What Did You Get for Christmas?

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The thread discusses various gifts received or wished for during the Christmas season, including personal anecdotes and light-hearted exchanges. Participants share their lists of gifts, express hopes for future presents, and celebrate personal milestones.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention specific gifts they received, such as digital pianos, books, and electronics.
  • Others express wishes for gifts, including high-value items like a Bugatti Veyron and personal items like clothing and household goods.
  • A participant shares the joy of a new grandchild's birth, prompting various congratulatory responses and personal reflections on family.
  • There are humorous exchanges regarding the expectations of gifts and the nature of holiday traditions.
  • Some participants reflect on their childhood influences and aspirations related to gifts received in the past.

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The discussion features a mix of shared excitement over personal milestones and individual gift preferences, with no clear consensus on any single topic. Participants express varied opinions and experiences without resolving differences.

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Some posts reference specific cultural or personal contexts that may not be universally understood, such as the significance of certain gifts or family traditions.

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Readers interested in personal stories related to holiday traditions, gift-giving experiences, and family celebrations may find this discussion engaging.

  • #31
FINALLY! I thought I was the only one on this planet that knew about this car.

Makes Ferrari look pretty ****ty.

The rumour mill seems to think that several other car manufacturers are going to build cars to rival the bugatti. Mclaren will probably come out with something pretty extreme, they normally do.
 
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  • #32
Congrats SelfAdjoint, that is some great news!
 
  • #33
selfAdjoint said:
Everything went perfectly. She's Elizabeth Blackmore Thompson, 19 inches, 7 pounds 1 ounce, black curly hair (lots of it), dark blue eyes, the kind that will turn brown later. Looks very much like my daughter Pam when she was born.
I GOT TO HOLD HER FOR A COUPLE OF MINUTES. WHAT A RUSH!
Beautiful name!

I'm sure grandpa is going to spoil her. :approve:
 
  • #34
OK, I want knee socks. A really soft robe, with pockets! House slippers that look like big animals GRRRRRRRRR. :-p
 
  • #35
Hmmm... books.. cds maybe... that's it.



Congrats grampAdjoint!
 
  • #36
a new laptop...geeeeeeezz this one's stinks!

and a new beginning ...
 
  • #37
-A laptop
-Any of the Star Trek: TNG season DVD's
-A couple of textbooks and novels
 
  • #38
yomamma said:
-iPod Video
-Money
Wishbone, you can't get an XBox 360 until Februrary.
On an almost related topic, One of my friends got one, broke it, and can't get it back until Februrary :P. But he cussed the people out over the phone and got a free game.

eh I wouldn't say that, I know of where I could get one, my friend just got one. I think santa has a idea or two.
 
  • #39
JasonRox said:
FINALLY! I thought I was the only one on this planet that knew about this car.
Makes Ferrari look pretty ****ty.
oh yeah, also I want a Ferrari F430
 
  • #40
I haven`t asked for anyting this year, I get so much support finacially from my family all year round that I've made a piont of not replying directly when asked "what do you want for christmas"

But... it would be nice if i got an mp3 player!
 
  • #41
Merry Socksmas!


I got socks, shirts, and unmentionables... My parents also gave me a check but I don't think I'm going to cash it.
 

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