Duck-Billed Catechist Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 A Roku is a thing that allows you to watch Hulu on the television without fucking around with that forsaken cord and your laptop, right? Because that would be nice to have...Well, you actually have to sign up for Hulu Plus or whatever to watch that, but you can watch Netflix, iTunes podcasts, and all sorts of things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 I'm green. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 My mother surprised my wife and I with an iPad. My wife's folks gave us a new Canon Powershot. We've been watching the first three seasons of MadMen on DVD. And I'll be starting a few new books/other reading shortly: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Seemed like a good time to revive this thread from last year! I got some great headphones (Santa did NOT deliver YHF and ST on vinyl as requested, however -- boo, hiss!) and spent some time listening to my favorite tracks on AGIB today. Guess I will have to bite the bullet and start my own collection of Wilco LPs. But I was thrilled to hear so many sounds I had missed before. Putting on One Sunday Morning next! Later edit: Just listened to a most of The Whole Love through the headphones, and am flattened. Black Moon gave me shivers. The crowning glory, of course, was One Sunday Morning. Hearing these songs through headphones, with all the subtle and layered sounds, was practically an ecstatic experience. Glenn Kotche's percussive genius lends a vitality that I'm only just beginning to appreciate. Wow. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fritz Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I am loving this so much. Taking my time and savouring every page: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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tinnitus photography Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 i got a boxee box (similar to the Roku) that i'm about to try out tonight. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 yeah, I had no idea I was getting this and would not have even asked for it. But I am loving it. Today I streamed Dan Carlins hardcore history, a Louis CK concert, and the NPR Best of 2011 albums blog. I could get used to this. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IRememberDBoon Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 not the 5.99 hard case "wallet" that my dads ex wife gave me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beltmann Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Currently enjoying Roger Ebert's memoir, a biography about Pauline Kael, and The Tree of Life on blu-ray. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
choo-choo-charlie Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jff Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 I'm enjoying my new house and my new, super walkable neighborhood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted December 28, 2011 Share Posted December 28, 2011 this here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted December 29, 2011 Author Share Posted December 29, 2011 I've gotten more practical in my present requests, as I've gotten older, and I love that Brennan remembered when I admired a nice little paring knife one day when we were out Christmas shopping. My old one was pretty worn out and wouldn't even sharpen very well. So Bren got me a lovely little light, razor-sharp Victorinox paring knife. I have red and green bell peppers to dice up for dinner, and I'm actually looking forward to the job! A sharp knife makes cooking prep so much more enjoyable. Looking sharp! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dark Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Captain Morgans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kouzie Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 The Beach Boys' Smile Deluxe Edition Genius. Beautiful packaging as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
theashtraysays Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Klipsch S4i earbuds. I had a pair of Shure E2c's which I loved, but just wore them out over 4 years of hard use. I think I like the Klipsch's better. More comfortable for sure, and the sound is more in line with what I like. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GtrPlyr Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 Loving the sound of this pedal. The red and white gives it a nice Christmas-y look too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PopTodd Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I didn't really get anything this year. Buying myself some studio time in January. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SarahC Posted December 30, 2011 Share Posted December 30, 2011 I'm wearing some socks my dad got me for christmas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IATTBYB Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 This will sound horrible, but for the first time in many years, my mother finally gave me a Christmas gift that I really wanted. I was close to pulling the trigger on buying a pair of these a few weeks ago but couldn't find any in my size. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Moss Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Not as easy to use as I was hoping but some real possibilities... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
worldrecordplayer Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 Seemed like a good time to revive this thread from last year! I got some great headphones (Santa did NOT deliver YHF and ST on vinyl as requested, however -- boo, hiss!) and spent some time listening to my favorite tracks on AGIB today. Guess I will have to bite the bullet and start my own collection of Wilco LPs. But I was thrilled to hear so many sounds I had missed before. Putting on One Sunday Morning next! Later edit: Just listened to a most of The Whole Love through the headphones, and am flattened. Black Moon gave me shivers. The crowning glory, of course, was One Sunday Morning. Hearing these songs through headphones, with all the subtle and layered sounds, was practically an ecstatic experience. Glenn Kotche's percussive genius lends a vitality that I'm only just beginning to appreciate. Wow. I'm in the market, which headphones did you get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
smells like flowers Posted January 1, 2012 Share Posted January 1, 2012 I got Audio-Technica ATH-M30 model. They're on amazon for $59. I don't know a thing about sound gear, but my husband picked these out and they seem perfect for the at-home stereo experience. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kidsmoke Posted January 2, 2012 Author Share Posted January 2, 2012 This will sound horrible, but for the first time in many years, my mother finally gave me a Christmas gift that I really wanted. I was close to pulling the trigger on buying a pair of these a few weeks ago but couldn't find any in my size. Those look both comfortable and stylish. Nice! Not as easy to use as I was hoping but some real possibilities... What exactly is that? I'm in the market, which headphones did you get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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