bludroptop
bludroptop SuperDork
12/1/11 10:32 a.m.

The family is begging for me to come up with a wish-list. I'm stumped myself.

Criteria: not necessarily car related, preferably under $25, little old lady shopping friendly (not online). Pretty much anything tool related I've either already got in my box, don't need or is too specific for them to track down. I am reluctant to get item number specific. No gift cards.

So far, my list is: black sweater, SD card, sweatshirts.

Given the criteria above, what would you put on YOUR list?

z31maniac
z31maniac SuperDork
12/1/11 10:36 a.m.

Can't think of anything that fits that criteria.

Only thing I want/need is the rest of the parts for my Miata HPDE build.

92CelicaHalfTrac
92CelicaHalfTrac SuperDork
12/1/11 10:36 a.m.

I'm having the same problem.

I know i need/want tools... i just don't know which ones.

I'm drawing a complete blank, and it's driving SWMBO nuts.

mtn
mtn SuperDork
12/1/11 10:41 a.m.

CD's, bourbon, beer, tickets to a concert/show/event, socks, subscription to GRM or CM.

To quote my 87 year old great aunt, "It's always the right size and just what they needed". She pretty much only gives cash. Sometimes a check. Usually just cash though.

alex
alex SuperDork
12/1/11 10:43 a.m.

Gift card or booze (something you wouldn't buy yourself). Hard to go wrong with either.

N Sperlo
N Sperlo SuperDork
12/1/11 10:50 a.m.
bludroptop wrote: little old lady shopping friendly (not online).

So no online shopping, but sex toys are OK?

4cylndrfury
4cylndrfury SuperDork
12/1/11 12:17 p.m.

on my list:

  • GRM subscription
  • A vernier caliper
  • Cycling Shorts
  • Bench Vice
  • Wireless Mouse
  • Wireless Meat Thermometer (for the grill/smoker)
  • Inception DVD
  • Sports team Polo or hat (UC or Bengals)
  • Rotozip Bits

Most of those should b $30 or less (maybe not the shorts or Vice...)

Osterkraut
Osterkraut SuperDork
12/1/11 1:14 p.m.

I maintain an Amazon wishlist that I update year-round. Come Christmas time, I've got loads of ideas to tell people. From it, knowing your criteria, I'd put...

A nice set of kitchen shears. These, exactly. Feel free to buy them for me!

DeadSkunk
DeadSkunk Dork
12/1/11 7:13 p.m.

-Winnipeg Jets hockey sweater
-new "Dead Skunk" graphics for my van
-wall hung 1 HP compressor for the garage
-insulated vest
-Ipod connector cable for my CooperS
-composite hockey stick
None of these meet your $25 criteria though, but I'll be happy !

Racer1ab
Racer1ab Reader
12/1/11 7:45 p.m.

I'm always a fan of cheap tool sets that you can keep in the car for junkyard work and flashlights. It always seems like I got caught without them a couple years ago. Not anymore.

mtn
mtn SuperDork
12/1/11 10:10 p.m.
DeadSkunk wrote: -composite hockey stick

Niet!

I had my slapshot clocked with an Easton Synergy and a Sher-Wood 50 30. No difference in speed. Enormous difference in price. I broke the wood sticks about twice as fast as the composites.

No thank you.

BoostedBrandon
BoostedBrandon HalfDork
12/1/11 10:41 p.m.

The upside down show on DVD, best kids show ever.

/thread

MitchellC
MitchellC SuperDork
12/2/11 12:49 a.m.

I asked my mom for a ton of socks. Work socks, dress socks, around the house socks, thick socks, colorful ones, whatever. I'm young, so I can get away with just about any color. Did I mention that I hate spending money on socks? I also have wood floors that are cold in the winter.

Luke
Luke SuperDork
12/2/11 3:43 a.m.

^Yeah, socks are a lame gift until you hit about 20 years old and have to start buying them for yourself. Then it all makes sense.

Hungary Bill
Hungary Bill New Reader
12/2/11 4:19 a.m.

1)Box of shells

2)DVD of anything involving a car chase (anything with Steve McQueen, Cars 2 just came out, something like "Ronin" is always fun, or I once found the original "Gone in 60" at wally world)

3)magazine subscription to a magazine I usually wouldnt buy myself, or was interested in "trying". (I KNOW I like GRM so I'm willing to pay for that out of my pocket)

4)Books Books Books. (I love books) Make a list and have her go to Half Priced Books and go crazy. Maybe she'll find something cheesy but with good pictures like "The History of Ferrari" or something for a bit of bathroom reading. (again, something you probably wouldnt spend money on, but dont mind getting as a gift)

5)Zombie targets (they sell em at sporting goods stores, I've always wanted to shoot some, but the normal black silhouette ones are just plain cheaper)

6)A mouse shaped like a car! (neat, but I'm not going to take money out of my car's budget for it)

7)I would sure dig a cut away poster of a car I like (like that one of the GT40...) anyhoo.

Merrry Christmas, and good luck!

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