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Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III

12/10/2010 02:01:51 PM · #1

I just spoke to the wife and told her I want to opt out of Christmas Giftmania.

This year I will be giving cash and accepting cash.

I don't want any more of the crap I get every year, it's just a waste of space. I have everything I want and/or need.

Yo_Spiff

Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO

12/10/2010 02:03:22 PM · #2

You might want to rethink that. A gift of a space heater would make the doghouse much more comfortable to sleep in.

glad2badad

Apple iPhone 16 Pro

Lensbaby Sweet 35 Optic

12/10/2010 02:38:39 PM · #3

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

You might want to rethink that. A gift of a space heater would make the doghouse much more comfortable to sleep in.

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM

12/10/2010 03:09:43 PM · #4

Originally posted by Yo_Spiff:

You might want to rethink that. A gift of a space heater would make the doghouse much more comfortable to sleep in.

I can keep warm with the collection of shirts I get from my mother-in-law that are too small for me.

RayEthier

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

12/10/2010 05:07:09 PM · #5

I have to agree with Slippy on this one. I too used to shop and it seems I would purchase things that were: The wrong size, wrong colours, wrong styles, not romantic, not personal enough, too personal, not sentimental, too sentimental... and of course being that we live in the country, I would have to arrange for return trips to various stores, wasting yet another day returning stuff and shopping anew.

Fixed all that, I now give the one gift no one returns... they might bitch about the colour (a Canadian thing) but they never bring the gift back.... I give Money... and so far, everyone is happy. :O)

My daughter is right happy this year since I bought her a brand new car as an incentive to get her driver's licence... and yes she passed.

Have a good one everyone.

Ray

Pentax D-FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW

12/10/2010 05:48:37 PM · #6

I'm going to email all of my present-exchanging relatives to let them know. I don't know if I should tell dollar amounts ahead of time, or that can be the big surprise.

K3Master

Pentax K-3

12/10/2010 05:53:52 PM · #7

Personally, a couple of years ago I opted out of gift giving altogether. I don't give anything, and I expect nothing in return. Everyone important knows, and MOST of them are good about it. I still get the odd gift from people that can't apparently help themselves, but I just accept it with a thank-you and remind them of my personal preferences. For me, just being around people is enough.

Pentax D-FA* 70-200mm f/2.8 ED DC AW

12/10/2010 06:24:28 PM · #8

Originally posted by K10DGuy:

Just being with family, having fun, getting some time away from work (5:45am to 6:15pm for me) is what I love! If I would've met you before I met my wife, maybe we'd be married right now. Do you have a shapely ass?

K3Master

Pentax K-3

12/10/2010 06:26:11 PM · #9

Originally posted by Strikeslip:

Originally posted by K10DGuy:
Personally, a couple of years ago I opted out of gift giving altogether. I don't give anything, and I expect nothing in return. Everyone important knows, and MOST of them are good about it. I still get the odd gift from people that can't apparently help themselves, but I just accept it with a thank-you and remind them of my personal preferences. For me, just being around people is enough.

Just being with family, having fun, getting some time away from work (5:45am to 6:15pm for me) is what I love! If I would've met you before I met my wife, maybe we'd be married right now. Do you have a shapely ass?

If by shapely, you mean "Like an over-yeasted Cinnamon Bun", yes.

Art Roflmao

Canon EOS-6D Mark II

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

12/10/2010 06:29:00 PM · #10

*cancels the chia pet he ordered for Slippy*

Mick