Christmas ideas....what have you asked for?

[Porch Smoker]

Bought myself a new pair of Sorel boots. Like cigars, I don't trust anyone else to buy my boots.

Wife is also taking me to a Blues and Blackhawks game in December. Go Blues!

Other than that, buying stuff for the kids.


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[jazzboypro]

On 11/30/2016 at 9:53 PM, mdinius said:

Bourbon is always on my wish list. With my increased travel recently, noise-cancelling headphones are my top request! I've got friends that swear by the Bose QuietComfort line.

I concur, i have a pair of QC25 and love them.

[Lotusguy]

I concur, i have a pair of QC25 and love them.

The new wireless QC35 are the bees' knees!!

[Squarehead]

27 minutes ago, Lotusguy said:

The new wireless QC35 are the bees' knees!!

Nothing from Bosch?

[Lotusguy]

Nothing from Bosch?

Our microphones are inside

But even if they weren't, it's an awesome product that I use almost daily.

[Fuzz]

1 hour ago, Lotusguy said:

The new wireless QC35 are the bees' knees!!

Totally concur! Used them on my US/Cuba trip and they were fantastic. Long battery life, even when using Bluetooth/NFC connection.

[Onelove]

On 1 December 2016 at 7:26 AM, Hurltim said:

Hmmm... we usually go bat$%it crazy buying presents for the wife and I (and whoever visits us during the holidays) but we are keeping it simple this year.

A really nice cigar ashtray.

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On 1 December 2016 at 7:26 AM, Hurltim said:

 

 

On 1 December 2016 at 8:59 AM, MaxG said:

 

Have you found any?  That's on my list too and other than flying to Havana and visiting Hotel Nacional ,  I don't know where to find one.  Wife is on board with getting me a really nice  one, but I just can't point her in the right direction .    

 

- MG 

 

The FOH ashtrays are great!

[Hurltim]

On 12/2/2016 at 7:36 PM, Onelove said:

 

 

The FOH ashtrays are great!

Are they still for sale here?

[Warren]

On ‎12‎/‎1‎/‎2016 at 7:38 AM, Colt45 said:

Peace on earth, good will to (wo)men

 

and I'm still waiting for my stool.......

sample results.

[Chefalan86]

I too have the want for more trendy cooking tools... Sous Vide water bath cooking system.  Also a foodsaver vacuum sealing machine.  Always wanted this but never justified buying it for myself.  Thats my story

[luv2fly]

My wife and I got each other new iPads.  Ours were old (1st and 2nd gen) and went Tango Uniform some time ago.

[Fuzz]

9 hours ago, Chefalan86 said:

I too have the want for more trendy cooking tools... Sous Vide water bath cooking system.  Also a foodsaver vacuum sealing machine.  Always wanted this but never justified buying it for myself.  Thats my story

The Anova Precision Cooker is currently on sale. Was thinking of picking up one for myself.

[Erm310mce]

I'm in the same boat, always buy what I need during the year, my wife says I'm impossible every year. 

This year I asked for smart home stuff, thermostats, cams, garage door opener, sprinkler system control etc, so I can control all from my phone. Some of these are expensive but adding one at a time isn't bad. 

If I can lower utility costs it's more cash for cigars  

[Habana Mike]

I'd like to find the house or lot to build on third year down to Flagler around Christmas... probably build since I've not seen many options with a climate controlled walk in,,,,

 

[El Hoze]

couldn't resist peeking at these when I saw the bag under the tree. Overkill way to cut a cigar to be certain but I guess we passed the overkill level a while ago and have always wanted these. will have to make sure to clean then well so there's not tobacco on them when I "open" them on Christmas! 

[GavLew79]

2 hours ago, El Hoze said:

couldn't resist peeking at these when I saw the bag under the tree. Overkill way to cut a cigar to be certain but I guess we passed the overkill level a while ago and have always wanted these. will have to make sure to clean then well so there's not tobacco on them when I "open" them on Christmas! 

Those appear to be the height of sophistication. 

[stogieluver]

This, and cash for more cigars.

[Texwrangler]

Even though I never lose them while playing (cough cough).   I let it be known that I can always use some extra golf balls.....Titleist Pro V1's.

[El Hoze]

1 hour ago, GavLew79 said:

Those appear to be the height of sophistication. 

I am a fairly unsophisticated individual, maybe these will be a lifechanger. If not, I'll just cut cigars with them. 

[HectorLopez]

On 11/30/2016 at 2:59 PM, MaxG said:

 

Have you found any?  That's on my list too and other than flying to Havana and visiting Hotel Nacional ,  I don't know where to find one.  Wife is on board with getting me a really nice  one, but I just can't point her in the right direction .    

 

- MG 

 

I purchased this one not too long ago and I love it. It is a Nat Sherman Executive. Holds plenty of cigars if you have company, ash falls in the holes and doesn't blow away in the wind, it helps keep the ash on the cigar longer, and it actually looks much nicer than most ashtrays sitting around. Shop around the web and you can get decent deals on it.

H

[MaxG]

Thanks,  brother. 

 

- MG 

[Colt45]

On 12/4/2016 at 3:12 PM, Warren said:

sample results.

Yeah, that's what he left me a few years back.

And that elf likes his corn.

Merry Christmas, Wazza 

[Warren]

2 hours ago, Colt45 said:

Yeah, that's what he left me a few years back.

And that elf likes his corn.

Merry Christmas, Wazza 

 It's funny how there's always corn.

Merry Christmas Mate.

[jat]

Couple of Christmas ideas below, pulled from a Perth newspaper, all the real journos apparently on leave.

Says something about Aussies that most of the gifts are related to drinking or floating in the pool or drinking and floating in the pool. Or maybe that's just WA??

 

 

The Motorised Esky by Bogan and Proud

Although often associated with outlandish behaviour, the motorised esky has become somewhat of a coveted mode of transport at parks and beaches across WA. Don't deny it, you turn your head if you see one cruise past you while you're stuck lugging your heavy esky on the sidewalk. It's the gift of never having to carry, drag or roll an esky in the sweltering summer heat again.

Cost: $750

The Bogan and Proud motorised esky.

The Cricket Cooler

The blokes who designed this clever little cooler know Australians all too well. They put cricket wickets on the back of an esky. And I love it. Hallelujah, your mate will never forget the cricket set at home again. Plus it keeps your drinks cold. Plus it’s less to lug from the car. Plus it's green and gold.

Cost: $99.95

Available at: Bunnings Warehouse

The Cricket Cooler.

Budgy Smuggler

Made famous by some Aussie larrikins dubbed the ‘Budgie Nine’ who stripped down at the Malaysian Grand Prix, these colourful little swimmers are the perfect stocking filler. Whatever pattern or colour you fancy they’ve got it. If Tony Abbott can wear them, anybody can – right?

Cost: $50 to $70 depending on design

Men wearing budgie smugglers at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Pictures: Steven Hawley

Santa’s Flask

It’s basically a Christmas stocking with a tap. It holds 2.25L or three bottles of wine. And it also doubles as a Christmas decoration. Line the stockings up! Any friend will be grateful you have brought this invention into their lives.

Cost: $17.33

Santa's Flask Santa's Flask. The perfect gift.

Bottle Opener Thongs by Reef

Ever gone to open a beer and thought ‘where’d I put that bottle opener?’ or gone to a party and all the bottle openers have up and walked away… yes, yes you have. If you have a mate who’s always asking you to open their beers then this is the gift for them. Introducing the Reef bottle opener thongs, they may not be the most fashionable flip flops going around but turn them upside down and there it is – a bottle opener. And boy will it come in handy. No matter where they go they will always be able to open that beer.

Cost: $55 upwards

Reef Bottle Opener Thongs. Reef Bottle Opener Thongs.

Down Under Box

TimTams, Vegemite, Milo, Fantales, Caramello Koalas, Wagon Wheels – this Aussie box of joy will make any homesick friend smile… or any Aussie for that matter. It's got all the favourites.

Cost: $30 to $45

The Down Under Box

Happy Little Vegemite pyjamas and/or slippers by Peter Alexander

The iconic Australian spread Vegemite, you either love it or hate it. But what’s not to love about these Peter Alexander Vegemite pyjamas? Make someone a ‘happy little Vegemite’ this Christmas, go on.

Cost: $49.95 upwards

Peter Alexander Happy Little Vegemite PJs. Peter Alexander Vegemite slippers.

Ultimate floating cooler

It’s an esky but it floats and it holds your drinks. And it’s cheap. I’m sold.

Cost: $15

 

Available at: Target

The Ultimate Floating Cooler.

Beer Pong Australia table or Inflatable Beer Pong table

I know what you’re going to say … Beer pong is an American game. Yes, it may have originated at some college fraternity in the 1950s but a game with beer is a game any Australian can play and play well. The table folds up into a handy carry size too. But wait, there’s more, it even comes in an inflatable option.

Cost:$165 or the inflatable table is $59.

The Beer Pong table.

Aussie thong inflatable pool toy by Havaianas

Ah yes, the classic Havaianas giant inflatable thong. It’s always a winner. In 2015 Cottesloe Beach set the world record for the fourth year running with 2210 people taking to the water on their inflatable thongs in the Australia Day Havaianas Thong Challenge. We love a competition.

Cost: $49.95

The giant Havaianas inflatable thong.

[Denali_21]

Asked the wife for a Peter James case....I can almost guarantee that I'll end up buying this for myself once I see a sale run.