Christmas Loot 2008

[Stonewall]

SARKID started this thread last year, so I figured we'd make it a tradition....

My biggest and best gift, something I have always wanted:


Also...



And of course...clothes.

This year we have another child in our lives so with two young'uns, it's all about them.  Don't worry, we didn't spoil them, that's for the grandparents to do.

[Trung Si Ma]

Left Handed Remington 700 SPS in .308 with a Leopold 3-9x50 for shooting the 600 yard targets in NRA F T/R Class.  And some Nu-Lites for the instrument panel in the 172.

[Eclipse]

I got my Fubar: 
No one at the Secret Santa party was really sure what I was going to do with it.  I just said "Its for breakin' stuff, maybe stuff that's already partially broken with someone inside...".

And this press is on its way: 

Lots of clothes (been looking kinda shabby lately with about 1 pair of socks in the drawer), some coffee for the press, and some sweet treats.

And of course the complete CSU was the big present from the wife...

Stonewall:  My wife works for Phillips so I got one of those last year, very sweet - the trick is to make sure to keep the blades free, so on heavier days you might have to dump it out mid-shave.  Otherwise, I'm always surprised how close it shaves!

[PaulR]

I was allowed to buy a cool uniform for my Luftwaffe collection and to pick up a complete service uniform for when I return to CAP this summer(It has the stripes already sewn onto the jacket!).

Nothing screams "Merry Christmas" better than a WW2 German Air Force uniform!! (I got a kick out it anyway).

[Hawk200]

Got loads of cookies, baked goods, etc. over here. My father asked me what I wanted for Christmas, I told him to wait until July when I'm home (bunch of stores do Christmas in July, why can't I have one?).

I may make a few "gifts" to myself, courteousy of eBay, but other than that, waiting until July.

BTW, anyone mind if I resurrect this thread in July? Or would that be too much?  

[JoeTomasone]

Left Handed Remington 700 SPS in .308 with a Leopold 3-9x50 for shooting the 600 yard targets in NRA F T/R Class. 

You'll shoot your eye out!

[PHall]

Left Handed Remington 700 SPS in .308 with a Leopold 3-9x50 for shooting the 600 yard targets in NRA F T/R Class. 

You'll shoot your eye out!

At 500 yards!

[Duke Dillio]

I had to work all night last night so I won't be awake for Christmas....

I go my RACK with some pretty cool patches for a Maxpedition admin pouch on the front.  I'll post pics once I figure out how to put it together.  Having a hard time getting beyond step 1.  Insert Tab A into Slot B....

Oh, and I got some tools and some stuff for my drumset.  Not a bad take....

[NIN]

I go my RACK with some pretty cool patches for a Maxpedition admin pouch on the front.  I'll post pics once I figure out how to put it together.  Having a hard time getting beyond step 1.  Insert Tab A into Slot B....

The Maxpedition admin pouch rocks the Casbah. I have the "Front toward Enemy" claymore patch, an Easy Button, and the "Beer Low" caution light patch from CrewDogs under an "after 5" nametag on mine.

Gotta love MilSpecMonkey.

As for setting up the RACK, well, I'm still trying to grep all this MOLLE stuff...

[Eclipse]

^ OK, one of you guys has to post a photo...

[flyerthom]

Time and half - working.

[AlphaSigOU]

Bought my plane ticket to attend Pacific Region Staff College at Nellis in March/April.

[alexalvarez]

Spend time with my daugthers and elderly father.

[Gunner C]

Left Handed Remington 700 SPS in .308 with a Leopold 3-9x50 for shooting the 600 yard targets in NRA F T/R Class.  And some Nu-Lites for the instrument panel in the 172.

There is lust in my heart!  That's sweet!  Is it chambered NATO 7.62 or did you get something exotic?  That scope is going to rock!  How many mils are the reticles?

I'm earning double time today and tomorrow (10 hours each).  But last night I got something that just tickles the heck out of me.  Any of you remember Chicken Man from the 1960s AFRN broadcasts?  Well, my wife got me all 273 episodes along with an autographed picture of CM himself!  14 CDs of pure fun radio theater.

Gunner

[_]

Garmin Rino 530HCx

[Duke Dillio]

I finally got it put together, I think....





Now I just need to figure out what patch I want to fill the void there on the right side....

And no I did not earn the "Infidel" tab...

[JAFO78]

We spent time with new friends had dinner at their condo. 3 of my kids are sleeping over at their place. Best of all the weather here in Florida was great.  :clap:

Santa forgot my lap top again this year, maybe next year. 

[IceNine]

While I didn't get a ton of "stuff" this year I think this may be the best Christmas I've ever had.

I got the usual wool socks, and stuff.
Gift cards to Sears, Wal-mart, Mcdonalds
My traditional Snoopy Ornament from grandma.
A Columbia Jacket

And this year grandma almost had me in tears.

I got my Grandpa's Burial Flag.  He's only been gone 2 years and I just assumed it would go to my father (the oldest son).  And a note in the card that said "wait till your b-day and I'll buy the shadow box for it"

[Stonewall]

Went to my In-Laws for Christmas dinner and my father-in-law got this book:


My F-i-L is a retired Army Lt Col Airborne Artillery guy and knows what types of books I enjoy reading, because there aren't many.

This goes right along with this book:

[Stonewall]

I finally got it put together, I think....




Now I just need to figure out what patch I want to fill the void there on the right side....

And no I did not earn the "Infidel" tab...

Looks like some pretty functional gear.  Not bad.  Not sure how I feel about it for CAP, but it is "tactical" looking. 

How does one earn the Infidel tab?

I'd get an embroidered flight suit name tag and throw that bad boy on there, like what I did for my Air Force gear.  See photo...

[Duke Dillio]

^^^  That's a great idea Kirt.  Wonder where I could find one of those with CAP stuff on it....

[♠SARKID♠]

Okay, I've got four different family groups I've received from so here's the total list.

Mom
DVR
Joseph & Feiss brown leather bomber jacket
Little Big Planet (Playstation 3)
Soul Calibur 4 (Playstation 3)
Bioshock (PC)
HP Printer
Assorted gift cards
Candies/Food stuffs
AF Blues T-shirt
New tires for my truck
Socks & Underwear
USB Hub

Dad
Wrench set
Allen wrench set
Pliers
Wire clippers
Socket set (my third one...)
Jumper cables
Gazetteer
Waukesha Fire Dept shirt (Dad is a fireman there)
A really cool trumpeter statuette
$$$

Extended Family
Leather work gloves
Blaze orange hunting vest
Hand warmers
Ornament (bleh...)
Gift card/$$$

[Smokey]

What is the significance of this black rock like stuff I got??

[♠SARKID♠]

What is the significance of this black rock like stuff I got??

Sorry, Santa hates you.

[LtCol057]

Hey, at the prices of fuel lately, I'd love to have a bag of coal. Used to heat the house with coal back in the 60s when I lived in Germany.   Guess next year I'll have to be bad just to get the coal.   

[JoeTomasone]

The best thing I got was a DVD of a long-lost TV show that I used to watch WIWYETBAC (When I was young enough to be a Cadet  ) - Voyagers.

(No, not Star Trek: Voyager...)



For those who have never heard of it (or aren't quite sure):

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083500/

[Sarge]

I bought one of these nifty survival gadgets...not bad for $25!

[Sarge]

I'll try this again....a great piece for anyones flight bag!
http://swisstechtools.com/productdetails
Check out the BodyGard Survivor! Kinda neat!

Rick Larson
Lt Col, CAP
SMSgt, USAF
C/WO (ret)
Mitchell#

[JoeTomasone]

I bought one of these nifty survival gadgets...not bad for $25!

Here 'ya go:



http://www.swisstechtools.com/productdetail.aspx?PID=7xwhJ0vrg%2f8A

[Duke Dillio]

Hey, at the prices of fuel lately, I'd love to have a bag of coal. Used to heat the house with coal back in the 60s when I lived in Germany.   Guess next year I'll have to be bad just to get the coal.   

If you want some coal that bad, let me know....

I work at a place that has a huge pile of it lying around.  Just tell me how wet you want it....

[pixelwonk]

w00t!
Black Asus EeePC
Runs Windows XP, although it's getting gender modification surgery to become a hackintosh once wifi and sleep mode can be worked out with the current hardware.

6 hour battery... mmmmmmm!
upped ram to 2GB too.  The wife didn't know she got me that present as well. 

[iron medic]

My (soon to be ex) wife paid for my first tattoo!  Don't know if it is ok to post pics it is on my upper arm covered by shirt sleeves.  Not bad for my first.

[Duke Dillio]

^^^^ congrats on the tat....

You do know that they are contagious right?  Once you get one, you'll be working on getting your next and your next and the one after that......

[♠SARKID♠]

My (soon to be ex) wife paid for my first tattoo!  Don't know if it is ok to post pics it is on my upper arm covered by shirt sleeves.  Not bad for my first.

It isn't her name is it?  Cuz that wouldn't work out too well...

[Duke Dillio]

Hey Tedda, did she come with the computer?

[Walkman]

I got a pair of Bushnell binos and an air rifle. Still got a couple of bucks from grandma to spend 

[iron medic]

[ol'fido]

My wife got me a new bathrobe, a very cool Casio watch, and a Coleman flashlight from Wally World that is very bright (115 lumens) and if you twist the ring at the top it changes from the white light to red and then blue.

My granddaughter gave me several hugs and kisses.(She'll be 2 in March).

And, I managed to get through Christmas without either of my grandsons(6 and 7 months old) spitting up on my shirt. Not a large gift but much appreciated.

[Cecil DP]

But last night I got something that just tickles the heck out of me.  Any of you remember Chicken Man from the 1960s AFRN broadcasts?  Well, my wife got me all 273 episodes along with an autographed picture of CM himself!  14 CDs of pure fun radio theater.

He's everywhere! He's everywhere!!

The best thing I got was a DVD of a long-lost TV show that I used to watch WIWYETBAC (When I was young enough to be a Cadet  ) - Voyagers.

(No, not Star Trek: Voyager...)



For those who have never heard of it (or aren't quite sure):

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083500/

I remember the show. It was canceled when the star, picked up a  blank pistol and killed himself.

[NIN]

I remember the show. It was canceled when the star, picked up a  blank pistol and killed himself.

Jon Erik Hexum. Sad, really.  He was screwing around with the gun and the wadding from the blank caused enough blunt force trauma basically render his brain inop.  He was dating E.G. Daily at the time, too!  (80s fans will get that reference..)