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Lofted a shot into the other court on that recco, sorry. But over the years I've learned a few things about women and gifting. She says she wants house slippers and you get some Minnetonkas at STP for $39.95. You're feeling good because 1) you listened to her and 2) saved some coin.

Wrong. You've got to go to next level gifting and it involves a bit of spywork, but the interwebz and Google is your friend.

Take a look at her browsing history. Was she looking at Kate Spade handbags? or those $100 yoga pants she would never buy for herself?

And for those that feel this is too intrusive and violates some fucking privacy act, realize that some stranger at Google or Adsense knows more about your wife's browsing habits than you do.

If my wife follows this advice, I should be receiving a busty young college co-ed under the tree this year.

Make sure you poke some holes in her box ;p

Beans, bullets and bandages sez you care if they lives oar dies.

If my wife is any indicator, women love heated ski gear. Boot warmers, heated mittens, etc. These gifts come with the additional benefit of not having to listen to complaints about the cold.

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Originally Posted by b-bear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIdIqbv7SPo

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Lol, perfect
(Love that song)


seems like KQ overdosed on polyass leading up to the election and is taking a break from our insufferable-ness

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Originally Posted by Timberridge

If my wife follows this advice, I should be receiving a busty young college co-ed under the tree this year.

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Originally Posted by acinpdx

Make sure you poke some holes in her box ;p

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It's not often the best exchange of the day gets coffee out my nose at 10am.

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Originally Posted by acinpdx

seems like KQ overdosed on polyass leading up to the election and is taking a break from our insufferable-ness

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Let's hope she's editing the recipe rolodex for the Holidays and mentally preparing for a month of gift recommendations. I would hope that a female poster on the TGRz is stronger than a fucking crying-in-the-fetal-position-because-my-team-lost-Lena Dunham. At least that's my impression of the ladies around here.

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

I would hope that a female poster on the TGRz is stronger than a fucking crying-in-the-fetal-position-because-my-team-lost-Lena Dunham. At least that's my impression of the ladies around here.

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i have no idea but maybe it was the election which has devastated many strong women i know combined with the misogynist assholes here who piled on, combined with tgr's obvious tolerance of hateful, bigoted political spam, combined with the realization that a lot of men here who supported hillary or didn't support trump are also total chauvinists.

probably not but there's a reason there are so few women here and white men condescendingly telling her to suck it up and equating her with an egomaniacal twit like dunham doesn't help.

women always lose and if they don't even symbolically it's a brawl for generations just like minorities. some version of white men always win, either dividing spoils or limiting gains of the "other."

hillary was as close to the white house as a woman had ever been and she had to transform herself into a de facto predatory white male to even sniff it. i'm sure if a woman ever makes it she won't be some tough liberal maternal figure who will provide some temporary balance to generations of testosterone bullshit. she'll be a right leaning warmonger because that would be her only chance
and of course, oceanside liberals and conservatives alike will congratulate themselves for finally being so open-minded while the rednecks and their brainwashed, hostage wives will cry that nobody is listening to their needs and traditional values like bigotry and chauvinism.

hope you're doing ok, kq.

Guys she might just be on vacation or something too?

that, too. i'm all about projection :)

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Originally Posted by wyeaster

that, too. i'm all about projection :)

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Whoo. After reading that last post, I'll say. ;)

I'm still waiting on my litany of Thanksgiving recipes from her. Fingers crossed.

Or she has a beaver problem she's attending to, again.

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Originally Posted by b-bear

Guys she might just be on vacation or something too?

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maybe she got lost going to "Mt Rainier"

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Originally Posted by Timberridge

Lofted a shot into the other court on that recco, sorry. But over the years I've learned a few things about women and gifting. She says she wants house slippers and you get some Minnetonkas at STP for $39.95. You're feeling good because 1) you listened to her and 2) saved some coin.

Wrong. You've got to go to next level gifting and it involves a bit of spywork, but the interwebz and Google is your friend.

Take a look at her browsing history. Was she looking at Kate Spade handbags? or those $100 yoga pants she would never buy for herself?

And for those that feel this is too intrusive and violates some fucking privacy act, realize that some stranger at Google or Adsense knows more about your wife's browsing habits than you do.

If my wife follows this advice, I should be receiving a busty young college co-ed under the tree this year.

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Haha. Yeah, point taken. She's definitely not a Kate Spade sort of chick, and said "get the cheap ones from Target." I can/will definitely over deliver on that!

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

See my post just upthread. My friend Timberridge was mistaken by recommending the world's finest driver moc when the question for Santa Kumquat called for house mocs.

A common misconception, I'm sure we can work past this.

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Those UGG ones look nice!

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Originally Posted by Phildo_Baggins

Those UGG ones look nice!

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My wife asked for them years ago and wouldn't stop raving about them. I tried a men's pair on at Nordstrom and had an "ooooh, fuck these feel good" moment.

Found my pair under the tree a few weeks after that. They're like wearing the warmest softest tiniest clouds wrapped in sheepskin on your feet. Nothing feels better after a day on the slopes. Or after a day of drinking.

They're versatile.

Those UGG slippers are not cheap either, but my wife loves hers. In fact they are getting worn out and need to be updated. I think you all just gave me a gift idea.

I've been having eskimo fantasies lately. Perhaps this one?

http://dtpmhvbsmffsz.cloudfront.net/...28a503d6f8.jpg

yes! if everyone here that has not prior bought their wives ugg slippers, just make it easy on yourself and do it
they are spendy but they are quality and last a really long time (maybe buy on blk fri deals or try sierra trading post if they have fringe size feet)
the way they regulate your foot temp to be perfect almost all the time is amazing
it's a treat you didn't know how much you'd enjoy until you have it

My wife got ME ugg slippers last year. They're very nice. My kid wears nothing but ugg slippers outside of work, except when he's wearing rainbow sandals. He's like me, too impatient to tie shoe laces.

I'm on my second pair of Ugg Dakota slippers in ~6 years. They are fantastic. Little tight feeling at first, but they wear in.

I'm hoping KQ gets back to the suggestions soon! They were excellent for some family and friends last year.

I really like my lace up UGG shoes for everyday wear and I have some fleece lined clogs I like to wear too. Either one after skiing is great, but the UGGS are a lot softer / more comfy.
Maybe KQ went on a cruise for a few weeks and is having to much fun to check in on us???

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Originally Posted by old goat

My wife got ME ugg slippers last year. They're very nice. My kid wears nothing but ugg slippers outside of work, except when he's wearing rainbow sandals. He's like me, too impatient to tie shoe laces.

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Nothing butt slippers and a smile! ;)

Oooooohhhhh Uggs! Yes! After 8 years it's time for a new pair of slippers for around the house (yup, got 8 years out of them!) Tasman is my favorite. Not very sexy but oh so comfy and warm and with the a more substantial sole I can take short jaunts outside if I need to without worry of ruining them.

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp...t01/5955_1.jpg

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Originally Posted by BmillsSkier

See my post just upthread. My friend Timberridge was mistaken by recommending the world's finest driver moc when the question for Santa Kumquat called for house mocs.

A common misconception, I'm sure we can work past this.

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Sticking to the Ugg theme This is the Ugg Ansley:

https://www.skimbacolifestyle.com/wp...y-slippers.jpg


And the Dakota (got my Mom these years ago and she loves them)


http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp...0063124000.jpg


Both pairs retail for around $99

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Originally Posted by flowing alpy

KQ, I want to get my wife a bullet proof vest, any rec's?

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Try this place: Clothier's Bulletproof Designs Merge Style, Safety

http://media.npr.org/programs/atc/fe...4-s400-c85.jpg

Surprise!!!

Good to see ya back KQ

How do we feel about the tgr gift suggestions? for him and for her (the her's list actually includes slippers, what is it with everyone wanting slippers? Not seeing anything I would particularly want to get or give on there personally). b-bear what are you getting for your guy?

Got my son 50 Classic Climbs and Downward Bound--both out of print. And the Women of Squaw Ski Patrol calendar. A lot of his friends are in it (in uniform, sorry). Other son gets ski boots and avy gear for trip to Big Sky--the three of us. He's been skiing hand me down boots for way too long.

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Got my son 50 Classic Climbs and Downward Bound--both out of print. And the Women of Squaw Ski Patrol calendar. A lot of his friends are in it (in uniform, sorry). Other son gets ski boots and avy gear for trip to Big Sky--the three of us. He's been skiing hand me down boots for way too long.

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I approve of this post.

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Originally Posted by KQ

Oooooohhhhh Uggs! Yes! After 8 years it's time for a new pair of slippers for around the house (yup, got 8 years out of them!) Tasman is my favorite. Not very sexy but oh so comfy and warm and with the a more substantial sole I can take short jaunts outside if I need to without worry of ruining them.

http://thumbnail.image.rakuten.co.jp...t01/5955_1.jpg

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If you PM me your size and address, you will find these under your tree...or wherever you get your deliveries. Consider it a payback for this thread.

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Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper

If you PM me your size and address, you will find these under your tree...or wherever you get your deliveries. Consider it a payback for this thread.

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:)

MS for the win.

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:)

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C'mon now, think of it as a gift from the collective for all your advice columns.

^^ ms for the MFW. good to see KQ back.

im going skiiing

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Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper

C'mon now, think of it as a gift from the collective for all your advice columns.

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Your kind and thoughtful offer is gift enough for me - thank you!

Translation: no way am I giving any one of you freaks my address, let alone my shoe size!

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Originally Posted by Bosco

MS for the win.

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Tres smoove.

Yes, welqome backq.

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Originally Posted by Danno

Translation: no way am I giving any one of you freaks my address, let alone my shoe size!

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I know, right? I'm a little hurt (;)), but seriously, too many people here know me for me to creep on her and she's been awfully cool to us and she apparently needs new slippers..so, one more time, KQ - accept. The people want it.

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Originally Posted by Meadow Skipper

I know, right? I'm a little hurt (;)), but seriously, too many people here know me for me to creep on her and she's been awfully cool to us and she apparently needs new slippers..so, one more time, KQ - accept. The people want it.

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KQ, I can confirm this. I've never met MS, but I know many who have, and I know I could track him down if I needed to; he couldn't get away with being an internet creeper (nor do I have any reason to think he would be one, and we've known each other online at least a pretty long time).

This has "start a go fund me" all over it. I'd contribute as a tribute to all her sage advice, and that hot photo of Emma Peel

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Translation: no way am I giving any one of you freaks my address, let alone my shoe size!

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Could easily depending on where she lives and which method of shipping used to route the package for pick up at the Post Office, the closest UPS Store or FedEx Office hold for pickup if she really was just concerned about a mag knowing her address. Or a gift certificate for the ordering of the slippers herself. She could pay it forward to anyone she felt deserved also.