Where the funk is everybody?!?

[motzie]

I'm at a total loss for what to get H for Christmas. I need to get something, but I have no clue. I also have zero motivation.

I have a call with my boss this afternoon to go over incentive comp and 2013 wages, so hopefully bonus and a raise. Sweet!

Also, I have been craving chocolate like its my job. I didn't have cravings all pregnancy, but now I'm like a fiend.

[dixienormous]

How long have you and your H been together, total?

[Deleted]

This place is like a ghost town. Everyone's all on ML or CE&P debating about charities. What kind of hobbies does your DH have?

[Chirp]

I'm here... mostly just lurking about since I'm no fun to be around right now.

I'm horrible at figuring out presents, so I'm no help there.

During my pregnancy, my only cravings were root beer and ice cream. Immediately after, I couldn't get enough diet pepsi and mcdonald's fries.


Unrelated... H had a phone interview with an IT consulting company. They requested a second interview. He also got an interview request from a different company last night. My fingers and toes are crossed.

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I took DayQuil this morning to stop my coughing. Now I'm at work and I feel a little drunk. I clearly can't handle antihistamines at all.

What are some of your H's hobbies or interests? Anything that's getting worn out that he wears often? I buy MH slippers fairly often because he goes through them like no one's business.

[Deleted]

That's good news Chirp - my fingers are crossed for you!

[sparksfly]

Best of luck to Mr. Chirp.

And I was lurking over on CE&P, that 16 page thread was full of entertainment.

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I couldn't get past a few pages, what did it turn into sparks?

[sparksfly]

Dec 13, 2012 8:42:20 GMT -5 doglove said:

I couldn't get past a few pages, what did it turn into sparks?

A debate on Christmas movies, duck presses and Jesus cakes.

[motzie]

Dec 13, 2012 8:28:52 GMT -5 dixienormous said:

How long have you and your H been together, total?

Not quite 4 years.

There are things I could get him, like a mitre saw, but it just seems not fun. Last year I got him an electric smoker and he was totally surprised and loves it. I can't think of anything fun like that. For his birthday I got him a tent and a fishing pole.

[motzie]

Dec 13, 2012 8:30:02 GMT -5 Chirp said:

Unrelated... H had a phone interview with an IT consulting company. They requested a second interview. He also got an interview request from a different company last night. My fingers and toes are crossed.

Crossing everything for your H!

[dixienormous]

I got H a cheaper recreation of the first holiday gift I gave him (monogrammed cufflinks) since we're heading towards our 10th anniversary together.

what about getting him one of those magnetic fishing games? It's funny and cute.

[Chirp]

Dec 13, 2012 8:47:45 GMT -5 motzie said:

Dec 13, 2012 8:28:52 GMT -5 dixienormous said:

How long have you and your H been together, total?

Not quite 4 years.

There are things I could get him, like a mitre saw, but it just seems not fun. Last year I got him an electric smoker and he was totally surprised and loves it. I can't think of anything fun like that. For his birthday I got him a tent and a fishing pole.

I got H a mitre saw a few years ago for his birthday. He doesn't use it all the time, but when he does, he harps on and on about how it was one of the best presents ever.

Oddly, two years ago, his birthday present was a meat smoker that goes with our grill. Also dubbed one of the best presents ever.

[broc]

H is getting this and scotch. www.amazon.com/gp/product/1592405525/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_2?ie=UTF8&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I think everyone in the house is over this tummy thing, but none of us can walk more than a couple feet without needing a nap. I don't think we're leaving 4am Friday, lol.

[cuddlyevil]

Sorry, we had our first round of interviews for our one open spot in our residency program--I've been busy.

The only thing I can think of to get DH is futurama season 7 and Ted. I'm stuck for anything else.

I haven't given him a list for me yet so I'm going to have to hope he does okay.

[smock]

I was out of town, and now I'm back! I'm also not really sure what to get H. I got him two books and some boring clothes, but I'd like to get something a little more exciting . . . except I'm not sure what to get. Maybe bourbon.

[neonpink]

Good luck for your H cherp.

I bought my H a watch, slippers since he said his feet are getting cold. A mini replica of the jeep we rented in Puerto Rico. H decided he wants to collect mini versions of the things we drive on vacation. He bought a vespa in Italy so that killed that gift for me, a flight bag, and now I'm drawing a blank. I guess that's what I get for buying and wrapping so early. I think I bought him something else.

[starrieskies]

I'm no help for H gifts. My H said he wants ammo for Christmas... I have many problems with this.

I'm just lurking around when I can, but I've been super busy at work and really not feeling like I have much to contribute to the conversation...

[fussbucket]

Omg my H would LOVE a mitre saw. I often get him tools for Xmas/birthdays. He loves having better tools and more gets done around the house. Win win!

This year, though, he's getting new Chacos. His old ones are finally getting worn out, and they should come in handy for our vacation next month, since there will probably be a lot of hiking.

[fussbucket]

Dec 13, 2012 11:20:45 GMT -5 starrieskies said:

I'm no help for H gifts. My H said he wants ammo for Christmas... I have many problems with this.

Dude. Celebrating the birth of perhaps the most peace-loving man in history with ammo.

Dude.

[starrieskies]

Dec 13, 2012 11:45:14 GMT -5 fussbucket said:

Dec 13, 2012 11:20:45 GMT -5 starrieskies said:

I'm no help for H gifts. My H said he wants ammo for Christmas... I have many problems with this.

Dude. Celebrating the birth of perhaps the most peace-loving man in history with ammo.

Dude.

I couldn't agree more. Plus, this is just something I wouldn't buy for someone else. Some people are picky about their ammo, and he's picky about everything, so I can only assume this would be no exception.

He's been watching "Doomsday Preppers" almost nonstop, and now thinks that we should buy some tubs and fill them with freeze dried food and bury them to keep "just in case".

[fussbucket]

Well you know if it were up to me your Mr. Starrie would be getting a swift kick in the hindquarters for Christmas, so I'm sure you'll think of something better than that.

[Muddled]

I'm trying to get Brad to skip the gift giving thing this year. He does not like my idea at all, but I might be wearing him down. We *did* just go on a totally spur of the moment vacation, after all.

[starrieskies]

I seriously contemplated asking Santa for a divorce... But then decided that it probably wasn't the best timing...

[fussbucket]

Dec 13, 2012 12:14:50 GMT -5 Muddled said:

I'm trying to get Brad to skip the gift giving thing this year. He does not like my idea at all, but I might be wearing him down. We *did* just go on a totally spur of the moment vacation, after all.

You already gave Brad the greatest possible gift -- meeting ME!

I'm sure he'd agree on this.

[fussbucket]

Dec 13, 2012 12:15:10 GMT -5 starrieskies said:

I seriously contemplated asking Santa for a divorce... But then decided that it probably wasn't the best timing...

Hey, you're asking Santa, not Jesus. Go for it!

[Muddled]

Dec 13, 2012 12:16:54 GMT -5 fussbucket said:

Dec 13, 2012 12:14:50 GMT -5 Muddled said:

I'm trying to get Brad to skip the gift giving thing this year. He does not like my idea at all, but I might be wearing him down. We *did* just go on a totally spur of the moment vacation, after all.

You already gave Brad the greatest possible gift -- meeting ME!

I'm sure he'd agree on this.

This is true.

I will remember to bring this up the next time we discuss.

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Dec 13, 2012 12:14:50 GMT -5 Muddled said:

We *did* just go on a totally spur of the moment vacation, after all.

HOW was it? DETAILS.

[Muddled]

Dec 13, 2012 12:30:22 GMT -5 doglove said:

Dec 13, 2012 12:14:50 GMT -5 Muddled said:

We *did* just go on a totally spur of the moment vacation, after all.

HOW was it? DETAILS.

It was Amazing! We had the best time. We drove through Napa one day and we got bikes and hit Sonoma the next. We probably didn't hit as many wineries as we had anticipated, but I wouldn't change the way we did anything. It was nice and relaxing and just fun. The food was good. The wine was good. The weather was incredible. I loved every minute of it.

[bowies]

FI is getting one of those outdoor fire bowl things and a video game and a movie. If the fire bowl is less than I think it'll be, I'll use the rest of my budget on a sweater or shirt. None of these things are terribly exciting, but he wants them and/or needs them. His stocking will be filled with candy and K-cups.