[Elliott]

Well it's nearing that time of year again where people put up a tree, exchange presents, and visit relatives you never see. So what are your plans? Do you know what you will be getting etc?

Well every third year me and my family visit my mum's sister and her family. It's a hell of a drive, and all they do is talk about **** I couldn't care less about, but oh well.

I know what I'll be getting from 'Santa', a brand new camera (not that I have an old one), Canon Powershop A610, looks friggin' sweet. So how about you?

Discuss.

[l3lueMage]

I have no idea what I will be getting, but I already have one present under zee tree XD

and

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talk about **** I couldn't care less

that technically means you do care, unless you put 'could' then it means you dont...

hrmm yea, we have teh tree and like 2 presents, and err I want to know what mine is, have to wait like 18 dayS X_X

~Yoshi post 6~ okay post 1008 is post 6 im not puttin this message anymore

This post has been edited by l3lueMage: 07 December 2005 - 04:12 PM

[Eugine]

For Christmas our family just get together at one of our house, I don't know which house yet though.

For Christmas though, I think I'd want an MP3 player (preferably an HD one). I was looking at some Creative MP3 players but I can't decide yet.

I still haven't decided what I'm giving my mom this Christmas... I'm tired of giving her the normal stuff lol.

~YOSHI POST 1~

[Golden Djinn13]

I really spend christmas with my family, in my house, and maybe a few of my aunts and uncles come
or we go somewhere for a party.

This year, all I want are a crap load of games. Thats pretty much it.

[Someone Else]

My list:

1. Animal Crossing: Wild World (DS) $35
2. Advance Wars: Dual Strike (DS) $35
3. Mario and Luigi: Partners in Time (DS) $35
4. RollerCoaster Tycoon 3: Wild! expansion pack (PC) $30
5. Viking Ship LEGO set thing (what? It looks cool!) $50
6. PSP Bundle with Burnout Legends $289.95

You know what's cool? My birthday is on Jan. 31st, so whatever I don't get for Christmas I'll get for my birthday. =D Frikkin' awesome.

Do we really have to say what "Yoshi post" it is?

This post has been edited by Wind Dude: 07 December 2005 - 05:12 PM

[MysticWarrior]

It's a stupid little egg that hatches after a certain amount of posts.

I'll be going to Texas for Christmas for a huge family reunion, so no idea what I can expect there.

[Nemphtis]

Probably an Xbox360, although I might not get that straight away. Maybe a new computer hopefully or maybe just some bling. It depends on the family member of course, and technically I don't celebrate christmas, I celebrate the new year.

[el_Sethro]

mom says we're having a "lean" X-mas this year, i.e., we won't be getting as many presents as usual. This is beacuse we need to save money for my school trip to Russia come Easter! So it's definately worth it.

as for what I am getting, A 512 mb mp3 player, FF Tactics Advance, a few CDs and maybe a Rush DVD or something.

[Mysterious Adept]

To tell you the truth i don't really know what i'm getting all i put was surprise me!! so it will be exciting

Every year just me and my family(no aunts or uncles or any other extended family member except my grandparents)sit under the tree, open presents, eat a special breakfeast my dad cooks up, and go about our day

[l3lueMage]

every year for me its been I goto my cousins house, we wake up at 4am and open presents, but my cousin moved like to the east coast, so that wont be happening, so sad :(

[Mars Djinni]

My homeroom teacher's very festive when in comes to Christmas. He let us set up decorations (easy 4 service hours!) around the classroom. The class has also saved up Preferred Activity Time enough for a 1-block worth Christmas Party. Back at Home, the usual get-together with family, yadda yadda yadda.

I'm aiming for Star Wars Battlefront II, FE: Path of Radiance (Once a fan, always a fan), A new Citadel Miniatures kit and throw in an iPod or something :(

[Luna]

I might be getting a DS from my mom << If not, then, possible some CDs or simply money.

From dad... No idea. But I've kind of hinted that I NEED (as opposed to want) a stand thingie to paint on canvas. A small bookshelf would be useful too <<;

As for celebration, I have dinner at my dad's and then I go to mom's until 12pm. And then I go to dad's to sleep. And then to mom's in the morning (on the 25).

The end.

[l3lueMage]

How much more complicated can a christmas day be, I dont think mine will ever be as complicated as Sheba's at least not anymore o.o;

[Luna]

Why do you think I want to spend Christmas at a friend's instead? << *hopes mom and dad will let her*

[Yuki]

I love Christmas n.n

It's such a pretty time of the year, except the wind chaps my lips and shocks my fingers when I touch metal >.O

We finally put up Christmas lights, after 4 years of being the only house on the block without any decorations TT___TT;

Oh...we need a tree. TREE. :(

[gsninja]

My cousins are coming down to my house for Christmas. I only have four things on my Christmas list, and I really need to think of more. I really love this time of year, as it feels really relaxing and it's obviously enjoyable n.n

I'm planning on kicking back and playing video games most of the time :(

[l3lueMage]

How many presents do you usually get for xmas, at most I get 3-4 :B
my sisters and stuff always get like 100s x.x;; but w/e theirs is just clothes anyways XD

[TheEnglishman]

I get a fair amount of presents each year. It's pretty good.
I found out that my sister won't be with us on Christmas Day. Apparently she's going to her boyfriends house or something.

[Echo_djinn]

Christmas....bah. I am just going to enjoy the two weeks off of school and waste 2Gs on clothes and electronics. It's all about me, me, and me, with a bit of family.

This post has been edited by Echo_djinn: 08 December 2005 - 09:49 AM

[My Best Wishes]

I always do presents then go around to my mum's side of the family and spend it with them, then Boxing day with my dad's side.

The only thing i know i'm getting is an ipod nano, i was there when my mum bought it. Everything else is a surprise.

[I'm Always BROKE]

I dunno what Im gonna ask. Probarly a new MP3 cuz mines sucks right now.
Most what we do on Xmas is spending time with my relatives and have a huge dinner with them.

[Andross]

My WANTS (otherwise, stuff my parents won't get me b/c of cost):
A Leica camera (no chance in hell I'll be getting that for a few decades; costs $8000 US)
Lensbaby 2.0 (could possibly get it this summer if I get enough money)
Nikon d70 (dSLR) (another one of those 'if I get money')
Fisheye Lens/Wide-Angle lenses for my Pentax and Coolpix
EPSON R2800 printer
iPod video...only b/c the Creative alternative sucks, and the Archos one doesn't have a great screen
Larger computer desk
27" Viewsonic LCD TV (HD ready)

WANTS that I'll get:
Holga camera (it's $20, lol!)
Maybe a few filters
Money from relatives...maybe...

[Golden Djinn13]

I havent even told my parents what i want, mostly because I dont know what I want.

I've been thinking of which online game to get, but im still kinda debating on which one is good.

[Mars Djinni]

Yeah, same for me. I haven't told them yet. What do you think, would Guild Wars or BattleFront II be more of use to me?

[Someone Else]

I tend to be a bit of a Scrooge during Christmas. I don't really like it; there's too much pressure: my Math teacher gave us 3 frikkin' Quizzes this week, THREE of them, can you believe it?

[l3lueMage]

well I can, because I dunno what the quiz would be about, if its like superz hard then no, but if its on stuff u covered then, whocares? D:
We used to have 3 quizzes sometimes, sometimes more x.x;

[Andross]

Wind Dude, on Dec 8 2005, 06:59 PM, said:

I tend to be a bit of a Scrooge during Christmas. I don't really like it; there's too much pressure: my Math teacher gave us 3 frikkin' Quizzes this week, THREE of them, can you believe it?

oh stfu, I have a quiz in every class every day. Complete bs, all ya friggin' wankers, I tell ya =P

This post has been edited by Andross: 08 December 2005 - 08:08 PM

[l3lueMage]

okay, seriously, what kind of school gives quizzes everyday in everyclass? sounds more like assignments that you dont get to work together on/get help on IMO...

[Andross]

l3lueMage, on Dec 8 2005, 08:11 PM, said:

okay, seriously, what kind of school gives quizzes everyday in everyclass? sounds more like assignments that you dont get to work together on/get help on IMO...

They aren't long quizzes that are superhard, but they still count as quiz grades. And most normal high schools will give quizzes out everyday, or at least every other day.

But I digress.

I still want the $8000 Leica for HANUKKAH. But it ain't gonna happen.

So I'll settle for the $20 Holga. LOL.

[l3lueMage]

*has no idea what leica and holgga is*

okay, my school gave a quiz out eveery friday, and they took about 30min la

[Andross]

l3lueMage, on Dec 8 2005, 08:19 PM, said:

*has no idea what leica and holgga is*

Cameras. I'm the only photography nerd on here I think - unless someone can name me the mystique around the Holga, that is, and/or explain what a lensbaby is =P

[Luna]

Sheba is a photographer but she isn't a photography nerd... YET.

<_< *working on her painting/drawing first*

And also, Sheba'll get a DS from her mom. Yei.

[l3lueMage]

I want a DS T_T << Uber spam post XD

This post has been edited by l3lueMage: 08 December 2005 - 09:11 PM

[Lightning Star]

hm, we'll prolly have christmas at our house like every year. my favorite tradition is when mom makes cinamon sugar bread in the morning. n.n its sooo good and makes a tasty breakfast. then the rest of the day I'll prolly hang out with my sister as I do every family holiday. (I would go online, but I can't T.T)

my wish list

Ipod (not the video or nano, just the normal)
earings, jewelry, etc (I'm such a girl :P)
a new dvd player (my old one bit the dust. no name brand)
hoodies

aaand thats all for now.

[Werebarrret/St Jimmy]

I need to MAKE a Christmas list V_V

[Saturos S.]

I want a DS for chrismas >_<!!!
and I'm asking some random stuff I need for school and sports :P

[Someone Else]

Andross, on Dec 8 2005, 06:08 PM, said:

oh stfu, I have a quiz in every class every day. Complete bs, all ya friggin' wankers, I tell ya =P

Make that 4 counting today. 4/5 days I got a quiz... what is the world coming to? During Christmas season, nevertheless...

[Sea of Time]

Saturos Striker, on Dec 9 2005, 03:27 PM, said:

I want a DS for chrismas >_<!!!
and I'm asking some random stuff I need for school and sports :P

I'm not sure if I want a DS for Christmas. But if I get one, I'm not throwing it out. I would love to play Mario Kart DS on the internet.

[TheEnglishman]

I want Fire Emblem for christmas. I could have bought last weekend but I got Civilization IV instead. I regret that decision now.

[Sea of Time]

Me111, on Dec 10 2005, 03:14 AM, said:

I want Fire Emblem for christmas. I could have bought last weekend but I got Civilization IV instead. I regret that decision now.

'Ah pity the foo how chooses Civilization over Fire Emblem! And that foo is you!

(sorry for beating the dead horse there)

Anyways, I also want an XBox. Just the normal one. I'm not sure why, but I just want one. XD

[TheEnglishman]

Sea_of_Time, on Dec 10 2005, 06:32 PM, said:

'Ah pity the foo how chooses Civilization over Fire Emblem! And that foo is you!

(sorry for beating the dead horse there)

Anyways, I also want an XBox. Just the normal one. I'm not sure why, but I just want one. XD

And you call me a foo!
I saw someone on another forum saying they wanted a dreamcast for christmas. A console about 5 years old? Who wouldn't want one!

[Neon]

the DC is, like, a collectors item ;P.

So far i'm getting 2 cds and... yes, that's it. I would let my mum just buy me anything, but i don't think that is very wise, lol ;D
So i think i have to decide on stuff today or she will just buy me whatever she wants. eep! :o

[Zxor]

I am staying at my house for Christmas. 1 Year it is at my house, then cousins, then mine, then cousins, then mine...etc. But on New Year's I am going to be in Tahoe, so that is pretty sweet.

[Lightning Star]

I thought of two more things, mostly these two softwares:

Adobe Illustrator is pretty self explanitory; I've seen a lot of great anime artists on DA that use it.

Cakewalk is a music producer. You don't need a lot of music experience to make great sounding songs. If you've ever heard of enya, the instruments and vocals are all computer generated. like the background vocals are just her voice, multiplied and automatically set to different harmonies. its really neat

and thats all for now folks!

This post has been edited by lightningstar: 12 December 2005 - 08:45 PM

[Laharl]

aren't there two wishlist topics now? Christmas will be great for me drink, games and magic! Entering a games tournament tomorrow witha DS as the prize, come on wasted life of computer games!

This post has been edited by laharl the slayer: 13 December 2005 - 02:09 AM

[Elliott]

Wishlist:

Camera - Will be getting on xmas day.
CD's - There is a lot of them though, not sure about what I will end up buying.
Sex - Trying to anyway. I won't go into details though for obvious reasons. I want to have it by the end of the year though, we will see.

This post has been edited by Agatio: 13 December 2005 - 06:28 AM

[Wiflewood]

I'm hopefully getting a digital camera for christmas. Not sure what type of course, but I'm told it'll be a good one. Also money/clothes/Cds etc.

[Mars Djinni]

lightningstar, on Dec 12 2005, 06:43 PM, said:

Cakewalk is a music producer. You don't need a lot of music experience to make great sounding songs. If you've ever heard of enya, the instruments and vocals are all computer generated. like the background vocals are just her voice, multiplied and automatically set to different harmonies. its really neat

and thats all for now folks!

My friend's got Cakewalk. I've used it when we were mixing up some music to go with a WMP Commercial as a schiool project last year. It's a good choice.

[Lightning Star]

I just downloaded the trial version. I'm so confused! @.@

oh crud, now i have to say something topic worthy. umm...hmmm...oh! new gameboy advance games. I just got done with sonic advance and it sucked. I beat the whole game, got through all the characters and got all the emerald and what do I get when I'm finished? "congradulations, thank you for playing!" and credits. thats it. I really want sonic advance 3.

[Mars Djinni]

Try Final Fantasy IV. I'm gonna check it out. If I say it's good, try not to take my word for it. :o

[Mycarayne]

I have a feeling Im getting a replica "Narsil" from Lord of the Rings. But I'll have to wait and see.

What I want:
-Stereo system for my car.
-Sports exhaust w/ extracters.
-Someone to steal a few inches from under my car, so it's lower.
-Fancy spoilers.

Or;
- A new car.

I somehow don't like my chances though. Even the idea of someone buying someone else a car exhaust is wierd to me.

So. I'll settle for a new sword. That's all.

[Laharl]

ha! won that tournament i entered yesterday and effectively got myself a DS for £3, need some games though, christmas is cmoing what great timing

[Someone Else]

Christmas break begins on Thursday for me.

Whee, 3 more days 'till break. :o

[Split Infinity]

This Christmas, my brother was put in charge of decorating the front yard with lights, plastic candy canes, icicles, etc. I was put in charge of decorating the room that our tree was in. Hooray for tinsel!

[Golden Djinn13]

I still haven't decided what I want for christmas, and I just cant decide what I want. At this rate, I wont get anything.

[TheEnglishman]

lightningstar, on Dec 14 2005, 01:06 AM, said:

I just downloaded the trial version. I'm so confused! @.@

oh crud, now i have to say something topic worthy. umm...hmmm...oh! new gameboy advance games. I just got done with sonic advance and it sucked. I beat the whole game, got through all the characters and got all the emerald and what do I get when I'm finished? "congradulations, thank you for playing!" and credits. thats it. I really want sonic advance 3.

Sonic Advance 3 is a great game. The annoying thing is trying to find all the chao so you can do the special stages. They're hidden in hard to find places. Then the special stages aren't that much fun.

[Laharl]

ha ha ha ha i get a month off for christmas! Even if i have a **** load of work to do over but it's the principle that counts

[Mallick]

That's only a week longer than I have.

[Laharl]

that's seven more days to lounge around doing nothing instead of working than you

[Mycarayne]

I have friday off, starting at 2pm. Then I have Monday off (Boxing day). Back to work on Tuesday.

I love working.

[pHantOm]

Wishlist:

Video iPod
PSP
New Video Card to get even better FPS on MS O_O im being sarcastic.
Clothes
And oviously some nice by the fire moment with my gf <_< have yet to have "Super Romantic Sex" but from how she has been acting lately, im highly curious. Usually its "fun" lol

[Mallick]

laharl the slayer, on Dec 21 2005, 06:20 AM, said:

that's seven more days to lounge around doing nothing instead of working than you

But I didn'tmention I didn't go for the last few weeks before winter break. =)

[Someone Else]

pHantOm, on Dec 21 2005, 10:12 AM, said:

have yet to have "Super Romantic Sex" but from how she has been acting lately, im highly curious. Usually its "fun" lol

Remember to tell us all at GSSF how it goes! XP Just make sure to keep the details PG-rated. Wouldn't want to bug the mods... XD

w00ter, I had my last day of school today.

[Eugine]

I wouldn't mind reading an X-rated story <_<... Expecially since it got Phantom and his GF in it... *cough*

It sure sucks if you live in NY now with the strike and all. Damn, those people are spoiling Christmas for the those Americans.

[Someone Else]

Actually... maybe phantom should wait a little longer. He's 17 for crying out loud. <_<

Eh? A strike in NY? Why?

[Eugine]

When is it legal in America? 16 or 18? Anyway, I'm sure phantom has done it a million times before (don't take it literal people).

Anyway, as far as I know the NY Transit workers want to retire at 55 years now while paying 2% taxes, they are demanding they get what they want but you see, the Mayor of NY (forgot his name) thinks it's selfish (and I think so too) because they want to get more benefits than Police officers, who in turn do a much harder job than operating a simple train.

Now, this has caused NY ~500 million US per day, which would in fact damage the US already straining economy, which in turn will turn out to be a disadvantage for having the strike in the first place. If you didn't know NY by itself has around the 10th largest economy in the world.

Now, why is this in the Christmas Approaches topic? Simply because around Christmas is the busiest time of shopping and companies depend on this time of year to make a profit. If NY citizens can't go to stores they can't shop which in turn decreases economic activity which in turn ruins Christmas for NYkers and in turn America.

EDIT: Correct me if I'm wrong peeps. Read more on Google News if you want to learn more on it.

This post has been edited by Eugine: 21 December 2005 - 07:57 PM

[Elliott]

Sex is legal at pretty much any age as long as both parties are in agreement, otherwise it's rape, or if the dude/chick is way older it's pedophilia.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaanyway...

I got sick! 3 days before xmas, and 4 days before our holiday, I freaking got sick!!!

*overdoses on cold tablets*

[Someone Else]

The legal age to have sex in the U.S. is 16, but sex at that age is a pretty bad idea.

Eugine, on Dec 21 2005, 07:56 PM, said:

When is it legal in America? 16 or 18? Anyway, I'm sure phantom has done it a million times before (don't take it literal people).

Whoa, that was a complete stereotype, even if you were kidding. XP;

[Werebarrret/St Jimmy]

I'll be lucky to get more than 2-3 presents this year.
Why?
Because I'm poor.
>_> Stupid rich people who get Ipod nanos and 6-10 games PLUS a new gaming system.

*goes to make mulligan stew and listen to Linkin Park*
CCCCCCCCRRRRRRRRRRAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWLLLLLLLLLIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNG IIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNNNNN MMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYYYYYY SSSSSSSSKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNN.
THHHHHHHESEEEEEEE WOOOOOOOOOOOOUNDS THEY WILL NOT HEAL

This post has been edited by Werebarrret/St Jimmy: 22 December 2005 - 07:26 PM

[TheEnglishman]

Only a few hours and then it's Christmas! I'm glad I feel more excited this year. Last year I didn't get excited at all. Maybe it was cause I didn't get the things I wanted...

[Mars Djinni]

It's about 2:40 PM here on Christmas eve, and I'm getting stuff ready for the Christmas Party. I had to skip the TKD class I had to assist for to help set everyhting up. Just this night and it's GC fire Emblem for me! >D