Did you get any cool stuff for Christmas?

[NeoSneth]

i bought myself a new 3d printer. bigger and better.

 

[skate323k137]

Sounds good depending on what you're doing with the water. Out of sight out of mind except for the filter changes. We have hard water with all sorts of minerals around here.

The distiller is great, but I can tell it's another chore for me to keep track of, like the the hot water boiler and the coffee maker. I drink a lot straight from the tap so it's probably a good move.

Our last place had the hardest water in the world. Even with a good softener we burned thru the on faucet Brita filters like newspaper. Our municipal water at the new house is literally 1/3 the monthly cost, and we don't really need a softener. So a whole house filter for the two of us would probably make sense, even my fridge filters last a few months here, but the taste leaves a lot to be desired if you drink from the tap.

 

[SignOfGoob]

Our last place had the hardest water in the world. Even with a good softener we burned thru the on faucet Brita filters like newspaper. Our municipal water at the new house is literally 1/3 the monthly cost, and we don't really need a softener. So a whole house filter for the two of us would probably make sense, even my fridge filters last a few months here, but the taste leaves a lot to be desired if you drink from the tap.

Oh how I miss city water. I mean, yeah, Republican governors can use it to kill you BUT…that’s fairly rare. Meanwhile I’m hauling hundreds of pounds of salt downstairs every year to get water I can’t drink combined with occasional massive bills for wells running dry or pumps dying. Well water is a fucking cult, I swear. There has to be some kind of toxoplasmosis that keeps people hooked on it. I don’t see one advantage. It’s worse water that is less reliable and costs more.

YET, a decade before I bought this house city water was run down the street and nobody hooked up to it. I have a damn fire hydrant in my front yard, ready to extinguish my house with clean water if needed, but I’m made to drink bottled water or rust and everyone here thinks it’s great.

 

[Dr Docking]

wow did I get an AWESOME trinket that has taken center stage in my house, It's the first thing people see!

The base inscription means 'Meaty Penis' and the expression on the guys face just exudes 'take it' what a perfect addition to my collection!

 

[nork69]

I received a

Drizzt Do'Urden figurine.​

I almost forget this name. When I was at school, I read all his book.
I really don't know how my girlfriend remember that.......but nice choice.

 

[sylvie]

Oh how I miss city water. I mean, yeah, Republican governors can use it to kill you BUT…that’s fairly rare. Meanwhile I’m hauling hundreds of pounds of salt downstairs every year to get water I can’t drink combined with occasional massive bills for wells running dry or pumps dying. Well water is a fucking cult, I swear. There has to be some kind of toxoplasmosis that keeps people hooked on it. I don’t see one advantage. It’s worse water that is less reliable and costs more.

YET, a decade before I bought this house city water was run down the street and nobody hooked up to it. I have a damn fire hydrant in my front yard, ready to extinguish my house with clean water if needed, but I’m made to drink bottled water or rust and everyone here thinks it’s great.

I don't think skate wanted to hear any of that. So shut the fuck up

 

[@M]

I received a

Drizzt Do'Urden figurine.​

I almost forget this name. When I was at school, I read all his book.
I really don't know how my girlfriend remember that.......but nice choice.

Is it just a D&D scale miniature or a bigger one?

 

[nork69]

Is it just a D&D scale miniature or a bigger one?

9 inches

 

[@M]

Photo?

 

[nork69]

Photo?

 

[Moob Butter]

Four sweatshirts, a couple of Amazon gift cards and my wife bought me one of those Zelda Game and Watches.

I pretty much buy everything I want for myself anyway and giving's always more fun. I bought my nephew a Cars playset thing that's bigger than he is. Seeing a 2-year-old go "Oh wow!" and spending most of an afternoon putting it together and playing with it is more satisfying than whatever plastic crap I could've thought to ask for.

First off, you wife is awesome for getting you that Game and Watch. When I mentioned it as a potential gift to myself, my darling life partner said I’m not spending £40 on that tacky crap which you’ll never use. Ouch. (She is right though, it would be used once and go in the drawer).

Secondly, I much prefer seeing my nephews reactions to Christmas gifts too. I’m feeling too old now to get excited about Christmas, and everything I really need I already have. But reliving the excitement of Christmas through kids is a lovely feeling.

I’ve decided for next year to replay Christmas Nights on the Sega Saturn in late November to hopefully soften some of my Scrooge like attitude towards Christmas.

 

[NGT]

I got a solo stove bonfire and Dutch oven kit. Can't wait to actually get to use it, Lol

 

[100proof]

First off, you wife is awesome for getting you that Game and Watch. When I mentioned it as a potential gift to myself, my darling life partner said I’m not spending £40 on that tacky crap which you’ll never use. Ouch. (She is right though, it would be used once and go in the drawer).

She's totally right. It's useless crap. I honestly feel stupid even having it. But part of being a decent partner is not judging/treating your other half like a piece of shit for liking the things they like. My wife allows me to have arcade cabinets, nods and smiles while I talk about sportsball or fighting games and doesn't bat an eye when I spend money on cigars, bourbon and going to Vegas a couple of times a year. In return, I don't call her a bundle of sticks for loving musicals or get pissy when she collects and displays useless crap (that ultimately takes up less space than my cabs). It's not a brag... it was just one of my minimum requirements in any human being I spent the rest of my life with. My wife's not perfect... no one is. But she's not a selfish cunt.

That's why the idea of mancaves is so abhorrent to me. If you have to build a little hidey-hole to get away from your lady and hang up all of your neon beer signs that she won't allow anywhere else in the house, you've fucked up somewhere along the way (either by marrying a hateful shrew or by having shit taste in home decor).

 

[LoneSage]

She's totally right. It's useless crap. I honestly feel stupid even having it. But part of being a decent partner is not judging/treating your other half like a piece of shit for liking the things they like. My wife allows me to have arcade cabinets, nods and smiles while I talk about sportsball or fighting games and doesn't bat an eye when I spend money on cigars, bourbon and going to Vegas a couple of times a year. In return, I don't call her a bundle of sticks for loving musicals or get pissy when she collects and displays useless crap (that ultimately takes up less space than my cabs). It's not a brag... it was just one of my minimum requirements in any human being I spent the rest of my life with. My wife's not perfect... no one is. But she's not a selfish cunt.

That's why the idea of mancaves is so abhorrent to me. If you have to build a little hidey-hole to get away from your lady and hang up all of your neon beer signs that she won't allow anywhere else in the house, you've fucked up somewhere along the way (either by marrying a hateful shrew or by having shit taste in home decor).

You're OK, proof. You're ok.

 

[sylvie]

She's totally right. It's useless crap. I honestly feel stupid even having it. But part of being a decent partner is not judging/treating your other half like a piece of shit for liking the things they like. My wife allows me to have arcade cabinets, nods and smiles while I talk about sportsball or fighting games and doesn't bat an eye when I spend money on cigars, bourbon and going to Vegas a couple of times a year. In return, I don't call her a bundle of sticks for loving musicals or get pissy when she collects and displays useless crap (that ultimately takes up less space than my cabs). It's not a brag... it was just one of my minimum requirements in any human being I spent the rest of my life with. My wife's not perfect... no one is. But she's not a selfish cunt.

That's why the idea of mancaves is so abhorrent to me. If you have to build a little hidey-hole to get away from your lady and hang up all of your neon beer signs that she won't allow anywhere else in the house, you've fucked up somewhere along the way (either by marrying a hateful shrew or by having shit taste in home decor).

This was very sweet to read!! I love you @666ela !

 

[Moob Butter]

She's totally right. It's useless crap. I honestly feel stupid even having it. But part of being a decent partner is not judging/treating your other half like a piece of shit for liking the things they like. My wife allows me to have arcade cabinets, nods and smiles while I talk about sportsball or fighting games and doesn't bat an eye when I spend money on cigars, bourbon and going to Vegas a couple of times a year. In return, I don't call her a bundle of sticks for loving musicals or get pissy when she collects and displays useless crap (that ultimately takes up less space than my cabs). It's not a brag... it was just one of my minimum requirements in any human being I spent the rest of my life with. My wife's not perfect... no one is. But she's not a selfish cunt.

That's why the idea of mancaves is so abhorrent to me. If you have to build a little hidey-hole to get away from your lady and hang up all of your neon beer signs that she won't allow anywhere else in the house, you've fucked up somewhere along the way (either by marrying a hateful shrew or by having shit taste in home decor).

I love your post, sounds like you have a great partnership with your wife

I should probably add that my wife would have got me that stupid thing if I had made it clear it really mattered to me (it didn’t, I’m just unimaginative at thinking of gift ideas for myself). I got some surprise Japanese Whiskey which as a Scotch single malt lover with an interest in Japanese culture was spot on - Kenpai!

 

[100proof]

Yeah, wasn't trying to pick on your wife. Glad that she appreciates you and buys you the good shit. I should actually start asking for top-shelf booze... I'm difficult to shop for too. It's the reason my wife makes notes in her phone any time I make any hint at being interested in something... also because she's a crazy person who makes lists for a living but that's neither here nor there.

Anyway. was speaking more to the mentality of selfish people who belittle their partner for the things they enjoy. Just never made sense to me... if you love someone, why wouldn't you put in the bare minimum effort to be happy for them when they're happy even if you don't personally give a shit? I know people have their own problems and their own shit going on in their lives but you don't have to share all the same hobbies or hang on your partner's every word. Just don't be a shitheel.

 

[HellioN]

My son got me a 100% Shetland Wool sweater.

 

[lithy]

Bought the kids Mario Kart on the Switch, I'll probably get some use out of that.

Bought my wife a nice standing mirror and some phone refresh accessories (case/charger/microSD) so she will keep the Galaxy S8 another year or two since she is buying a new laptop this year and I will inherit the now nealy 10 year old Thinkpad since the even more ancient Gateway netbook finally bit it last year.

Got new camping chairs. They're nice but fairly big too, might grab a couple bag chairs for more casual needs.

Bought myself a book after Christmas. A printing of Washington's farewell address. Although that hasn't arrived yet, damn media mail.