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Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: thermidorthelobster on December 18, 2005, 11:09:53: This year I found the following shops were quite good for inspiration & unusual presents:

http://www.boogaloo.co.uk - including Bradshaw's 1907 railway map, which Mrs Thelobster should be quite chuffed with, and is amazing to look at compared to today's railway map!

http://www.thenaturalworld.com - they have High Street branches too. Look out for the Chilli Growing Kit (http://www.thenaturalworld.com/NaturalWorldSite/product/Nature_Indoor%20planting%20kits%20and%20garden%20tools/2715014.htm) which I've got for my brother-in-law; there is also a Coffee Growing Kit (http://www.thenaturalworld.com/NaturalWorldSite/product/Nature_Indoor%20planting%20kits%20and%20garden%20tools/2715015.htm) for caffeine addicts.

http://www.firebox.com - gadgets galore, my choice was a Powerball (http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=67) for a friend with RSI.

Finally http://www.airkix.com - a newly opened vertical wind tunnel in Milton Keynes which offers freefall parachuting-type experiences - indoors! - gift voucher duly purchased for my nephew.

Any other suggestions?
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: Edge on December 18, 2005, 12:02:06: :D Just took a peep at firebox.com, your right its impossible to be stuck for prezzie ideas on there.
Thinking of the radio controlled copter to excersise the dog with, he's still a young dog and is forever wanting to play chase things.
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: Reaper on December 18, 2005, 14:35:00: I so want one of these http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1024 :lol: :lol:
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: beast5680 on December 18, 2005, 15:09:17: found a pressie for the missus chocolate fountain (http://www.firebox.com/index.html?dir=firebox&action=product&pid=1134) aww none left :lol:
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: dave_2A_2.25Turbo on December 18, 2005, 21:39:55: Those chocolate foumtains are on a few of the 'gadget' sites
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: landyman Ash on December 18, 2005, 22:47:29: Need a choc fountain, wheres cheapest guys????
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: ep90 on December 19, 2005, 08:35:10: This website has got a Chocolate Fountain 28% off RRP at Ã‚Â£49.95 http://www.offeroftheday.co.uk (there's another one at Ã‚Â£29.99 but thats out of stock)

They have also got a Ã‚Â£5 voucher for firebox.com here http://www.offeroftheday.co.uk/discount.html

Happy Christmas!
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: thermidorthelobster on December 19, 2005, 09:17:19: Hold the presses - Currys are advertising them at Ã‚Â£29.99!
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: ep90 on December 19, 2005, 09:45:59: No stock though.... :(
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: karloss on December 19, 2005, 09:51:06: Just been looking at that firebox site. Can anyone explain what this means please?
VTraveller
Yes, we know it looks like a mobile but this groundbreaking piece of kit is actually a VoIP friendly USB phone that allows you to make Skype calls on the move via your laptop.

What's VoIP?
What are Skype calls?
:?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: TimM on December 19, 2005, 10:01:44: Another one to tempt you with I WANT ONE OF THOSE (http://www.iwantoneofthose.com/)

Some good stuff, some joke type - just watch the prices, I use this site for inspiration, then buy elsewhere :twisted:
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: gords on January 05, 2006, 14:11:55: Quote from: "karloss"
Just been looking at that firebox site. Can anyone explain what this means please?
VTraveller
Yes, we know it looks like a mobile but this groundbreaking piece of kit is actually a VoIP friendly USB phone that allows you to make Skype calls on the move via your laptop.

What's VoIP?
What are Skype calls?
:?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:

VoIP = Voice over IP
Skype (http://www.skype.com) is software that allows you to "phone" other Skype users by using your (and their) Internet connection ... i.e. for free (assuming Broadband / not pay per minute dialup). You can either use a microphone and normal PC speakers, or buy one of those USB VoIP phones.
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: Hightower on January 05, 2006, 14:54:09: Quote from: "gords"
Quote from: "karloss"
Just been looking at that firebox site. Can anyone explain what this means please?
VTraveller
Yes, we know it looks like a mobile but this groundbreaking piece of kit is actually a VoIP friendly USB phone that allows you to make Skype calls on the move via your laptop.

What's VoIP?
What are Skype calls?
:?: :?: :?: :?: :?: :?:

VoIP = Voice over IP
Skype (http://www.skype.com) is software that allows you to "phone" other Skype users by using your (and their) Internet connection ... i.e. for free (assuming Broadband / not pay per minute dialup). You can either use a microphone and normal PC speakers, or buy one of those USB VoIP phones.

I use Skype to call the family when I'm away in India. Pay pennies (well, rupees actually) for the broadband connection in the Hotel and then speak for free for as long as we want (better than paying Ã‚Â£200 for a 40min call). Works very well, and you don't need one of those USB phones to do it, just a normal mic.
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: gords on January 05, 2006, 15:31:58: I've finally got round to installing Skype :roll: just need to sort family and friends out now :wink:
Title: Stuck for Xmas present ideas?
Post by: PUX on January 05, 2006, 18:56:17: Quote from: "landyman Ash"
Need a choc fountain, wheres cheapest guys????
ys that ash to boost the dental trade :lol: :lol: :lol: :wink: