Soxy Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 (edited) I admist I blatantly stole this from the Tribune. But I think it's kind of an interesting question. . . So, if you could give someone ANY gift, what would it be? Edited December 9, 2005 by Soxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(Soxy @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 08:47 AM) I admist I blatantly stole this from the Tribune. But I think it's kind of an interesting question. . . So, if you could give someone ANY gift, what would it be? In an act of complete selfless giving, I would give the institution I work for a 20,000 square foot state-of-the art Ocean Science Museum and Visitor Center. I would then make myself the director when nobody was looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Is this one of those loaded questions where if you don't say "peace on earth" or "the gift of life" of whatever, but instead say a "diamond bracelet for my wife" then you suck? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 09:55 AM) Is this one of those loaded questions where if you don't say "peace on earth" or "the gift of life" of whatever, but instead say a "diamond bracelet for my wife" then you suck? Eh, I was going to go with My friend Courtney and an ipod. . . And then I would give my lab a new soundproof booth, running software, and new computers. . . Oh, and then maybe I would give Texas the "gift" of snow. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NUKE_CLEVELAND Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Id give my dad a snowblower. Unfortunately he's so old-fashioned he'd die of a heart attack shoveling snow before he'd use the damn thing so there's no point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapkomet Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(Soxy @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 03:23 PM) Eh, I was going to go with My friend Courtney and an ipod. . . And then I would give my lab a new soundproof booth, running software, and new computers. . . Oh, and then maybe I would give Texas the "gift" of snow. . . LMAO. (looking out my window) GEEE, THANKS, SOXY. We didn't get that much, but there's snow enough to cover the ground out in my back yard for two days. That's a long time around these parts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(Soxy @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 09:23 AM) Eh, I was going to go with My friend Courtney and an ipod. . . And then I would give my lab a new soundproof booth, running software, and new computers. . . Oh, and then maybe I would give Texas the "gift" of snow. . . That's cool then. These types of questions just scare me, because the second you say something like I want to give an X-Box to my kid, then the next person chimes in with "dinner with Jesus for the Pope" and then you feel stupid. There was a question on another board years ago as to who you would want to have dinner with. I posted Joe Lansdale (my favorite author) and felt cool about it. 25 replies of "Jesus" later I felt pretty stupid. I just want to figure out what that "ideal" gift is for my wife so that I could feel good about what I buy her just for once. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 09:25 AM) Id give my dad a snowblower. Unfortunately he's so old-fashioned he'd die of a heart attack shoveling snow before he'd use the damn thing so there's no point. the best investment in the world is a snowblower.... ...once you buy it, it'll never snow again. guaranteed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Tim Hummel. Oh wait... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerbaho-WG Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'd give my Dad enough money to retire about 8 years early. He's basically putting my brother and I through college, and I sometimes feel really guilty about now contributing more to my tuition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I am glad we are keeping this real. I would have loved to give my favorite city, my hometown, the gift of a World Series Championship, but they already have one!!!!!! God, I still love saying that. In the next layer of not realistic, there are some great kids that I have had the pleasure of being their Scoutmaster for 5 years that I would love to be able to write a check for their college educations. One in particular has a gift with animals and our world will be a better place with him as a Veterinarian. If I could give him the gift of an acceptance letter to Vet school and pay for it, I would be a happy man. (Vet school is harder to enter than regular medical school) A little more doable, but still not possible, I would love to give to the Scouts a Chapel at Camp Perry. Ours was destroyed over a decade ago, and the funds have not been found to build a new one. We have a couple locations that would be ideal, but there have been other projects more pressing. Closer to home, I would love to buy my son a car. I have a good friend with a special wish this Christmas, who is moving heaven and earth to make happen. I wish I could offer more support and help. And finally, I'd like to buy the world a coke and keep it company Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 12:35 PM) That's cool then. These types of questions just scare me, because the second you say something like I want to give an X-Box to my kid, then the next person chimes in with "dinner with Jesus for the Pope" and then you feel stupid. There was a question on another board years ago as to who you would want to have dinner with. I posted Joe Lansdale (my favorite author) and felt cool about it. 25 replies of "Jesus" later I felt pretty stupid. I just want to figure out what that "ideal" gift is for my wife so that I could feel good about what I buy her just for once. See, they were all thinking that with Jesus, you know you're not going to run out of fish, bread, or wine during dinner. Lansdale, on the other hand - he seems like a guy that would forget to bring the wine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(Texsox @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 01:09 PM) I am glad we are keeping this real. I would have loved to give my favorite city, my hometown, the gift of a World Series Championship, but they already have one!!!!!! God, I still love saying that. In the next layer of not realistic, there are some great kids that I have had the pleasure of being their Scoutmaster for 5 years that I would love to be able to write a check for their college educations. One in particular has a gift with animals and our world will be a better place with him as a Veterinarian. If I could give him the gift of an acceptance letter to Vet school and pay for it, I would be a happy man. (Vet school is harder to enter than regular medical school) A little more doable, but still not possible, I would love to give to the Scouts a Chapel at Camp Perry. Ours was destroyed over a decade ago, and the funds have not been found to build a new one. We have a couple locations that would be ideal, but there have been other projects more pressing. Closer to home, I would love to buy my son a car. I have a good friend with a special wish this Christmas, who is moving heaven and earth to make happen. I wish I could offer more support and help. And finally, I'd like to buy the world a coke and keep it company I'd like to buy the USA a fence for the southern border. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 On a real note, it'd be something for the parents. For my mom, it'd be a bit tough. Maybe a vacation down south. For my dad, he's got a list of places he wants to go before he dies -- including Mt. Everest and Jerusalem at XMas. The second is a little strange since he hasn't been to church in years when not there for a funeral or wedding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonWeltall Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 free monkey butlers for everyone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(YASNY @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 02:42 PM) I'd like to buy the USA a fence for the southern border. Great idea, I'll buy the gates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 12:23 PM) the best investment in the world is a snowblower.... ...once you buy it, it'll never snow again. guaranteed If that were only true I'd buy everyone I know a snowblower... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 QUOTE(Iwritecode @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 03:28 PM) If that were only true I'd buy everyone I know a snowblower... And snowmen everywhere will talk of the God that is Iwritecode Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chisoxfn Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'd find a way to get Heads a girl. But in all seriousness, I'd like to get my dad the scout seats for a Dodgers game (it will probably be a few more years till I can afford it). It will be a small price to pay for all that he's given to me during my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soxy Posted December 9, 2005 Author Share Posted December 9, 2005 I'd also take my best friend from college on vacation. We spent a week and a half in London/Edinburough, and she was the perfect travelling partner. So, I'd love to go somewhere fun and new with her again. I'd get my other best friend from college art supplies and I'd create a little studio for her so she can keep doing her art despite having a "real job." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Dad - house in Florida with a large indoor hot tub. Can't tell you how many times he's asked me to buy him one. Oh, and it has to be near a golf course. Mom...you know, I've never been able to have a clue what I'd get for my mom. The only time I ever know is when she tells me what to get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBAHO Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Dad - A nice retirement house up in Sedona (gotta be near a golf course like Balta), so that I have an excuse to go visit him. Mum - Some really cool artsy / craftsy stuff. She's likes all of that. Oh yeah, and I'd find a cure for diabetes, so my friend wouldn't have to prick himself everyday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Mom: New house in the Burbs and outta this s***hole. Older sister: Position as freelance writer for a magazine of her choice. Younger sister: IPod and a PSP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxman352000 Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I would give a very special gift to the nurses at Luthern General Hospital. The doctors there have parking right next to the hospital, but the nurses have to walk to a parking garage located across the street. Its a very busy street, so I would either try to buy land closer to the hospital and build a new parking lot for them or I would build a tunnel that would go above that busy street. They did such a wonderful job taking care of me while I was sick that is why I think they deserve to have a better place to park Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 (edited) QUOTE(soxman352000 @ Dec 9, 2005 -> 10:30 PM) I would give a very special gift to the nurses at Luthern General Hospital. The doctors there have parking right next to the hospital, but the nurses have to walk to a parking garage located across the street. Its a very busy street, so I would either try to buy land closer to the hospital and build a new parking lot for them or I would build a tunnel that would go above that busy street. They did such a wonderful job taking care of me while I was sick that is why I think they deserve to have a better place to park I got a very special gift for those nurses. . . Edited December 10, 2005 by FlaSoxxJim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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