Millhouse

she's great. Still torn between Iggy and Minaj, but I think Minaj has it

Have her booming along with the D.O.Double-G every morning as drive into the DIFC car park.

Boomhauer

Dear Santa: I am a a modest fella, so a 2008 or 2009 Chevy 2500 HD or 3500HD crew-cab pickup would suffice.

scrubbedexpat141

Iggy is awful. Complete fraud I'm afraid.

I find that anything late 80's / early 90's and aggressive generally gets attention in mall car parks.

I got a bollocking at the weekend for playing Joe Budden - Porno Star (google the lyrics, it's a fun song) at 1yr olds birthday party. Don't leave me in charge of the music if you don't want the kids educated.

Millhouse

Roller skates no longer required as I've just bought some in blighty.

Now all I want is ... A gaming controller for the PC.

Pica

I just want it over with.

scrubbedexpat141

Oh that too. 100% yes.

But wishing life away isn't wise so I'll just drink as much as I can through the process.

Pica

I have 9 close family birthdays between November and first week in January, also a new grandchild due just after New Year. I live on a UK state pension & a small work pension. I am frugal with myself & look after my things. Damn it -I even shop on ebay!!!! I watch my grown up children treat everything I buy or give them with no respect whatsoever. I'm tired and dismayed by it all. A £600 chinese rug ruined within one year and rolled up in the corner of the bedroom. From now on Mum/Grandma's account is going to see sense. Putting these thoughts into words has made me even more cross.

scrubbedexpat141

Who got what then?

I got the cash I was hoping for, and some more so will be splitting for new golf bag and lessons. Very pleased.
Lots of socks, which I like. Some loud too which make up for my lack of personality.
Some nice pocket squares for posh occasions.
Some cigars.
A clip on fish-eye and macro lens for the iphone which is fantastic.

Family all loved their gifts too which is great.

The best present, as it is every year, is the calendar I make Mum and Granny with plenty of pictures of me from the year.


Did everyone have a nice time?
Get their chosen gifts?

Millhouse

I had a brilliant Christmas.

I got my gaming controller (for my b'day but that's close enough) which I was very happy with.

DXBtoDOH

Got my cheque

Two books.

The real Christmas 'gift' was the whole trip to France with the family. Excuse me while I go run off all that foie grois and macarons and Chateauneuf du Pape

weasel decentral

Which games do you play on the PC? Rather than on PS or Xbox.

DXBtoDOH

I haven't played any games in about 20 years. Is it worth it? Is Nintendo still around?

Millhouse

Well, actually I don't really game much - and I find PC gaming a pain in the arse compared to the xbox.

That said, I've also just got an origin access account - it's good value. FIFA is fave, along with PVZ2

weasel decentral

I certainly enjoy a good shoot 'em up, with some kind of story/quest to it. I'd recommend the PS4 and Destiny as a really good and straightforward game to try out if you are so inclined.
I grew up with PC gaming, then SEGA, then PS, but never much into Nintendo. You can still get Nintendo games like the DS and Wii (while fun they are much more aimed at the younger market)

Brains1983

I got an elite controller for my xmas/birthday. Which is a little embarrassing considering my age. That said, it's still ****ing awesome lol.