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In many cases the things that I want are large or expensive and may require multiple people participating. (e.g. I would rather get a 200 dollar tool or tool bundle than a bunch of 30 dollar knickknacks.)
Here's a short list of people who you might contact. Becky is my spouse. That makes 1. She has 2 siblings who have 2 spouses and 5 kids. 1 + 9 = 10 people. I have 3 siblings who have 2 spouses (3 as of 2025 Jun 01) and 5 kids. 10 + 10 = 20. Each of us has 2 living parents and 1 living grandparent. 20 + 6 = 26. My parents have 2 living siblings with 1 living spouse and 3 adult children. 26 + 6 = 32. Becky's parents have 9 siblings, and here is where I start to lose track. There are at least 4 spouses and 5 kids. I'm sure I'm missing some. Even so, 32 + 9 + 9 = 50 (at least 15 are young children). The conclusion here is that you have a lot of people to call on to collect for those big ticket items on my list.
You can usually get good deals on Black Friday and Cyber Monday. I do not mind late presents.
No gift cards please. They are not as useful as the equivalent amount of money.
Given the above I am going to list a bunch of things in no particular order and you can decide (without asking me) what you want to do.
Money. It is a very flexible and useful gift. I can use it to pay for goods and services, to address our loans, or whatever else.
- Power tools.
- Router
- Jigsaw
- Impact Driver
- Oscillating Multitool
- Reciprocating Saw
- Belt or Orbital Sander
(Please do NOT buy me gas-powered tools. I will take them right back to the store and exchange for money or an electric version.)
- Table saw
- Quality metal level (https://www.homedepot.com/s/dewalt+level?adobe_mc=TS%3D1734276116%7CMCMID%3D55017106788183385447409985453908703768%7CMCORGID%3DF6421253512D2C100A490D45%40AdobeOrg&mboxSession=e55b295f-85d2-4ff7-8245-1a304445ac44)
- 8.5x11 white printer paper
- TN227 Ink cartridges. We use black the most, but we will not say no to other colors.
- A balaclava to keep my neck and face protected outside when the weather is cold
- A thick winter hat with a bill
- Thick winter socks. Dickies makes good ones.
- 4+ sets of houseshoes to keep outside dirt from wandering all over the inside of our house.
- Vice grip pliers
- Cordless - I own three Craftsman V20 batteries and chargers. If you gift me one (or more) cordless tool(s) then please provide the requisite number and size of batteries. Lowes has a good selection. Brushless tools are preferable to brushed.
- Corded - Some things are big and/or stationary enough that I do not expect to need batteries and chargers
Hand tools. Pick something with a reputation for quality like DeWalt, Stanley, or Milwaukee.
Especially a level (metal and rubber; not plastic), sockets, chisels. I do not need screwdrivers, tape, glue, caulk, allen wrenches, or trigger clamps.
Musical keyboard (a learner's model is fine; I do not need or want anything more right now)
Computer drawing pad
Garbage disposal
Kitchen remodel
Bathroom remodel
Tool belt (leather or canvas; not something synthetic like nylon)
Bike trainer - so I can ride my bike at home
Punching bag. Freestanding.
Stainless steel water fountain(s) for the (three) cats
Automatic litter boxes for the (three) cats
A doorbell
Single-face corrugated - a big roll so that I can cut pieces off and give them to Steve to play with
A large (20+ pound) canvas bag of rice
Two player board games - especially cooperative ones
Leather collars for our (three) cats
If you cannot bear the thought of talking to people or collaborating with others to get me one of the large things above then I guess you could try one of these smaller ideas.
If you want more specificity then talk to somebody else who knows me and figure out the specifics without involving me.