November 17, 200520 yr So every year I get Jim some off the wall gift... I'm way stuck this year and you guys were right on target with the golf putting green last year.. so I come to you again. Any cool things you guys have on your wish lists this year..?
November 17, 200520 yr My dad gets my brothers and I a fun gift every year and last year we got the NFL Mighty Helmet Racers. Basically they are just small remote control cars that you can put any NFL helmet on and drive around trying get a velcro football past the other car to the endzone. Here is some more info about them: http://www.mightyhelmetracers.com/ This may not be what you are looking for, but I thought they were a fun present for a sports fan if only for a few days of enjoyment.
November 17, 200520 yr Author Hey thanks.. Not what I had in mind for him, but the nephews will love them.
November 17, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 16, 2005 -> 09:05 PM) A blow up Jason doll? Uhh.. no. Jim tries to keep his distance from NAMBLA members..
November 17, 200520 yr I usually get my dad some kind of weird sports memorabilia. He loves baseball caps, and after this Christmas I'll have gotten him a hat from all of the Canadian Football league teams. Next I think I'll either try and find Rugby hats or maybe soccer. Or maybe that women's softball league. It's an interesting gift idea, he likes it, and they're generally good conversation starters.
November 17, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Soxy @ Nov 16, 2005 -> 09:26 PM) I usually get my dad some kind of weird sports memorabilia. He loves baseball caps, and after this Christmas I'll have gotten him a hat from all of the Canadian Football league teams. Next I think I'll either try and find Rugby hats or maybe soccer. Or maybe that women's softball league. It's an interesting gift idea, he likes it, and they're generally good conversation starters. I'm looking at that stuff.. trouble is.. he already has a ton of it. He's a Star Trek fan (not a trekkie by any means) but he does like the series with Shatner.. I've been looking for some autographed stuff. Like a cast photo.. but no luck seeing anything I think he'd like.. Any Trek fans have any ideas...?
November 17, 200520 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 16, 2005 -> 10:35 PM) I'm looking at that stuff.. trouble is.. he already has a ton of it. He's a Star Trek fan (not a trekkie by any means) but he does like the series with Shatner.. I've been looking for some autographed stuff. Like a cast photo.. but no luck seeing anything I think he'd like.. Any Trek fans have any ideas...? Ha ha, Jim's a geek
November 17, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Soxy @ Nov 16, 2005 -> 09:38 PM) bwahahahaha! Edit to add: Bwahahahahaha LMAO.. that is hysterical! I should get that as a gag. I think I might go back to the sports thing. Maybe get him the orange Bears jersey..
November 17, 200520 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 16, 2005 -> 09:35 PM) I'm looking at that stuff.. trouble is.. he already has a ton of it. He's a Star Trek fan (not a trekkie by any means) but he does like the series with Shatner.. I've been looking for some autographed stuff. Like a cast photo.. but no luck seeing anything I think he'd like.. Any Trek fans have any ideas...? Do you go to spring training every year?
November 17, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 08:12 AM) Do you go to spring training every year? Already planned that trip.
November 17, 200520 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 08:13 AM) Already planned that trip. I was thinking you did. They have a golf academy down there. They can do a swing analysis and stuff. Not sure if Jim is a great golfer or not, but it's always cool to see your swing on video and in slo-mo. Since you go there anyway, you could surprise him with that for one of the days. Golf gets my vote, but then again this gift isn't for me
November 17, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 08:18 AM) I was thinking you did. They have a golf academy down there. They can do a swing analysis and stuff. Not sure if Jim is a great golfer or not, but it's always cool to see your swing on video and in slo-mo. Since you go there anyway, you could surprise him with that for one of the days. Golf gets my vote, but then again this gift isn't for me He's got an 8 hcp.. But that is a very cool idea. It never hurts to improve. Thanks CC. I'll check into that for sure.
November 17, 200520 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 08:20 AM) He's got an 8 hcp.. But that is a very cool idea. It never hurts to improve. Thanks CC. I'll check into that for sure. DOH!! What a hack!! Hey what are the dates for spring training? EDIT: nevermind, I found the thread in PHT. Edited November 17, 200520 yr by Controlled Chaos
November 17, 200520 yr The Fire and Ice Thermos Grill...you can find it at Amazon...its on my list...can't wait to use it on April 3rd. Edited November 17, 200520 yr by tonyho7476
November 17, 200520 yr QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 10:03 AM) The Fire and Ice Thermos Grill...you can find it at Amazon...its on my list...can't wait to use it on April 3rd. We used it last year opening day. Had some Italian sausage...and grilled onions.... Good stuff!!!!!!
November 17, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 10:03 AM) The Fire and Ice Thermos Grill...you can find it at Amazon...its on my list...can't wait to use it on April 3rd. LMAO.. that's on MY list. It's funny... I am the one with all the "dude" like sporting stuff on my list. Jim never cooks at the tailgates. It's usually me or my dad. Jim just drinks beer and kicks cornhole ass.
November 17, 200520 yr kicks cornhole ass. there's a bad joke in here somewhere, but I'm going to leave it alone. On another note, thanks for even having this topic Steff. It got me motivated to plan a golf/white sox spring training trip with my friends. I mean we've been talking about planning a golf outing....but nobody acted on it. This topic got me thinking and I know it will be the perfect trip. Golf and the Sox YESSSSSS! With regards to the grill....it works like a charm and it's pretty compact. My buddy has a 3000GT and it fit in there with a folding table and two bag chairs. Edited November 17, 200520 yr by Controlled Chaos
November 17, 200520 yr Author Glad I could help! Now.. about a gift. Anymore suggestions...? Jim.. you gave me like 4 great ideas the past 2 years.. what's up slacker?
November 17, 200520 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 01:35 PM) Jim.. you gave me like 4 great ideas the past 2 years.. what's up slacker? Did you seen the thread about the wine? (Soxy makes "drinky-drinky" gesture and noise.)
November 17, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Soxy @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 11:43 AM) Did you seen the thread about the wine? (Soxy makes "drinky-drinky" gesture and noise.) Eh.. no. Gimme linky please.
November 17, 200520 yr QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 01:44 PM) Eh.. no. Gimme linky please. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=43307 Man, if I wasn't avoiding so much work of my own I totally would have made you look it up yourself. . .
November 17, 200520 yr Author QUOTE(Soxy @ Nov 17, 2005 -> 11:45 AM) http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=43307 Man, if I wasn't avoiding so much work of my own I totally would have made you look it up yourself. . . Pffttt... it's in French.. I never even would have looked at that thread. Thank you...
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