My Christmas Present to Myself!

@TheHorse (207501)
Walnut Creek, California
December 26, 2017 11:53am CST
Do you buy yourself a Christmas present sometimes? Last year, I bought myself that Martin guitar. This year, I bought myself an inexpensive bass, so I wouldn't have to borrow my friend's daughte's bass when I have electric gigs. It's an Ibanez, and I bought a used 2006 one that looks like its rarely been played. I got it at Guitar Center. It was a pretty spontaneous thing: I had a kid client at Guitar Center, saw this thing for about 60% of what a new one costs, noticed that the knobs were metal, not plastic like they are on the new ones, and then played it. The action is great, as is the intonation, and the sound was solid through a big amp. Black goes with anything, and the operation of the knobs was smooth, so I slapped down $30 and said I'd pay the balance and pick it up later. Of course, I found a couple of minor scuffs and scratches when I brought it home three days ago, but I've since fixed them up. The amp in the background is a Fishman guitar amp that I use for gigs. It's an excellent amp and good enough for bass practice at low levels. I don't want to blow it up. Did you buy anything for yourself this Christmas?
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
26 Dec 17
wow!that is great there.Good for you.You deserved this.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
26 Dec 17
@TheHorse I mean this you do.Keep strumming
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
Thank you, Alfredo!
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
26 Dec 17
I bought nothing for myself for Christmas but have just spotted a book I'm going to present myself on my birthday in January.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
26 Dec 17
@TheHorse The fact that you need so much time to finish the book doesn't speak for it.
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M.-L.
@MALUSE (69390)
• Germany
26 Dec 17
@TheHorse I read nearly exclusively English books to keep my English up to date. But this book is about German sayings and where they come from. I know very many sayings and use them all the time. Many of them are centuries old and it's interesting to read about them.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
What book is it? Heh. I will turn in more progress notes at work today, turn in my grades from my class, and then allow myself to finish your "favorite," Angela's Ashes. Then I will have to start something new.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 Dec 17
You must really like you in order to buy such presents. I do hope that you appreciate you for buying them.
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Koalemos
@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
26 Dec 17
@TheHorse I should hope so because it was very generous of yourself.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
I thanked myself profusely and even gave myself a big hug.
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sishy7
@sishy7 (27169)
• Australia
26 Dec 17
Nice black bass, congratulations! And Merry Christmas!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
Merry Christmas to you as well!
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John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109857)
• Los Angeles, California
26 Dec 17
That was your best Christmas present, right?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
I'll say second best. And the one I'll use the most. I received one really thoughtful present from a friend in Washington State that is really cool.
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (75073)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Dec 17
What a nice bass guitar, like my old friend, Paul McCartney's! Scuffs? Scratches? Good grief, that's your next project, for sure! Merry Christmas, to you and your sweet girlfriend
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
Heh heh. There was a paint mark and a little scratch on the back of the (maple, I think) neck. You know they're already gone!
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Kharla Jolly
@kobesbuddy (75073)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Dec 17
@TheHorse LOL You, leave a scratch and a paint mark? Absolutely, not gonna happen! LOL
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
@kobesbuddy Gone like a train.
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dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
27 Dec 17
I do not wait for Christmas on any other occasion to buy a gift for myself. Whenever I feel like I buy a gift for myself.
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dpk262006
@dpk262006 (58675)
• Delhi, India
28 Dec 17
@TheHorse Great.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Dec 17
@dpk262006 When I want something I buy it But I usually research it first. My Fishman amplifier rocks!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
Actually, I do that too.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45658)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Dec 17
Nice. I don't buy myself presents, but I'm seriously thinking about replacing my fridge... the one I want is on sale, sorta.
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BarBaraPrz
@BarBaraPrz (45658)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
26 Dec 17
@TheHorse But do I really need another bill?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
Go for it!
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (159887)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Dec 17
I bought myself all new bedding for my new bed. I love to decorate. Haven't in a while.
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celticeagle
@celticeagle (159887)
• Boise, Idaho
27 Dec 17
@TheHorse .....I go with the sales.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
I actually did that earlier this year!
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (62689)
• United States
27 Dec 17
Nothing says "thunder rock bass guitar" like setting it next to a Dirt Devil. Just kidding, of course. I'm very happy for you!!!
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (62689)
• United States
28 Dec 17
@TheHorse — how cool! What key do you have the Dirt Devil tuned to?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Dec 17
@FourWalls I'll let you know later!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
Bass? The Dirt Devil was my present for myself! Heh. Actually, that was a "random" present for myself. I love vacuuming.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (460243)
• Switzerland
27 Dec 17
I bought nothing for Christmas, there was nothing I needed, I had bought several books during the month of November, I have enough for several months. Very nice looking bass.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (460243)
• Switzerland
28 Dec 17
@TheHorse May be you are going to use it for the end of the year.
The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
Thank you I'm hoping to bring it to practice this week. The one I've been playing is a fancier Fender Jazz bass.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Dec 17
I didn't. Well, I lashed out and smoked salmon for breakfast but that's about it. Sounds like you got a real bargain.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Dec 17
@JudyEv Do you have a picture?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Dec 17
@TheHorse Of a ladder?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326602)
• Rockingham, Australia
28 Dec 17
@TheHorse Not unless I eat them standing on a ladder.
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (116270)
• United States
26 Dec 17
I bought myself a new blender to replace the one the dishwasher melted
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NJ Chicaa
@NJChicaa (116270)
• United States
26 Dec 17
@TheHorse I don’t get the musical reference.
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just someone
@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
26 Dec 17
Enjoy your new present, I still didn't buy for myself something that I really can enjoy of.. but if I will it would be Harmonica I know I would enjoy to play it
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
I got one of my kid clients a pretty nice harmonica at Guitar Center for $5.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
@saritflor Yes! Some "fancy" ones go for up to $50 or so, but you can get a "serviceable" one for very little.
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@saritflor (3914)
• Hungary
26 Dec 17
@TheHorse Nice price
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Blondie2222
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Dec 17
That is a great present for yourself, love it. I haven't bought myself anything but I do have some christmas money to go shopping with, just haven't had the chance yet. I plan to get some new boots and some work clothes.
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Blondie2222
@Blondie2222 (28611)
• United States
27 Dec 17
@TheHorse ugg boots
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
What kind of boots? I often wear boots!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
@Blondie2222 I rock boots. Is this photo sexy, or what?
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Go Crossbones
@crossbones27 (48542)
• Mojave, California
27 Dec 17
Awesome brother happy you are happy. Do you play rocks songs too, or is it just for the faster style of country music?
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
We do play rock in one band I'm in. I don't consider us that great, but at least we're loud. Heh. You've heard my YouTube stuff, right? That's mostly Country-oriented.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8841)
• Brussels, Belgium
26 Dec 17
Enjoy your guitar. I wanted to buy a TV box but other bills came up.
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Shadi
@Madshadi (8841)
• Brussels, Belgium
26 Dec 17
@TheHorse in the least expected moments
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
@Madshadi Yeah. I've had "surprise bills" from my car (it has 300,000 km on it) three times in recent months.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Dec 17
They tend to do that, don't they?
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Angie
@andriaperry (116860)
• Anniston, Alabama
27 Dec 17
No not this year. I did not get anything for Christmas.I have enough now. But Tony told me to order the teeter hang up and he would pay for it, I might do that.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
Teeter hang up?
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Timothy Roberts
@theBlock (2657)
• United States
27 Dec 17
@TheHorse Sweet! I buy myself Christmas presents practically everyday
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
Now THAT is the way to do it!
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Desdemona Charles
@desdemonac (3)
•
26 Dec 17
Looks nice! I bought myself a trip abroad, not very Christmas like, but hopefully very relaxing. Merry Christmas
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The Horse
@TheHorse (207501)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Dec 17
Sounds great! Where are you from and where are you going?
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