Your Christmas Loot list!

[[AK]Clay]

So what do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas this year?! I love looking at other peoples lists for great ideas.

Here's mine!


Shooting stuff:
Rifle case - specifically, this one! http://www.talonarms.com/talonarms/i...d83334c2950921
Travel rifle case (my old one is wore out) -
AR-15 muzzel cap ($5) (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR128-48358-1967.html)
Tool organizer ($5) (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ZAA074-552-1375.html)
1970's era AR bayonet ($30) (http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/ARR035-3316-1886.html)
Current AR bayonet (very nice) ($90) (http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/ta...4&M5.ctx=25914)
Shooting Jacket ($65) http://www.champchoice.com/detail.php?item=1001GM
Ammo box (for off-hand standing) ($20) http://www.champchoice.com/detail.php?item=CCAHS
Night vision monocular (how cool is that!? $150) http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...landing=799848
High power long range scope - Bushnell 3200 Tactical 10X (model 321040M) $200 http://www.snipercentral.com/bushtact.htm ; http://www.scopesnmore.com/riflescop...fle_scopes.htm
Electronics/computer stuff:
Bluetooth headset for cell-phone ($25)
LCD Monitor - preferably one that is or goes well next to a ($300): http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...UNG-_-24001083
Civilization IV game $45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832351015
Call of Duty 4 game $45 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16832133023
The Orange Box $55 http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...nge%2bBox%2522


Misc stuff:
Torque Wrench (e.g. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/GNS103-57315-902.html (though I'm not in love with this one - any type of torque wrench will do)
some kind of travel vision case, that holds both specticels and contact lenses.
Flannel shirts (size M) $10-$20)
paper trimmer http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...landing=283341

[[AK]Abaddon]

Here's my attempt at a Christmas list.

Any Garmin/TomTom/Magellan automobile GPS unit.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16858194044


2 gb of Mushkin DDR2 6400 memory - about $70.00
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820146699

Creedmor Sports AR-15 Rifle Case - $55 (on sale now, regularly $69)
http://www.creedmoorsports.com/store...cat=277&page=1

National Match Sight kit for AR-15 - $110
NM Front and Rear Sight Kit, 1/4 x 1/4 min, .040 aperture
http://www.rockriverarms.com/item-de...TOKEN=52382721

National Match AR-15 2-stage trigger kit - $120 (NOT THE LARGE PIN LOWER ONE)
http://www.rockriverarms.com/item-de...TOKEN=45064438

Soundblaster XFire sound card - $135
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16829102005

4 to 8 Gigabyte USB Flash Drive - these are on sale in a lot of places for the holiday ($40-100)
Quality on these varies widely. Must be Windows Ready Boost capable.

A good 8-gigabyte one for $53
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211184

And a good 4-gigabyte one for $32
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16820211197

[[AK]Faxman]

I got my Christmas loot early: Photo equipment! It arrived this past Friday. I've taken up macro photography after being captivated by the insects, spiders and flowers of southeast Texas. Here's my rig:

Canon Rebel XT Digital SLR Camera
Sigma 105mm EX DG Macro Lens
Canon Speedlite 380EX
Delta Flip I Flash Bracket
Pro Optics Extension Tube Set

You can check out my Flickr page and Macro Photo Set for some of my best results. I'll post a pic of my camera rig tomorrow. Here are a few of my favorite pics that I shot over the past few days:

***WARNING TO STITCHJONES: THERE ARE SPIDERS IN THE LINKS!***

Wolf Spider - This critter is smaller than a dime, and was sitting just above the grassline by the foundation of my house at dusk. Shot with the Sigma 105mm, @ 1:1 without extension tubes. Flash diffused through 2 soda cans and a paper towel. I believe this is my best shot.

Tree Stink Bug - Shot on my straw welcome mat with the Sigma 105mm @ 1:1 without extension tubes. Flash bounced off of nearby vinyl siding.

Jumping Spider on Interior Woodwork - I love jumping spiders. They're usually smaller than 1/16 of an inch, and are quite skittish, but they've got a lot of character in their "faces". Shot with Sigma 105mm @ 1:1, without extension tubes. Flash bounced off ceiling. Check out the Salticid eye pattern! I can't resist: Here's another jumper.

Green Broad Tipped Conhead Katydid - Shot with Sigma 105mm @ 1:1, without extension tubes. Direct diffused flash. This character was lazy from a slight cold snap, and made a decent subject, and was one of my first shots. About 2" in total length.

Besides all the photo gear, I also received another early Christmas present, and clearly this is the best of all.

[[AK]Bribo]

New pair of leather gloves for driving.
Thermarest Prolite 4 air mattress for backpacking
New desk chair for my work station.

[[AK]Hylander]

I actually could not come up with a list for my wife this year. *bows head in shame* There is nothing I was really "jonesing" for this year - at least not anything that costs in reasonable range. Spending $600 - $700 for an Xbox 360 and 'required' gear just wasn't high on my list - sorry Stitch!

So my list is lame, but it's what I gave her. Luckily, she's pretty good at gift giving, unlike me - who is pretty much the guy on the Lowe's commercial.


Dress Shirts / Ties / Pants-Slacks, etc
Casual Clothing
Barnes and Noble Gift Certificate
Jessica Alba

[[AK]Ozzred]

Jessica Alba

Hope she comes through for you on that one! And if you need someone to re-gift that too I'm available!

[[AK?]Azmodious]

So what do you want Santa to bring you for Christmas this year?! I love looking at other peoples lists for great ideas.

Here's mine!

Rifle case

Travel rifle case

AR-15 muzzel cap

1970's era AR bayonet

Current AR bayonet

Ammo box

Night vision monocular

High power long range scope - Bushnell 3200 Tactical 10X (model 321040M)

some kind of travel vision case, that holds both specticels and contact lenses.

and the "Orange Box"

To hell with christmas just beware of an upset Clay arround new years. Looks like he is loaded up for some tatical fun.

[[AK]Brorlis]

To hell with christmas just beware of an upset Clay arround new years. Looks like he is loaded up for some tatical fun.

Nope .... Just loaded up for the next 4 years

[[AK]Swae]

All I want for Christmas this year is for our house deal to go through. We signed a purchase agreement last night, so wish us luck!

[[AK]The Beast]

All I want for Christmas this year is for our house deal to go through. We signed a purchase agreement last night, so wish us luck!

Congrats and good luck!