Tekky present dilemma and questions
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Husband surprised * me recently by saying that he had thought about getting me a specific tekky present for christmas, but wasn't sure if I would like it. I like (nice!) surprises and told him I trusted his judgement but if he wanted some input from me then feel free to ask. In his place, I'd never risk, say, buying him a golf club without input from him, but I'd hate to spoil the surprise or put him off buying me a present, because that seems a tad churlish. I guess the ball is in his court now. Still, he's given me something to think about regarding just what it could be, and indeed, what I would want it to be? Hopefully, his idea of a tekky present is not the latest Dyson hoover (unless it's the robotoic version that empties itself, makes a cup of tea when I'm home, reminds me of birthdays etc.) So, what would other people like for christmas (it's not that far away!). Without the benefits of an unlimited budget, unfortunately. Debbie * Surprising on at least two counts: first that he is considering christmas presents this early: he's normally a christmas eve shopper, second that he's considering a tekky present at all.
Debs wrote: Dyson hoover Arrggh! Sorry to be pedantic but.... Hoover make vacuum cleaners, Dyson make better vacuum cleaners ;) . Apparently Dyson + Hoover are the only manufacturers who have their appliances referred to as 'I'll get the Dyson' or 'I'll get the Hoover'. Incidentally Dyson successfully sued Hoover :-D Cheers, Barry
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Paul Watson wrote: You decided where it is going? I expect it will make it on to my right arm. It's a toss up whether it will be above or below the elbow. Could be decided by what my kids pick as 'the art they want on dad's arm' :) Chris Meech It's much easier to get rich telling people what they want to hear. Chistopher Duncan But for a man, barbecuing eggplant and portobello mushrooms is a sure way to have people question your sexual orientation. Kuro5hin
I know you are now old enough not to give a damn but up on the shoulder is better as a shirt can hide it. Plenty of irrational, picky employers out there who would be biased against a tatoo on your forearm. So, have you really give them carte blanche on the choice? What if they pick Bambi or Pinochio? Or My Little Pony? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Miszou wrote: I have read the entire internet. on how boring his day was. Crikey! ain't life grand?
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Library assistant. Best tech there is. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Miszou wrote: I have read the entire internet. on how boring his day was. Crikey! ain't life grand?
mmm. Female Librarian, glasses, hair in a bun. ;-) Michael 'Logic, my dear Zoe, merely enables one to be wrong with authority.' - The Doctor: The Wheel in Space
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I know you are now old enough not to give a damn but up on the shoulder is better as a shirt can hide it. Plenty of irrational, picky employers out there who would be biased against a tatoo on your forearm. So, have you really give them carte blanche on the choice? What if they pick Bambi or Pinochio? Or My Little Pony? regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Miszou wrote: I have read the entire internet. on how boring his day was. Crikey! ain't life grand?
Paul Watson wrote: Or My Little Pony? LOL. Paul Watson wrote: have you really give them carte blanche on the choice Have you ever heard the expression, "This is my democracy and it's going to be run my way". They can pick whatever they want, but ultimately, I have final say. :) Chris Meech It's much easier to get rich telling people what they want to hear. Chistopher Duncan But for a man, barbecuing eggplant and portobello mushrooms is a sure way to have people question your sexual orientation. Kuro5hin
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Michael P Butler wrote: How about an application that you sing/hum a few bars from a song and it does an internet search for mp3s that match Oh great. I hum a few bars of the latest Nine Inch Nails tune, and it starts downloading the 1943 recording of Strauss' The Blue Danube, as recorded by the Youngstown Ohio Community Orchestra...
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Debs wrote: Dyson hoover Arrggh! Sorry to be pedantic but.... Hoover make vacuum cleaners, Dyson make better vacuum cleaners ;) . Apparently Dyson + Hoover are the only manufacturers who have their appliances referred to as 'I'll get the Dyson' or 'I'll get the Hoover'. Incidentally Dyson successfully sued Hoover :-D Cheers, Barry
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Gary Wheeler wrote: Nine Inch Nails tune Isn't that an oxymoron? It would have to be a pretty naff app to confuse NIN with Strauss. :laugh: Debbie
Well judging by how many classical music samples bands use in their modern tunes it could easily happen. regards, Paul Watson Bluegrass South Africa Miszou wrote: I have read the entire internet. on how boring his day was. Crikey! ain't life grand?
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Gary Wheeler wrote: Nine Inch Nails tune Isn't that an oxymoron? It would have to be a pretty naff app to confuse NIN with Strauss. :laugh: Debbie
Debs wrote: Isn't that an oxymoron? Yeah, but if I used what I really listen to*, the joke wouldn't have worked nearly so well. * I like jazz :-O: The Rippingtons, Eric Marienthal, Doc Powell, and so on.
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Barry Lapthorn wrote: Sorry to be pedantic Not at all: I'm rather surprised it took that long for someone on here to bite. ;P Debbie
Debs wrote: I'm rather surprised it took that long for someone on here to bite You got me :-D I couldn't help it. Cheers, Barry
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Husband surprised * me recently by saying that he had thought about getting me a specific tekky present for christmas, but wasn't sure if I would like it. I like (nice!) surprises and told him I trusted his judgement but if he wanted some input from me then feel free to ask. In his place, I'd never risk, say, buying him a golf club without input from him, but I'd hate to spoil the surprise or put him off buying me a present, because that seems a tad churlish. I guess the ball is in his court now. Still, he's given me something to think about regarding just what it could be, and indeed, what I would want it to be? Hopefully, his idea of a tekky present is not the latest Dyson hoover (unless it's the robotoic version that empties itself, makes a cup of tea when I'm home, reminds me of birthdays etc.) So, what would other people like for christmas (it's not that far away!). Without the benefits of an unlimited budget, unfortunately. Debbie * Surprising on at least two counts: first that he is considering christmas presents this early: he's normally a christmas eve shopper, second that he's considering a tekky present at all.
My wife and I face this challenge every year, I always am interested in something wierd and technical and she always has to drop subtle questions months in advance to figure out what the details are. This year it's not techhy though, a steel 6 string acoustic guitar, laminate with cutaway. If I was after a techy present though the traditional ones are digital camera, portable MP3 player, keychain usb storage device etc etc. See: http://www.thinkgeek.com [^]for tons more.
I support two teams: the Canucks and whoever is playing the Leafs!
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Husband surprised * me recently by saying that he had thought about getting me a specific tekky present for christmas, but wasn't sure if I would like it. I like (nice!) surprises and told him I trusted his judgement but if he wanted some input from me then feel free to ask. In his place, I'd never risk, say, buying him a golf club without input from him, but I'd hate to spoil the surprise or put him off buying me a present, because that seems a tad churlish. I guess the ball is in his court now. Still, he's given me something to think about regarding just what it could be, and indeed, what I would want it to be? Hopefully, his idea of a tekky present is not the latest Dyson hoover (unless it's the robotoic version that empties itself, makes a cup of tea when I'm home, reminds me of birthdays etc.) So, what would other people like for christmas (it's not that far away!). Without the benefits of an unlimited budget, unfortunately. Debbie * Surprising on at least two counts: first that he is considering christmas presents this early: he's normally a christmas eve shopper, second that he's considering a tekky present at all.
I guess a pain free recovery from my surgery in November would be the best possible present for me this year! I'm not after (or expecting) anything else. The love I feel from my friends (both old and new) is enough. :) Anna :rose: Homepage | Tears and Laughter "Be yourself - not what others think you should be" - Marcia Graesch "Anna's just a sexy-looking lesbian tart" - A friend, trying to wind me up. It didn't work. Trouble with resource IDs? Try the Resource ID Organiser Visual C++ Add-In