Whadja Get? Whadja Get?

The shiny paper and bows have been ripped off, and you've had a day to fondle it (the new gear) now it's time to share! what did camo-santa bring you this year?

My wife really surprised me this year!

She got me a nice 10 Gun Safe, an SKB hard shell bow case I had asked for a couple years ago, A new dog training bag, and a collapsible travel bowls to feed and water the pup.

Mom and dad got me the Vortex Diamondback binoculars I had asked for in 8x42

And from everyone, a pile of cash and gift cards to get new waders and a couple new molt gear calls I was eyeing up :)

Dad was pretty excited to open his gift from our boys, a guided fowl hunt with Wingmen Outfitters. Just have to book the date and we're heading for a couple days next fall!

Got a trail camera. And a light camo coat for turkey hunting.
Sucks I cannot setup the camera until the middle of the winter because of my ankle, but I'll have it up in order to get some Intel for turkey season or get my buddy to set it up this winter for me.

Does it have the blackout flash? could always set it up in the bedroom and test it out on the wife :p

All of my kids were at home for the first time in years. As a bonus, my daughter is pregnant with our first Grandchild! What more could I want!

Thats awesome Jmathews. Congrats.

Turkeyrookie did she carry the safe and have it under the tree? Sounds like you have a good woman that knows you well or you are good at sharing your list.

Stihl leaf blower was my big surprise. I had no idea and it blew me away.

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Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie

My wife really surpfriendd me this year!

She got me a nice 10 Gun Safe,

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ROOKIE, ROOKIE, ROOKIE. You have been played my friend. Don't you see? She has now given you only a 10 gun quota. Sneaky way of doing it though. I would have thought that a guy who stores clandestinely gotten man toys in the drop ceiling would have have picked up on that....rookie. :ninja:

LoL!!!!

Lol Terry. Santa gave me a browning x bolt saa varmint shot show special in .223 with a stainless leupy 3×9 ×40 scope. Yep that santa is one cool mofo and he has good taste as well.

I got a stainless savage axis in 22 250 .and some new upland hunting pants .a few boxes of ammo from the kids as well as a new electric razer .D

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Originally Posted by Hunter John

Lol Terry. Santa gave me a browning x bolt saa varmint shot show special in .223 with a stainless leupy 3×9 ×40 scope. Yep that santa is one cool mofo and he has good taste as well.

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Dang, there must really be a naughty and nice list...:ashamed:

Wow Jason you cleaned up. For me it was a hockey bag with wheels. Jo took pity on me trying to carry my bag over my shoulder. All the best to you and your family

I had an early Christmas present. My son and his wife brought my wonderful grandson (20 months old) up for a visit. I got to play with him and hold him. Wonderful!

Holy Moley: You guys getting stainless varmint rifles. I assume from your wives. Treat those women like gold. They deserve it.

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Originally Posted by TurkeyRookie

Does it have the blackout flash? could always set it up in the bedroom and test it out on the wife :p

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yes it does actually. I have plans to set it up in the basement and pattern the cats movements for the time being. My moms cat has come to visit for a few months while she goes away, and I might get some shots of a good fight, her cat is a cruel predator and ours is a biatch.

also (I almost forgot, since this is MY last Christmas), we got the news that our baby is going to be a girl. we told all the family and friends and everyone is really happy!! I guess that is a good Christmas gift in itself, but its the gift that keeps on giving (poops).

It is awesome how much the news of a new baby lightens up the Christmas atmosphere, I cannot wait until we get to have her running around opening gifts on Christmas.

I was lucky and got a new muzzleloader, Thompson center impact camo edition with stainless barrel.

I will never tell . LOL:D

TD

Gps for the car... this way I dint get another ticket...

From the wife : OFAH sweater and a Mark's gift card.
From the son : "American Sniper" book and a Mark's gift card.
From the daughter : Trace Adkins CD and a CTC gift card.
From the mother in law: Some cool smaller odds & ends and a Mark's gift card.

I converted the Mark's cards into a Columbia jacket and I am putting the CTC card towards a new cordless drill.

BUT the best Christmas present was having everyone home for the holidays and sharing the day with the people I love most.

EDIT: I guess I got squat as far as outdoor gear goes (except for maybe the sweater)....but Christmas was great.

It was a great Christmas eve and day. Could not have asked for any better. My son 22 and daughter 20 stayed both days with us without any distractions (girlfriend and boyfriend)..lol. We spent time shooting big animals on video games, shooting a few games of billiards and enjoying refreshments. My wife cooked a great meal with the traditional turkey and all the trimming. We even had time to visit my family in Cornwall for a few hours yesterday.

Opened up my gifts to find a new winch for my ATV, a 60" Pelican snow sled with cover for ice fishing, a heavy duty battery checker for my power toys and various clothing.

Merry Christmas to everyone.
I got spoiled this year, the girlfriend got me some camo clothing and a nice bottle of whiskey, my mom got me a dozen arrows and a hard plastic bow case, and my dad has a business contact who works for Leupold and got me an awesome rangefinder for a good deal. I also got a few BPS gift cards, deodorant and the regular socks and chocolate.
This year was quite different for me, my mom went away to Cuba for the week (she hasn't been on vacation in a long time but felt really bad she wasn't going to be here this year, until I looked her in the eye and told her she deserves it and if she didn't go I would put her on the plane myself) so I spent most of my time with the girlfriends family, and today I flew down to Columbus Ohio to visit my dad, step mom and wee sister. The best feeling was seeing her face light up as she ran full tilt and jumped on me at the airport.

I got engaged!!!!! Best Christmas ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Mike!!

Got a new pair of cabelas one strap wader, an Eddie bauer sport shop down jacket and a james rambler shell holder.

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Originally Posted by Brampton Mike

I got engaged!!!!! Best Christmas ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congratulations, Mike!

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Originally Posted by terrym

ROOKIE, ROOKIE, ROOKIE. You have been played my friend. Don't you see? She has now given you only a 10 gun quota. Sneaky way of doing it though. I would have thought that a guy who stores clandestinely gotten man toys in the drop ceiling would have have picked up on that....rookie. :ninja:

LoL!!!!

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LOL good point!

I will say, I managed to get the safe assembled today, and not only do all the guns fit nicely, even room for the compound bow, which I was hoping there would be.

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Originally Posted by Brampton Mike

I got engaged!!!!! Best Christmas ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congrats Mike!

Wife got me a Excal Black Micro surprised me all to hell!!

All these heart-warming stories about families and of course your nice presents make me quite HAPPY! :)

I had bought myself a little folding pocket knife when it was on sale for $3.99 a few weeks back -
- but forgot to put under the tree! :whacked: :silly: :santa:

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Originally Posted by Roper

Holy Moley: You guys getting stainless varmint rifles. I assume from your wives. Treat those women like gold. They deserve it.

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Uassumesheknows.

IR lens filter, ND lens filter, tripod, Lowepro Flipside 15l camera bag.....all from me......I got a cookie from my 5 year old...no hunting :(

not a hunting gift really, but i got a new son on dec 2! so i guess santa came early...
my other son, who is 7, got his first pellet gun, and he is super excited...already been out target shooting.

.308 box cases (for reloads) X 8
.223 box cases (for reloads) X 10
New Deer Bleat
Compact folding bow saw (really nice)
New Hornaday Reload Manual
Gun sock for shotgun and scoped rifle
Bullet compartor from LEE.
Lots of time to go hunting all year (gift that keeps giving)
My big gift was a plaster (ceramic) 8 point deer head to mount on the wall...really..WTF...she bought it for herself. Happy for gift but WTF...

My wife got me several small items that I was missing for my camping pack including dehydrated ice cream sandwiches which are apparently what astronauts eat... looking forward to trying those!

My family got my wife and I gift certificates to Roy Thompson Hall or Massey Hall so we can have a nice cultured night out lol.

My wife's family bought me a ton of tools for my new shop including a nice tap and die set :D

A family membership to the range at Triggers and Bows, a couple of fishing lures, bottle of scotch, Ordinary Hero - a book about a local WWII fighter pilot, a hockey jersey, a goose flute and duck call, new wrist watch and time spent with my family.

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Originally Posted by Brampton Mike

I got engaged!!!!! Best Christmas ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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You'll learn grasshopper .........but congrats,,

Kid's got Play Station games, androids, phones, remote helicopters (pretty big).

Got the wife Spa treatment.

I got a shotgun belt. But I didn't get any coal. I told the Old man that I wanted coal for Christmas about 50 pounds didn't get any.

Had a great xmas, the boy got some new hunting items, waterfowl bibs and a snow camo sweater. Then later in the day my dad came over and gave him his deer horns from last season mounted up really nice on a plaque (his first buck), then he pulled out a Remington 742 in 30 06 for him, my dad had bought the gun new in 1966 and it was his first big game rifle. I also made out very well with a new Remington Versa max waterfowl pro and a new super lucky duck combo pack under the tree.

I think the best present came a couple days before xmas though...................I shot bird on right.

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My wife and kids got me a 22-250 savage axis 2 and a lucky duck predator pack. So I'm good to go for yote hunting.

Heated insoles,gun boot for the atv,insulated pants,and the Motherinlaw got me a nice camo rain suit.

There is conservation land just off the 401 near Brighton that has shotgun only and the last time I was there 2 yrs ago seen 5 yotes while grouse hunting. Won't help with your new gun breakin, but yotes aplenty at that time.

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Originally Posted by ShawnL

My wife and kids got me a 22-250 savage axis 2 and a lucky duck predator pack. So I'm good to go for yote hunting.

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Booked the dates, and put the deposit down yesterday on dads guided hunt. November 21st and 22nd, field geese and big water divers! pretty pumped already!

Great post to start Turkey Rookie,

Congrats Mike,

For myself, not alot to report as I didn't need alot. Socks, underwear, t-shirts, all stuff I'll use and needed. Only hunted related item was a Bass Pro gift card, which will always come in handy. If I could only just get them to stock Turkey Tuques.....

TurkeyJohn out!!

Did buy my self a Browning Blr .308 lever action...and used some xmas cash to pick upi a spypoint xceld HD hunting video cam.....cant wait to try both!!!

Got gift cards.. picked up a new semi 22...

What u get Topher.?

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Originally Posted by twostroke

Did buy my self a Browning Blr .308 lever action...and used some xmas cash to pick upi a spypoint xceld HD hunting video cam.....cant wait to try both!!!

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I'm looking at that exact gun, how do you like it? Have you shot it yet?