what's on your Christmas list?

Don't lie.. you KNOW you're already thinking about it....
I don't mind embarassing myself.
Hermes scarf (put this on every year––no one ever springs for it)
Yoga mala by Pattabi Jois
Ashtanga yoga for women (also a book)
cashmere socks
vanille exquise by Annick Goutal
bobbi brown "extra"skincare travel set and the new Extra moisturizing tinted
foundation
Hollywood Glo by Benefit
Stila Critic's Choice Limited Edition gift set ($160–– a bargain at twice the
price)
Lovely lingerie from Rigby and Peller and Agent Provocateur
Maurey (remove "no junk" from my address to email me)
____________________________________________________________________
"Home is within me. I carry everyone and everything I am with me wherever I
go"
~Suheir Hammad, Palestinian/US poet

On 06 Nov 2004 23:01:53 GMT, maur...@aol.comnojunk (Maurey Lancaster)
wrote:
Neither do I...
....usually this time of year I am hankering for another piece of
jewelry from Tiffany & Co. The spouse tends to spoil me that
way...nothing extravagant, but quality enough that they will be
heirlooms to my little nieces. I love silver.
This year, however, I am hoping to find a round–trip ticket to Tokyo
for the Summer of 2005. Preferably on Singapore Airlines, but I will
take what I can get :–)

Don't lie.. you KNOW you're already thinking about it....
I know! Terrible, ain't i.... :–)
*makeup of any sort
*Chanel perfume (esp No. 5)
*DVD's
*books from the Pentecostal Publishing Press
*scented candles
*body lotions and body sprays
*new Zippo lighter or butane lighter of some sort
*scanner for my PC
*electric blanket (king sized)
––Kristin

"rhoda penmark" <rh...@thebadseed.com> wrote in message
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My gosh! After this, I'M embarassed to say that we're getting each other a
42" flat screen tv. But then I'm still decorating (not extravagantly) a new
house and in the market also for a new large living room rug, kitchen eating
table and console table for the entry hall (to showcase my French tapestry).
It feels to me like its already Christmas (except I have to do the work!).
Jamie

Maurey Lancaster wrote:
But of course!
1) the gold brooch made from a hundred–year–old mold for my club in Chicago
2) a gold link bracelet for my Disney charms
3) a Chanel suit
4) something by Jean Schlumberger––the sixteen stone ring in diamonds
and rubies would do nicely
5) antique silver coffee and tea service––and a sideboard to put it on
4) something fabulous and vintage made out of platinum––diamond Art Deco
bracelet, anyone?
5) the moon on a silver platter––and someone to keep it polished
Actually I'd be happy with some Bill Murray movies on DVD, some bath
soaps, bath salts, cashmere socks and maybe a gift certificate somewhere
fun so I could enjoy shopping for myself.
Priscilla
–––
p...@midway.uchicago.edu "Here comes the most beautiful woman in
puppetland!"

Pretty, nice warm scarves for my neck. Ones that aren't itchy.

own shopping.
Now we did it together and it didn't hurt nearly as much because most of it
was on sale
I would love the following (though won't get it)
Danier tulip skirt in the fern green
got the cashmere sweaters so I don't need those (though I have one coming
from ebay)
a new handbag ––that's going to be tomorrow maybe? I have some GC's from
Macys and a credit to use up.
some great earrings. hmmm I haven't figured out what. I have some stuff in
a shopping cart at urban outfitters that I will buy and give him to wrap up
too!
Stevie
____________________________________________________________________

Plans from DH who has already told me–
laptop (another Apple Powerbook)
one of the "all in one" Blueberry cells he's been looking heavily at for me.
numerous cosmetics and clothing items.
He's trying to make up for giving us a less than spectacular year with two
accidents– one in which he broke his arm and we had to cancel vacation and one
in which he nearly totalled the van and we had to spend 6 weeks in a rental.
And I didn't even ask for these. :–)
Heather

I've always bought whatever I wanted or needed throughout the year, so I don't
expect much, and don't need anything. Typically, DH gets me something
electronic, something warm (DD helps him choose a sweater) and something sweet
(my favorite candy) and that's all I want. I always appreciate a new CD or
book, but I have no list at all this year.
cary

crap. what was I thinking? Blackberry!
heather

cofarb wrote:
<<I hardly give any thought to threads like this (except to check out
the wish lists of people I'm buying for). I need a couple of very
un–holiday things, like a new cell phone and a radar detector, but I
can't think of much else that I really want or need...>>
Ditto. My favorite present is a book. Often a cookbook, but also
others that I wouldn't buy for myself.
I didn't get books as presents when I was a kid; my parents figured I
could get them from the library. (Which is pretty much what I still do)
So I guess I think the gift of a book is pretty extravagant!
Lily

That's nice Chris.
You have a generous, in–the–spirit–heart.
Carol

Christmas Wish List:
– 12–inch Powerbook
– Christian Louboutin shoes
Evie

Polar heart monitor – the gym's treadmills are way out of wack on heartrate.
hurricane shutters
brass piano lamp
trip to Peru
permission to repaint my bathroom, and maybe a little help too.
massage gift certificates

"Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net> wrote in message
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O.K. I lied. It IS closer to 25! I hate conscience!
Jamie

"Jamie" <zuschlag–sequ...@tds.net> wrote in message
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Why are you embarrassed? You'll probably get a lot of enjoyment from those
items for a long time.
I hardly give any thought to threads like this (except to check out the wish
lists of people I'm buying for). I need a couple of very un–holiday things,
like a new cell phone and a radar detector, but I can't think of much else
that I really want or need...
I hope everyone gets everything they want and need,
cofarb

Only things I've managed to come up with so far are:
Northern Exposure season 2 DVD
Original Star Wars trilogy DVD set
Maybe a new pair of black kicker boots but the ones I have will last
another season (as kickers, they don't need to look nice after all).
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Departments of Anthropology and Biology |
University of Pennsylvania | –– Louis Sullivan
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"Melanie L Chang" <mlch...@mail1.sas.upenn.edu> wrote in message
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Kicker boots? Is that another name for the generic s*&$ kickers? (My
father used to refer to my desert boots as s*&$ kickers, though he didn't
actually use punctuation marks when he said it.)
cofarb

In <VrCdnXppuIXR–BPcRVn–...@adelphia.com> cofarb wrote:
They still make desert boots? Haven't seen any in years...
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Cheers
Dennis
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cofarb (do...@cofarb.com) wrote:
: Kicker boots? Is that another name for the generic s*&$ kickers? (My
: father used to refer to my desert boots as s*&$ kickers, though he didn't
: actually use punctuation marks when he said it.)
Yeah, everyday, don't have to look nice boots. The ones I have right now
are clunky Steve Maddens. I'd like something a bit more comfortable but
everything I've seen from comfy brands I like (Clarks, Dansko, Ariat) is
just a bit too dowdy. I like Docs but they're too damn stiff.
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Departments of Anthropology and Biology |
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those
wish
things,
I find these threads interesting too, even though I don't want anything
either. Well nothing tangible, just for my husband and his Marines, and
everyone "over there" to be safe and come home soon (well, as scheduled
would be fine – lol).

On Sun, 7 Nov 2004 08:54:59 –0500, cofarb wrote:
The year my parents wanted a VCR, what did they do but buy it as their
gift for each other... us kids missed an opportunity. :–(
You must be part of my family... although the baby of the family is
still in college, she's easy to buy for (gift certificates/cards to
almost anywhere around Penn State).

"Maurey Lancaster" <maur...@aol.comnojunk> wrote in message
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Hehehe.... neither do I. ^_^
Flash for my Minolta Maxxum 5. Minolta had to be evil and make a brand
specific hotshoe, so flash must be Minolta. sigh.
Pink Burberry non–wool scarf to go with my black london fog trenchcoat. I
figure, when it gets cold enough in Miami to wear my trench, an extra piece
of fabric won't make a difference in heat
A Coach bag in the that beautiful pinkish burgundy color to match my
keychain wallet from them.
Minolta brand lens for above stated camera. nothing like sharp quick to
focus lens to make you hate 3rd party glass
A promise for tickets to go see Ozzfest when they come down next year.
The book: Nature's Places of Spiritual Sanctuary Photographs from 1961 to
1999 (photographs by my all time fave photographer, Clyde Butcher... he
makes Ansel Adams look like a hack. :–D)
Yeah, there's some other stuff in the Alloy catalog i want, some stuff from
hot topic, and a few other odds and ends, but those are the big ones.
patricia the lurker

"cofarb" <do...@cofarb.com> wrote in message
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those
wish
things,
Cofarb,
I know you're right. I'm happy with my house purchases. Nice for me to be
so, I guess. Some people don't even have homes to live in– I'm reminded
acutely at this time of year.
Jamie

"Snowy Rose" <pikachu14...@ mindspring.com> wrote in message
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It's interesting to read what others say, but I don't have much of an
answer. No one really gives me Christmas presents, usually. DH and I
don't buy gifts for one another; we just sort of buy our own stuff
when we want it. Occasionally one of us will run into something we
know the other would want and buy it for them, but that's unrelated to
the calendar. I wouldn't want DH picking out clothes for me,
certainly –– not that he'd want to –– and I don't see the point in
just telling him what to buy instead of just going out and buying it.
For years my mother gave me a check every Christmas, but I finally
told her to stop. It just seemed sort of unnecessary.
If we spend Christmas with my brother and sister–in–law we exchange
gifts –– usually home decorating sorts of things –– but lately we seem
to go our separate ways for family things. I wouldn't think of asking
them for anything particular, anyway.
I will get predictable small gifts from various people –– a box of
Florida citrus fruits from an aunt, a free massage from my massage
guy, a couple of books from friends –– stuff like that.
I don't mean to sound pathetic here or anything. I enjoy Christmas a
lot, but it hasn't had much to do with getting presents since I was a
child. We used to do more gift exchanging within the family but
lately have drifted away from that as all the nieces and nephews are
growing up. I always enjoyed shopping for them when we did it.
Currently my most favorite Christmas gift shopping is for an
"adopt–a–family" charity tree we have at work. The company selects
several needy families in the area, and –– through the agency who
helps match us up with them –– identifies three "wants/needs" for each
adult and child in each family. I always take a dozen or so of these
from the tree and really enjoy buying clothes and toys and books and
games for the families.
Chris

Joe and I usually exchange one big gift and then a lot of little odds
and ends. Joe thinks he's not good at buying surprises, so he always
asks me to submit a list for my "big gift". He isn't intimated by
stocking stuffers like CDs and books, but anything remotely pricey
makes him nervous. For the biggies I suggested one of these
a pair of diamond hoop earrings
a Burberry Nova Check bag
a peridot & diamond ring in any shape but oval
a Dooney Nile bag in color jeans (sort of purple blue)
a Mr. Do! arcade game
my entire 'favorites list' on Sephora =)
I must say I went through and pruned the Sephora list before
mentioning this, or they would have had to ship my gift via Roadway!
:D
The list thing works out well for us, because it takes the nerves out
of it for him, and it's still something of a surprise for me because I
don't know which item on my list I'll end up receiving.
Leigh
––
Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. – D. Duck

* PJs
* A new 7.1 preamp for the home theatre
* A new 2 channel amp to go with the new 7.1 preamp for the home theatre
* A stainless steel bracelet to interchange with the padded leather strap of my
"everyday" watch
* A sterling tank watch
* A finer nib for my Omas fountain pen
* A GC for nice stationery
* A convertible (could it hurt to ask?)
* Bose noise cancelling headphones
* "Adirondack" deck chairs and footrests and matching tables for the terrace
* A new kitchen
* A gym closer to my house
* A warming tray for the porno grill
More as I cogitate upon the matter,
–Joe in SoFla
"Avanti, Commendatore, la vittoria e nostra!"

maur...@aol.comnojunk (Maurey Lancaster) wrote in message news:<20041106180153.05904.00000...@mb–m19.aol.com>...
Hmmm...I don't mind embarrassing myself either!
The new YSL holiday palette from Saks – 4 lip colors in roses/plums, 4
eye shadows in a variety of shades, highlighter in champagne.
Burberry Brit (DH doesn't like Nuits de Noho – wah! – but he does like
BB and it layers really well with BBW Warm Vanilla Sugar)
Some cool chandelearrings or drops – silver or pewter with iolite or
blue rhinestones to wear to my office holiday bash w/ my Monsoon blue
satin sheath.
I'd also love some pretty underpinnings – haven't treated myself to
any since my girl was born.
To have an AF 2004 Secret Santa exchange.
To clear out all the stuff we no longer want and find good homes for
it.
To successfully de–flea our house. Thanks to my MIL who's careless
about her animals' health and who brought her dog to our house when
she babysat, we have been SLAMMED.
Pay off some bills.
Twenty five fewer pounds (haha, my timing for a diet is impeccable,
isn't it?)
Finally, I know it sounds corny but I really want this most of all,
peace on earth, goodwill toward men (and women) and good health and
happiness for my loved ones and me.
Vicki in DC

"Vicki in DC" <Nickycharles2...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Insert "boy" for "girl" and this could be me.
Insert "20" for "25" and this could be me.
Hear, hear!
Jamie

This is a great thread! Good excuse to start making up my list ;)!
Left of the Dial–Dispatches from the 80's underground– music boxed set
The Wall CD– I can't bring myself to pay 30 bucks for it
Anything from JB Dylan gems and jewels– Briolette City! Esp. by Jade
Forrester
earbuds so I can listen to my minidisc player on the motorcycle
rider communication system so I can backseat drive on the motorcycle (might
not get this haha)
Sirius satellite radio
Bob Dylan's Autobiography
Socks–I love getting socks!
Blue Guatamalan mugs from Green Mountain Coffee– Gorgeous!
http://www.greenmountaincoffee.com/prdNonCoffee.aspx?DeptName=Accessories&Name=GuatemalanMugblue
Be Present Chakra Panties– too funny! http://www.vickerey.com/wbe100.html
Anything fleece please.
Anything from Diva Girl Body.com –mmmm http://www.divagirlbody.com/
Olaf Sigurdsson painting– small oil landscapes we found at our local artist
gallery–reasonably priced and gorgeous– I got a green toned painting for
Christmas last year and there was an orange toned one I really wanted too.
New digital camera– I have an old Sony Mavica–with the floppy disk–which I
love! The picture quality isn't great though, I'd love one with the same
ease of use, but better pics.
John Friend's new anusara cd
Entertainment book
Land's End new Fleece Boots in every color–they are so cute!
Cashmere scoop neck sweater
interesting coffees
Terra Nostra organic chocolate (intense dark please)
YSL Babydoll sparkling miniatures from sephora
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P71803&shouldPaginate=true
Denby Jet or Chili Everyday China or vintage Savoy
National Geographic Subscription
Gorgeous unmentionable from Brasmyth (eying sevilla–
http://www.brasmyth.com/index.php3?SCREEN=item&item=3231
Funny how I couldn't think of anything when I first went to answer this
thread. I better stop, it's getting obnoxious.
Ami

Like Cary I usually buy the things I want throughout the year, but
there always are gifts for me. One will be the J Crew snapdragon
cashmere sweater. I want the newest Kent Haruf book and a few other
books. It's always fun to get cds and a few kitchen gadgets but the
major part of our gift budget is being diverted to kitchen remodeling
for a new stove, sink, faucet and countertops.
Audrey

On Sun, 7 Nov 2004 16:26:04 –0500, "Liz R" <nospamthank...@nospam.com>
wrote:
If treating yourself to a fancy coffee is the biggest offense you make
today, Liz, I say you are batting a thousand.
It's funny...when I send packages to my brother over in Iraq, he
always requests two things: cigarettes and Starbucks coffee! I swear,
when he was home on leave in May, he had a Starbucks cup in his hand
at all times!
Now me...it's usually a special treat, since I like my coffee black
and Trader Joe's Moka Java is so terrific...but Starbucks does have
their Peppermint Mocha flavor available now, for the start of the
holiday season, and it is my absolute favorite. Almost an obsession.
Since I am in Arizona, I drink it iced, Venti, with whipped cream. It
is wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. Caloric as all hell, but
wonderful.
Why not? You only live once, but if you play your cards right, once
is enough!

Rhoda,
Please email me.
cofarb


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Ami wrote:
Ooh thanks – I checked this out and added it to my wish list!
Nadya

Shiny happy Francis X1 Espresso machine. Fun! Can't decide what color tho! Thoughts?
http://tinyurl.com/3m94k

On 9 Nov 2004 23:32:00 –0800, Lululemon wrote:
Black, white, or stainless... unless you have a strong need for
another color that you're matching.

Yeah. That.
–Joe in SoFla
"Avanti, Commendatore, la vittoria e nostra!"

On 9 Nov 2004 23:32:00 –0800, melmel_o_r...@yahoo.com (Lululemon)
wrote:
Oooh, how cool. My heart is screaming "Red!" but my mind says
"Stainless steel".
Katie

My holiday list:
*a great black leather handbag – something Marc Jacobs–ish
*Ruby red Uggs and tan Uggs (the bf is getting me the tan ones for my
upcoming Dec b–bday I think!).
*jewelry
*gcs to my favorite stores
*cashmere sweaters
Of course, more will be added as the holidays get closer. :)
Laurie

In article <2ba97385.0411092332.55ec7...@posting.google.com>,
melmel_o_r...@yahoo.com (Lululemon) wrote:
The selection of colors is excellent! I can't help myself. I'd probably
get the lime green or pink because while they're a bit silly, I don't
mind kitchen appliances in silly colors. On a car, I'd never go for them
but on an espresso machine, I'd be going that route.
Of course, if I went for the lime green espresso machine and another
kitchen appliance in pink, I'd probably go all Lilly on the kitchen and
make it a theme. BAD MOVE :)
Stacy

Katie wrote:
IMO, you should go with your heart on these things. I have an orange
microwave.. I had every intention of getting a black one, but when I saw
the orange one I couldn't resist. I've had it four years now and I still
love it. I've never once looked at it and thought I should've gotten the
black one. OTOH, if I'd bought the black one I know I'd still be wishing
I'd bought the orange one instead.
wg
(likes the orange espresso machine, too!)

"Laurie0512" <laurie0...@earthlink.net> wrote in message
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I would love some Uggs for wearing around the house. And I–Pod like device
but it must also UPLOAD! That's all that comes to mind right now.
Claire

Well, this is close to the top of my list:
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=CLTH&pid=019AAACV000
I love cashmere, and this has become one of my favorites. (I love
Land's End too)
Like others in this thread, I am having trouble picking out a color.
Your opinion would be greatly appreciated!

"Lola" <hoppie_...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/product.do?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=CLTH&pid=019AAACV000
Lola,
I vote for the Scarlet. Red sometimes washes me out (pale skin, brown hair,
clear green eyes) but this has just a touch of coral to my eye and is
therefore pleasing to me. But you know what opinions are like!
Jamie

You know––nothing at the moment. I don't need any makeup or perfume, and I'm
pretty good with clothes at the moment as I continue to drop pounds.
This, however, is posing a problem for some people near and dear to me,
ahahaha.
––
Julie P.
"MADE FOR TELEVISION."––Owen Meany

i want peace. and the wong kar wai box set. i can pretty much do without
everything else; i'm pretty good to myself all year.

Nothing special; I made a wishlist at Amazon:
*2 pair of pearl earrings (one pink the other black)
(for my Sweetie to choose from)
*computer upgrade stuff ("family" gift)
*some CD's and DVDs and maybe a couple
of books, just easy, inexpensive stuff
for my family members to choose from if
they can't think of anything. kpr54

Borrowing Kayper's answer, nothing special.
Gift certificates always welcome, particularly Dillards, Nordstroms, Barnes
and Noble, Crate and Barrel
Bath gels and lotions
Will test new fragrances and hopefully select one or two for husband
Carol

–very sharp scissors for bang trims between salon visits
–professional clothes steamer
–remote car starter
–The Office seasons 1&2 DVD
–channel–set diamond hoop earrings
–various gift certificates to Anthropologie, J Crew, Best Buy or Crate & Barrel
–Iron (a nice one, not like the cheap one I currently have)
–calendars of Tropical Islands or Spongebob

"Jjjjjulie" <jjjjju...@aol.comehither> wrote in message
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Then you'll just have to ask for tickets to plays and concerts, spa
treatments and other pleasures. If you get into the NASCAR circuit, I
understand that the Dale Jr jackets are hot items
Audrey

Audrey, I am so glad that I posted to this thread––these are great ideas, esp.
the spa idea as I'd forgotten all about my favorite spa's gift certificates––
thank you! :–)
And don't get me wrong––there are things I would like, but either they are
things I would rather choose myself (like books or CDs) or things I can't think
of asking people for (like an iPod or a digitial camera) because as of late so
many of the same people who will be giving me gifts have been incredibly
generous this year already (and with more already promised in the near future).
They are indeed––however, at the my race last month The Engineer decided I
needed the jacket for "my" driver, and so he bought me one there, so I'm all
set there. It's, uh, very unique ;–) (and it'll safely reside, forever, in the
house in the mountains, as I can't imagine a place where I'd wear it here in
the city :–) ).
––
Julie P.
"MADE FOR TELEVISION."––Owen Meany

"Jjjjjulie" <jjjjju...@aol.comehither> wrote in message
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I'm
There are always accessories like scarves, gloves, handbags, and then there
are g.c. for shoes. I love Audrey's idea for spa g.c., and if you have a
massage person you could let people know about it. There may also kitchen
items and cookware that you could use. That's all that leaps to mind at the
moment. Congrats on your changing size, though! You'll have lots of fun
shopping for new clothes later!
Claire

I just saw an item that I have asked my DH for – A shoe stretcher! You shove
this bad boy into your shoe and crank it up and it helps to stretch shoes just
a touch – I can sometimes fit into a size 10 – they just need a little bit of
stretching...and this would help immensely! My favorite shoes are size 10, and
the salesman used a similar device to stretch them for me just a bit – so I
know it works.
They sell two for $19.99 so I might have a second one available for another
bigfoot out there. Audrey, this means you.
Cary

"Caryperk39" <caryper...@aol.comnospam> wrote in message
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Ha, ha Are you saying my tiny toes don't fit into Cinderella's
slippers? Send me the info. Let's say it's for DD who has a wider
foot.
Audrey

jjjjju...@aol.comehither (Jjjjjulie) wrote in message news:<20041112185037.14349.00000...@mb–m13.aol.com>...
I'm not a big gift card fan, but this seems like the perfect occasion
for one. For example, one could give you *an afternoon shopping
together, where you get to pick out a fabulous skirt when you reach
your goal weight*
We don't exchange holiday gifts. If we did, I'd want ...
iPod My extensive CD collection was stolen several years ago, and I'd
like to replace it via iPod
gym membership
High quality CZ earrings, 2ct tw (diamonds would be too extravagent to
even think of!)
A new wok and a new crockpot
Barbara

maur...@aol.comnojunk (Maurey Lancaster) wrote in message news:<20041106180153.05904.00000...@mb–m19.aol.com>...
Oh, I keep a running Christmas list year round!
* Leather blazer
* turtleneck sweaters in every color of the rainbow because I really
believe you can never have too many
* fun socks
* a new computer –– or at least some more ram and a bigger hard drive
* a bunch of asian horror dvds
* uh, I think a new dvd player since mine seems to have died
* new tv
This is the first Christmas I'll be alone, and I don't have my kids
until the following week, I'm looking forward to not having the
insanity to deal with. It'll be a relief to get up to peace and quiet
on Christmas morning and spend the day relaxing.
Tracy

I do need a coffeemaker, but I already requested that via the family gift draw
(my siblings and I decided about 10 years ago that for us Christmas was about
our time together (and the children) so we'd just pull one name and keep a cap
on the gift). And I need a new food processor, so I did give that suggestion
to my mom, and I'll add the spa idea too.
But you see, I'm already getting a new mattress, a new television, and a week
in Florida in February as non–Christmas gifts, so everything else is literally
gravy.
Thanks! The friends I was with last night––who haven't seen me since
July––made a comment about how much better I looked. :–)
––
Julie P.
"MADE FOR TELEVISION."––Owen Meany

"Jjjjjulie" <jjjjju...@aol.comehither> wrote in message
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sounds excellent! then maybe you will receive some very choice, personal
items full of thoughtfulness. can't think of anything better.
Congrats on your changing size, though! You'll have lots of fun
shopping for new clothes later!
sounds excellent–er!

Thanks for the opinion.
Sometimes it is hard to get feedback on items I am interested in.
I might just take your advice. Thanks!