Kareni Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here. I just saw this while browsing the Uncommon Goods website -- OCD CUTTING BOARD "The durable, beechwood board is clearly printed with absurdly detailed measurement markings, allowing you to chop perfectly square roots or calculate a slice of "pi" with absolute precision." Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blueridge Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 That is great! Oh, for my veggies to be that lovely. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amo_mea_filiis. Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I love that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Some showed this to me last year, (maybe someone from here) still cool though. http://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/survival/gear-accessories/2009/03/cool-gear-survival-straps Lara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Once I got a sippy cup. From a preschool parent. I was the teacher. It was personalized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Once I got a sippy cup. From a preschool parent.I was the teacher. It was personalized. Unique is an especially kind adjective for that. :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74Heaven Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Can't compete with the OCD cutting board. (A friend recently told me the letters NEED TO BE "CDO" for the real obsessive/compulsive people. But, these caught my fancy and I am buying them for my boys! Panther (brand) LED lights on ball caps. Great for outside play, work, chores, walking, etc. I am getting the camo ones. Lisaj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 How about DIY blood typing kit? Nothing says "I hope we aren't related" like one of those! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Last year I gave Reg a Pig Pen: http://www.halcyon.com/donace/PENS2.HTM We have a running "argument" about whether we should say "ink pen" or just "pen" when we are discussing the writing instrument. Reg insists on saying "ink pen," while I only say "pen." Perhaps it's because he was raised on a farm. Anyway, I just couldn't resist. This little cutie oinks and everything! GardenMom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachGirl Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Last year I gave Reg a Pig Pen:http://www.halcyon.com/donace/PENS2.HTM We have a running "argument" about whether we should say "ink pen" or just "pen" when we are discussing the writing instrument. Reg insists on saying "ink pen," while I only say "pen." Perhaps it's because he was raised on a farm. Anyway, I just couldn't resist. This little cutie oinks and everything! GardenMom Why not call it the "oink pen"?:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msk Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Thanks OP, that was a perfect gift for someone on my list! Anyone else who's looking, try Amazon.com or ThinkGeek-- Uncommon Goods is sold out. I think the personalized sippy cup is really funny! I like offbeat gifts, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'm thinking this: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 (edited) Once I got a sippy cup. From a preschool parent.I was the teacher. It was personalized. Are you kidding?! You have to be. I covered my mouth and still laughed out loud. Edited December 9, 2011 by Jinnah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Ok, what does it mean if I MUST HAVE that board? The weirdest gift I've encountered was the wedding gift from my BIL. It was a lamp made out of a piece of wood that the artist found floating in a river. It's even fuglier than it sounds. That's what I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 How about DIY blood typing kit? Nothing says "I hope we aren't related" like one of those! Okay, I read the description and I need to know what this means: Then, you will never not know what blood type you are, and you won't have to worry about your blood exploding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'm thinking this: [ATTACH]7164[/ATTACH] OH! I want that!!! Actually, I want nine! I baby my hens so....it really is pathetic. Now if anyone finds a hat for Corgi ears, one that ties under the chin, I'd love to have that! astrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angela in ohio Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Out of stock?! Who ordered the last one? :glare: I sent dh a link to this shirt a few days ago and asked him to put it in my stocking this year: Correlation-Causation Comic Shirt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen500 Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'm thinking this: [ATTACH]7164[/ATTACH] Oh, I had to click on it to see it was a sweater....I thought maybe it was a chicken diaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carpe Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 I'm thinking this: [ATTACH]7164[/ATTACH] Is that a hen poncho? That's something. Do hens actually need winterwear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Is that a hen poncho? That's something.Do hens actually need winterwear? Why yes, yes it is a hen poncho. Very cool, huh? Or maybe I should say very warm. Har har. I'm hoping hens do not need winterwear because mine are sorely lacking in the apparel department. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Out of stock?! Who ordered the last one? :glare: I sent dh a link to this shirt a few days ago and asked him to put it in my stocking this year: Correlation-Causation Comic Shirt :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iucounu Posted December 9, 2011 Share Posted December 9, 2011 Bring a hooker to your next barbecue. You'll be the life of the party! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Some showed this to me last year, (maybe someone from here) still cool though. http://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/survival/gear-accessories/2009/03/cool-gear-survival-straps Lara Oh wow, my dh and boys would LOVE those, thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewb Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I think my dh needs a bbq hooker. He will be the envy of all his friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted December 10, 2011 Author Share Posted December 10, 2011 Last year I gave Reg a Pig Pen:http://www.halcyon.com/donace/PENS2.HTM We have a running "argument" about whether we should say "ink pen" or just "pen" when we are discussing the writing instrument. Reg insists on saying "ink pen," while I only say "pen." Perhaps it's because he was raised on a farm. I think you need to buy several more of these and then corral them all in one place. That location would then be the pig pen pen. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SunD Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Well, my grandma once gave me something that I hope was unique. We (my sister, mom, and I) called them skeleton gloves. They were pleather gloves, with the longest, skinniest fingers I have ever seen. I was a small 10yo and could not get my hands into them. If I had been able to, the fingers would have been twice as long as mine. :tongue_smilie: I really hope they didn't make more than one pair like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Oh wow, I need that cutting board! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justamouse Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I'm thinking this: [ATTACH]7164[/ATTACH] :lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeaganS Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 My husband, the hobby pizza chef, wants one of these: *(photo removed)* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 My husband, the hobby pizza chef, wants one of these: Oh yes, please. I'd love one of those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susann Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 So, where to I get the pattern for the chicken poncho?:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 MIL gave dh one of those ball caps with lights for Christmas 2 years ago. You wouldn't believe how useful it has been! Seriously! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 I'm thinking this: [ATTACH]7164[/ATTACH] LOL, my dd make a neck warmer for her naked neck turken a couple of years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukeswife Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Last year I gave Reg a Pig Pen:http://www.halcyon.com/donace/PENS2.HTM We have a running "argument" about whether we should say "ink pen" or just "pen" when we are discussing the writing instrument. Reg insists on saying "ink pen," while I only say "pen." Perhaps it's because he was raised on a farm. Anyway, I just couldn't resist. This little cutie oinks and everything! GardenMom LOVE IT, my youngest son is obsessed with pigs, he has over 30 plush ones and has a key chain that would match this pen. I'm going to have to get him one of these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanna1949 Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 The chopping board is at Amazon along with a bunch of other crazy kitchen gadgets, such as a batterfinger spatula and a beaker-shaped measuring cup that shows the volume of a T-Rex brain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 (edited) The chopping board is at Amazon along with a bunch of other crazy kitchen gadgets, such as a batterfinger spatula and a beaker-shaped measuring cup that shows the volume of a T-Rex brain. I liked the circular saw pizza wheel that came up along with those http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-PIBOSS-Pizza-Wheel/dp/B001XSFW42/ref=pd_sim_k_10 as well as the knife sharpener that looks like the lady in a box magician's trick http://www.amazon.com/Fred-Friends-Sharp-Knife-Sharpener/dp/B002J8V47Y/ref=pd_sim_k_3 Edited December 10, 2011 by KarenNC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 So, where to I get the pattern for the chicken poncho?:D Are you on Ravelry? Chicken Jacket Chicken Jumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 A couple of catalogs for this sort of thing: Archie McFee http://www.mcphee.com/shop/ What on Earth http://www.whatonearthcatalog.com/ Some very odd things in these (be aware, not always all kid-friendly). I did like the target alarm clock in the second one---when the alarm goes off, a target pops up and you have to pick up the laser pistol and hit a bullseye to get it to either stop or snooze. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nakia Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Are you on Ravelry? Chicken Jacket Chicken Jumper :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaners Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 Some showed this to me last year, (maybe someone from here) still cool though. http://www.outdoorlife.com/articles/survival/gear-accessories/2009/03/cool-gear-survival-straps Lara Oh wow, my dh and boys would LOVE those, thanks for posting! I like those, but I always worry about people wearing them if there is any possibility it could get stuck somewhere. I could definitely see myself jumping a fence and breaking my wrist because one of these caught on the post. I don't even want to think of what could happen with machinery. (I know I'm probably ridiculous about these things, but I've heard of too many people getting hurt in unlikely ways.) I think they make keychain ones too, and I've thought of getting those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 I need one of those cutting boards! This battery operated flour sifter is a little off beat. I have the older model and it really does work well. http://www.amazon.com/Norpro-140-Battery-Operated-Sifter/dp/B000JWLO6I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1323584481&sr=8-1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 Have you encountered a unique gift? Post it here. I just saw this while browsing the Uncommon Goods website -- OCD CUTTING BOARD "The durable, beechwood board is clearly printed with absurdly detailed measurement markings, allowing you to chop perfectly square roots or calculate a slice of "pi" with absolute precision." Regards, Kareni Thanks so much for posting this. I'm buying one for a friend who is OCD but can joke about it. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 my husband, the hobby pizza chef, wants one of these: This is AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 So, where to I get the pattern for the chicken poncho?:D From the Backyard Chickens forum. Not that I would ever knit one... :001_unsure: Materials Double knitting yarn (100g makes approximately 3 jumpers) 2 buttons or 10cm Velcro 1 pair of number 8 (4mm) knitting needles 4mm crochet hook Knitted in stocking stitch with garter stitch borders Cast on 41 sts, Work 4 rows K Increase for tabs; Cast on 10 sts at beginning of next row, k14, p to last 4 sts, k4. Cast on 10 sts at beginning of next row, k14, p to last 14sts, k14. Work buttonholes; (work these 2 rows straight if using Velcro). (K2, yf k2tog) 3 times, work to end keeping edges in garter st. Repeat this row for buttonholes on the other tab. Cast off 10 sts at beginning of next row. Next row – cast off 10 sts, k4, p2 tog, p to last 6 sts, p2tog, k4. Dec 1 st at each end on every fol 6th row until 25 sts remain. Divide for neck; Work 11 sts, cast off 3, work to end – complete this half first. 1) k4, p to end 2) cast off 2, k to end 3) k4, p to end 4) k2tog, k to end 5) k4, p2tog, p to end Work 4 rows straight 10) K to last 5 sts, inc in next st, k4. 11) K4, p to last st, inc in next st. 12) Cast on 2 sts, k to end, (11sts) 13) K4, p to end 14) K Break yarn and rejoin to the other side of neck. Work to match, reversing shaping’s and ending at winghole edge. Next row – k, cast on 3, k across sts from other side of neck. Next row , k4 inc in next st, p to last 5 sts, inc in next st, k4. Inc 1 st at each end of every fol 6th row until there are 41 sts on the needle. Work 6 rows straight. Change to gst and knit 4 rows. Cast off. Sew on buttons or Velcro as desired. Work double crochet around neck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msk Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Here's another one I just bought for a family member: giant microbe Christmas tree ornaments. http://www.giantmicrobes.com/us/products/merrychristmasmicrobes.html E. coli looks especially cute with those reindeer antlers. (I just bought two OCD cutting boards as gifts. Last year we gave someone the Enterprise pizza cutter. I don't know what that says about our family, but I love this thread!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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