A Pain in the Whatchamacallit
By Tiny Ruisch
It’s that time of the year again. What do I want to get for a Christmas present. When I get asked that question, my answer is almost always the same. Nothing! I see no need to wait for a holiday. If I want something and the price is right, I buy it. Sometimes I buy even if the price is too much. For those that want to know what is on my wish list, just continue reading.
I’ll admit that I spend a lot of time on my computer. My desktop has four monitors which potentially increases my productivity. I say potentially because there is usually a movie or TV program playing on one of them. What I need to do is get rid of my desk and install the Emperor Work Environment. I wonder who will buy me this and make my holiday great?
I’m not much of an audiophile. Most of my listening is to old radio programs, recorded television, sound effects, etc. If someone were to buy me new speakers, I wouldn’t care much what type. This is one of the few items where I would want a certain brand. No it is not Sony. I do think it would be fun to own some Schiit Speakers. I would definitely spend a lot of time talking about them.
If someone is really desperate to buy be a useful gift, I would enjoy this BlackBerry Porsche Design cell phone. It is a limited design that I would definitely be happy to demonstrate at a future club meeting. Buying it through Amazon even gets you free shipping.
I could use a relaxing place to think about writing some more of these useless articles. In the past, I’ve always done some of my best thinking while sitting in the bathroom. I could see me using the Kohler Numi toilet. Even their website is relaxing and soothing.
I haven’t worn a watch since I left the US Navy in 1989. This Tag Heuer, titanium, splash proof, Android watch might change my mind. You can buy it for me for a mere $3500.00.
I didn’t realize it before, but I’ve been waiting for years to get this useful item. I wouldn’t be at all upset if someone wants to buy me a UFO Detector for my Christmas present. I would definitely find a place on my computer desk for it. That way I could immediately post alien abduction warnings on the internet.
I’ve been thinking of buying or building a new desktop PC. If someone wants to buy me the OrionX Dual System Extreme Overclocked PC, it would be a great Christmas present. This is definitely a machine that has plenty of power for me to play solitaire.
I know that no one is going to spend $30,000 on a gaming desktop for me. That is alright though. I would settle for a laptop instead. I would be happy with a Luvaglio. I would even consider changing from Windows and Linux to iOS if someone gave me this Apple MacBook Pro.
Sigh! It was nice to dream of getting overpriced and probably useless Christmas gifts this year. I’ll be realistic though. I’m pretty sure this is what I’ll get.
Thanks for reading.