Christmas Shopping

sluggo - I got my son a baseball trivia game this year. Already wrapped, so I'm not sure of the manufacturer. I like "real" board games instead of all the electronic ones and I think son and teammates will enjoy playing it this winter.

There are those Radio Shack Busnell radars for $99 (or a real gun for $800-$900).

How about a new glove with the player's name embroidered on it?

What else???

Since mine is graduating this year I decided to do a celebration of success calendar for him.

One of those you give the photo shop 12 pictures and they make up the calendar for you.

I used pictures from t-ball up through college, Used only the highest moments. Let me forwarn you I did some serious agonizing over which were the right moments to use. However, it sure was a lot of fun going through them.

Should be interesting to see his reaction.

Nothing baseball this year.....to repeat nothing! With this recent move to California and son to college in Virginia.....I did a lot of packing......and I am now storing son's "baseball stuff".....7 very large tubs full......signed balls, bats, cards, original Mullin/Sporting News prints, glove collection.....etc. ,etc., etc.......all now in storage....so....I decided this year.....clothes....'cause I don't have anymore storage room!

Lafmom.....board games are the best.....agree.....we have those in storage too.....

AParent...great idea...he should enjoy that gift very much.

This is kind of a weird question, what do I ask for? I have no idea this year, clothes from Abercrombie is easy, but can I get some other ideas? Haha, thanks.

AK - had to go with the Levi's 527s (low rise, boot cut) jeans and cords. I have tired of the pants too loose look, and I am only too happy to see that he has enough pants to wear that he likes and I like.

I went to "Perfect Every Time"'s web site, and ordered shaving/travel kits made out of baseball glove leather, with the Rawlings logo, and leather baseball mouse pads. They even have luggage made out of glove leather...pricey to be sure, but pretty neat stuff that smells great! (like baseball gloves...duh!). The briefcase that I use at work came from there as well-100% baseball glove leather.

I have been advised NOT to buy any clothes for my 20 year-old anymore as he seems to think that he will like only what he or his girlfriend pick out.

I have bought him a camera which I hope he doesn't lose before he goes to Alaska this summer to play for the Peninsula Oilers. I hope he takes lots of pics since it doesn't look like we will be able to make a trip up there.

He told us he really only wanted a few wood bats for Christmas. He has ordered several from the Iron Wood bat company so I guess he has pretty much bought his own Christmas gifts this year. Although, I am sure Dad and I will get the bill for the bats, lol.

Since my sons have reached their twenties, it is so much harder to buy for them than when they were little. I remember the days when they were SO excited to receive a few "cheap" toys for Christmas. As they have gotten older, the "toys" have gotten a lot more expensive and their choices have gotten a lot less predictable.

I guess you can never go wrong with gift cards and good old cash!

Ann

Hokieone,

GREAT site...thanks for the heads up re: the Rawling Leather collection! Pricey....but perfect and it will last a lifetime!

"The Scout" - very under-rated Baseball movie - w/Brendan Fraser and Albert Brooks...

We have a new Glove (Kelley), chest protector and sliding pants under the tree

OUB's mom.
You have a PM.

My son is off to college but I will volunteer coach again

I have really enjoyed my baseball subscription to http://www.mycoachonline.com
$49.00 for the year for baseball and softball. I got that much good the first day.

I like being able to watch different coaches speak about all the topics . I have learned a lot.

I am thinking about giving it to some friends

swingbuster,

How have you been? Good I hope. I noticed a few of your baseball training aids for sale on that site. Just curious but are you the owner and operator?

Jason

sluggo:

Thanks for the heads-up on 'Slouching Towards Fargo'. I checked it out on amazon.com...it looks to be right up my alley...thanks again.

Hokie -

Got to agree, great site.. Several things I can suggest to DH for me

For those who arenn't sure what to buy/ or have been ordered not to buy clothes anymore, might I suggest Visa Gift Cards. That will be my solution to the clothing part this year.