whacha get under the tree?

[Pete M]

apparently I must have muttered something about the failings of the kid's backpack I'm using as a tool bag since my folks got me a real tool backpack!    Nothing crazy, just an AWP from Lowes, but it has a bright inside and a hard shelled place for my glasses!  Just imagine, now my tools aren't just a pile of pointy things in the bottom of a deep dark bag!   

 

but even better, I received some art from my eldest nephew of a Comanche.    Not sure why it appears to be flying into the sun, but the details matter not.  

 

 

[krustyballer16]

I heard they were built to withstand a trip to the sun... awesome!

 

Kenryn got lots of toys! Even a tool bench with a working drill press and saw!

[Strokermjcomanche]

2 minutes ago, krustyballer16 said:

I heard they were built to withstand a trip to the sun... awesome!

 

Kenryn got lots of toys! Even a tool bench with a working drill press and saw!

And that sweet hat !!

[krustyballer16]

And that sweet hat !!

Its Thomas the Tank Engine!

Sent from my SM-G973U using Tapatalk

[mjeff87]

As promised 

 

 

[mjeff87]

And my wife also got me a mason jar of peach moonshine.  I'm already about 2" deep into it, been sippin' on it all afternoon

[Drahcir495]

My son got a telescope and he screamed this is the best Christmas ever! Best gift by far, but this was runner up -> 

 

Finally an affordable Scrambler specific fender flare set! They look like  an exact reproduction flare 

[JMO413]

Codeless grinder and back massager to use after running the grinder.

[87MJTIM]

Quickjack 5000. 
 

Thanks Costco 

[strictlyxjs]

3 hours ago, Pete M said:

apparently I must have muttered something about the failings of the kid's backpack I'm using as a tool bag since my folks got me a real tool backpack!    Nothing crazy, just an AWP from Lowes, but it has a bright inside and a hard shelled place for my glasses!  Just imagine, now my tools aren't just a pile of pointy things in the bottom of a deep dark bag!   

 

but even better, I received some art from my eldest nephew of a Comanche.    Not sure why it appears to be flying into the sun, but the details matter not.  

 

 

 

 

Too funny pete my wife got me the husky version for trips to the junkyard! And that picture is awesome!

[Smokeyyank]

10 hours ago, 87MJTIM said:

Quickjack 5000. 
 

Thanks Costco 

I'll be interested to hear how you like it. I've been eyeing onealog with a million other things. 

 

I picked up tools. One I'm most excited about is the portaband conversion from Swag for the band saw. 

 

Also decided to get a hobart 210 with some of my bonus from work. Now to just get some 220v ran and start building. 

[buxmj]

Since we splurged on new appliances on black Friday my wife and I decided not to get each other gifts. She did buy me a container of Ox--Gard and put it in my stocking though so that is great! 

[87MJTIM]

50 minutes ago, Smokeyyank said:

I'll be interested to hear how you like it. I've been eyeing one along with a million other things. 

 

 

Brown Santa delivered it early.  I set it up and played with it some - lifted my CJ off the ground.  I will use it this weekend to change the oil in several low profile cars - Subaru Legacy for one.  Probably won't get to really test it until spring, when the outside temp warms up.

 

The real Santa delivered the truck adapter kit.

[DirtyComanche]

I bought myself a Fein Slugger dry cut saw. 

 

Otherwise it's the usual, some socks and other clothes, nice shaving kit, a book, and some new towels.  I'm bad for buying everything I want or need, same with the rest of my family, so meaningful/useful gifts are a struggle.

 

I got my nephew a Thomas and friends "Super Cruiser" since I gave him the "Super Station" for his birthday.  He's the only person in my entire family that's actually easy to buy gifts for. 

[Drahcir495]

18 hours ago, Pete M said:

my folks got me a real tool backpack!    Nothing crazy, just an AWP from Lowes Just imagine, now my tools aren't just a pile of pointy things in the bottom of a deep dark bag!   

 

Lol! Can’t tell you how many times I have stabbed my hands diggin in the o’tool bag. I just got a backpack tool bag and have no idea why I waited so long. A must have!

 

The kids got talent Pete 👍🏻

[NHMJXJ]

Whirled Peas

 

[Pete M]

oh, I gotta remember that for next year!  I gave my friends/family billions of dollars this year.   

 

 

[dasbulliwagen]

Got a High-Lift Extreme Jack with a mount kit and a handle holder, a bumper bar to mount lights to, and the wife and I just bought a new leather living room suite that includes a total of 5 recliners.. 

[kansashogan]

Finally got a box to hold most of my tools in one spot. I was so tired of looking for things and they were right where I looked twice. I still haven't finished my garage but I hope to put a big dent in it this week. I will have 16 days off this holiday but I had some other projects to do.

[DirtyComanche]

^^^ Nice box, it should serve you well for a long time.

[Alexia]

I did not get any presents from family*, but I did get to be the aunt that spoils the nephews.  So I got big smiles from them!

 

*I did get a gift from a close and supportive friend who I really should return the favor to.

[89 MJ]

7 minutes ago, Alexia said:

I did not get any presents from family*, but I did get to be the aunt that spoils the nephews.  So I got big smiles from them!

 

*I did get a gift from a close and supportive friend who I really should return the favor to.

I take electric lime LJs as Christmas presents if you want...😉

[Alexia]

3 minutes ago, 89 MJ said:

I take electric lime LJs as Christmas presents if you want...😉

 

If I had a few million dollars laying around, sure!  :P 

[Warren Mohler]

I received a hand made quilt from my good friends-WARM

[Zambeezy]

Parents got me some nice camo bibs and jacket for hunting. I wasn't able to get out this year but looking forward to some quality time innawoods next year.

 

I turned 30 a few weeks ago, so I'm at the age where I buy what I want, and anything I haven't bought yet is too expensive to ask for as a gift. I told my parents I'd like to stop doing big presents and maybe do a $20 cap going forward. My parents like gifts because neither of when grew up financially well-off, so they like being able to buy gifts for holidays but I want to simplify it for all of us.

 

My mom always gets me some neat kitchen tools like interesting whisks, veggie choppers, etc. and I enjoy getting and using those.