This is a evolving list of items. As I update the list I change the shades of red, to reflect how long ago an item was added or last changed. As it gets "closer" to my Birthday or Christmas I am less and less likely to buy stuff from this list. I also change this list more often when it is "closer" to either, so for a current list you will need to check back. After Christmas, or my Birthday, or anytime not "close" to either I do buy stuff from this list. If I get it I try to quickly mark it like this. If it was on the list, but isn't now don't worry too much. I probably still want it, but have decided to list other things on the list instead. Just in case you can check with my wife.
Another place to look is my Amazon Wish List , seriously a good place to look for specific items and ideas.
- Donations are over for the 2011 ride. Donate to my MS Ride I took in October 2011. They are taking donations until December 2011. Just follow the MS Ride link.
- The Alite Monarch Chair (REI) looks cool and was comfortable when I tried it at REI I like Blue the best, but several of the other colors are nice too. (Also at amazon: Alite Monarch Chair (Amazon)).
- Hand held vacuum. You'd think we have with a little one and bunnies, but nope. I'd check Amazon.com reviews before buying one, but that's about it.
- I need more parallel bar clamps and have decided on Bessey K Body Revos. I do really want Bessey's, but Jorgensen's and Jet's parallel clamps run close seconds. Other brands aren't in the running for parallel clamps. I'll use many different sizes, but expect most projects to fall between 24 and 50 inches. Some clamps smaller than the 3 I so far (40, and two 50s) would be very helpful. When building the DVD 3 more would have been a big help. 18 more, wonderful! I could have clamped everything up at once and the project would have saved 1 or 2 days. Basically the more clamps of as many different sizes as possible, the better. Some of the accessories for the Bessey's look good too. I get a discount at Rockler and other places through SDFWA, Deb has a card so you can always talk to her.
- I could also use a few more clamps other than the fancy parallel bar clamps. Some more f-style clamps or quick clamps would be great, brand doesn't matter. Again I can always use more.
- Wii game that I don't have. If you don't have our friend code ask my wife, myself, or it was on facebook, then you could even send us WiiWare and Virtual Console games.
- I need one or two Bosch 18v BLUECORE batteries for my Bosch 18v BLUECORE cordless tools (this is different than the litheon cordless tools). I do have a discounts through SDFWA for places that might carry the batteries, but you'll have to talk to Deb.
- I subscribe to Make, which lead to a lot of cool things. Just look in their MakerShed store.
- I have an Arduino Duemilanove I got from adafruit. Look at the Arduino page for more information. It's and easy way to get into micro controllers.
- Some cool stores to look for electronics supplies. adafruit industries (got my Arduino from her), newer Arduinos, Arduino shields (for touch screens, prototyping, gps, sound, LoL Shields, as well as many other great items). SparkFun has really nice breakout boards for gps, accelerometers, XBee (though I'd need a second device to talk to), Arduino shields (for motors, bluetooth, etc.).
- The Compact OED, not necessarily that edition or from Amazon. They can be found in used book stores. I have an unabridged Webster's, pretty much the only "higher" authority on English words is the OED. Since there is no way I have room from 20 volumes (at $1200+ it is a tad expensive), The Compact OED looks much better (two volumes takes a magnifier to read that is usually included)
- Black or colored Wii controllers
- Bicycle Dreams a documentary about RAAM
- Gift cards for books at places like Mysterious Galaxy, Borders, Barnes and Noble, or any other local book stores, or stores like Willy's Electronic (they are my local go to store stuff as I've been working through "Make: Electronics"), Rockler, Th&H Hardwood and Hardware, Best Buy, Target, REI, Gamestop, Amazon.com, and such, can be an option. Though I'd hope this list inspires you to find something, besides a gift card.
- Connections 3 with James Burke. I take any of these (of course they aren't currently available on Amazon, but that surely will change)
- Farscape Season 2 or 3
- Soundtrack to "Donny Darko"
- Knuth's "Art of Computer Programming". I don't have any of the volumes yet. A full set of volumes, or just one would be great.
- Books as always. If you know me you know I love books and can always due with a few more good books (I have stuck a few specific ones in this list). Again my Amazon Wish List is a good place to look.
- Any NIN I don't have, but I have so many you'll need to look at my CDs or ask me.
- MakerBot 3D Printer, the current release is the "Thing-O-Matic". They are expensive (a bit over $1,000 since I can assemble the kit myself), unfortunately the older cheaper Cupcake CNC's aren't available anymore. Of course if I get one I'll be willing to print stuff out for you in 3D! There is also the RepRap which is much more DIY, but if you did enough research to get the basic printable parts I'd be set for doing the rest.
- I'm pretty well set for bike parts, but that could always change. Normally I don't put money down, but in this case I'm going to. Any money towards bike stuff is great. You can even specify exactly what. New chain, rear cassette, new tires, new front fender, and probably one or two front chain rings, are all on the list. After more than 5500 miles, some parts have worn out. I'd like to upgrade the rear derailer to match my shifters. Considering putting in a generator hub, and getting new lights for it to run. Would like to get a cargo trailer (got plans just need some wheels). So money towards bike parts is welcome.
- Babylon 5 The Legend of the Rangers to complete my collection of Babylon 5 DVDs (I have everything else)
- Replaced I've worn out my rear freewheel, and there is a good chance I wont be able to replace it until after Christmas.
- Avid BB7 brakes for my bike. There are several versions. The keys are 160mm rotors and the regular mountain bike version because I use mountain bike brake levers on my Giro 26.
- Rubber Floor Mats for 2003 WRX Wagon YEAH! Thanks!
- Wet/Dry Shop Vac
- DVD of Adult Swims the Oblongs
- Connections 1 with James Burke that was just great. It was him showing how a given invention came about and how that was not necessarily a straight path. Yes it is cool!
- HBO mini series Band of Brothers is really good. If you don't know what this is you really should look it up.
- Farscape Season 4
- LCD Monitor (~17 inches)
- Additional GeoMag. NOT SuperMag, but GeoMag. Cool toy from my Dad a few Christmases. I would like some more I think I have enough for now
- Bike Maintenance stand. MUST be able to hold a 2.7inch diameter tube, preferably 3 inches or more. Park Tools PRS-15 looks best from my research, unfortunately a bit expensive, though the Park Tools PRS-10 says it will hold up to 3 inches so it should work as well
- Multimeter maybe like this one Digital Multimeter so that I can test batteries, circuits, switches, etc.
- Extended LotR Trilogy DVDs (you know "Lord of the Rings'') The one with all the extended editions in one box (or just get the three extended editions individually)
- Farscape Season 4