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Showing posts with label christmas. Show all posts

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Wish List 2024 - Annatar is Sauron Edition

 For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2023. I will update this post through the remainder of 2023... unless I forget... or get busy.

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

gift cards

  • Amazon, AMC movie theater chain, Barnes & Noble, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's or Logan's, but please not Starbucks)

food/beverages

  • macadamia nuts
  • Reese's Pieces
  • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as chocolate mint 
  • chocolate covered peanuts or other nuts
  • 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, especially Christmas/holiday flavors
  • Irn-Bru
  • craft root beer
  • german chocolate ground coffee (Amazon) 
  • bananas foster ground coffee (Amazon)
  • peanut butter ground coffee (Amazon) 
  • Star Wars tiramisu ground coffee (Amazon)

books

  • Look Out For The Little Guy! hardcover book by "Scott Lang" (Amazon) 
  • MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios hardcover book by Joanna Robinson (Amazon) 
  • Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline hardcover book (Amazon)  
  • Resistance Reborn (Star Wars): Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hardcover book (Amazon) 
  • Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith hardcover book (Amazon) 
  • Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (Amazon) 
  • The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 
  • The Nature of Middle Earth hardcover (Amazon)

    board games

    • 7 Wonders Duel (Amazon)
    • Clue Dungeons & Dragons (Amazon) 
    • The Lord of the Rings: Card Game Revised Core Set (Amazon) 
    • The Lord of The Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom (Amazon) 

    music/audio

    • The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power – Original Series Soundtrack Season One audio CD (Amazon) 
    • The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power – Original Series Soundtrack Season Two audio CD (Amazon)
    • The Hobbit unabridged audio book on CD, read by Andy Serkis (Amazon) 

    video games

    • game controller for Android (wireless) (Amazon)... a game controller that can be used with a smart phone or tablet 
    • Nintendo Switch
      • Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration Expanded Edition (Amazon) 
      • 60 in 1 Game Collection (Amazon) 
      • Instant Sports Winter Games (Amazon) 
    • Nintendo Wii
      • Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (Amazon) 
      • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Amazon) 
      • Avatar The Game (Amazon) 
    • Nintendo Wii U
      • PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (Amazon) 
      • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Amazon) 
    • PS2
      • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (Amazon) 
      • Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Amazon) 
      • The Hobbit (Amazon) 

    movies & TV

    • UHD 4K
      • Air Force One 4K (Amazon)
      • Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire 4K (Amazon)
      • Dune: Part Two 4K (Amazon)
      • Robin Hood UHD 4K 2010 (with Russell Crowe) (Amazon) 
      • Black Hawk Down (Amazon) 
      • Gladiator (Amazon) 
      • The Bourne Complete Collection (2022) (Amazon)
      •  Jurassic World Ultimate Collection 4K (Amazon)
    • DVD/Blu-ray
      • Brian Regan: any DVD/Blu-ray
      • The Big Bang Theory: The Complete Series Blu-Ray (Amazon)
      • 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) 


    Tuesday, November 28, 2023

    Wish List 2023- Quantum Vol 3 Edition

    For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2023. I will update this post through the remainder of 2023... unless I forget... or get busy.

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

    gift cards

    • Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Amazon, AMC movie theater chain, restaurants (e.g. Applebee's or Logan's, but please not Starbucks)

    food/beverages

    • macadamia nuts
    • Reese's Pieces
    • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
    • 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, especially Christmas/holiday flavors
    • Irn-Bru
    • craft root beer
    • apple pancake mix from The Apple Barn in Sevierville, TN
    • german chocolate ground coffee (Amazon) 
    • bananas foster ground coffee (Amazon) 
    • peanut butter ground coffee (Amazon) 

    books

    • Look Out For The Little Guy! hardcover book by "Scott Lang" (Amazon) 
    • MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios hardcover book by Joanna Robinson (Amazon) 
    • Marvel Studios The Marvel Cinematic Universe An Official Timeline hardcover book (Amazon)  
    • Resistance Reborn (Star Wars): Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker hardcover book (Amazon) 
    • Star Wars: Shadow of the Sith hardcover book (Amazon) 
    • Catalyst (Star Wars): A Rogue One Novel (Amazon) 
    • The Story of Marvel Studios: The Making of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (Amazon) 

      board games

      • TRIVIAL PURSUIT: Marvel Cinematic Universe Ultimate Edition (Amazon) 
      • Isle of Skye (Amazon)
      • Clue Dungeons & Dragons (Amazon) 
      • Monopoly Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves Game (Amazon) 
      • The Lord of the Rings: Card Game Revised Core Set (Amazon) 
      • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Board Game (Amazon) 
      • The Lord of The Rings: Adventure to Mount Doom (Amazon) 

      music/audio

      • The Lord of The Rings: The Rings of Power – Original Series Soundtrack Season One audio CD (Amazon) 
      • The Hobbit unabridged audio book on CD, read by Andy Serkis (Amazon) 

      video games

      • game controller for Android (wireless) (Amazon)... a game controller that can be used with a smart phone or tablet 
      • Nintendo Switch
        • Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration (Amazon) 
        • 60 in 1 Game Collection (Amazon) 
        • Instant Sports Winter Games (Amazon) 
      • Nintendo Wii
        • Indiana Jones and the Staff of Kings (Amazon) 
        • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Amazon) 
        • Avatar The Game (Amazon) 
      • Nintendo Wii U
        • PAC-MAN and the Ghostly Adventures 2 (Amazon) 
        • Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games (Amazon) 
      • PS2
        • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest (Amazon) 
        • Lord of the Rings: Return of the King (Amazon) 
        • The Hobbit (Amazon) 

      movies & TV

      • UHD 4K
        • Robin Hood UHD 4K 2010 (with Russell Crowe) (Amazon) 
        • Black Hawk Down (Amazon) 
        • Gladiator (Amazon) 
        • The Bourne Complete Collection (2022) (Amazon) 
        • James Bond: The Daniel Craig 5-Film Collection (2022) (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) 


      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

          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

          Friday, December 05, 2014

          Wish List 2014 - S.H.I.E.L.D. Edition

          For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2014. I will update this post through the remainder of 2014.

          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)
          • cheese puffs (not the crunchy ones... ew... the puffy ones)
          • sausage, cracker & cheese gift packages... if you prefer a DIY version try summer sausage, regular Ritz crackers and sharp cheddar or aged white cheddar
          • instant cappuccino mixes, various flavors
          • mixed nuts (NO peanuts)
          • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors, such as mint
          • Reese's Pieces
          • peppermint-scented jar candle

          Things I Would Like

          movies & TV

          DVD is okay unless Blu-Ray is specified. Though Blu-Ray is preferred. :)
          • Guardians of the Galaxy (Blu-Ray & Blu-Ray 3D) - I strongly prefer the Target version is it includes "Target exclusive" stuff (Target) NOTE: this item is price-reduced week of 12/7 
          • Thor: The Dark World Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
          • Captain America: The Winter Soldier Blu-Ray (Amazon) 
          • The Lego Movie Blu-Ray & DVD combo (Amazon) 
          • Tim Hawkins:
          • Brian Regan Standing Up (MusicToday Brian Regan Store) 
          • Up - Blu-Ray 4-disc (Amazon) 
          • The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (Amazon) 
          • An American Carol (Amazon) 
          • Terminator 2: Judgment Day (Skynet Edition) Blu-ray (Amazon)
          • Psych - any season 
          • Highlander: Director's Cut Blu-ray (Amazon)
          • Stargate: 15th Anniversary Edition 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) 

          music/audio on CD

          • The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Special Edition (Amazon) 
          • 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

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

          misc

          • lightsaber
          • Dilbert calendars, wall (Amazon) and/or day-to-day (Amazon) 
          • I don't buy anything from iTunes

          big ticket items

          • Mr. Coffee BVMC-FM1 20-Ounce Frappe Maker (Amazon) 

          Sunday, November 24, 2013

          Wish List 2013 - Smartphone and Tablet Edition

          For those interested, here is my birthday/Christmas wish list for 2013. I will update this post through the remainder of 2013.

          Things I Always Enjoy Receiving

          These are not in any particular order.

          • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, with walnuts
          • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, restaurants (Red Robin, Logan's, Culver's, Outback)
          • cheese puffs (not the crunchy ones)
          • sausage, cracker & cheese gift packages... if you prefer a DIY version try summer sausage, regular Ritz crackers and sharp cheddar or aged white cheddar
          • instant cappuccino mixes, various flavors
          • mixed nuts (NO peanuts)
          • M&Ms... prefer seasonal flavors
          • Reese's Pieces
          • peppermint-scented jar candle

          Things I Would Like

          movies & TV

          DVD is okay unless Blu-Ray is specified. Though Blu-Ray is preferred. :)
          • Tim Hawkins Greatest Hits & Greatest Bits - $20 at Rockshow Comedy Products (Not familiar with Tim Hawkins? Check out this video: Cletus Take The Reel at YouTube) 
          • Brian Regan Standing Up - $17.99 at MusicToday Brian Regan Store 
          • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (Extended Edition) - Blu-Ray $19.96 at Amazon 
          • Psych - any season 
          • Up - Blu-Ray 4-disc: $19.35 at Amazon 
          • The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - 2-deluxe edition: $5.49 at Amazon 
          • An American Carol - $4.74 at Amazon 

          video games

          • 24: The Game for PS2, $16.25 at Amazon 
          • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for PS2, $11.44 at Amazon 
          • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2, $4.28 at Amazon 

          music/audio on CD

          • The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Special Edition - $19.84 at Amazon 
          • Rockshow Comedy Tour by Tim Hawkins $10 at Rockshow Comedy Products
          • All By Myself by Brian Regan $12.99 at MusicToday Brian Regan Store 
          • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Symphony II - I STRONGLY prefer the Target Exclusive version as it includes extra tracks - $9.60 at Target 
          • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Celebration - I'd prefer the Target Exclusive at includes extra tracks, but it may not be available anymore - $9.61 at Amazon 
          • Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Live - $7.28 at Amazon 
          • Chip Davis Presents: Renaissance Holiday - $9.33 at Amazon 
          • A Midwinter Night's Dream by Loreena McKennitt $11.99 at Amazon 
          • An Ancient Muse by Loreena McKennitt $15.13 at Amazon 
          • A Mediterranean Odyssey by Loreena McKennitt $13.98 at Amazon 
          • The Wind That Shakes The Barley by Loreena McKennitt $10.88 at Amazon 
          • Troubadours On The Rhine by Loreena McKennitt $11.98 at Amazon 
          • Nights from the Alhambra (2 CD + DVD) by Loreena McKennitt $24.18 at Amazon  
          • Christmas Songs by Anuna $11.18 at Amazon 
          • Christmas Memories by Anuna $4.40 at Amazon 

          books

          • The Tyranny of Cliches: How Liberals Cheat in the War of Ideas by Jonah Goldberg - $19.74 hardcover at 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 - $19.06 hardcover at Amazon... alternatively, I'd be interested in the unabridged CD audiobook... paperback's okay, too
          • Try Rebooting Yourself [Dilbert 2011] - $11.28 at Amazon 
          • Cubes and Punishment [Dilbert 2011] - $13.73 at Amazon 
          • This Is the Part Where You Pretend to Add Value [Dilbert 2011] - $11.51 at Amazon 
          • What Would Wally Do? [Dilbert 2006] - Amazon 
          • Your Accomplishments Are Suspiciously Hard to Verify [Dilbert 2011] - $12.00 at Amazon 
          • Teamwork Means You Can't Pick the Side that's Right [Dilbert 2012] - $11.45 at Amazon 
          • How's That Underling Thing Working Out for You? [Dilbert 2011] - $10.12 at Amazon 
          • Stick to Drawing Comics, Monkey Brain! by Scott Adams - $9.98 hardcover at Amazon 
          • Your New Job Title is "Accomplice" [Dilbert 2013] - $10.79 at Amazon 
          • I Sense a Coldness to Your Mentoring [Dilbert 2013] - $10.92 at Amazon 
          • Dilbert - A Treasury Of Sunday Strips: Version 00 [Dilbert 2000] - $17.09 at Amazon 
          • I Can't Remember If We're Cheap or Smart [Dilbert 2012] - $12.09 at Amazon 

          misc

          • lightsaber
          • no calendars
          • I don't buy anything from iTunes

          big ticket items

          • 60" plasma or LED 1080 HDTV having PC port, composite input port (shared with component is okay), HDMI and USB ports, and display at least 120Hz... do not bother paying extra for a "smart" TV... ambient light sensor would be nice but not a big deal
          • Mr. Coffee BVMC-FM1 20-Ounce Frappe Maker - currently $44.99 (list $79.99) at Amazon 

          Sunday, December 16, 2012

          Wish List 2012 - Hobbit Edition

          For those interested, here's my birthday/Christmas 2012 wish list. Be sure to check back here often, as I will update it through the remainder of 2012.

          Updates

          • 12/28/12 - crossed out sausage, crackers, Dilbert: The Complete Series and The Hobbit music soundrtack

          Things I Always Enjoy Receiving

          These are not in any particular order.

          • chocolate chip cookies, soft & chewy, preferably with walnuts
          • gift cards: Barnes & Noble, any restaurant
          • cheese puffs (not the crunchy ones)
          • summer sausage + Ritz crackers + block cheese (sharp cheddar and aged white cheddar are good choices)
          • flavored coffees... sampler sizes are okay (i.e. those teeny tiny 1.5oz packages)... especially seasonal or holiday flavors
          • instant cappuccino mixes, various flavors
          • mixed nuts (NO peanuts)
          • M&Ms... right now they have a chocolate cherry/cherry cordial flavor that is SUPER tasty! Chocolate Mint is good, too.
          • Reese's Pieces

          Things I Would Like

          movies

          • The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor - 2-deluxe edition: $4.82 at Amazon 
          • X-Men Origins: Wolverine - if possible, the Walmart 3-disc set, otherwise the Blu-Ray/DVD combo $9.96 at Amazon 
          • An American Carol: $4.47 at Amazon 
          • Dilbert: The Complete Series: $19.99 at Amazon 
          • Up - Blu-Ray 4-disc: $29.49 at Amazon 

          video games

          • 24: The Game for PS2, $15.96 at Amazon 
          • Lego Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures for PS2, $17.98 at Amazon 
          • Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest for PS2, $10.47 at Amazon 

          music on CD

          • The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Special Edition $17.98 at Amazon 
          • A Midwinter Night's Dream by Loreena McKennitt $13.99 at Amazon
          • An Ancient Muse by Loreena McKennitt $13.99 at Amazon
          • A Mediterranean Odyssey by Loreena McKennitt $10.99 at Amazon
          • The Wind That Shakes The Barley by Loreena McKennitt $10.99 at Amazon 
          • Christmas Songs by Anuna $10.97 at Amazon 
          • Christmas Memories by Anuna $6.71 at Amazon 
          • Troubadours On The Rhine by Loreena McKennitt $9.99 at Amazon 
          • Nights from the Alhambra - (2 CD + DVD) by Loreena McKennitt $23.47 at Barnes & Noble 

          books

          • Try Rebooting Yourself [Dilbert] - $10.39 at Amazon
          • Cubes and Punishment [Dilbert] - $16.99 at Amazon
          • This Is the Part Where You Pretend to Add Value [Dilbert] - $10.74 at Amazon
          • What Would Wally Do? [Dilbert] - $12.71 at Amazon
          • Your Accomplishments Are Suspiciously Hard to Verify  [Dilbert] - $11.55 at Amazon 
          • Teamwork Means You Can't Pick the Side that's Right  [Dilbert] - $10.39 at Amazon 
          • How's That Underling Thing Working Out for You?  [Dilbert] - $10.39 at Amazon 
          • Stick to Drawing Comics, Monkey Brain! by Scott Adams - $6.00 at Amazon 
          • The Tyranny of Cliches: How Liberals Cheat in the War of Ideas by Jonah Goldberg - $18.48 at Amazon... alternatively, I'd be interested in the unabridged CD audiobook
          • No, They Can't: Why Government Fails-But Individuals Succeed by John Stossel - $17.30 at Amazon... alternatively, I'd be interested in the unabridged CD audiobook... paperback's okay, too

          big ticket items

          • Google Nexus 7 tablet 32GB version - $249 at Google