Christmas gifts...

[Hobie]

Well, I didn't get any inappropriate gifts. My oldest got me wool socks (I LOVE wool socks) and my youngest made my favorite Korean style pork ribs dinner (to which she has turned many an in-law from turkey or ham). My wife got me a nifty Stanley branded flashlight with a tripod base. Never let a good gadget go to waste!

I did once get a lump of coal in my stocking. I suppose I killed the intended message when I said, "OH BOY! LET'S ADD IT TO THE FIRE!"

I have to admit, I got my guns and books myself... I just couldn't wait!

[Rusty]

Merry Christmas to all.

Talk about shock and awe at our house. My wife got me a brand new 4" Ruger Redhawk.

I couldn't believe it. She's been reading some books of late by C.J. Box about a game warden named Joe Picket. I think one of the characters there inspired her. As I was opening the box she said, it's not a Cassaul but that was what they had. I'm not sure I would have gone shopping for one myself but after handling it, it really does feel good in the hand. Kind of like a Security Six on steroids.

I promise I'll try to learn to post pictures on this box it has beat me every other time.

[Modoc ED]

Yep, I got socks, Gift Cards from Wal-Mart and Home Depot, a really neat wooden duck, etc. from the wife, relatives, and friends.

I bought myself a S&W Model 64 .38 S&W Special +P Revolver.

The .38 S&W Special is my favorite handgun cartridge.

Overall, a darn nice Christmas. Hope everyone had the same.

[OK357]

I treated myself to a widescreen copy of True Grit, a six pack of Coors Light and a pizza. Even a guy with no family can enjoy Christmas if he does it right.

[airedaleman]

Wool socks are the BEST! Glad you got some, Hobie. I didn't.

[Chas.]

My oldest got me wool socks (I LOVE wool socks)

I love wool socks also. The first pair I had, my wife gathered them up with some other laundry, washed them hot, and dried them hot. They looked like doll clothes when she finished. After that, I washed them myself in either Woolite or Octagon.

The only gun "stuff" I got was from my son. He got me front and rear sights for my new Puma, which was an early Christmas present from me to me. My wife got me a new cell phone. My old one was 8 years old and kept turning itself off. It didn't bother me, but it did her.

[deerwhacker444]

I got a Shop Vac, just what I was looking for. I always get little brass shavings all over the place when I trim brass. Now I can clean up my reloading bench with ease.

[Wrangler John]

Yes, wool socks are nice and comfy and a shop vac is a good idea to keep the brass shavings out of them. One thing I learned early in life was never to clean stalls bedded in wood shavings while wearing oxfords and wool socks.

Well, Mrs. Wrangler and I didn't exchange gifts this year. Not because we're stingy or mad at each other, but because we just didn't need or want anything. We have reached the point in life where gadgets and "stuff" just isn't as attractive as it once was. The difficult part about Christmas is trying to avoid all those TV commercials hawking pretend happiness in a shrink-wrapped box. I cooked a nice prime rib roast with potatoes and onions around it for Christmas eve dinner. Then we watched the Midnight Mass from Saint Patrick's Cathedral. This morning Mrs. Wrangler watched her recorded Mass from Saint Peter's Basilica, while I slept late. We aren't Catholic, but nothing else portrays the meaning of Christmas better. There is nothing more powerful than the Latin Liturgy or Renaissance hymns and carols when they can be found. This morning I replaced the broken pearl snap on Mrs. Wrangler's night gown (good thing I have all those snaps for my western shirts) and she made me a fresh pot of coffee. Then came the phone calls to family and friends. That's what Christmas has become for us. It is enough to know that we are blessed in Christ and that our greatest gifts await.

May each of you receive blessings and peace profound in the coming days.

[Bogie35]

We had a wonderful Christmas! My son loved his gifts, especially the Savage Mk.II 22LR given to him by "South Dakota Santa"!
Other big hits were the "Clone Commander Blaster" he's been wanting, a set of walkie talkies, and a canteen. Needless to say, he's pretty stoked about it!

bogie

[Steve Collins]

This was our last Christmas before our daughter becomes a Mrs. on Monday! The boys got Nerf Blasters, and the oldest one got a new air rifle/scope combo.

I got 500 .38 SWCs from Laser Cast for reloading, and some MTM cartridge boxes. Oh, a Gerber deer processing kit, and a John Wayne calendar.

Everybody had a good time this year; we were all thankful for that, considering how things were last year.

My wishes for a Merry and Blessed Christmas to all!

[Blaine]

I got some boots from Daughter. She is also taking me to Jazz Alley to a show of my choice. My Mom and Aunt sent some cash and Santa got me a couple nice guns: A Model 88 in .284 (needs cleaned up a little) and a Rossi SxS 20ga hammergun I have coming in from this board.

[El Chivo]

I wasn't going to get myself anything, but my Davidson's stock watch notification e-mail came in on December 23. I know better than to put off things like that, so I ordered it on the 24th, an H&R Superlight Youth in .243 (only 5 lbs, 4 oz).

[txpete]

christmas was a sad one in the txpete house this year.my mom went into hospice care on the 24th.

we did get the dogs some chewy toys.

pete

[2ndovc]

I got one of the greatest gifts of all time this year.

My wife knows how bummed I've been over the failing health of our Lab.
Well she got together with a very talented and artistic friend of ours and
she did a pastel sketch of my Tasha!

It was completly unexpected and a wonderful job. I don't think I've
ever been so moved by a gift before.

Turns out that the whole family was in on it. Picking the right photo,
framing, etc.

I'm very luck to have such a wonderful famly!

jason

[Borregos]

My wife gave me a copy of Rennebergs "Winchester Model 94, a Century of Craftsmanship" and I also got some hand knitted wool socks

[BenT]

I got the wife a new set of snow shoe bindings. The kids got me some sheepskin slippers and of course some gunbooks, ( which I ordered to made sure Santa got it right.) I spent most of the day putting together Legos with my son and stoking the fire, the weather wasn't very nice out.

[336A]

Well I made out quite well this year. Santa got me a pair of insulated Carharrt gloves for winter barn work, 2 nice brushed cotton button up long sleeve shirts, Bushnell 1.5-4.5 x32 scope, and then of course my simply rugged holster for the S&W M60.

Ed that is great looking S&W. OK357 good movie choice the Mrs. and I watched McLintock.

[RIHMFIRE]

well.... i got a few pair of underware...
Canyon Guide outfitters insulated flannel shirt...
and a Chaps dress shirt....and a Dixie Outfitters Ford/Rebel T-shirt
and a great bonus and severance pay from work

I guess my new years resolution is to get a new job!

[OK357]

christmas was a sad one in the txpete house this year.my mom went into hospice care on the 24th.

we did get the dogs some chewy toys.

pete

Sorry to hear about your mom. Thoughts and prayers up for y'all.

[AJMD429]

christmas was a sad one in the txpete house this year.my mom went into hospice care on the 24th.

It seems lots of times the older people start to move on around this time of year. I guess I don't blame them, but it makes the rest of us have some holidays where the 'joy' morphs into more of a 'clinging' to our loved ones still around. That's part of the 'holiday' too, though; it's all about the cycle of life, the after-life, and celebrating the family you have. Prayers for your family.

[TedH]

I did better than I probably deserve. I also got a new vac, a Carhartt coat, Bass Pro gift card and one of my all time favorite candies, dark chocolate covered blueberries.

[Bogie35]

christmas was a sad one in the txpete house this year.my mom went into hospice care on the 24th.

we did get the dogs some chewy toys.

pete

God bless you and your mom. I'm praying for you.

bogie

[Hobie]

christmas was a sad one in the txpete house this year.my mom went into hospice care on the 24th.

we did get the dogs some chewy toys.

pete

Pete,

I'm so sorry to hear that. I know how it is. We've been spending a lot of time with my mother at the hospital lately. We'll keep your mother in our prayers.

[Buffboy]

The only Christmas present to my wife and me was new bedding, as in flannel sheets, new blanket, and new quilt for the bed. I didn't wrap it, it went right on the bed a little early. A welcome addition to our kit.

My wife's 19 YO daughter has been staying with us since Wednesday and because of the blizzard, is still here. The weather isn't letting up so it looks like she will be here at least through today. The interstate is closed and all major roads are impassible, with no plowing happening yet. She's a joy to have here but I'm getting real tired of "chic flicks" . I have my brother and SiL similarly snowed in a few blocks away. May get out the scoop shovel and try to take the 4x4 up to their house later. It's tough being cooped up but all things considered we are safe, warm and that's pretty good.

Doesn't look like I'll be taking my wife out to try to fill her deer tag today either(season reopened for the next week, antlerless only). Maybe next weekend.

Sorry to here about your mother Pete, I went through something very similar about 10 years back and it's a tough road. My prayers for you and your family.

[86er]

I never know what I want and often can't recall what I need because I'm caught up in everyone else's gift list. My family picks up on things throughout the year, so fortunately I end up with some much needed stuff every year. Every year I think of something after the fact that I would have liked - too late. Early this morning I thought "Why didn't I say I wanted the Firefly Wind Detector"? Just didn't think of it but maybe it will make the birthday list in July!

[morgan in nm]

I didn't get much this year. I took all I had and bought gifts for the folks this year which was far better than getting anything myself. I bought my dad a Garand and cleaned it up nice for him and bought an opal necklace for my mom. I now have to drag out a case of lake city ammo from my stock to let him have some fun.

[O.S.O.K.]

I got some nice gifts An e-trex gps to replace the ancient Garmen model that I had that no longer works and a speaker set with subwoofer for my computer Also got some nice clothes.

Best gift is having all of our kids together with us - and sharing Christmas with my wife's folks in Iowa - kids got to experience snow again

Happy New Years all!

[2ndovc]

I didn't get much this year. I took all I had and bought gifts for the folks this year which was far better than getting anything myself. I bought my dad a Garand and cleaned it up nice for him and bought an opal necklace for my mom. I now have to drag out a case of lake city ammo from my stock to let him have some fun.

Good on you Morgan!

There is a lot to be said for giving something that you know will be appreciated.

[2571]

I treated myself to a widescreen copy of True Grit, a six pack of Coors Light and a pizza. Even a guy with no family can enjoy Christmas if he does it right.

. . . I went all out & had regular Coors. Urinate on that lite beer @ Christmas.

[tman]

got my grandson, age 6, the red ryder. maybe in a few years a henry .22 will follow, we had a great christmas!

[kimwcook]

I was very lucky. I received most everything to load black for my Shiloh. From a RCBS Chargemaster Comb, compression die, custom expander plug, etc.. Did I say I was very lucky.

[dkmlever]

Tuition for a general wood working class at the local college, a new Stihl MS361 w/20inch bar, a new carhartt vest and insualted pants, oh yeah...a S&W 396 Mountain lite in 44 special and a FNP 9mm pistol w/500 rounds of ammo.

[bsaride]

Bought myself a 1959 M18 S&W.
Bought mom a SP101 in 327 Federal,
custom sights, elkhorn grip panels and
I did my first DA action job on a Ruger,
came out really sweet and mom really
liked it. Got a Cabela's Premium rifle
rest and a shotgun bandolier as gun
related gifts.