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For my Dad, I promised to pay for a golf club he has on backorder. For my girlfriend, I got a PS3 with MGS4 and Little Big Planet (which is really so I can play LBP). Still trying to get my Mom to tell me what to get her, sadly.
A food processor! I can't wait to use it! http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-14BCN-Processor-Brushed-...
A food processor! I can't wait to use it! http://www.amazon.com/Cuisinart-DFP-14BCN-Processor-Brushed-...
The little schemer! I knew I forgot to ask for something. I seriously love getting books for Christmas.
I got the skin of a leopard. Completely unasked for, totally illegal and now I'm feeling very guilty, but unsure what to do. It's not good to have naive family members go on safari.
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!
While Settlers is a nice gateway game, there's a fair amount of chance involved that can be frustrating. I'd highly recommend Puerto Rico, Tigris & Euphrates, and Caylus. Good games, although they're a bit more involved than Settlers.