The Unofficial SBG 2009 Shopping Poll!!!!!

[Mikekoz13]

So tell us how you voted and why!!

[Mikekoz13]

I fall into the last category! I finished yesterday!!! 

[IRONHORSE]

I had to go the "Scrooge" route, this year. Things are very, very tight for us, this Xmas.  My wife and I have agreed that we'd get each other nothing, and the grown kids get nothing, either. The grandbabies got a little something, though.

We'll have a few friends and family over for a good home-cooked meal, and enjoy good company.

[Mikekoz13]

I had to go the "Scrooge" route, this year. Things are very, very tight for us, this Xmas.  My wife and I have agreed that we'd get each other nothing, and the grown kids get nothing, either. The grandbabies got a little something, though.

We'll have a few friends and family over for a good home-cooked meal, and enjoy good company.

Just remember Scott...... all those gifts really mean nothing. The last scene in "It's a Wonderful Life" says it all.....

Two of my favorite quotes from that last scene:

"A toast to George, the richest man in town" ( by George's brother Harry)
"Remember George, no man is a failure who has friends" (by Clarence the Angel)

[IRONHORSE]

Trust me brother, I know! At least we have friends and family to gather 'round us, and a place of our own to gather in...  I am by no means down, or really "humbug." Spending quality time with good people is always to be treasured 

[Sly Red]

Actually just finished last night online.  Gift giving is going to be sparse this year.  Even though I've gone back to work it'll take me about a 3 months to get back on firm financial footing.

Red

[Paul]

I absolutely detest shopping   So all year long, as I find an unusual gift I know someone on my list would enjoy I buy it then and put it away This way I get something with a lot of thought into it and not a last minute thing   And the added bonus is that I am always done long before Christmas and can truly relax and enjoy the season

[Ming the Merciless]

Aged parent (nonagenarian) says, "No presents, please."

Brother and I have decided that long-distance (1200 miles) present-giving is pointless.

The two people I buy for have been bought for.  Mostly.  But we exchange on Twelfth Night, not Christmas, so post-Christmas bargains may attract my attention and wallet.

Snow is picking up here.

[D.A.L.U.I.]

None of those quite fit me.  We went to Austin and spent a day at the Outlet Malls in San Marcos and got a lot of stuff, but I still had to go on the internet for somethings.  I'm still picking up stuff though, bought another little gift for wifey, still waiting for the last minute mark downs on something for daughter and son-in-law, and also for the other child.   It just never really stops until we head out for the Christmas Eve open houses and Midnight Mass.  Christmas puts a lot of miles on the car, belt busting calorie party feasts, and somehow it all comes together Christmas morning.  That's one of the Christmas miracles I really am amazed about. 

[tomgallagher]

Been done for a while thanks to the internet.

[hammerdrill376]

Mrs. Hammer usually does all the shopping...but today I did go with her and my daughter to our local mall.  Man what a madhouse. I actually found myself getting a case of claustrophobia.

[FR8TRAIN]

Been done for days. The kids in Cali already got their gifts and I sure have ripped them open by now.

[wpruitt]

90% Finished ... I did some major damage (to my Visa and unsuspecting bystanders) as I did a whirlwind spree of Macy's, Dillard's, Wal-Mart (ugh) and Tagget today!

[Sgt. Pate]

This Christmas is going to be pretty darn easy... I've been out of work for a year so we're not exchanging presents this year.  No shopping, expensive dinner or even a tree.  We were done before we started!  

[Tyro]

I took advantage of the pre-holiday sales in late October. Got some good buys then, and was able to finish all my gift buying by Black Friday.