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Old 12-26-2007, 02:23 PM
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That's a pretty good haul, Joe! Nice.

I got a lot of Patriots related gear, shirts (which I really do appreciate since work can be tough on them), one of those hand-crank rechargeable emergency radio/weather/TV (audio) w/cellphone charger, a few tailgating items. The adults generally don't buy for the other adults, although we give the grandparents a framed pic of our kids along with some Girl Scout candy and Boy Scout popcorn.

While it may seem impersonal to some, my parents and FIL give my wife and I a few presents along with some cash to get things we need or items for the kids that just don't make sense, technologically speaking, to them. They're never sure what to buy as far as tools, electronics and car stuff goes so they keep the options open. And my sister and her BF made my son, brother and I limited edition, silk screened Tedy Bruschi (Patriots LB) t-shirts. Very cool!

Finally, I've been officially Croc'd! My mother (who is a strange combination of 60's Flower Child and Republican) bought me a pair of Crocs, in Advantage 4D camoflage. I've made fun of hers and my wife's (my daughter has a pair, too as well as my 2yo nephew). The GD things are so frikkin' light and comfortable I've found myself wearing them around the house, running out to the car for something or walking the dogs. I'm not entirely comfortable yet wearing them in public yet but I'm not ashamed to come out on a forum. I almost wore them back to work after lunch today. Someday, maybe. Someday.
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