My Christmas List

Hmmm....this one is actually pretty hard this year. I do not really need much and as usual (or maybe even moreso than usual this year), I have purchased many of the things I "needed" already this year. I really had all intentions of waiting until Christmas to get the new Garmin 310xt, but my 305 conveniently died in September and I had no bike computer, etc, without one so that was an early Christmas present to myself.

I cannot think of many specific things I want right now, but clothes and tri stuff in general are always fun. I actually do need more work clothes and shoes, but that is so boring.

Gift certificates are always appreciated and used. DeSoto Sports and SkirtSports are two of my most frequently-shopped sites lately. Terry Cycling is pretty fun too. I think this skirt from SkirtSports is particularly cute, but a bit expensive at the same time. I guess it is for a good cause though. I can usually do some damage at Luke's Locker in town as well, now especially since I have conveniently decided I like the $150-$175 Newton running shoes. Maybe I will unlike them very soon. I can also get in trouble at good ol' Target. I love that place and can spend hours (and $$$$$) there.

I have an iPhone and my cheap little MP3 player is still going strong, so I cannot think of many things in the electronics department I need either. Perhaps I could look into getting a new TV for my bedroom at some point, but the one in there still works just fine. A travel docking station of some sort for my iphone to play music could be fun, or maybe an updated radio/ipone/cd player thing for my bathroom. Right now I have an old boombox in there that only gets one radio station...92.9.

Race entry fees are going through the roof. I know I definitely want to register for the Lonestar Half Ironman, at a steep $220, and probably 1-2 other half ironman races through the year.

Pink bike shoes and an aero helmet could have both been good things to put on that "list", but they instead ended up on the "bought myself" list when both popped up on the slowtwitch classified section at unbeatable prices. I want HED race wheels, but those are a bit steep for anyone looking to buy me a Christmas present. I assume those will come from a combination of Christmas, Birthday, and bonus money, assuming I get any for any of the above. I want to try a new bike seat too. My old seat just is not jiving with the new bike, but apparently the ones I thought I'd like to try are the most expensive ones out there - from what I can tell, they are all $220-$270.

Jon got me awesome Oakley sunglasses a few months ago, so I am okay there too. I could look into getting another pair of lenses for those, just to have options, but again that is not anything I necessarily need.

Ooooh, what I do need is a maid. Do they give those for Christmas? I really, really need one...although I did finally unpack from Ironman Florida last night - most of the stuff at least.

Jon and I did a pretty good job of stocking up on cold weather cycling gear last year. That stuff is expensive and needed, but usually not the most enjoyable time using it because that means it is freezing outside. If I cannot properly dress for a ride with everything I have, I'm not riding. Jackets are fun and something I probably already have way too many of, but I am still searching for the elusive perfect pink jacket.

I have my nieces and Kelly taken care of, Jon is mostly taken care of, and once again I am at a total loss for everyone else. So, what do YOU want?

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Update #1 - see, I knew I'd think of things soon enough! I would like a pair of recovery tights. They are well over $100, so they are something I have not taken the plunge for yet, but I would like a pair. I'd prefer something similar to the Zoot's (size 0 or 1), with at least a stirrup foot.

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Update #2 - A waterproof MP3 player to use while swimming would be kind of nice. Most of my swimming this past years was with a masters group, so music wasn't necessary, but I'm not sure what my schedule will be coming up this year, so a little music might help the yards pass.

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Also, I do not think I have bought new perfume or makeup in way too long (too embarrassed to admit how long). So, new Vera Wang perfume or maybe a gift certificate to Nordstrom to get Bobby Brown or Laura Mercier makeup could be kind of fun.

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Update #3 - Someone recommended SWIMP3 brand if I were to get a waterproof player. They have a 256mb and a 1gb version, but there is not much difference in the price.

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Next, I saw this C9 by Champion jacket at Target (in all black) before Thanksgiving. I thought "that is a nice jacket for $30." Then I saw it in PINK in the Black Friday ads for $15 and thought "great price, but no way am I going to Target on Black Friday." Last night I found that one about 5 sizes too small (but perfectly sized for someone), and in a size XL (about 4 sizes too big). I looked online now that I decided I do want one, and they aren't even online any more so I think I probably missed the boat on this one, but it looked like a nice jacket.

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Some of the presents I have ordered for people are starting to come in - very fun! I still have no idea what to get others. If you don't tell me, you may end up getting sticks.