So what did Santa leave at your house?
12-25-2005, 09:21 AM
#7
when you get to be my age (with 2 little ones) its more about giving since I pretty much buy what I need when I need it but with that said I got some Alabama shorts and shirts from my wife and a paint gun from my dad & mom.
My girls got everything under the sun (my wife always goes over board) and I got my wife diamond earings. The other big gift I am giving is a laptop to my oldest sister because she really needs one...cant wait until she opens it. Its an older one I refurbished but she will love it.
My girls got everything under the sun (my wife always goes over board) and I got my wife diamond earings. The other big gift I am giving is a laptop to my oldest sister because she really needs one...cant wait until she opens it. Its an older one I refurbished but she will love it.
12-25-2005, 09:26 AM
#8
my friends just dropped off a blow up doll for me.........funny kids man......gotta love them!!!!!! you should have seen my parents faces!!!!!!!!.......i gues its not too bad since last year i put ceran wrap ALL over their car and they couldnt get in their car!
more of like a prank than giving..LOL..gotta love friends!
more of like a prank than giving..LOL..gotta love friends!
12-25-2005, 09:43 AM
#10
Originally Posted by awsm66
when you get to be my age (with 2 little ones) its more about giving since I pretty much buy what I need when I need it but with that said I got some Alabama shorts and shirts from my wife and a paint gun from my dad & mom.
My girls got everything under the sun (my wife always goes over board) and I got my wife diamond earings. The other big gift I am giving is a laptop to my oldest sister because she really needs one...cant wait until she opens it. Its an older one I refurbished but she will love it.
My girls got everything under the sun (my wife always goes over board) and I got my wife diamond earings. The other big gift I am giving is a laptop to my oldest sister because she really needs one...cant wait until she opens it. Its an older one I refurbished but she will love it.
My wife and I decided to just fill each other's stockings this year. She got me some candy and stuff.
I put a 30GB video ipod in her stocking
12-25-2005, 11:37 AM
#16
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got the "family" a canon A520 digicam since i was so tired of barrowing my friends cameras ive snaped a few shots today and it works good for a "cheap camera"
my parents gave me a "gift certificate" for 200$ tword an air compressor "ive been asking for a bigger one for a longgggggg time" but i have to clean the garage and make my truck "legal" before i can cash it in
and then of coarse money and cloths "the usual" from relatives
my parents gave me a "gift certificate" for 200$ tword an air compressor "ive been asking for a bigger one for a longgggggg time" but i have to clean the garage and make my truck "legal" before i can cash it in
and then of coarse money and cloths "the usual" from relatives
12-25-2005, 06:45 PM
#19
The best part was giving gifts and I enjoyed watching my 15 month old girl open her gifts and pig-out for dinner. I got some clothes and a couple of books which is always good. I am also getting MST3K Season 6 on DVD but it's delayed getting here. If you know what MST3K is then you understand and you're a geek.
On the other hand, my ex in GA decided to stay at home with my 8 year old boy and turn the phone off. I have called numerous times to wish my son a Merry Christmas and tell him that I love him but she is having it her way. I called her mother and some friends but they can't get thru to her either. I think it was very selfish and unfair to the boy. If I pulled a stunt like that she'd freak out.
On the other hand, my ex in GA decided to stay at home with my 8 year old boy and turn the phone off. I have called numerous times to wish my son a Merry Christmas and tell him that I love him but she is having it her way. I called her mother and some friends but they can't get thru to her either. I think it was very selfish and unfair to the boy. If I pulled a stunt like that she'd freak out.
12-25-2005, 07:11 PM
#20
some more craftsman stuff, wrenches screwdrivers and misc other tools(18V drill w00t) a few books, some camera stuff and clothes. and the best gift was getting together with my good friends i havent seen for months and even years.
sorry to hear that man, i have no idea how rough that must be, however....GA has a large presence on the Org so i'm sure if you worked the back channels you could set up a maxima Jihad....
Originally Posted by Grace_Imports
my ex in GA decided to stay at home with my 8 year old boy and turn the phone off. I have called numerous times to wish my son a Merry Christmas and tell him that I love him but she is having it her way. I called her mother and some friends but they can't get thru to her either. I think it was very selfish and unfair to the boy. If I pulled a stunt like that she'd freak out.
12-25-2005, 08:13 PM
#23
The usual goods topped off with a Seiko; now if only I can make the max look as good as my watch I'll be set.
Sorry about your son. It's a shame the MST3K DVD's aren't there, a good laugh cures many ills.
Sorry about your son. It's a shame the MST3K DVD's aren't there, a good laugh cures many ills.
12-25-2005, 08:26 PM
#24
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Santa was supposed to bring me a rust free 3rd Gen VE 5 spd but I had to settle for this:
Our 5.1 surround sound system will be hooked up when the work on our basement is finally done (Only missing the lights and ceiling... and the handle to the door in the background.)
I also got Medal of Honor European Assult (PS2), Star Wars Episode III, an itunes giftcard and cash.
Our 5.1 surround sound system will be hooked up when the work on our basement is finally done (Only missing the lights and ceiling... and the handle to the door in the background.)
I also got Medal of Honor European Assult (PS2), Star Wars Episode III, an itunes giftcard and cash.
12-25-2005, 08:41 PM
#25
I bought myself a MAC Toolz 3/8" impact wrench
Kelly bought me some new shoes, a PS2, Logitech Force-Feedback steering wheel, Gran Turismo 3 and 4, and other random small gifts..
I bought Kelly some diamond earrings and a few clothes..
and the best part... Santa brought me a A REAL ENGINEERING JOB!!! woohooo!! I'm employed!
Kelly bought me some new shoes, a PS2, Logitech Force-Feedback steering wheel, Gran Turismo 3 and 4, and other random small gifts..
I bought Kelly some diamond earrings and a few clothes..
and the best part... Santa brought me a A REAL ENGINEERING JOB!!! woohooo!! I'm employed!
12-25-2005, 10:26 PM
#29
AEM CAI w/ water bypass
65mm Ported Throttle body
VF-engineering Poly Motor mounts
Steeda Short throw shifter
FocusCentral Test-pipe
FocusCentral lightweight pulleys
FocusSport Front strut tower bar
RedlineTuning Rear Hatch SVT Mat
Set of OEM floormats
Shifter trim surrounds
CF Gauge bezel
and some clothes and money...
65mm Ported Throttle body
VF-engineering Poly Motor mounts
Steeda Short throw shifter
FocusCentral Test-pipe
FocusCentral lightweight pulleys
FocusSport Front strut tower bar
RedlineTuning Rear Hatch SVT Mat
Set of OEM floormats
Shifter trim surrounds
CF Gauge bezel
and some clothes and money...
12-26-2005, 01:37 AM
#30
Originally Posted by HoyaXC
Vance and Hines exhaust for my Harley! My parents, ehrm... Santa, are great!
Now it's only a matter of time before the neighbors complain, but thats the whole point in load pipes isnt it?
Now it's only a matter of time before the neighbors complain, but thats the whole point in load pipes isnt it?
12-26-2005, 06:39 AM
#32
I miss my VE
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NY
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Not much.. Some cash, GT4, and a few things for the 4DSC. Also a cold I can't seem to shake off. 
Congratulations on the job Matt. Let me know how that steering wheel works compared to the controller in GT4.
Originally Posted by Matt93SE
I bought myself a MAC Toolz 3/8" impact wrench
Kelly bought me some new shoes, a PS2, Logitech Force-Feedback steering wheel, Gran Turismo 3 and 4, and other random small gifts..
I bought Kelly some diamond earrings and a few clothes..
and the best part... Santa brought me a A REAL ENGINEERING JOB!!! woohooo!! I'm employed!
Kelly bought me some new shoes, a PS2, Logitech Force-Feedback steering wheel, Gran Turismo 3 and 4, and other random small gifts..
I bought Kelly some diamond earrings and a few clothes..
and the best part... Santa brought me a A REAL ENGINEERING JOB!!! woohooo!! I'm employed!
12-26-2005, 08:07 AM
#33
I haven't used the controller yet, but the steering wheel is freaking AWESOME!!
I ran it on an S13 on a road course for a few minutes and it felt and handled just about like my S14.. I also did some of the dirt rally stuff in a WRX in GT3, and the wheel actually pulled and vibrates just like if I were driving on gravel.
the last time I played video games of any sort was about 15 years ago on an original NES, so I've been deprived of the advances over time but this is AMAZING. I drove GT4 on a few tracks I've personally seen and watched countless videos on online, and the only difference in them is the vertical aspect- you just can't get the effects of gravity down on a video game system as you could in a real car.. but let me tell you some of the hills at Sears Point (Infineon Raceway) still made my stomach jump watching them on the screen! you can feel the steering get light as you go over the crest, then fight like mad as you bottom out and turn hard into the corner. just awesome for a video game.
(and the main reason we bought the whole system is for me to practice there cheaper than going to the track for a weekend and dumping $1000 in tires and gas every couple of days)...
I ran it on an S13 on a road course for a few minutes and it felt and handled just about like my S14.. I also did some of the dirt rally stuff in a WRX in GT3, and the wheel actually pulled and vibrates just like if I were driving on gravel.
the last time I played video games of any sort was about 15 years ago on an original NES, so I've been deprived of the advances over time but this is AMAZING. I drove GT4 on a few tracks I've personally seen and watched countless videos on online, and the only difference in them is the vertical aspect- you just can't get the effects of gravity down on a video game system as you could in a real car.. but let me tell you some of the hills at Sears Point (Infineon Raceway) still made my stomach jump watching them on the screen! you can feel the steering get light as you go over the crest, then fight like mad as you bottom out and turn hard into the corner. just awesome for a video game.
(and the main reason we bought the whole system is for me to practice there cheaper than going to the track for a weekend and dumping $1000 in tires and gas every couple of days)...
12-26-2005, 09:14 AM
#34
I miss my VE
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: NY
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Hehe, wait until you get really into it. The GT series has advanced so much over the last few years since it's first debut in 96'. It's probably a whole new world for you since the last games you played were on NES lol. Big difference, eh? There really is a big difference actually in the way the cars react to input in GT3 compared to GT4 if you havn't noticed. Im having a hard time adjusting to the gameplay after so many years of the older one. But notice how you can actually see and feel the suspension working differently on each car in GT4? Thats nuts. Too bad no VE 
12-26-2005, 09:24 AM
#35
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Location: BFE, UT
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Circular Saw
$50
Complete set of "Angry Beavers" episodes
Latest Chevelle CD
Clothes
Wifey got
Xmod (65' Ford Mustang)
NFSU2
some other little stuff
Kids... OMG There's too much stuff to list... dang grandparents.
Rumor has it though that Santa left a bunch of gifts at my parent's house
, now to just drive down to TN to get them 
$50
Complete set of "Angry Beavers" episodes
Latest Chevelle CD
Clothes
Wifey got
Xmod (65' Ford Mustang)
NFSU2
some other little stuff
Kids... OMG There's too much stuff to list... dang grandparents.
Rumor has it though that Santa left a bunch of gifts at my parent's house
, now to just drive down to TN to get them
12-26-2005, 05:50 PM
#39
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Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: BFE, UT
Posts: 3,194
Yes I must know the same thing... I plan on ordering a bunch of stuff rigt about the time I get my paint done on the Max.
Btw... you should also get NFSU2... racing is ok. Me and the wife mostly play it to mod the cars. I always try to make the Focus and other little cars the ugliest things ever seen.
Which I seem to fail on, cause whenever you add anything to it, it makes it 20 times better than stock.
Btw... you should also get NFSU2... racing is ok. Me and the wife mostly play it to mod the cars. I always try to make the Focus and other little cars the ugliest things ever seen.
Which I seem to fail on, cause whenever you add anything to it, it makes it 20 times better than stock.
12-26-2005, 06:02 PM
#40
Originally Posted by kcidmil
Yes I must know the same thing... I plan on ordering a bunch of stuff rigt about the time I get my paint done on the Max.
Btw... you should also get NFSU2... racing is ok. Me and the wife mostly play it to mod the cars. I always try to make the Focus and other little cars the ugliest things ever seen. Which I seem to fail on, cause whenever you add anything to it, it makes it 20 times better than stock.
Btw... you should also get NFSU2... racing is ok. Me and the wife mostly play it to mod the cars. I always try to make the Focus and other little cars the ugliest things ever seen.
Which I seem to fail on, cause whenever you add anything to it, it makes it 20 times better than stock.