Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

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Post by colbyolson » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 5:35 PM UTC

I think I made out like a bandit! Lots to read now over the break.

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Post by uherr » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 5:45 PM UTC

http://designmylaptop.ro/inscrieri/022e4fbffba40d302f1b0225f...

Re: Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

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Post by yannis » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 6:31 PM UTC

Christmas came a bit earlier here, so I got a hangover!:), but I used the break to get my next Project to 95%, I am targeting release in January!

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Post by RiderOfGiraffes » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 6:37 PM UTC

I got CDs of the Brandenburgs, a desktop sundial, and a build-it-yourself 1/20 scale model of the Wright flyer.

Also socks and some other stuff. But there are more presents to come tomorrow as we visit the in-laws.

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Post by DanielBMarkham » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 6:39 PM UTC

I had an HN-Christmas. I got stuff that I saw other HN'ers recommended over the last year.

First was the CDs. Arvo Part Fratres. Arvo Part Tabula Rasa, Gorecki' Symphony #3, and Steve Reich Music for 18 Musicians (These are REALLY GOOD) I am enjoying the heck of of them so far this morning.

Then, from another HN thread, the ultimate nerd game, Settlers of Catan. Can't wait to try it out later today.

Finally some custom teas. Good stuff! I'm drinking a double-spice chai with milk and Splenda. Delicious.

By the way, if you haven't figured it out yet, you can be bad and Santa still brings you cool stuff. I think this whole "making a list" stuff is just a big lie. If you ask me, the big fat man is a pushover.

Re: Ask HN: So HNers, whatd'ya get for Christmas?

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Post by cschep » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 6:42 PM UTC

The little schemer! I knew I forgot to ask for something. I seriously love getting books for Christmas.

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Post by charliepark » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 6:46 PM UTC

DanielBMarkham wrote: post #5

I had an HN-Christmas. I got stuff that I saw other HN'ers recommended over the last year. First was the CDs. Arvo Part Fratres. Arvo Part Tabula Rasa, Gorecki' Symphony #3, and Steve Reich Music for 18 Musicians (These are REALLY GOOD) I am enjoying the heck of of them so far this morning. Then, from another HN thread, the ultimate nerd game, Settlers of Catan. Can't wait to try it out later today. Finally some cust…

Settlers is great. It has a bit of a learning curve, though, so if you have any friends who know how to play (and who would be okay with a few "open hand" rounds), you might invite them over. Have fun!

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Post by ekpyrotic » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 6:46 PM UTC

Logicomix. Paul Theroux travel books. Borges short stories.

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Post by steveeq1 » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 6:48 PM UTC

cschep wrote: post #6

The little schemer! I knew I forgot to ask for something. I seriously love getting books for Christmas.

Dude. . . this is a great book. I plan on finishing it today, in fact. Warning: the last two chapters are mind-bending.

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Post by jasonlbaptiste » Fri, Dec 25, 2009, 6:57 PM UTC

Logitech DiNovo Mini Keyboard. If you have an HTPC, this is a must have. I have it working with ubuntu plug and play. It rocks.