"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
12/07/2018 at 08:56 • Filed to: None
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"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
12/07/2018 at 08:56 • Filed to: None | 1
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Have a great driving song per my offer.
The Vandals’ first album was the SoCal punk rock of the time and it was very well received. As we would learn was their won’t, they released an album of country songs that entirely aliented the surf-punk fans who had embraced them. But a few of us (including me) found this giant “fuck you” to hardcore sensibility to be the most punk rock thing of all and loved the whole thing. The Meat Puppets took a similar path, but with a whole lot less irreverent humor, and fewer dickhead surfers from Huntington Beach . Meat Puppets II IS one of the greatest records ever and you should listen to it. But I digress.
My office Christmas party is today, and I have a couple of small- business traditons. First, everyone gets a fancy Christmas card with a new $100 bill inside, and no, that is not their Christmas bonus. Second, I welcome everyone’s families to the party, and I buy presents for all the kids. Most are easy. There is a 14 year old boy, a boy and a girl toddlers, 2 Jr high boys, and the one that strikes fear into my heart is a 14 year old girl. I have no idea what a girl that age likes or wants. The way my brain works, all gift ideas that blank out fall back on “remote control car.” When I push that away, my brain falls back on “slot car racrletrack.” My instincts are not good. On the other hand, if it wasn’t for my wife, my mom would have a kick ass collection of remote control cars, and a killer slot car setup.
Please help me find a good gift for this teen girl. Some of you Oppos know girls, and some of you even are girls. I want to get her something she thinks is cool. The office closes at noon today, and the party is a dinner. I have some shopping to do.
Have a little Meat Puppets II for your time. They might be my favorite if I had to pick 1 band. You must see them live. This is my all time favorite driving song.
Have a good Friday
OPPOsaurus WRX
> ImmoralMinority
12/07/2018 at 09:02 |
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vodka
amazon gift card
farscythe - makin da cawfee!
> ImmoralMinority
12/07/2018 at 09:02 |
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hey... i have a 16 year old daughter... i should be good at this
hmmmmm..... nope i got nothing...
i swear that girl thinks im psychic or something
Nibby
> ImmoralMinority
12/07/2018 at 09:04 |
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My cousin’s kid turned 16 a couple months ago... they live several hundred miles away so I had her gift sent to their house. I texted her saying “Your gift is coming from Japan so it’s gonna be a bit late” and she got excited.
This was the gift.
https://www.amazon.com/micro-piece-jigsaw-M108-140-BEVERLY/dp/B009TM9L9G
$kaycog
> ImmoralMinority
12/07/2018 at 09:08 |
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Necklace or bracelet.
someassemblyrequired
> ImmoralMinority
12/07/2018 at 09:33 |
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Oh man, that’s a tough one. I might ask - as awkward as that is. By that age they generally have their “thing.” It could be everything from mountain climbing to crochet. And heaven help you if you get it wrong.
Maybe a
watch? Or a semi-decent point and shoot camera? Or a
Bluetooth speaker?
CalzoneGolem
> ImmoralMinority
12/07/2018 at 09:47 |
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Meat Puppets II IS one of the greatest records ever
Yes. So many times this.
Also go with $kaykog’s advice.
Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> ImmoralMinority
12/07/2018 at 10:03 |
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I bought this for my 14 YO last year, she loves it.
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Highlander-Datsuns are Forever
> farscythe - makin da cawfee!
12/07/2018 at 10:04 |
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you and me both....
nermal
> ImmoralMinority
12/07/2018 at 10:13 |
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Most teenage girls are into music. Stick with the theme, and get her an entry level drumset and maybe a few lessons.
Her parents will love it, because playing music is good and helps with development and stuff.
