For those last minute shoppers such as myself who haven't quite finished getting what I need and have left it until the last 2 days before Christmas, I'm on the lookout for some cool presents. Still need to get a few things (for adult and kids)

With still a couple of days to Christmas, anyone have any cool ideas for late Christmas gifts? ie. remote car/drone/choppers, DS games, Xbox games, other techno ideas. 

I've seen the MFC bar mat with Jones and Hogan on it - not a bad idea (See below). Other MFC product ideas?

I've been looking for the Straight Dope book - haven't been able to come across it yet. Might have to get something else, any other decent reads from latest books out?

I'm asking D'Land, because we usually find quality answers here?

Cheers, and Merry Xmas!

H_T

 

Being of the Jewish persuasion, I can do a quickie conversion for you, so you don't have to buy any presents. The conversion is guaranteed to wear off just before Easter so you are not excluding from taking those holidays.

24 minutes ago, nutbean said:

Being of the Jewish persuasion, I can do a quickie conversion for you, so you don't have to buy any presents. The conversion is guaranteed to wear off just before Easter so you are not excluding from taking those holidays.

nutbean I thought you would have contributed something like the latest form of technology for waffles. My wife loves waffles. In fact, she is not immune to waffling on. Isn't there a device of such so she can playback and hear herself waffle? 

 

Incidentally, this 6 piece logo evolution pin set needs updating: -

I cannot quite remember who ( I believe it may have been prodee in a former life) accused me of waffling so I thought my avatar should be appropriate.

( Also, I couldn't find a pic for vacillating, obstruficating or pontificating) 

New BlackOps or Assassins Creed.

 

 

What about a Nutri Bullet.....or whatever it's called?

A flesh light?

2 hours ago, H_T said:

nutbean I thought you would have contributed something like the latest form of technology for waffles. My wife loves waffles. In fact, she is not immune to waffling on. Isn't there a device of such so she can playback and hear herself waffle? 

 

Incidentally, this 6 piece logo evolution pin set needs updating: -

I'm pretty sure they brought something out in the 90s called a 'yak-bak.' Maybe your wife would be interested?

 

I've bought my little sister a Sodastream drink maker.

Weve had one for years and I reckon they're the ducks nuts.

50 minutes ago, McQueen said:

I've bought my little sister a Sodastream drink maker.

Weve had one for years and I reckon they're the ducks nuts.

I was considering buying one but i'm not sold on the environmental or financial cost benefit analysis. Thoughts? 

8 minutes ago, binman said:

I was considering buying one but i'm not sold on the environmental or financial cost benefit analysis. Thoughts? 

What environmental effects are concerned about? The reusable bottles last for years so there's a clear benefit just in that.

We use Cottee's no added sugar cordial or squeeze in fresh lemon or lime juice to taste.

Co2 refills cost $20 so when it's all said and done you're looking at 40 cents per litre of made drink maximum.

1 hour ago, McQueen said:

What environmental effects are concerned about? The reusable bottles last for years so there's a clear benefit just in that.

We use Cottee's no added sugar cordial or squeeze in fresh lemon or lime juice to taste.

Co2 refills cost $20 so when it's all said and done you're looking at 40 cents per litre of made drink maximum.

Thanks,.

The environmental issue is once you have factored in the materials and energy used to build and transport the machine and C02 bottles (not inconsiderable) how does that compare to the  materials and energy used if you are buying bottles of carbonated water as i currently do. It obviously depends on how much you but but our household goes though a fair few

If your in the city and are looking for something a little left of centre, try Wunderkarma on Lonsdale street. I've previously bought a dome that projects a holograph of whatever you put inside it, fossilised trilobites and other fancy stuff. Perhaps, you could buy some coprolite and pass it off as being from the Barassi period. An ancient memory of the time when demons strode tall on the plains of Jolimont. 

5 hours ago, jumbo returns said:

What about a Nutri Bullet.....or whatever it's called?

I've actually heard they go alright.

I love my golf and will enjoy reading Steve Williams' autobiography "Out of the rough".

He's caddied for Norman, Woods, Scott and I believe in his early days PeterThompson.  Maybe even Ray Floyd. 

No good if you don't love golf though.

Edited December 23, 20159 yr by ProDee

3 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

I've actually heard they go alright.

Yep - just a big glass over an old grinder really....

But, many swear by them as more and more people go for energy concoctions.

7 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

Yep - just a big glass over an old grinder really....

But, many swear by them as more and more people go for energy concoctions.

Lazy mans blender. Just add the same amounts to your blender and hey presto the same result. If your feeling really paleo, you could grab a tea strainer (or, fine straw) and a tea spoon and press your fruit and seeds through that. At least your building core strength while you make the drink. 

8 minutes ago, Demi Dee said:

Lazy mans blender. Just add the same amounts to your blender and hey presto the same result. If your feeling really paleo, you could grab a tea strainer (or, fine straw) and a tea spoon and press your fruit and seeds through that. At least your building core strength while you make the drink. 

My energy drinks have already been mixed by my favourite barmen - Jim and Jack!

57 minutes ago, jumbo returns said:

My energy drinks have already been mixed by my favourite barmen - Jim and Jack!

Together at last. Classy

Can we call that concoction a cocktail?

and can we name it the 'NutriBullet' ?

 

6 hours ago, binman said:

Thanks,.

The environmental issue is once you have factored in the materials and energy used to build and transport the machine and C02 bottles (not inconsiderable) how does that compare to the  materials and energy used if you are buying bottles of carbonated water as i currently do. It obviously depends on how much you but but our household goes though a fair few

I think trying to calculate an answer to your question would take more energy than both processes combined.

It's cheaper and easier.

In no particular order,

Dyson fan, Wireless portable speaker, Digital Radio, Record Player ..... (big family!)

AND 

Agree to hang on to Foxtel because of the Footy and the new BBC War and Peace 6 part series coming early in the yr

2016 GF tickets to watch the mighty Dee's win their first Premiership for 62 years.

 

22 hours ago, Bombay Airconditioning said:

I've actually heard they go alright.

The body usually starts the digestion of its food in the chewing process; the nutri bullet and its ilk takes that process so i am told.  

On 23 December 2015 at 6:11 PM, ProDee said:

I love my golf and will enjoy reading Steve Williams' autobiography "Out of the rough".

He's caddied for Norman, Woods, Scott and I believe in his early days PeterThompson.  Maybe even Ray Floyd. 

No good if you don't love golf though.

I'm no lover of golf but I reckon this guy is probably not on good terms with Tigers' Ex.

Helped him play into the rough a bit also by my estimation.