{"id":1311,"date":"2008-12-26T19:30:36","date_gmt":"2008-12-27T02:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/?p=1311"},"modified":"2011-12-24T17:37:49","modified_gmt":"2011-12-25T00:37:49","slug":"birthday-wish-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/26\/birthday-wish-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Birthday Wish List"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>For the record, I don&#8217;t expect you to give me\u00c2\u00a0 any of this stuff. It&#8217;s just that my birthday is coming and people are asking (Hi Mom!) what I want. Check back, I might add some more as I think of it. And oh, it&#8217;s January 4th, in case you&#8217;re wondering.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>One of these<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Case-Logic-Armband-classic-Silver\/dp\/B001418UU6\/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;s=electronics&amp;qid=1230404340&amp;sr=1-2\"> armbands for the iPod<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5614\" style=\"border:none !important;margin:0px !important\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=neseyvi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000WKY2MK\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/> that keep you from winging your pricey little gadget across the room when you get distracted or your mate unplugs the treadmill on accident. (I&#8217;ve got a classic iPod, just so you know.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through\">Ever since I broke my telephoto in Bangkok, I&#8217;ve been wishing for one of those<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Large-Photography-Bags-Cases-Backpacks\/lm\/1O3DJ71MJ8QO4\/ref=cm_lmt_dtpa_f_1_rdssss0?pf_rd_p=253470801&amp;pf_rd_s=listmania-center&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=B001BI0FXC&amp;pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&amp;pf_rd_r=1JYRV2XQ977D7K27EWJZ\"> photo day packs<\/a> with all the padding and <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none !important;margin:0px !important\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=neseyvi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001I45MSM\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>supports to keep your camera safe. I like<a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001BI0FXC?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=neseyvi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001BI0FXC\"> this one<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none !important;margin:0px !important\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=neseyvi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001BI0FXC\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/> because it just looks like a pack, has a removable camera bag built in, and doesn&#8217;t scream &#8220;I&#8217;m hiding expensive photo gear! Steal me!&#8221; <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Tamrac-5574-Expedition-Backpack-Black\/dp\/B0007WTB24\/ref=cm_lmf_tit_9_rdssss0\">This one<\/a><\/span> looks great too.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through\">Speaking of camera stuff, I&#8217;d love a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B0002EMY9Y?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=neseyvi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B0002EMY9Y\">Nikon flash<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none !important;margin:0px !important\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=neseyvi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B0002EMY9Y\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/> with a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001J4HP9K?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=neseyvi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001J4HP9K\">diffuser<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none !important;margin:0px !important\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=neseyvi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001J4HP9K\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>. More lenses are fun too;\u00c2\u00a0 I have a telephoto for the D200, I&#8217;d love something <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000E1HWWE?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=neseyvi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000E1HWWE\">shorter<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A new desk. Okay, we&#8217;ve figured out exactly what will work in my office, we just haven&#8217;t made the trip to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ikea.com\/ms\/en_US\/customer_service\/ikea_services\/holiday_gift_card.html\">Ikea<\/a> yet. Can you blame us?<\/li>\n<li>Tree removal service. I&#8217;m sorry, but those hedges have got to go. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.plantamnesty.org\/home\/index.aspx\">Plant Amnesty<\/a>, maybe? I love our house, but the Eisenhower era shrubbery is ridiculous and I haven&#8217;t the first clue what to do about it.<\/li>\n<li>My feet are always cold. Therefore, it is impossible to have too many pairs of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001ILVMFW?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=neseyvi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001ILVMFW\">Smart Wool socks<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none !important;margin:0px !important\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=neseyvi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B001ILVMFW\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>. Or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000O5NNGY?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=neseyvi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000O5NNGY\">gloves<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none !important;margin:0px !important\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=neseyvi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000O5NNGY\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/> for that matter.<\/li>\n<li>A new <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B000HZHIUS?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=neseyvi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B000HZHIUS\">yoga mat<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none !important;margin:0px !important\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=neseyvi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B000HZHIUS\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>. Mine has lost all of the magic that made it sticky. And as I try to re-acquire some of the magic that made me bendy, I miss the sticky.<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through\">A few more <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00153Y5QG?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=neseyvi-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00153Y5QG\">coffee mugs<\/a><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border:none !important;margin:0px !important\" src=\"http:\/\/www.assoc-amazon.com\/e\/ir?t=neseyvi-20&amp;l=as2&amp;o=1&amp;a=B00153Y5QG\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\" width=\"1\" height=\"1\" \/>. Many of ours have gone on to new lives, ending their days way to soon, cracked and broken on the floor of the sink. Oh, it&#8217;s tragic.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>A trip for two, all expenses included on the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.palaceonwheels.net\/new\/home.htm\">Palace on Wheels<\/a>. What?! You asked what I wanted, didn&#8217;t you? <a href=\"http:\/\/www.deccan-odyssey-india.com\/golden-chariot\/index.html\">The Deccan Odyssey<\/a> would be freakin&#8217; amazing too. As a second choice.<\/li>\n<li>Oh, hell, just surprise me. You know what I like, right?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you&#8217;re anything like me, just about any of this stuff would be a nice present to get yourself, too. Go on, get yourself something nice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>For the record, I don&#8217;t expect you to give me\u00c2\u00a0 any of this stuff. It&#8217;s just that my birthday is coming and people are asking (Hi Mom!) what I want. Check back, I might add some more as I think of it. And oh, it&#8217;s January 4th, in case you&#8217;re wondering. One of these armbands &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Birthday Wish List\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/2008\/12\/26\/birthday-wish-list\/#more-1311\" aria-label=\"Read more about Birthday Wish List\"><br \/>&#8230;read more.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[397,400,398,399],"class_list":["post-1311","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-op-ed","tag-birthday","tag-gift","tag-wish-list","tag-wishlist","masonry-post","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1311","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1311"}],"version-history":[{"count":18,"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1311\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5615,"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1311\/revisions\/5615"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1311"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1311"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nerdseyeview.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1311"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}