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thesaintv12

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Re: Presents (for others)
« Reply #15 on: December 13, 2011, 04:37:53 PM »
Quote from: ergophobe on December 07, 2011, 08:08:32 PM
Model rockets - thoroughly enjoyed by every age, gender and culture I've tried them with (male/female of course, ages 5-60, but alas only Americans and Swiss for culture). Of course, typically people past a certain age aren't excited by them, but if it's a joint gift to a kid and a parent, the parent will force herself to go out and launch with the kid. And then go WOW!

Thanks you just solved the missing present for my youngest lad!
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Re: Presents (for others)
« Reply #16 on: December 22, 2011, 08:43:26 PM »
I'm going to get this for dogboy...
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Re: Presents (for others)
« Reply #17 on: December 22, 2011, 09:25:17 PM »
Too late RC. He already has two.
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Re: Presents (for others)
« Reply #18 on: December 27, 2011, 06:09:44 PM »
@Bill,

I have to say, the domain idea went over very, very well.  I had no idea what to get my sis and her fiance, so I got them a domain of their new last name, set it up with mail and a quickie wordpress site with an easy-to-configure template.

I gave them a box which only had their names and password next to them on a card and when they looked at me with the "What is this" look, I brought out my laptop with the site already pulled up on it.  They were very happy.

Have a look:  http://www.Jacknowitz.com

You saved my butt!  Thank you!  (Yes, that is Leonard Nimoy in the Star Trek picture.  Reload if you don't see it...)
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Re: Presents (for others)
« Reply #19 on: December 27, 2011, 06:27:40 PM »
Grnidone, that is FUN!!!  :)
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Re: Presents (for others)
« Reply #20 on: December 27, 2011, 10:00:34 PM »
Well done Heather, and brilliant idea bill.
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Re: Presents (for others)
« Reply #21 on: December 28, 2011, 02:46:13 AM »
@grnidone  I'm very glad to hear that worked out for you. It's a favorite old trick I've used several times for my less than technically inclined friends. It's always a hit. They would never know how to set something like this up on their own and they think it's a huge undertaking. Glad to see that the .com of their name was available. That makes it extra special. ;)
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Re: Presents (for others)
« Reply #22 on: December 30, 2011, 06:45:15 PM »
Ha! You buy the gun, I'll buy the spray paint:)

Btw, I just got a 'Crimson Trace' red dot sight on my Beretta (it's actually integrated into the grip - you barely notice it) from my dad:) I took it to the range yesterday, along with that 590 he bought me, and killed paper zombies with it. It was outstanding. I want one for the shotgun.
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