What Does Santa Need to Bring???

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Discussion Overview

The thread revolves around gift ideas for an almost 11-year-old boy, with participants sharing their thoughts and experiences regarding suitable presents. Various suggestions and humorous exchanges about typical gifts are also included.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions having already purchased an MP3 player, a Rubik's Revolution, and a video game, but is still looking for additional gift ideas.
  • Another participant humorously suggests socks and underwear as common gifts for children.
  • Several participants discuss the idea of Nerf sets as potential gifts, noting their popularity this year.
  • One participant suggests a simple stereo for the MP3 player, indicating that they have seen various options available.
  • Another participant shares their experience with a gaming chair purchased for their older son, highlighting its features and positive reception.
  • One participant expresses concern about their dog potentially damaging Nerf toys, sharing a humorous anecdote about their pet's behavior.
  • Another participant shares a method for getting items out of a dog's mouth, based on personal experience with their Jack Russell Terrier.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the best gift options, with no clear consensus emerging on a single recommendation.

Contextual Notes

Participants are sharing personal experiences and humorous anecdotes related to gift-giving and pet ownership, reflecting a light-hearted approach to the discussion.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants and community members looking for gift ideas or relatable experiences regarding children and pets may find this thread engaging.

chefmeg
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My almost 11 yo DS is presenting a real challenge as far as gift giving this year! I have laready purchased an age appropriate MP3 player, the Rubik's Revolution, Madden '08 for his Nintendo DS, and a few small things. No 'biggie' gift yet!
Does anyone have suggestions???? I am looking for just one or two more things for under the tree!
 
Can I come to your house???
 
Hmmmm, socks and underwear?



:D :D :D :D (on every 11 yr olds wish list, aren't they?) :D :D :D :D
 
She said "biggie gift"...I doubt he is a XXL at age 11... ;)
 
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ya'll are too funny!

My mom is the one that really needs one more gift for DS! I am at a loss for suggestions since I feel like I already got him enough!
 
Hmm...does he like any sports?
 
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ChefBeckyD said:
Hmmmm, socks and underwear?



:D :D :D :D (on every 11 yr olds wish list, aren't they?) :D :D :D :D
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Can you believe this is what my hubby asked for!!!!????
 
How about a simple stereo he can plug his MP3 player into? I've seen several in almost any price range.
 
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janetupnorth said:
There are some neat Nerf sets out this year...

Nerf N-Strike Disk Shot - Hasbro - Hasbro - Toys "R" Us

Also a dart tag one...
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I have seen those but fear then his sister becomes the target OR the dogs eat the Nerfs! Our Jack Russell eats anything that won't eat him first and try until you are blue in the face, you are not getting whatever he has a ahold of!
 
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PamperedChefDebi said:
How about a simple stereo he can plug his MP3 player into? I've seen several in almost any price range.
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hmmmm...do you mean like a docking kind of thing??? I am So limited in my knowledge of this stuff!
 
chefmeg said:
I have seen those but fear then his sister becomes the target OR the dogs eat the Nerfs! Our Jack Russell eats anything that won't eat him first and try until you are blue in the face, you are not getting whatever he has a ahold of!
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If he has something in his mouth, grab him over the snout and right in the middle you will feel a gap behind two teeth - put gentle pressure there - doesn't hurt the dog, just annoy the heck out of him and he will release the grip on whatever he has. (...just for future reference - try it!)
 
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janetupnorth said:
If he has something in his mouth, grab him over the snout and right in the middle you will feel a gap behind two teeth - put gentle pressure there - doesn't hurt the dog, just annoy the heck out of him and he will release the grip on whatever he has. (...just for future reference - try it!)
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I'll try, but he is relentless. It really is part of the breed to hang onto their "prey" but I ahve often wondered how the hunters get out of the mouth what the JR has a ahold of...maybe your suggestion is how!
This is the same critter I was asked to "stay after class" with in doggy obedience school! We wound up having to have private lessons because he took forever to realize that I am the pack leader! His behavior has greatly improved since then, but when he gets ahold of anything, it is drama~time!
 
Last year we purchased a gaming chair for our oldest DS. It is was about $40 or $50 at target. They plug the controls for their gaming system into it and the noise comes out of it and vibrates when things move on the screen. My DS loves it.

The docking stations for the MP3 player is also a really great idea too.
 
chefmeg said:
I'll try, but he is relentless. It really is part of the breed to hang onto their "prey" but I ahve often wondered how the hunters get out of the mouth what the JR has a ahold of...maybe your suggestion is how!
This is the same critter I was asked to "stay after class" with in doggy obedience school! We wound up having to have private lessons because he took forever to realize that I am the pack leader! His behavior has greatly improved since then, but when he gets ahold of anything, it is drama~time!
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I don't have dogs, but I've heard that if you blow a quick, hard breath into their snout (from a foot or so away, not like CPR), they'll let go.
 

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