What is your Christmas present to yourself?

[SilvrT]

c'mon now... I know I ain't the only one who buys hisself a gift for xmas. Well, the wife and I decided to get a "common" gift...one that we both wanted and both can use so, we went out and bought a new 37" HDTV and a HD satellite receiver (we already have satellite TV). WOW! ... what a difference and, what a learning experience we went through before we settled on a specific TV brand/model. Then came the fun and games connecting everything (Satellite receiver, DVD player, Stereo system...) ... thos "sales people" don't tell ya everything and even though they seem knowledgeable, they don't always know everything either. I got the HDMI/DVI cable (coz the sales guy said I should)... but when I hooked it up (tried the s-video first) .... I had no sound! Great picture...no sound. Phoned the satellite tech support ... guy I got said I needed to turn the TV on before the SAT receiver so that a proper "handshake" could be made... well, that didn't work. Then I phoned the store where I bought the stuff... tech guy there wasn't sure why but said try shutting it all off. (I was at work during these calls so couldn't actually do anything). Got home, tried shutting off and starting TV first, then SAT receiver... no sound. Got on the phone with SAT tech again...went from tier one to tier two all the way to tier three support...they even downloaded a manual for the TV... and that's where it is obvious what was needed.... a simple $12 Audio 2-into-one cable that runs the audio from the SAT box to the single RCA/DVI audio jack on the back of the TV. THAT info was not in the paper manual that came with anything and it's obvious none of the tech guys knew what was needed without themselves referring to a "book". This process took over an hour and a half!

 

Well, we're very happy with it now but this whole thing proves a point... the more "high-tech" things become, the more knowledge a person has to absorb and ya sure can't rely on nobody tellin ya simple, clear, layman's instructions no more.

[Hugbare]

Had the same problem until I hooked the SAT Audio into my Stereo Amp

and switched it to TV (used the TV input) ,.. Darn near pealed the paint off

the walls and chattered my windows ... Ferfot to turn the amp down .. hahaha .... Sounds great in 7:1 800w surround sound ...

 

OH YEAH ... What did I get myself for christmas ... A new home and all the bills

caused by the grandkids ...

[FROG MAN]

Got the 42 inch plasma last year. This year something a little different. A fire and water resistant SAFE. I needed to store some valuables at home. We got all the high priority stuff at the safe deposit at the bank. This home safe holds the keys and titles to my first gens.:rotf:

[BEER30]

Baron 4-2-4's , Baron Extreme Slash tips , Yamaha Front fender rail , all are already put on the scoot . Ain't I spoiled !!!!!

 

BEER30

[Missionary Rider]

Gerbing heated gloves

[rosebud]

Phil got a new 50' LCD HD TV and I got a new Lincoln MKX.

[M61A1MECH]

Krome-Werks pipes with turn out tips and a DYNA 3K ignition.

[Gentleman George]

Got a new paved driveway to go with my new paved road. New Goodyear tires for my truck and oh yes my new mac mufflers for my 1st gen. Mary K's getting a new kitchen.

[sleadhed]

Utopia back rest, barrons risers, chrome bag lid gaurds, and a leather windshield bag. And if I'm really good Santa might leave me A HD license plate lighy kit.

[Tour Deluxe]

A new toy for the garage. Got off e-bay for a good price.

[Squidley]

A trip down south to ride the bike....since it's been 2 months!!!

[E-Fishin-C]

A Big........ Zero:crying:( and its not a Japanese Zero either)

[ADC]

40" LCD HD ,who knows what I want for Christmas better than myself.

Arthur

[Midrsv]

Got a new 57' HD television for the family room and HF bike lift for the garage (pick that up tomorrow).

 

DT

[Sleeperhawk]

I am waiting on my Flanders bar setup to arrive along with the Barnett Clutch kit. For the family (Bobbie and I), we got a BluRay DVD player. Watching those movies in HD is awsome.

[Joopster55]

DiamondR backrest, DiamondR RSV horn side cover, DiamondR leveling links, HD license bracket with lights, chrome radiater grill, rain booties, low air pressure pump with gauge, polishing kit, turn signal shades, passing lamps. Shades, chrome fender trim, chrome saddle bags trim are coming in the New Year.

 

I've also asked Santa for good warm weather for all of us so we can get rid of this cabin fever and go riding!

 

[hipshot]

wow! it's almost Christmas, and i haven't even started my shopping!!!!

oh well! i guess i can do it twice!, next year!

lol

just jt

[RedRider]

Santa is bringing me a Morgan Carbtune and a Stebel horn. Yeah Santa!!

 

RR

[Eddie]

A go fast piece for my new car. Whipple Super Charger

[Squidley]

A go fast piece for my new car. Whipple Super Charger

 

Damn and it's shiney too!!!

[Dano]

Wife got a new kitchen, appliances and cookery(?), I've managed to get the parts to put factory radio and cb on the bike. Both year long Christmas presents.

Merry Christmas to all,

Dan

[Rattlesnake]

gave myself a week off to go to Houston and see my mom and do a little fishing over at Galveston.Just got to tell the wife about it now.

sneaky snake

[kantornado]

I got myself a HITCHCRITTER Black Widow for the back of the bike and it really looks cool.

Have already had people say it looks really good on the back of the 02' and as another brake light it don't hurt................Ron

 

http://hitchcritters.com/images/widow.jpg

[vicco27]

All those parts in the shop, in the back yard, in the attic to build our new trike with, oh and the new Mac mufflers to install on the new trike too.

 

Santa would be very angry if they don't get all used up and become a trike.

[spear]

One Makita 12", 100 teeth, TCT, 2.3mm kerf, saw blade for my Ryobi combination, radial arm bench saw.