Christmas - What is on your wish list?

[beachlover]

The title says it all really.
My kids have been pestering me for my Christmas list and I have to admit I don't have one. I have a lusting for a Karrimor Sabre 60-100, although as I want to get away abroad next year, something less military might lead me to an Osprey Aether, but as I don't want the kids spending silly money on me, I am stumped for ideas and thought I'd ask what others are hoping for.
It would be nice if it could be kept bushcrafty and outdoorsy, as my "adult" wish list is already more than adequate.

 

[luckylee]

The title says it all really.
My kids have been pestering me for my Christmas list and I have to admit I don't have one. I have a lusting for a Karrimor Sabre 60-100, although as I want to get away abroad next year, something less military might lead me to an Osprey Aether, but as I don't want the kids spending silly money on me, I am stumped for ideas and thought I'd ask what others are hoping for.
It would be nice if it could be kept bushcrafty and outdoorsy, as my "adult" wish list is already more than adequate.

a bridgeport mill

 

[Bowlin]

UCO Candlelantern

 

[Harvestman]

Not much that is bushy. I sort of have everything that I want that is within a realistic budget already. I'm not someone who gathers kit for the sake of it, even if I like it when I see it.

 

[British Red]

World Peace

 

[beachlover]

UCO Candlelantern

World Peace

I knew I shouldn't have wasted my time.......

 

[Macaroon]

I've been put on a very short notice waiting list for my long-awaited and much needed knee replacement operation, with a reasonable chance that it may be done and dusted by christmas, so the best present I could have is to be sat somewhere on christmas eve with a nice drink and a successful outcome.

Oh, and if you think that's not a "bushcraft" wish, how do you get to the woods with a leg that doesn't work?

 

[JAG009]

I would like Santa to get me a nice new ceramic knee and a good surgeon to fit it

 

[John Fenna]

World Peace

Beaten to it!
A decent bottle of Malt is all I want...

 

[John Fenna]

I would like Santa to get me a nice new ceramic knee and a good surgeon to fit it

Be careful out there!
A friend of mine is just setting about getting compensation for spending 11 years in pain from a replacement right knee - that they put in his left leg!

 

[Mesquite]

Beaten to it!
A decent bottle of Malt is all I want...

Nothing pink?

 

[British Red]

how do you get to the woods with a leg that doesn't work?

Hop?

(Good luck buddy - we'll be thinking of you)

 

[British Red]

I knew I shouldn't have wasted my time.......

Okay - a MEC 600 Jr then

 

[JAG009]

Be careful out there!
A friend of mine is just setting about getting compensation for spending 11 years in pain from a replacement right knee - that they put in his left leg!

So are you saying I should write fix this one above the knee with a big arrow pointing at it ,just to be safe ........... John ,now you have me thinking ,I go to see my surgeon on Monday with one more question to ask him

 

[Toddy]

How about if you're going abroad, and you could use it here too, one of the maxpedition or backpal shoulder bag things ? They look enough like camera bags to not be 'effeminate', but are very practical too.

M

 

[beachlover]

Okay - a MEC 600 Jr then

My shooting days are long gone, but a loaded gun just in case world peace doesn't happen sounds a good bet to me.

 

[Samon]

The only item of my bushy wish list is an etswing axe. Although I've not asked for one, I'm sure I'll aquire on sooner or later. Wifey don't like buying me stuff that's sharp or shooty.. So I often get to pick odd things to add to my 'collection'.

I'm a fan of plaid/check shirts though, so maybe I'll have a poke around and see if there are any nice old wool ones to ram into a stocking!

 

[beachlover]

How about if you're going abroad, and you could use it here too, one of the maxpedition or backpal shoulder bag things ? They look enough like camera bags to not be 'effeminate', but are very practical too.

M

I've grown out of the MaxP and 5.11 stuff Mary. I think something like the Frost River Geologist or some other canvas and leather job is more becoming at my age, but not something I'd expect the kids to cough up for.
I was more interested in what others had on their lists.
As someone with two knackered knees that need replacing in the near future according to my orthopod, I can only offer my best wishes to those about to get it done.

 

[Macaroon]

Hop?

(Good luck buddy - we'll be thinking of you)

I've been hopping in pain for too long now Hugh, I worry about what that'll do to the other one!

Thanks for the good wishes

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

A couple of bottles of nice Port would do for me and a new hat for the cold evenings.
I don't ask for much.