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13-12-2007, 01:54 PM
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yep, i got no idea yet again.
my Dad lives in the U.S (i obviously dont) and he has already sent us a Christmas package. with work and the likes, i havent really had the time to do anything about presents till today and now i dont know what to get someone that lives in a counrty that has EVERYTHING. theres a slim chance that whatever i send could get there in time, although it isnt likely. i could just purchase from the U.S and have it sent directly to him even, which would have a better chance of getting there in time. so, i need some ideas on what to buy him. probably looking at <$150US |
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13-12-2007, 01:59 PM
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AusMotorsport
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No help for ideas, but Amazon is usually good with quick shipping...
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13-12-2007, 02:01 PM
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yep spot on, only things you cant get here that are aussie and good are some aussie movies, and they hardly work on any DVD players here. (except the ones sold here of course), i would order something online, but do it soon if it's something in high demand for Christmas. You will save a bit on postage too.
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13-12-2007, 02:28 PM
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Vegemite.
Can't get enough. Maybe Tim Tams and Cherry Ripes too.
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13-12-2007, 03:06 PM
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13-12-2007, 03:27 PM
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they can get Vegemite over there and TimTams...well, if they didnt melt, im sure Customs would eat them.
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13-12-2007, 03:35 PM
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Seriously though, why does it have to be something from australia. Why not get him a US hot rod magazine subscription, or a gift certificate from summit or jegs. This is unless he isnt interested in cars.... in which case im not really interested in the solution.
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13-12-2007, 03:40 PM
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1: he already has a few subscriptions 2: he got me a subscription for my Bday, so it would look like im just doing the "easy present" thing instead of being original. |
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13-12-2007, 04:32 PM
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YOu can buy Vegimite and Tim Tams in most major cities here now...its BLISS. If you have a family sorry dont know you that well, maybe get him a professional pic of you and the family, something more of a keepsake than anything. Something personal, I am unsure but maybe if you can send a case of Australian Beer, as although you can find it here, its usually a LOT different to home. If he is into pottering around the house and or working around the house on weekends, a Home Depot gift card may be your best friend as it stocks just about everything and anything and allows him to pick his own gift that he needs.
If not and he is a PROUD Australian and doesnt have one...get him what I am getting for Christmas...A HUGE Australian flag to fly out the front of his house and or place on a wall in the home.... 
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13-12-2007, 05:01 PM
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the flag is a good idea. what hobby is he into?
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13-12-2007, 05:30 PM
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Send him a clock, some playdoh and some cable for his new audio install. Failing that, talc is always a good present for someone in the US ;)
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13-12-2007, 08:42 PM
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let it burn
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Alright, maybe not. |
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13-12-2007, 07:23 PM
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The flag is a good idea and it wont get broken in transit.
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13-12-2007, 07:24 PM
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Kangaroo ?
 Quarantine may be a issue though. Magazine subscription isnt a bad idea. Australian Street Rodding and CRUZIN come to mind. That way he can see what the scene is like over here.
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14-12-2007, 04:23 AM
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Flag, not a bad idea MYVYSS, I am interested in getting one too, so just did some research online. I remember a good flag store in Oxnard, California i went to a few yrs ago, i couldnt find them online maybe not there anymore, but I found these links http://www.flagsales.com/foreign.htm
http://www.flaghouseonline.com/servl...tralian/Detail Get at least 6'x4' or 5'x8' (even better) Just dont buy one from an Australian souvenier shop, usually cheaply made, (in China), and overpriced. The stars should be embroided or sewn on, on a really good flag, but these probably don't have that either. |
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14-12-2007, 09:30 AM
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How well would an Australian Flag waving in the front yard go down with the neighbours over there?
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14-12-2007, 11:35 AM
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Back where I belong
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For me it wouldnt, the bloke across the road Loves Australia and has been many times, and the people in the community all know we are Australian and wouldnt have a problem I dont think...However I know mine is actually going INSIDE the house on a wall.
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14-12-2007, 10:03 AM
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Buy them a block of land on the Moon
http://www.moonestates.com Or buy them a star..that way next year when ya get socks and jocks...you can say...Great! Don't ya remember the Land I bought ya last year?? HaHaHa
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14-12-2007, 07:06 PM
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ok, its been decided.
a flag it is. we are looking at around the 2800mm x 1400mm, fully sewn, outdoor quality type. i doubt it will be flown outside (its L.A) but incase he wishes to, it will be durable enough to do so. price for this size is between $170-$225AU. Thanks for the great idea MYVYSS. |
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Christmas pressy for someone in the USA??
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