positivelyrob Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I got a nice combination of nerd/fitness stuff for Christmas thanks to the boss [aka my wife]. Nerd Stuff: TARDIS Mug USB Owl Kindle [for reading sci fi/fantasy] Fitness Stuff Pull-up assist 8lbs medicine balls Money to finish up my free weight set What did you get? Quote Link to comment
This is Seth Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I WANT A TARDIS MUG! Quote You ever see those guys who look like they totally used to be in shape? I'm working to get back to that... Link to comment
Guest guest4729 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I got a sewing machine from my mom, a shirt and my yearly pair of PJs on Christmas eve. I don't know what my boyfriend got me yet. I'll be seeing him around new years though. Quote Link to comment
positivelyrob Posted December 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I WANT A TARDIS MUG! Unfortunately, it's not bigger on the inside. Quote Link to comment
This is Seth Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 hehe that would make it the best mug ever. As for myself, my brother bought me a beer brewing kit and my mum got me these novelty daggers. I'm not entirely sure why she got them... but they are bad ass and I will be skinning any intruders with them. Quote You ever see those guys who look like they totally used to be in shape? I'm working to get back to that... Link to comment
Guest guest4729 Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 hehe that would make it the best mug ever.As for myself, my brother bought me a beer brewing kit and my mum got me these novelty daggers. I'm not entirely sure why she got them... but they are bad ass and I will be skinning any intruders with them. My boyfriend brews his own beer and he loves it. He puts a lot of care into it. It can be expensive at first, but once you get the hang of it it's an awesome hobby that saves you a lot of money on beer. If you're looking to really get into it message me and I can ask him the name of the book he got to start brewing fo' reals. I read most of it myself and it's really informative and helpful if you're just starting out. Quote Link to comment
Sloth the Enduring Posted December 27, 2011 Report Share Posted December 27, 2011 I gave some nerd presents. I wanted to give my step-son the tardis mug, but it was back ordered, instead he got a dalek wind up toy and a Big Lebowski bowling shirt, the toddler got a Japanese chisel hammer (no claw to take out an eye) so she can work in the basement with me, the baby got a Chewbacca plush and a vampire fang nukie.I mostly got clothes, I've been looking shabby lately and I needed smaller jeans.Nerd/fitness presents:Family membership at the Children's museum (the toddler runs 'til she drops)A Game of ThronesSpam, it's Paleo right?Enrollment in a log rolling class (I AM Stoked). Quote “We might as well start where we are, use what we have and do what we can." – Caitlin Rivers Sloth: The Man with the Hammer battle log Link to comment
aj_rock Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Yay game of thrones! I got skyward sword :3 its awesome so far! Also got the first 8 chapters of Walking Dead... So different from the show! Fitness related, nothing from people, but I DID buy myself a home-study trainer certification course so that's a big plan for the next year! Quote Why must I put a name on the foods I choose to eat and how I choose to eat them? Rather than tell people that I eat according to someone else's arbitrary rules, I'd rather just tell them, I eat healthy. And no, my diet does not have a name.My daily battle log! Link to comment
concretecavewoman Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Nerd:Reamde, by Neal Stephenson1Q84, by Haruki MurakamiReady Player One, by Ernest ClineShirt with playable guitar built inLittle Big Planet 2 plus Sackboy plushFitness:16kg and 24kg kettlebells (they were form wrapped, which was great)New Balance 101 minimal trail racing shoes Quote My Current Challenge Link to comment
concretecavewoman Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Enrollment in a log rolling class (I AM Stoked). Holy cow, that's fantastic. Does it include a certification level like, twig, bough, log, sequioa, etc? Quote My Current Challenge Link to comment
Guest Snake McClain Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Honest truth i got nothing for christmas. I got my peeps though so it's cool. oh and a 255 lb deadlift. Thank you Santa Quote Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I got a Kindle, which I'm very stoked about. I have wanted one for soooo long. And an underarmour shirt which is pretty awesome. I've had knock off brands but never the brand name. I am ready to sweat now. And a dutch oven so I can make some nifty Paleo meals. Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 My parents took a trip to the Far East to run a marathon in that continent and do some sightseeing. I wanted to gift money for their trip. My wife agreed to do this as my Christmas present. Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
ZenGwen Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I got a new coat from my mom, $50 from my grandparents and a really nice Thomas Pink french cuff shirt from my boyfriend. (He knows me so well. I've been whining about how hard it is to find them. Women like cufflinks too!) Presents I gave were mostly hand-knits, except for boyfriend - he got two sample-size bottles of nice whisky, a pair of cricket gloves to protect his hands in longsword practice, and some gourmet marmalades. And I put scratch-lotto cards in everyone's stocking, but I was the only one who won anyt money. (Not enough to pay for the cards though, heh.) I think I need to make a clone of the cabled cowl I knit for my mom, I liked it so much it was really hard to give away! Quote Pain is the feeling of weakness leaving the body. Blog | Pinterest | Fitocracy Link to comment
Oogiem Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 I got a Kindle, which I'm very stoked about. you'll love your kindle! SO many books, so little time ;-) Quote Oogie McGuire Black Sheep Shepherdess STR 4.25 | DEX 4.5 | STA 3.75 | CON 3 | WIS 4.75 | CHA 1 Link to comment
Gainsdalf the Whey Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Nerd Gifts Received: Miniature model trebuchet that launches marbles, a kick ass steampunk looking box, intro to steampunk book (I mentioned finding the concept interesting and my favorite video games had steampunk airships and such), Hood book series. Fitness Gifts Received: From others, none, from myself, see below. Nerd Gifts Given: None (edit: Unless you count the aeropress, gave one of those) Fitness Gifts Given: I let myself test out my deadlift 1 rep max. 345 lb got barely locked out. I was stoked. Quote Massrandir, Barkûn, Swolórin, The Whey Pilgrim 500 / 330 / 625 Challenges: 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 34 35 36 39 41 42 45 46 47 48 49 Current Challenge "No citizen has a right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable. " ~ Socrates "Friends don't let friends squat high." ~ Chad Wesley Smith "It's a dangerous business, Brodo, squatting to the floor. You step into the rack, and if you don't keep your form, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to." ~ Gainsdalf Link to comment
concretecavewoman Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 My parents took a trip to the Far East to run a marathon in that continent and do some sightseeing. I wanted to gift money for their trip. My wife agreed to do this as my Christmas present. Hey girl, your Christmas Spirit is as generous as my gleaming pecs.Kidding. That's an amazing gift What marathon? Quote My Current Challenge Link to comment
ETFnerd Posted December 28, 2011 Report Share Posted December 28, 2011 Chuncheon Marathon Quote i don't care what u think of me. unless u think i'm awesome. in which case u're right. Intro - Workout Log - ABS Log - Fitness Philosophy - Accountability - NERDEE - Weight Maintenance Link to comment
Elastigirl Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 you'll love your kindle! SO many books, so little time ;-)I've already downloaded 20. Most of them were free, and the most I paid was $1. Quote Wisdom 22.5 Dexterity 13 Charisma 15 Strength 21 Constitution-13 "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind' Luke 10; 27 Link to comment
jessie75 Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 For all of you with a new Kindle addiction http://www.pixelofink.com/ lists free books everyday I tend to grab anything that looks interesting. Quote I am my own evil twin! ~~ Paleo Challenge! ~~ Blog ~~ Link to comment
positivelyrob Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 For all of you with a new Kindle addiction http://www.pixelofink.com/ lists free books everyday I tend to grab anything that looks interesting.Thanks, Jessie! Quote Link to comment
scotticus Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Nerd:1Q84, by Haruki MurakamiLove this! It's my favorite from him by far Quote Link to comment
scotticus Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 In the nerd / fitness categories, I recieved a hardcover version of the Steve Jobs bio, and a set of 35lb plates to keep me going for the next little while My sister on the other hand, scored a 32GB iPad from her rather successful bf, which pretty much makes her the queen of nerd xmas (at least in our house). Quote Link to comment
bananandrea Posted December 30, 2011 Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 USB OwlJealous. I love owls. I got:Kindle(With lots of books already on it!!!)New winter boots (my old ones had holes in the bottom :/)CoatMoneyBoombox that has a cd player, radio and mp3 jack in itlots of candy :"(some random little toy thingsFoodsA fanny pack from Hawaii (don't laugh. I freakin love it)NativityA CDLots of makeup stuff LOTS OF OWL THINGS:NecklaceFigurineBlanketGiant Pillow Cuddle thingCalendarJournalIf the only thing I had gotten was my Kindle I probably would have been more than thrilled. I have wanted an e-reader for only forever now. Quote Make today your someday~~~"It's a lifestyle - train like there's no finish line~~~"I hated every minute of training, but I said, don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life a champion." - Muhammad Ali, Boxer~~~"There is nothing we cannot live down, rise above, and overcome." - Ella Wheeler Wilcox Link to comment
positivelyrob Posted December 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2011 Our future baby's room is owl-themed. Quote Link to comment
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