Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Wish List 2022 - Rings of Power Edition

For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2022. I will update this post through the remainder of 2022... unless I forget.

NOTE: Links to Amazon or other stores are just to provide examples.

Stuff I Always Enjoy Receiving

These are not in any particular order.
  • gift cards: Best Buy, 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
  • apple pie ice cream
  • apple pie coffee from The Apple Barn in Sevierville, TN
  • apple pancake mix from The Apple Barn in Sevierville, TN

Stuff I Would Like

movies & TV

  • 4K Ultra HD
    • The Bourne Ultimate Collection UHD 4K (Amazon)
    • Robin Hood UHD 4K 2010 (Amazon)
    • any of the Indiana Jones movies in UHD 4K SteelBook editions (1st 2nd 3rd 4th), or those are no longer available then 4-movie collection (Amazon) 
    • Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore UHD 4K (Amazon)
    • Jurassic World Ultimate Collection (6 movies) UHD 4K (Amazon)
    • James Bond: The Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection UHD 4K (Amazon) 
    • Top Gun: Maverick (Amazon) 
    • Elf (Amazon) 
  • DVD/Blu-ray
    • Brian Regan: any DVD/Blu-ray
    • Mr. Bean: The Whole Bean (Complete Series) - DVD (Amazon)
    • Johnny English 3-Movie Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon)
    • The Marx Brothers Silver Screen Collection - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
    • Police Squad! The Complete Series - Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
    • Sledge Hammer! The Complete Series - DVD (Amazon) 

music

  • The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power – Original Series Soundtrack Season One audio CD (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) 
  • Star Wars: Squadrons for Xbox One (Amazon)
  • Star Wars Battlefront II for Xbox One (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)
    • Eagerly Awaiting Your Irrational Response [2020] (Amazon)
    • The Office Is a Beautiful Place When Everyone Else Works from Home (Volume 49) [2021] (Amazon)
    • Not Remotely Working (Volume 50) [2022] (Amazon)
  • Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (Amazon) 
  • The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 

    board games

    • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
    • Risk Star Trek 50th Anniversary Edition (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, 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