THE Mook Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I'm kinda the same way. If I want/need something during the year, I'll buy it, or at least I'll plan to buy it within a month or so. I hate the idea of putting something off until winter and then asking other people to buy it for me. Not only that, but I am VERY fortunate and blessed. I would rather anyone who thinks about buying a gift for me donate it (as annonymous) to the local Food Bank, Toys for Tots, Lifeline...etc. The wife asked that I do that for her for Christmas this year. I was able to drop a fat stack of Toys for the Toys for Tots Clinic, and also feed at least 10 families on Christmas day, at her request. Hot_Wheel, 09G8GT, Marylander and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted December 19, 2013 Share Posted December 19, 2013 The best gift giving is the two families we "adopt" at Christmas and buy gifts for. We do that at our executive headquarters and then at another store location, so 4 families in all. I can't imagine waking up as a kid and not having presents under the tree. I was VERY fortunate and still am, so I try to help where I can. (not trying to toot my horn here) Just saying... Giving is ALWAYS better than receiving! MAYBEN and egott_91 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 ... ... Giving is ALWAYS better than receiving! Yup, sure is. Find a charity and support it, year round. Support doesn't have to mean $$$, it can be your time volunteering. This is our charity of choice: http://morningstarmission.com/ "You make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give." -Winston Churchill MAYBEN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07RS4 Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 PS4 that I bought for my son will soon be played by me!!! Haha. egott_91 and THE Mook 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 This Xmas is for my Wife........She has been sacrificing for me for years. On Friday I bought her a new 2014 F250, 4x4, 6.7 diesel, Lariat. She has a F150 ecoboost now. I was off Friday so I told her I was going Xmas shopping............I bought the truck and I am picking it up Xmas eve. I worked out a deal with the dealer so I still have the F150 and drove that home. She has no idea I bought her a new truck!! I am going to park it at my neighbors and then move it in the driveway so it is there on Xmas day. I can't wait to see her reaction.........she says I am not good at surprises, wait till she sees this, I am so excited. I cant wait for Xmas day. Here is a pic from the dealer, I will post more pics on Xmas. I hope everyone has a great Xmas and enjoy your Holidays.. LFairbanks, Green Machine, THE Mook and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 This Xmas is for my Wife........She has been sacrificing for me for years. On Friday I bought her a new 2014 F250, 4x4, 6.7 diesel, Lariat. She has a F150 ecoboost now. I was off Friday so I told her I was going Xmas shopping............I bought the truck and I am picking it up Xmas eve. I worked out a deal with the dealer so I still have the F150 and drove that home. She has no idea I bought her a new truck!! I am going to park it at my neighbors and then move it in the driveway so it is there on Xmas day. I can't wait to see her reaction.........she says I am not good at surprises, wait till she sees this, I am so excited. I cant wait for Xmas day. Here is a pic from the dealer, I will post more pics on Xmas. I hope everyone has a great Xmas and enjoy your Holidays.. If your going to get it Xmas Eve, how are you going to explain away not having the F150 and stretch it to Christmas Day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egott_91 Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 If your going to get it Xmas Eve, how are you going to explain away not having the F150 and stretch it to Christmas Day? He stated in his post he worked out a deal with the dealer so that he still has the F150 for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot_Wheel Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 I have a HS senior with straight A's and a college freshman at USC and a loving wife -- I have everything I could want (and can pay for) at this point. ....although I wouldn't mind a color-changing halo headlight system for my Hot Wheels Camaro.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted December 22, 2013 Share Posted December 22, 2013 Keeping the F150 till Thursday, that way she has no idea.............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chas Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Wife and I decided that a trip to Spain in May would be a great gift to each other so no physical gifts, but something to look forward to. I got her a pair of black diamond earrings though as a thank you to putting up with me and being patient with my studying during grad school after work every night. She deserved them. I did buy some Bilstein 5100 adjustable front shocks for the Tacoma so I will consider that part of Christmas. Overall, truly thankful for having such a great family, no physical gift is greater than spending time with them on Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFairbanks Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 (edited) He stated in his post he worked out a deal with the dealer so that he still has the F150 for now. I'am aware of that. I understood what he wrote clearly. But typically once you take possession of the other car, they want the trade. And he mentioned that he was picking it up on Christmas Eve. Edited December 23, 2013 by LFairbanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxcustody Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I am picking up Tuesday, buddy is giving me a ride over there. The dealer is letting me bring the 150 back after Xmas. Yes you are right, typically they want the trade. However he is letting me take possession of the 2014 and bring back the 11, so then my wife will not have clue of the whole transaction..........Merry Christmas THE Mook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Well, I got my present. We literally drove it home in the ice and salt. THAT was fun! I got it home and into the garage and whipped out the hose and rinsed it off, sprayed it with waterless wash that I supercharged with some Rinseless Wash and dried it off. It'll have to do for now. It was -7 on the way in this morning. BRR!!! Sorry for the bad pictures... It's COLD! The car has a 418 stroker from TX Speed in it. He built it SOLID for reliability. The engine has about 2200 miles on it. Correction is coming... It has to warm up some first though! Chris MAYBEN, Captain Slow, LimitedDodge and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share Posted December 23, 2013 I am picking up Tuesday, buddy is giving me a ride over there. The dealer is letting me bring the 150 back after Xmas. Yes you are right, typically they want the trade. However he is letting me take possession of the 2014 and bring back the 11, so then my wife will not have clue of the whole transaction..........Merry Christmas I'll nominate you for husband of the year!! THE Mook and Maxcustody 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Well, I got my present. We literally drove it home in the ice and salt. THAT was fun! I got it home and into the garage and whipped out the hose and rinsed it off, sprayed it with waterless wash that I supercharged with some Rinseless Wash and dried it off. It'll have to do for now. It was -7 on the way in this morning. BRR!!! Sorry for the bad pictures... It's COLD! The car has a 418 stroker from TX Speed in it. He built it SOLID for reliability. The engine has about 2200 miles on it. Correction is coming... It has to warm up some first though! Chris Wow, Congrats Christopher!! So you sold your G8? THE Mook 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 Wow, Congrats Christopher!! So you sold your G8? Thanks Rich! Not yet unfortunately! My RAM is sitting outside until I do. ;( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 So it DID happen Chew-ski! HECK YES! Congrats on that bad boy! Chewy and MAYBEN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted December 23, 2013 Share Posted December 23, 2013 I'm not one to talk about something until it's just about a done deal. It happened! THE Mook and MAYBEN 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Slow Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Hey Chewy! Congratulations on joining Club Silver! MAYBEN, Chewy and THE Mook 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 If it's something I went and bought with gift cards, it was technically on my list somewhere right? JUST got back from the Home Depot with this bad boy setup! BRUSHLESS! MAYBEN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 I got my 4 Nest smoke and CO detectors for christmas. I need three more. MAYBEN 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 I got my 4 Nest smoke and CO detectors for christmas. I need three more. Kim got me (the house) the Nest Thermostat.. I need two more to cover all zones, lol.. I've been thinking of getting the Nest Protect Alarms as I need to replace all my CO alarms.. Chewy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Kim got me (the house) the Nest Thermostat.. I need two more to cover all zones, lol.. I've been thinking of getting the Nest Protect Alarms as I need to replace all my CO alarms.. Yep, I got the Nest thermostat last Christmas and love it. I only have one as our house isn't that large. We have 7 smoke detectors though, so I need 3 more. The problem is, the price. They're so dang pricey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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