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Merry Christmas Fauna - Win $250

What a wonderful and generous thing to do Julie! Very nice of you!

Shadera said:
what did everyone get/give this year?
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I got my dad a nice silk shirt and some funny tshirts, got my stepmom some fancy shoes and a pc 'hidden object' game. Sent my stepbrother PS3 Batman Arkham City game.

I received the 20th anniversary Nirvana Nevermind limited edition pack from my dad, some silver earrings and perfume from stepmom and "Scarlet" graphic novel from my stepbrother.

Having to spend time apart from the family this year, my favorite part of this holiday is seeing the reactions when they open their gifts.

Merry Merry xmas and Happy Holidays everyone. I hope everyone is having a wonderful day
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Slashmaster said:
Funny, I probably won't have anything to sell for at least two years... I don't think you'll remember me then! :rofl:
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Whether you are using this "giveaway" as a business strategy or not, this year or not, it is still an awesome one!:thumbsup: That was simply the first thing that popped in my mind when I read the thread/post. :)

Happy Holidays, people!
 
What a nice thing to do :)

Since I've been attending college, I've been watching dogs in order to help out with the bills and I actually had a little bit of extra money when it came time to buy gifts, so I got presents for my immediate family. Unfortunately, my mom told me last night that she has hit a rough patch so she's unexpectedly short on cash. She seemed upset about this but I just told her that it's not a big deal as Christmas is primarily to spend time with family and that I usually can't afford gifts anyway so it's not a big deal if I don't get any.

I also have to wait to get my dad his gift. He's been wanting a metallic koi but winter time is not quite the best time to get outdoor fish. He doesn't mind the wait though, lol.

I hope everyone has a great holiday season!
 
God bless all the families that worked hard to get their children what they wanted for the Holidays. Be thankful for what you have and may all our wishes come true for 2012!
 
I mostly got three huge gifts - My sweet, ol' mother actually upgraded my thermostats. Does she know what I like or what? XD I had told her a while ago that I missed my old Helix, because the cheap replacements I bought were kinda funky.
Also she paid most of my recent wisdom teeth removal bill, gotta be super grateful for that!

I got her this three pot crock pot that she'd been going on about. Fortunately for me, she understands that I'm clueless so she isn't subtle with her gift idea hints! :thumbsup: I also got her a Tigger sweater (From Winnie The Pooh, she loves Tigger) and a bunch of knickknacks from her college (Stuffed mascot, sweater, bracelet) since she'd lost her old keepsakes in the move.

Lastly the entire family as a whole all chipped in to buy me a new bed three weeks ago. Since March I'd been sleeping on the couch in the spare bedroom and I've never had a full up until now. Ahhh... There's nothing quite like the feeling of a fluffy, new bed! <3
I got them all little things - a guitar pick puncher for my cousin, car detailing kit for my other cousin, grill kit for my other cousin, art supplies for my grandmother, cooking supplies for my grandfather (And a page-magnifier that he needs, but probably won't use) etc etc and of course more baby supplies for my *thinks* cousin once removed right? It's my cousin's child, I think that's what you call them. :notallthe Part of her bundle is this bib and spoon - the bib has a runway pattern on it with little red, directing lights that actually flash and the spoon is shaped like an airplane with flickering lights on the wings! :rofl: *easily amused*

I haven't given them anything yet though. The big get-together dinner isn't until three. *gotta get ready*
Hope everyone has/had amazing holidays! :D
 
Nope, no reptile related gifts for me, Brian. I'm the only reptile lover in my family and they don't understand why a stupid lizard or snake can get to be so expensive!

I got several nice things. I got two extra Wii controllers so my housemates can play video games at my house (the Wii is more for them anyway, lol). I got a remote-controlled helicopter (a cheap one) that doesn't work that good, but it's still entertaining, and my mom got me a really nice mug set with birds on it.

Great idea, Julie! Merry Christmas!
 
I recieved a new security camera system for the new snake building I have to build. Yeah $250 would cover my lighting.........or a built in incubator!
 
Sigh... I guess with a last name like "Zuchowski", I have to expect that when Santa makes deliveries in alphabetical order, I just might not fare so well at Christmas time.... :(

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LOL, on the coal.

As for gifts, We decided this year we would just focus on the kids. So except for a few stocking stuffers that's what we did this year. We really have what we need and are trying not to focus on things that we don't need and have little to no real importants.

As for this thread, I see it as a nice idea. I have no desire to accept such a gift. In the spirit of the initial post and wanting to give back to this community I do have an idea. To lend support to this site and the users I would donate the funds to users who wanted to become contributing members but are strapped for cash at this time of the year.

So If this post is chosen, I would use the funds to purchase Contributing Memberships for the first 10 users that respond to this post that aren't Contributing Members now but would like to be.

That way the site and the users would both benefit. I think that would fulfill the wish as stated by the OP.

Have a great day everyone!

 
Shadera said:
So, not to be materialistic but to spark up some conversation, what did everyone get/give this year?
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Honestly.. My husband came home early from India!!!! I was at work, and he called me from the Airport!! I just froze, had NO idea what to do/say.. I am so happy to have him home.. He has been gone for a month.. That was at least my favourite gift this year :D
 
My list:


FosterHerpetological
Just Curious
Cat Eyed Lady
Deborahbroadus
Casey Hulse
Shadera
radera5
Randy F
cmh0936
geckos-by-pam
garweft
rcarichter
April Homich
zn394
Absolute April
rattyrugrats
Tropoddity
BrianC
snowgyre
RoadHouse of Retics
Dennis Hultman
Lucille
Sariel
Carolina Reptiles
Metachrosis
Miss Tuniwha



Random.org says #17, which is Tropoddity
I will be in contact :)

I hope all of you had a great Christmas!! It has been my most sleep deprived ever. LOL
 
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