The Greed/Wish list 2007
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shadesong, zarhooie, irana, etc) have called this the Wishlist meme, suggesting that folks look to their FL and see if they can honor any of those wishes. I take that as a given. I use the term for this list that theferrett uses: The Greed List. This is stuff I want, stuff that's theoretically possible to get from someone else (no "peace on earth" or even "good health"), and stuff that I don't honestly expect anyone to get. The only people I ever expect gifts from are my wife, my daughter, and my mother (and even then, I don't feel it's an obligation so much as something that's always happened, and isn't likely to not happen without a good reason). And given our own ever-narrowing financial straits, the idea of "expecting" anyone to get stuff (when reciprocation is unlikely or impossible) would be silly even if I weren't aware of the very nasty straits some of you are in, as well.
In other words, this is a list for those who might care about such things, and nothing more.
The only specific item I need is a good winter coat. My overcoat needs so much work on the lining that it's not very salvageable. I need either a new overcoat, or a good parka. I haven't done enough research to actually know specific brands/styles I like, though.
Of course, there's my Amazon Wishlist. I won't repeat any entries from there. Just assume that everything is up-to-date (I just pared it down this weekend; our access to a damned fine library system over the last year has reduced the amount of money we spend on books considerably). Also, when looking at anyone's Amazon list, remember to sort by priority. I have no idea why Amazon thinks sorting by date added is a good thing. Big ticket items are on here (X-Box 360, anyone?), but so are small-ticket ones.
A membership to Protect.org would rock. It's a PAC, not a charity, which means it's not tax-deductable. It's also a damned fine cause. Not sure if gift memberships are even possible, but joining it yourself is also a form of giving.
If you want to give a gift that's tax-deductable, Child's Play will do nicely.
Board/card games: I have a BoardGameGeek wishlist, but since it's not tied to a particular retail outlet, it's not 100% reliable (you can't be sure someone else hasn't bought something, etc), although it's a good starting point. As with the Amazon list, I don't consider gently used items to be a bad thing; gaming's an expensive hobby, after all, so saving a few bucks is always a good thing. GIft certificates to local gaming stores (like Pandemonium and Danger Planet) or online retailers (like ThoughtHammer or Boulder Games) are wonderful as well.
Coffee; we never have enough. We're also somewhat snobby. I only get whole bean coffee, but I love trying new varieties. As far as gift cards go, we're in an area without Caribou (sigh), but Starbucks are certainly welcome, as is actual coffee from almost any good online or local retailer.
Paid LJ time is certainly welcome, of course.
Although I'm playing Kingdom of Loathing in Bad Moon/Hardcore, I still don't turn down gifts there. And anything in the KOL store (shirts, merchandise, etc) is worthwhile, as well.
A Nutty Wacky Wobbler. Most of the other HTF merchandise I want is sold out, alas. But Nutty is one of my two favorite characters (right behind Flaky).
I'd love any one of these shirts in XL.
Gift Cards: For household stuff, we do our grocery shopping at Shaw's and Costco, and have a CVS and a Target nearby. I know, none of those things seem like real "gifts," but being able to not wince at the state of the bank account when we buy the necessities is about as nice a gift as there is. I never turn down gift certificates to bookstores (indie, major chain, Amazon, whatever), either. Ditto restaurant gift cards (Not Your Average Joe's and Wild Willy's are our favorite local chains, and the Deluxe Town Diner is our favorite brunch place).
In related household items of interest, if you're the sort of person who gets coupons with your sunday paper and never uses them, we can always put them to good use. And if you're the sort of obsessive person who clips and organizes all the coupons (even the ones you don't need), anything in the way of Campbell's soup, Purina One Cat Food, Fresh Step litter, cereal (any brand, generally), milk (any brand), or Silk Soy Milk are always in demand in our house.
If you don't have my address and want to surprise me with something (other than from the Amazon list, which you can use without getting my address), contactshadesong.
shadesong, zarhooie, irana, etc) have called this the Wishlist meme, suggesting that folks look to their FL and see if they can honor any of those wishes. I take that as a given. I use the term for this list that theferrett uses: The Greed List. This is stuff I want, stuff that's theoretically possible to get from someone else (no "peace on earth" or even "good health"), and stuff that I don't honestly expect anyone to get. The only people I ever expect gifts from are my wife, my daughter, and my mother (and even then, I don't feel it's an obligation so much as something that's always happened, and isn't likely to not happen without a good reason). And given our own ever-narrowing financial straits, the idea of "expecting" anyone to get stuff (when reciprocation is unlikely or impossible) would be silly even if I weren't aware of the very nasty straits some of you are in, as well. In other words, this is a list for those who might care about such things, and nothing more.
The only specific item I need is a good winter coat. My overcoat needs so much work on the lining that it's not very salvageable. I need either a new overcoat, or a good parka. I haven't done enough research to actually know specific brands/styles I like, though.
Of course, there's my Amazon Wishlist. I won't repeat any entries from there. Just assume that everything is up-to-date (I just pared it down this weekend; our access to a damned fine library system over the last year has reduced the amount of money we spend on books considerably). Also, when looking at anyone's Amazon list, remember to sort by priority. I have no idea why Amazon thinks sorting by date added is a good thing. Big ticket items are on here (X-Box 360, anyone?), but so are small-ticket ones.
A membership to Protect.org would rock. It's a PAC, not a charity, which means it's not tax-deductable. It's also a damned fine cause. Not sure if gift memberships are even possible, but joining it yourself is also a form of giving.
If you want to give a gift that's tax-deductable, Child's Play will do nicely.
Board/card games: I have a BoardGameGeek wishlist, but since it's not tied to a particular retail outlet, it's not 100% reliable (you can't be sure someone else hasn't bought something, etc), although it's a good starting point. As with the Amazon list, I don't consider gently used items to be a bad thing; gaming's an expensive hobby, after all, so saving a few bucks is always a good thing. GIft certificates to local gaming stores (like Pandemonium and Danger Planet) or online retailers (like ThoughtHammer or Boulder Games) are wonderful as well.
Coffee; we never have enough. We're also somewhat snobby. I only get whole bean coffee, but I love trying new varieties. As far as gift cards go, we're in an area without Caribou (sigh), but Starbucks are certainly welcome, as is actual coffee from almost any good online or local retailer.
Paid LJ time is certainly welcome, of course.
Although I'm playing Kingdom of Loathing in Bad Moon/Hardcore, I still don't turn down gifts there. And anything in the KOL store (shirts, merchandise, etc) is worthwhile, as well.
A Nutty Wacky Wobbler. Most of the other HTF merchandise I want is sold out, alas. But Nutty is one of my two favorite characters (right behind Flaky).
I'd love any one of these shirts in XL.
Gift Cards: For household stuff, we do our grocery shopping at Shaw's and Costco, and have a CVS and a Target nearby. I know, none of those things seem like real "gifts," but being able to not wince at the state of the bank account when we buy the necessities is about as nice a gift as there is. I never turn down gift certificates to bookstores (indie, major chain, Amazon, whatever), either. Ditto restaurant gift cards (Not Your Average Joe's and Wild Willy's are our favorite local chains, and the Deluxe Town Diner is our favorite brunch place).
In related household items of interest, if you're the sort of person who gets coupons with your sunday paper and never uses them, we can always put them to good use. And if you're the sort of obsessive person who clips and organizes all the coupons (even the ones you don't need), anything in the way of Campbell's soup, Purina One Cat Food, Fresh Step litter, cereal (any brand, generally), milk (any brand), or Silk Soy Milk are always in demand in our house.
If you don't have my address and want to surprise me with something (other than from the Amazon list, which you can use without getting my address), contact
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Date: 2007-11-12 09:16 pm (UTC)Carcassone, in all it's various configurations, is relatively simple but can be pretty complex in strategy and resource planning.
I first found Ingenious on brettspielvelt and got addicted to it for awhile. This falls into the "simple enough to be a gateway game" category yet with enough strategy for a seasoned gamer.
I can't say enough good things about Samurai and Tigris & Euphrates. They are two of the three games of Kinizia's that came out in a few month period (the third being Through the Desert) that was his designs at the very top.
Is there a reprint of Titan coming? I've heard rumors for about five years now. Nothing like a big friggin' hand full of dice.
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Date: 2007-11-12 11:15 pm (UTC)Can't Stop is also back in print via Face2Face.
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Date: 2007-11-13 01:52 am (UTC)(no subject)
Date: 2007-11-12 11:33 pm (UTC)Let me know if you want me to bring either of them to a Pandemonium Wednesday; SGS has a copy of St Pete and I've got my copy of Power Grid there as a loaner at the moment, so that doesn't need the same level of pre-planning.
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Date: 2007-11-13 01:48 am (UTC)I actually only realized that Pandemonium did open boardgaming about three days ago, but might have to check it out sometime. Alas, the next two weeks are out. I am planning on checking out the gaming at Danger Planet this Thursday, though. I know nothing about the SGS meetups.
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Date: 2007-11-13 02:35 am (UTC)[1] As in maybe not if it's Christmas, but possibly even then.
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Date: 2007-11-16 06:56 pm (UTC)As for games? We don't have any to pass along, but y'all should come over some time. Brendan owns Battlelore, but it's too strategically crunchy for me. If it's playable with two I'm sure he'd be thrilled to have some one to play it with. For larger groups of gaming (does 'song game?) we also have... let's see, Ticket to Ride, Chrononauts Lost Identities, Carcassone, and Ingenious, as well as a bookshelf full of other ones. We would love to have y'all over some time, I miss having people to game with.
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Date: 2007-11-17 04:32 pm (UTC)As far as the coupons, we can definitely use them (and as you note, savings is savings -- and Shaw's doubles the values of small ones, anyway). Thanks!
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Date: 2007-11-17 08:14 pm (UTC)