Monday, December 07, 2020

Wish List 2020 - Baby Yoda/Grogu Edition

For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2020. I will update this post through the remainder of 2020... unless I forget.

Stuff I Always Enjoy Receiving

These are not in any particular order.
  • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, with walnuts
  • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, Google Play (not iTunes), Amazon, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's or Logan's, but please not Starbucks)
  • macadamia nuts
  • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
  • Reese's Pieces
  • malted milk balls having interesting flavors.. Nuts.com has some fun flavors like coffee and cream, peppermint, pumpkin spice, and assorted
  • chocolate-covered or yogurt-covered pretzels
  • Irn-Bru
  • craft root beer

Stuff I Would Like

movies & TV

  • 4K Ultra HD
    • The Bourne Ultimate Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
    • Jack Ryan 5-Film Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
    • The Matrix Trilogy (4K Ultra HD) (Amazon)
  • DVD/Blu-ray
    • Brian Regan: any DVD/Blu-ray
    • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
    • The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
    • Police Squad! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 
    • Sledge Hammer! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 

video games

  • game controller for Android (wireless) (Amazon)... game controller that can be used with a smart phone or tablet 
  • 24: The Game for PS2 (Amazon) 
  • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2 (Amazon) 

books

  • DILBERT BOOKS
    • I'm No Scientist, But I Think Feng Shui Is Part of the Answer [2016] (Amazon)
    • Dilbert Gets Re-Accommodated [2017] (Amazon) 
    • Cubicles That Make You Envy the Dead [2018] (Amazon)
    • Dilbert Turns 30 [2019] (Amazon)
    • Eagerly Awaiting Your Irrational Response [2020] (Amazon)
  • Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (Amazon)
  • Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Amazon)
  • The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition (Star Wars) (Amazon)
  • The Rise of Skywalker: Expanded Edition (Star Wars) (Amazon)

    board games

    • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
    • Risk Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition (Amazon)
    • Risk: Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 
    • Star Trek Catan (Amazon) + Star Trek Federation Space two map expansion (Amazon) 
    • Monopoly: The Hobbit Trilogy Edition (Amazon)
    • YAHTZEE: The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Collector's Edition (Amazon) 
    • The Lord of the Rings Stratego (Amazon)

    Monday, November 12, 2018

    Wish List 2018 - The Infinity Finger Snap Edition

    For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2018. I will update this post through the remainder of 2018... unless I forget.

    Thing I Want

    This is the first year for a "Thing I Want" section. But here goes...

    Ground Loop Noise Isolator for car and home audio systems having 3.5 connections. Amazon sells one for $6.99. (link) I am hoping it would eliminate hum in my vehicle's speakers when I'm playing my phone's audio through the vehicle and simultaneously charging the phone.

    Things I Always Enjoy Receiving

    These are not in any particular order.
    • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, with walnuts
    • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, Google Play (not iTunes), Amazon, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's, Logan's, Culver's, but please no Starbucks)
    • macadamia nuts
    • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
    • Reese's Pieces
    • malted milk balls having interesting flavors.. Nuts.com has some fun flavors like coffee and cream, peppermint, pumpkin spice, and assorted
    • chocolate-covered or yogurt-covered pretzels
    • Irn-Bru
    • craft root beer

    Things I Would Like

    movies & TV

    • 4K Ultra HD
      • The Bourne Ultimate Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
      • Jack Ryan 5-Film Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
      • The Matrix Trilogy (4K Ultra HD) (Amazon)
    • DVD/Blu-ray
      • Brian Regan: any DVD/Blu-ray
      • Psych: The Complete Series - only available on DVD (Amazon) 
      • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
      • Fringe - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon)
      • The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
      • Police Squad! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 
      • Sledge Hammer! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 

    video games

    • game controller for Android (wireless) (Amazon)... game controller that can be used with a smart phone or tablet 
    • Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition (Best Buy) 
    • 24: The Game for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - Xbox 360 (Amazon)

    books

    • Then Tweets My Soul: The Best of the Church Curmudgeon by David Regier (Amazon)
    • DILBERT BOOKS
      • I'm No Scientist, But I Think Feng Shui Is Part of the Answer [2016] (Amazon)
      • Dilbert Gets Re-Accommodated [2017] (Amazon) 
    • Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (Amazon)
    • Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Amazon)
    • The Last Jedi: Expanded Edition (Star Wars) (Amazon)

    board games

    • Imploding Kittens (Amazon)
    • Streaking Kittens (Amazon)
    • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
    • Risk Europe (Amazon)
    • Risk Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition (Amazon)
    • Risk: Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 
    • Star Trek Catan (Amazon) + Star Trek Federation Space two map expansion (Amazon) 
    • Monopoly: The Hobbit Trilogy Edition (Amazon)
    • YAHTZEE: The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Collector's Edition (Amazon) 
    • The Lord of the Rings Stratego (Amazon)

    Saturday, November 25, 2017

    Wish List 2017 - The Quinquagenary Edition

    The what?! Learn more about quinquagenary at World Wide Words.

    For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2017. I will update this post through the remainder of 2017... unless I forget.

    Things I Always Enjoy Receiving

    These are not in any particular order.
    • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, with walnuts
    • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, Google Play (not iTunes), Amazon, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's, Logan's, Culver's, but please no Starbucks)
    • mixed deluxe nuts (NO peanuts)
    • macadamia nuts
    • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
    • Reese's Pieces
    • malted milk balls... some interesting flavors are available at Nuts.com hint, hint ;)
    • chocolate-covered or yogurt-covered pretzels

    Things I Would Like

    movies & TV

    • Harry Potter 8-film collection - 4K UHD (Amazon)
    • The Mummy Ultimate Trilogy - 4K UHD (Amazon) 
    • Tim Hawkins Just About Enough (DVD) (Tim Hawkins online store)
    • Brian Regan Standing Up (MusicToday Brian Regan Store)... though any Brian Regan DVD would be okay... CDs, too
    • Psych: The Complete Series - only available on DVD (Amazon) 
    • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
    • The Incredible Hulk - Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack (Amazon)
    • Fringe - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon)
    • The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
    • Police Squad! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 
    • Sledge Hammer! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 
    • Adventures of Brisco County, Jr The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon)
    • Star Trek: The Original Series - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
    • Star Trek The Animated Series - DVD (Amazon) 
    • Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon)
    • Star Trek: Voyager - The Complete Series  - DVD (Amazon) 
    • Star Trek: Enterprise - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 

    video games

    • Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition (Best Buy) 
    • 24: The Game for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - Xbox 360 (Amazon)

    music/audio on CD

    • Galavant: The Complete Collection (Amazon) 
    • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story motion picture soundtrack (Amazon)
    • Star Wars: The Last Jedi motion picture soundtrack (Amazon) 
    • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Symphony II - I STRONGLY prefer the Target Exclusive version as it includes extra tracks (Target) 
    • Chip Davis Presents: Renaissance Holiday (Amazon) 
    • A Midwinter Night's Dream by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
    • A Mediterranean Odyssey by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
    • Nights from the Alhambra (2 CD + DVD) by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon ) 
    • Christmas Songs by Anuna (Amazon) 
    • Christmas Memories by Anuna (Amazon) 
    • We Three Strings by Bryan Lubeck (Amazon)

    books

    • Then Tweets My Soul: The Best of the Church Curmudgeon by David Regier (Amazon)
    • DILBERT BOOKS
      • Stick to Drawing Comics, Monkey Brain! by Scott Adams - hardcover (Amazon) 
      • Dilbert - A Treasury Of Sunday Strips: Version 00 [2000] (Amazon) 
      • What Would Wally Do? [2006] (Amazon) 
      • Try Rebooting Yourself [2011] (Amazon) 
      • Cubes and Punishment [2011] (Amazon) 
      • This Is the Part Where You Pretend to Add Value [2011] (Amazon) 
      • Your Accomplishments Are Suspiciously Hard to Verify [2011] (Amazon) 
      • How's That Underling Thing Working Out for You? [2011] (Amazon) 
      • Teamwork Means You Can't Pick the Side that's Right [2012] (Amazon) 
      • I Can't Remember If We're Cheap or Smart [2012] (Amazon) 
      • Your New Job Title is "Accomplice" [2013] (Amazon) 
      • Build a Better Life by Stealing Office Supplies: Dogbert's Big Book of Business [2014] (Amazon) 
      • Go Add Value Someplace Else [2014] (Amazon)
      • Optimism Sounds Exhausting [2015] (Amazon)
      • I'm No Scientist, But I Think Feng Shui Is Part of the Answer [2016] (Amazon)
      • Dilbert Gets Re-Accommodated [2017] (Amazon) 

    board games

    • Exploding Kittens (Amazon)
    • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
    • Risk Europe (Amazon)
    • Risk Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition (Amazon)
    • Risk: Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 
    • Star Trek Catan (Amazon) + Star Trek Federation Space two map expansion (Amazon) 
    • Monopoly: The Hobbit Trilogy Edition (Amazon)
    • YAHTZEE: The Hobbit The Desolation of Smaug Collector's Edition (Amazon) 
    • The Lord of the Rings Stratego (Amazon)

    misc

    • Irn Bru, an orange-flavored soft drink from Scotland, 12-pack (Amazon)

    big ticket items

    • UHD 4K TV with HDR & 3D between 39" and 55"-ish.. does not matter whether it is a "smart" TV... at least 120Hz refresh rate, not curved, ethernet (LAN) port (if smart)
    • PS4 game console
    • GMC Yukon or Chevy Tahoe 4x4 sunroof < 100,000 miles

    Saturday, December 03, 2016

    Wish List 2016 - Strange Edition

    For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2016. I will update this post through the remainder of 2016... unless I forget.

    Things I Always Enjoy Receiving

    These are not in any particular order.
    • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, with walnuts
    • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, Google Play (not iTunes), Amazon, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's, Logan's, Culver's, but please no Starbucks)
    • sausage, cracker & cheese gift packages... if you prefer a DIY version try summer sausage, Ritz crackers and swiss and white cheddar
    • mixed deluxe nuts (NO peanuts)
    • macadamia nuts
    • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
    • Reese's Pieces
    • peppermint-scented jar candle
    • malted milk balls... some interesting flavors are available at Nuts.com 

    Things I Would Like

    movies & TV

    • Tim Hawkins Just About Enough (DVD) (Tim Hawkins online store)
    • Brian Regan Standing Up (MusicToday Brian Regan Store)... though any Brian Regan DVD would be okay... CDs, too
    • Psych: The Complete Series - only available on DVD (Amazon) 
    • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
    • The Incredible Hulk - Blu-Ray/DVD combo pack (Amazon)
    • Star Trek - Blu-Ray 3-disc Special Edition (Amazon)
    • Fringe - The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon)

    video games

    • 24: The Game for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - Xbox 360 (Amazon)

    music/audio on CD

    • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Symphony II - I STRONGLY prefer the Target Exclusive version as it includes extra tracks (Target) 
    • Chip Davis Presents: Renaissance Holiday (Amazon) 
    • A Midwinter Night's Dream by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
    • A Mediterranean Odyssey by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
    • Nights from the Alhambra (2 CD + DVD) by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon ) 
    • Christmas Songs by Anuna (Amazon) 
    • Christmas Memories by Anuna (Amazon) 
    • We Three Strings by Bryan Lubeck (Amazon)
    • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story motion picture soundtrack (Amazon)

    books

    • Warped: An Engaging Guide to the Never-Aired 8th Season (Star Trek: The Next Generation) by Mike McMahan (Amazon)
    • Then Tweets My Soul: The Best of the Church Curmudgeon by David Regier (Amazon)
    • DILBERT BOOKS
    • Stick to Drawing Comics, Monkey Brain! by Scott Adams - hardcover (Amazon) 
    • Dilbert - A Treasury Of Sunday Strips: Version 00 [2000] (Amazon) 
    • What Would Wally Do? [2006] (Amazon) 
    • Try Rebooting Yourself [2011] (Amazon) 
    • Cubes and Punishment [2011] (Amazon) 
    • This Is the Part Where You Pretend to Add Value [2011] (Amazon) 
    • Your Accomplishments Are Suspiciously Hard to Verify [2011] (Amazon) 
    • How's That Underling Thing Working Out for You? [2011] (Amazon) 
    • Teamwork Means You Can't Pick the Side that's Right [2012] (Amazon) 
    • I Can't Remember If We're Cheap or Smart [2012] (Amazon) 
    • Your New Job Title is "Accomplice" [2013] (Amazon) 
    • I Sense a Coldness to Your Mentoring [2013] (Amazon) 
    • Build a Better Life by Stealing Office Supplies: Dogbert's Big Book of Business [2014] (Amazon) 
    • Go Add Value Someplace Else [2014] (Amazon)
    • Optimism Sounds Exhausting [2015] (Amazon)
    • I'm No Scientist, But I Think Feng Shui Is Part of the Answer [2016] (Amazon)

    board games

    • Monopoly: The Hobbit Trilogy Edition (Amazon)
    • Exploding Kittens (Amazon)
    • Eight-Minute Empire (Amazon)
    • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
    • Risk Europe (Amazon)
    • Risk Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition (Amazon)
    • The Lord of the Rings Stratego (Amazon)

    misc

    • Irn Bru, and orange-flavored soft drink from Scotland, 12-pack (Amazon)
    • Dilbert day-to-day calendar for 2017 (Amazon) 
    • Mr. Coffee BVMC-FM1 20-Ounce Frappe Maker (Amazon) 
    • S Pen compatible with Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet
    • I don't buy anything from iTunes

    big ticket items

    • PS4 game console
    • GMC Yukon or Chevy Tahoe 4x4 sunroof < 100,000 miles

    Monday, December 07, 2015

    Wish List 2015 - The Force Awakens Edition

    For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2015. I will update this post through the remainder of 2015.

    Things I Always Enjoy Receiving

    These are not in any particular order.
    • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, with walnuts
    • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, Google Play (not iTunes), Amazon, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's, Logan's, Culver's, but please no Starbucks)
    • sausage, cracker & cheese gift packages... if you prefer a DIY version try summer sausage, Ritz crackers and swiss or white cheddar
    • instant cappuccino mixes, various flavors
    • mixed deluxe nuts (NO peanuts)
    • macadamia nuts
    • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
    • Reese's Pieces
    • peppermint-scented jar candle
    • Java Monster - any number (from 1 can to a case or more), any flavor is okay but no diet or low/no sugar versions

    Things I Would Like

    movies & TV

    video games

    • 24: The Game for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2 (Amazon) 
    • Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - Xbox 360 (Amazon)

    music/audio on CD

    • Rockshow Comedy Tour by Tim Hawkins (Tim Hawkins online store)
    • All By Myself by Brian Regan (MusicToday Brian Regan Store) 
    • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Symphony II - I STRONGLY prefer the Target Exclusive version as it includes extra tracks (Target) 
    • Chip Davis Presents: Renaissance Holiday (Amazon) 
    • A Midwinter Night's Dream by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
    • An Ancient Muse by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
    • A Mediterranean Odyssey by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
    • The Wind That Shakes The Barley by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
    • Troubadours On The Rhine by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon) 
    • Nights from the Alhambra (2 CD + DVD) by Loreena McKennitt (Amazon ) 
    • Christmas Songs by Anuna (Amazon) 
    • Christmas Memories by Anuna (Amazon) 
    • We Three Strings by Bryan Lubeck (Amazon)

    books

    • The Tyranny of Cliches: How Liberals Cheat in the War of Ideas by Jonah Goldberg hardcover (Amazon)... alternatively, I'd be interested in the unabridged CD audiobook... paperback's okay, too
    • No, They Can't: Why Government Fails-But Individuals Succeed by John Stossel hardcover (Amazon)... alternatively, I'd be interested in the unabridged CD audiobook... paperback's okay, too

    books - Dilbert

    • Stick to Drawing Comics, Monkey Brain! by Scott Adams - hardcover (Amazon) 
    • Dilbert - A Treasury Of Sunday Strips: Version 00 [2000] (Amazon) 
    • What Would Wally Do? [2006] (Amazon) 
    • Try Rebooting Yourself [2011] (Amazon) 
    • Cubes and Punishment [2011] (Amazon) 
    • This Is the Part Where You Pretend to Add Value [2011] (Amazon) 
    • Your Accomplishments Are Suspiciously Hard to Verify [2011] (Amazon) 
    • How's That Underling Thing Working Out for You? [2011] (Amazon) 
    • Teamwork Means You Can't Pick the Side that's Right [2012] (Amazon) 
    • I Can't Remember If We're Cheap or Smart [2012] (Amazon) 
    • Your New Job Title is "Accomplice" [2013] (Amazon) 
    • I Sense a Coldness to Your Mentoring [2013] (Amazon) 
    • Build a Better Life by Stealing Office Supplies: Dogbert's Big Book of Business [2014] (Amazon) 

    misc

    • Dilbert calendars, wall (Amazon) and/or day-to-day (Amazon) 
    • Mr. Coffee BVMC-FM1 20-Ounce Frappe Maker (Amazon) 
    • S Pen compatible with Samsung Galaxy Tab A tablet
    • I don't buy anything from iTunes

    big ticket items

    • Millennium Falcon drone (Amazon)
    • Asus Chromebit (Amazon)
    • Harry Potter Hogwarts Collection (Blu-ray + DVD) (Amazon)
    • GMC Yukon or Chevy Tahoe 4x4 sunroof < 100,000 miles