The Military Workshop
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- Jul 31, 2005
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I see a lot of kale in my future. Who knew Santa was so evil?{sm2}
Always good to see the threads and posts about people receiving toy soldiers for gifts. However what about the cool and not so cool gifts that were not toy soldiers ?
I did pretty well this year although there were a couple of doubtful items.
Had resisted the pressure of the thousands of TV ads but finally under the tree appears a Nutribullett machine thingy. Silly me reads the manual and like a new cult follower I rush off to the shops to stock up on ammo for this invention that is clearly going to do wonderful things for me. The better half is unbelieving that I actually suggested the visit and even more so when I explain the purpose is to buy fruit and veg (she did not buy the machine). So into the trolley goes : kale ( no more jokes about kale drinking hipsters from me), spinach, goji berries, blackberries, cranberries, walnuts, bananas, apples, pineapples, kiwis, and a few other items. The better half tried to get carrots involved but I pointed out I was the one who had read the book. Let's be honest it is the first time I have even acknowledged kales existence.
Anyway the total bill was $73{sm3}. Sucked in well and truly. Will be interesting to see how many drinks I get out of this shopping trip. Then more importantly are they drinkable ? Who knows might even start a thread seeking recipe suggestions ^&grin
Somebody must have guessed I would be watching Star Wars and decided I needed a T shirt of the style worn by 12 year olds (perhaps he had high hopes for the effects of the Nutribullett). Trying hard to think of somebody to re-gift this to.
Being a cunning gift giver I gave my son Game of Thrones Monopoly (more of a family gift) and promptly lost the first game. I would have got GOT Risk but looked too complicated compared to the one I grew up with. Had previously got LOTR Risk but have never won that version. The designers of the GOT Monopoly clearly not too bright as still has the same Free Parking, Jail and Go to Jail space designs as normal version. Surely should be free horse stable, Go to dungeon or something.
No socks or undies this year ! However many more chocolates than normal which must be some sort of counter balance to the health machine.
Anyway the food was great and always good to see the grand kids opening their presents. Those big Hulk hands look dangerous on a 3 year old.
Ham and Turkey for dinner again tonight.
Hope everybody had a Merry Christmas.
Always good to see the threads and posts about people receiving toy soldiers for gifts. However what about the cool and not so cool gifts that were not toy soldiers ?
I did pretty well this year although there were a couple of doubtful items.
Had resisted the pressure of the thousands of TV ads but finally under the tree appears a Nutribullett machine thingy. Silly me reads the manual and like a new cult follower I rush off to the shops to stock up on ammo for this invention that is clearly going to do wonderful things for me. The better half is unbelieving that I actually suggested the visit and even more so when I explain the purpose is to buy fruit and veg (she did not buy the machine). So into the trolley goes : kale ( no more jokes about kale drinking hipsters from me), spinach, goji berries, blackberries, cranberries, walnuts, bananas, apples, pineapples, kiwis, and a few other items. The better half tried to get carrots involved but I pointed out I was the one who had read the book. Let's be honest it is the first time I have even acknowledged kales existence.
Anyway the total bill was $73{sm3}. Sucked in well and truly. Will be interesting to see how many drinks I get out of this shopping trip. Then more importantly are they drinkable ? Who knows might even start a thread seeking recipe suggestions ^&grin
Somebody must have guessed I would be watching Star Wars and decided I needed a T shirt of the style worn by 12 year olds (perhaps he had high hopes for the effects of the Nutribullett). Trying hard to think of somebody to re-gift this to.
Being a cunning gift giver I gave my son Game of Thrones Monopoly (more of a family gift) and promptly lost the first game. I would have got GOT Risk but looked too complicated compared to the one I grew up with. Had previously got LOTR Risk but have never won that version. The designers of the GOT Monopoly clearly not too bright as still has the same Free Parking, Jail and Go to Jail space designs as normal version. Surely should be free horse stable, Go to dungeon or something.
No socks or undies this year ! However many more chocolates than normal which must be some sort of counter balance to the health machine.
Anyway the food was great and always good to see the grand kids opening their presents. Those big Hulk hands look dangerous on a 3 year old.
Ham and Turkey for dinner again tonight.
Hope everybody had a Merry Christmas.
