DawgTalkers.net Forums DawgTalk Tailgate Forum What was your favorite gift you received today?

My wife bought me several nice items. Notably, my throwback Webster Slaughter jersey that I have wanted since I was in third grade. I also recieved a home beer making kit, several Browns, and Ohio State shirts, some Carhart gear for my second job, an old, old, electric football game that I've also wanted for quite a while, a dartboard, and a finger football game.

In return, I bought her 1/3 ct diamond earrings, an ipod nano, a coat, sweater, scarf, pajamas, a couple books, and a new utility bag for whatever she wants to carry.

We bought her mom a cross pendant on a necklace, a comforter, and pajamas.

We bought my younger sister a Swarovsky ornament. -Expensive, but, really, really nice. My little sister collects 'em, and I wanted to do something nice for her.

I bought my niece/nephew a Wii- How did I find one? -Freak luck, they had them in stock at gamestop.

I bought my other nephew a train, -3 years old and he had the nerve to say that he didn't like it.

I bought my other nephew a train- 2 years old on Christmas day, and he loved it.

We bought my little niece a Cabbage Patch Kid that resembles her.

I told my mom to find a flight to Houston that she can take,and that I will pay for her ticket.

It was a great Christmas. I love being 29 years old and married. I cannot wait to develop a family, like most of you have done.

I got tickets for this past week's Browns/Bengals game from my Ex. We broke up a few weeks ago, but she already bought them for me so I went with her.

How did that work out?

I kept telling her I didn't want to go (I did want to go of course, just not with her ), but she couldn't find anyone to go with and didn't want to sell them because she bought them for me. I went under the condition that she couldn't talk about anything relationship-wise.

It was a long ride there and back, but we had a good time tailgating and at the game. I don't pay much attention to her anyways when there's a game on, except to answer all of her stupid questions like "what's first and ten mean?"

It would've been a lot better of course if we would have won and clinched the playoffs. I'm sure everyone on here (except christyk ) would've had a better Christmas if that happened.

So she still likes you. That's cool man. Sorry about the game, I almost broke my front window after DA's second int.

Several items....

My sisters dog just died several weeks ago and her entire family took it rather hard. One of the gifts that we got them was a nice "tribute" frame that my wife found. We included one of their favorite pictures that I Photoshopped in. It was much appreciated and it's nice to give that gift that is just right.

A extended family member is suffering from Lou Gehrig's disease and was able to spend most of Christmas out of bed and without his oxygen. It was obvious and touching to see how much he treasured the day. It's so easy to take things for granted, you know.....

Not trying to be a downer, but there can be joy and fellowship found in trying times.

Personally I had a great day with family and friends. While all the gifts were appreciated, I did really enjoy a story from a book titled, "Buckeye Fans Only". This book is a collection of thoughts from former grads, personalities etc. Lee Corso writes of a game against the Buckeyes (1976) where OSU goes up 6-0 on a TD and missed PAT to start the game. Indiana proceeds to march down the field, score and gain a 7-6 lead. With that Lee writes that he told the ref, "that's it, we quit". The official tells him he can't quit, so Lee says, OK then.....time out". With the time out called, he assembles his team under the scoreboard for an impromptu team picture. I quote from the book:

Woody takes his hat off and he throws it at me.....The referee says, "What the hell are you doing?" I said, "You know what mister, it's been 25 years since Indiana has been ahead of that SOB and I want a picture to prove I'm ahead of him".

Indiana lost 47-7. I sat there at home and nearly fell out of my chair laughing when I read that. My family thought I was nuts. What a great story and a good book. It has quickly become my second favorite behind "Woody's Boys".

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So she still likes you.

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Sorry about the game, I almost broke my front window after DA's second int.

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I thought they looked horrible when I was there. I thought maybe it was just that I had a bad angle or something, but then I got home and saw them on TV. I would've been looking for something to throw too...

I wouldn't use water from the ocean. You can invite all kinds of bacteria and disease to your tank. And I would worry about ph and all that.
You have to very on top of it if you run a saltwater tank.

My fav freshwater fish are pirahnas.

funny to talk about pirhanas in NE Ohio...my Brother has two in PainesvileTWP and they threatened to cancel his Homeowners policy because of them.I had to take 'em to my house for a week..lol

They are SO illegal in Fla.. .

Thank you for the reply.....If you are really not into high dollar fish, the ocean works just fine. I kept an eel, a starfish(yeah, ask me what kind...idunno), a Clownfish...2 anemones off the tide and all i did was replenish the water from the beach....the eel i let go yesterday into the Intercoastal...I dinna look into compatability...they all lived...if not for the eel....but please...keep the suggestions comming...I want a really unique freshwater tank...


again thanks DM..
Barry

Mostly stuff of the same stuff from last year, you know clothes socks, etc.

Here it goes.... I got, The Die Hard DVD set,1,2,3, a lot of Marzipan candy, socks,sports quiz mini calendar,Cleveland Browns tire cover , colonge, a blanket/comforter, boxers, air fresheners,gift card, Metallica:And Justice for all CD, and $350 cash from my relatives combined.

Overall it was a great Christmas, my family watched movies, ate unbelievable tasting food and just had a relaxing time. We had ham, scallops, cornbread cassarole, stuffing, cranberries, rolls, and blueverry cheesecake,man o man I am hungry!

Jeeze, you gotta love the Holidays don't you?

Wife got me a nice winter jacket this year. I like the colours and the fit, and it's warm as heck.

I didn't expect anything and I wasn't disappointed.

I know C. Our Product Managers are a bit behind in coming out with new products. I told them 3 years ago that I was being asked for a KitchenAid Panini Press, but that I thought it should do more than paninis...like the Griddler.

Excellent, more red KitchenAid is always a good thing though...

i really didn't want much for christmas this year, but still got some cool stuff...

my grandparents gave me some money...

i got bioshock and marvel ultimate alliance from my girlfriend, along with some clothes

my little sister got me knocked up and superbad (maybe i should have said my sister got me superbad and knocked up )

my parents got me a couple pairs of jeans, a best buy giftcard, and ace combat for the 360

and on both sides of my family we play a gift game (not like a secret santa, this is more fun) and i ended up with a browns head rest and a 50 dollar gift card

Best present this year was from my new girlfriend. Only been with her for 2 months and she bought me a PS3 .....

I'm guessing you're gonna keep her, then.

LOL, Christy didn't you know that our English is a stud? He's got women swooning on both sides of the pond

English, nice present.....what did ya get her?

He gave her a autographed GMdawg picture.



















She won't be back

Please tell me it wasn't the Moons over Alliance picture.

I sure hope not

Well my gift to her was a trip to Amsterdam on 19th January for 3 nights of 'window shopping and sightseeing'

Super Mario Galaxy

and some money that I plan on putting towards a nice Browns jersey. (probably Winslow)

Sweet English.


I got home from the game and wow what a wild weekend.

I received a Christmas gift from out of the blue and I have to say it is probably the best gift I got.

I received a very nice bottle of wine from 44 and his lovely wife. It's a 2003 Riesling from the the Alfred Eigelshoven Weinkeller. It's a Mosel Saar Ruwer Wine and one of the best I've had from that region. Briedel is in the Mosel wine region of Germany and I will say it's one of the most beautiful wine regions there.

Thank you again 44 and Mrs 44.