellow]

Time spent with family.

3 pairs of boxers.

Lovely meals cooked for me.

Massive amounts of calories hammered into my body.

A few opportunities to help others out, and a lingering guilt that I didn't seek out more.

[M.alex]

Originally posted by eblend
Absolutely nothing. Wife and I don't really do presents...we just but stuff we want whenever we want. He'll I forgot it was Christmas today until my friend txt me with a merry Christmas message haha.

This; why do you need the justification of a holiday to purchase stuff for yourself/somebody else. i just buy what i want when i want.

[Sugarphreak]

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[schurchill39]

I got a bunch of local stuff from Saskatoon including a shirt and a 1946 map from Hardpressed and Lucky Bastard liquor.

The missus also made me a scrap book of all the trips we've been on together with the last page having tickets to Vegas for my birthday. The trip will be awesome but the best part was that she put time into making the book (especially because she's not artistic at all)

[89s1]

Originally posted by austic
http://thekevinchen.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/0x01268-634413244147274745.jpg

72lbs of Joy...

Is this for working out or training for the olympic hammer toss or what?

Looks very cool.

[killramos]

Some gift cards, clothes mostly.

Highlight was:

http://edgecastcdn.net/800034/www.perpetualkid.com/productimages/lg3/ROBE-0132.jpg

That's right. Chewbaca bathrobe!

[austic]

Originally posted by 89s1


Is this for working out or training for the olympic hammer toss or what?

Looks very cool.

Just a fancy piece of iron for Kb based workouts.

Nice Heavy swings...