muikabochi 208 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Who here likes Christmas? I think I like it more recently because my lady friend loves it so much. THere's so little of the baggage and all of the commerciality but in a fun and innocent way, somehow. And of course hopefully some skiing. Miss family though. So what about presents. I have just ordered my present for me, a new 70-300mm Nikkor lens. Of course, giving is so much more fun. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Christmas has its very annoying things, but I kinda like it. It reminds me of being a kid. And the family get to gether. And I like turkey. So I suppose it's ok with me. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 You'll like tht Muika. It has VR (vibration reduction) so low light action would not be a problem. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 But.... I am pretty stuck for a chrissie pressie for the missus. Any cool gadgety things out there I don't know of? Link to post Share on other sites
muikabochi 208 Posted December 11, 2009 Author Share Posted December 11, 2009 I hope so, thursday. Like I said I'm a bit unhappy with my 18-200 of late. I'm thinking that I will use this 70-300mm and am tempted to also splash out on that 16-85mm. If I do that I'll keep the 18-200 as a backup every day kind of lens Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Why don't you get a non-zoom 300mm ? Zooms are always low spec. Higher stops (slow shutter speed) or dark (low light) for it's price. You won't be needing anything in between 200 and 300 IMHO Link to post Share on other sites
Thundercat 60 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Miss family during Christmas? Once every five years or so seems to be my limit now. I don't feel like it's a holiday at all when I go home over the Christmas break to see family... not that I don't love them, just that there are too many of them and it's all a little overwhelming for someone who likes peace, quiet and pressure free relaxation. Sounds like a nice bit of hardware you are getting there Muika. I'm a little jealous but decided to wait until the new year before buying any more treats like that (unless I can find quality used items!) Thursday, you should get the missus something without VR. She might not miss you as much when you sneak off on ski trips Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 nice. A Tiger present Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Originally Posted By: Jynxx Why don't you get a non-zoom 300mm ? Zooms are always low spec. Higher stops (slow shutter speed) or dark (low light) for it's price. You won't be needing anything in between 200 and 300 IMHO The stuff out these days will amaze you. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Not really, Then again you guys don't take pic for end results in A4 or poster size enlargements. Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Sorry, back to topic. After a long period of Xmas being nothing special and felt lucky that I did't have to buy crap for anyone, now I am doing the family Xmas thang. Still, I feel shitty if the present I am buying is wasteful, useless, not knowing really that person. Part of me enjoy that giving someone a present, but the shopping of it is overwhelming. Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 i like Christmas...i like putting up the tree, Xmas day food Though any suggestions what to buy the wife? Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 toughest question all year Link to post Share on other sites
Jynxx 4 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 mmmm.. never a problem with misuss. I understand it as, you guys bin longer with your girl . Parents in-law. We wonder every year what to give for birthday and Xmas Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 I am a Christmas Junkie - have been for a long long while ... although I have not been so good this year as I have been spending WAY too much time on SJ....not enough on my all year long Christmas site. Gift giving can be tough. I have trouble with certain people every year. Papa is difficult, and his father is dang-near impossible!! However this year Papa and I have agreed that seeing as we will be in Tokyo for Christmas we will not buy each other anything. [don't ya wish you had such an easy to please wife boys?] I have got a small selection of gifts in a Christmas stocking for each of the boys though....wouldnt be right if we didnt. My big tip for gift buying: Consumable or collectable. Consumables - cologne/perfume makes a great gift. As does luxurious soaps and bath stuff - I have bought a few people these amazing bars of soap - $20 each, but sheer decadence, I would rather get one of these bars of soap than dust collecting ornaments etc. Collectables - for the ladies investigate Pandora ... I have been collecting that for 3 years and LOVE it, lots of friends and family are collecting now - makes gift buying simple. A friend of mine collects perfume decanters - like persian style 'I dream of Jeannie' bottles - they are not cheap! If your gift recipient is a collector it is easy to find a gift. My niece has just started collecting Momiji Dolls. Good luck with your shopping. BTW: I am done. Shopping, wrapping, the lot - done Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Come on Guys. It's not rocket science cook dinner do the dishes and tell her she looks hot. You can spend thousands but a bit of positive reinforcement will do wonders. Hey Thurs you can thank my parents for that one. Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Originally Posted By: Mamabear BTW: I am done. Shopping, wrapping, the lot - done Cool. What did you get me? Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 crisps?! Link to post Share on other sites
BagOfCrisps 24 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Chips?!? Link to post Share on other sites
seemore 66 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Chips are always good!!! Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Mind you - in the last 2 days I have wrapped well in excess of 50 gifts ! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 **** me I forgot MB has a Christmas site. Need some inspiration here. Materialistic, very expensive stuff that gets neglected after a coupla months. What a bitch. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Seriously - go the Pandora Thursday! The gold and jewel charms are freakin' expensive! One of mine was $370 for a single charm. I have a gold necklace - had to get it ordered from Denmark coz they didnt carry it as a general stock item! (you wont have that problem in Honkers though). You can personalize it with particular charms that mean something to her/you - particular colors of Murano glass beads, or precious/semi precious stones.... Bracelet or necklace. Lots of looks - very personal. Link to post Share on other sites
griller 9 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Originally Posted By: thursday Need some inspiration here. Materialistic, very expensive stuff that gets neglected after a coupla months. What a bitch. PS3 + 20 games. When she neglects it, you can play! Ace! Link to post Share on other sites
stemik 14 Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 maybe some ski wax....she can tune up my skis after cooking and washing.... Link to post Share on other sites
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