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12/09/2015 at 14:51 • Filed to: None
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"Textured Soy Protein" (texturedsoyprotein)
12/09/2015 at 14:51 • Filed to: None | 1
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My family has never been big on buying lots of gifts for each other. Generally we’re all a bit picky about things and don’t really expect much in terms of gifts. But this year for Hanukkah/Christmas/Anniversary gifts, I feel like I’ve been pretty successful!
Maybe I’m just buying into the usual silly consumerism around this time of year but I feel like I’ve gotten genuinely good deals on stuff that people really like. It feels good to give them things they’ll enjoy.
I already gave my gf her anniversary present a little early: a !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! . I got a deal on it over Black Friday/Cyber Monday weekend. $120 for a phone that is pretty much on the low end of mid-range specs, but she’s super happy with. Oh, and I got her an eBay TPU case for 8 bucks. Score.
My sister’s always wearing Converse All-Stars, so for Hanukkah I got her a pair of !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! made of Woolrich wool. I didn’t know her shoe size so I kinda spilled the beans on what her present would be by asking her size, but she’s happy with them. Well, she will be when they arrive. $65 after a coupon and cash back on my credit card. Bam.
My brother is the more difficult person to get a gift for, because he’s kinda ornery. But he recently got super into knives and picked up a part-time job working in a fancy knife shop in addition to his regular job as a bartender. So I got him an !!!error: Indecipherable SUB-paragraph formatting!!! with a beechwood handle. The knife, a leather sheath, a sharpening stone, and some fancy oil for it were a grand total of 46 bucks. Bla-dow!
My parents and grandparents have made it very clear over the years that they don’t want presents from us kids, so I have it pretty easy. I’ll need to get some more small things for my gf for Christmas but she and I already talked about not spending too much money on each other.
Just call me Hanukkah Harry!
RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
> Textured Soy Protein
12/09/2015 at 14:58 |
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I was thinking I’d call you Hurricane Harry, the Holiday-Hannukah Haggler. But, if you want the boring version, that’s okay too.
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> RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
12/09/2015 at 15:01 |
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Hanukkah Harry is awesome . (I’d embed, except NBC doesn’t put any of their SNL videos on youtube.)
Luc - The Acadian Oppo
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12/09/2015 at 15:14 |
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Your sister is a lucky gal! I would love more all stars for the holidays.
on my wish list I have:
Chuck II’s in Bordeaux Red
and a pair of Chuck Taylor leather All Star PC sneaker boots
I’m a size 10 if you feel like buying me these.
Your boy, BJR
> Textured Soy Protein
12/09/2015 at 15:16 |
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When AREN’T you smug?
And making a post bragging about all the gifts, Patrick Bateman-style (the character, not the commenter) with prices included, isn’t exactly in the holiday spirit.
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> Your boy, BJR
12/09/2015 at 15:20 |
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I’m sorry if it came off as bragging, that’s really not my intention. I was more trying to say I was happy to get my family things I think they’ll like while getting good deals. Like “hey a totally decent phone that she’s very happy with for only 120 bucks instead of a $600 iPhone.”
Jayhawk Jake
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12/09/2015 at 15:22 |
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“I love you, but I don’t like spending money on you. Here’s a thing”
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> Jayhawk Jake
12/09/2015 at 15:29 |
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One guy thinks I’m bragging about how much money I can spend, now you’re saying I’m cheap. I can’t win! At least the people I got these gifts for appreciate them.
wiffleballtony
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12/09/2015 at 16:10 |
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It’s Marv, not Harry.