Don't peek at this one either Grant! Like, we're totally serious man.

by Poe on Dec 15, 2006 1:17 AM PST Comment 23 comments

Ok, Grant has said he ain't comfy with gift giving. Let's see what we think. Vote for what you think we should get, and a vote for #5 or #8 will be considered a vote against getting him something due to his uncomfortability.

Poll

Which is the best loot?

OED - computerized version

0 votes

Giants Clothing of some sort (TBD in future poll)

1 votes

Hookers and Blow

19 votes

Giants Dugout gift certificate

12 votes

Other gift certificate

5 votes

Coal, since he read the other diary, and probably this one too

9 votes

Something, but not any of the crap above

9 votes

OED - full set

4 votes

OED - condensed

3 votes

62 votes | Poll has closed

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Re: Don't peek at this one either Grant!

Are we really done with throwing out gift ideas that Grant doesn't want to take? We may be jumping the gun before we even know who else is in.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 15, 2006 3:05 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either Grant! Like, we'

What we really need to do is come up with an extremely boring thread title that no reasonable chap would have any interest in reading. I donno, how about, "A Grammar Thread"?

On the Fringe since 2007.

by lunaticfridge on Dec 15, 2006 9:20 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either Grant! Like, we'

I think you meant to say, "An Grammar Thread".

You're nobody 'til everybody in
this town thinks you're a bastard - Elvis Costello

by EliminateMe on Dec 15, 2006 9:48 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either

I just posted this proposal on the other thread:

Give half the $ to Junior Giants

Give the other half to Grant in a dugout store gift certificate since I think he could use it toward actual tickets if he wants.

Here's my thinking: Having seen Grant's beloved beat up old POS cap, I'm not sure that he'd go for the fancy jackets and jerseys. Also, if Grant puts the kibash (sp?) on this whole thing, he'd be denying the kids, and the guilt would kill him.
I know "Junkcar" Vida Blue would approve...heh, heh, heh.

Is the motion seconded?

Biggest mankinder in the history of no brain.

by Goofus on Dec 15, 2006 9:29 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either

Charity = good, though I like the idea that Grant would choose which one. (I'd just as soon give money to Darfur.)

On the Fringe since 2007.

by lunaticfridge on Dec 15, 2006 9:32 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That sounds very good as well..

If people are opposed to the dictionaries

Here's to a good 2007. Or 2008. Or 2009. Or 2010. Or...

by WalrusMan on Dec 15, 2006 10:15 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either

Goofus, my man, you are correct. That sounds reasonable and probably appropriate from Grant's POV. Or it could all go to the Junoir Giants, except for the Neifi baseball cards.

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

by GiantJim on Dec 15, 2006 11:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either

I LOVE the idea of donating to the Junior Giants, even more if we donated the funds in Grant's name.

Read SFDugout. It'll make you a better person.

by BaronVonCurrentEvents on Dec 15, 2006 11:59 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

OR WE JUST GIVE HIM THE MONEY

by Brother Bummer on Dec 15, 2006 10:09 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Market the site

Why don't each of us buy his t-shirts. This way he gets the blog advertised, moves some product and then can spend the proceeds any way he wished.

by wilriv21 on Dec 15, 2006 10:21 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Market the site

Actually, I think that's the best idea. He COULDN"T refuse it. And we get really cool T-shirts, which we could even use as Christmas gifts!

Win-win-win situation!

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power the world will know peace." - Jimi Hendrix

by GiantJim on Dec 15, 2006 11:31 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Market the site

+1. Great idea.

by Brother Bummer on Dec 15, 2006 1:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either Grant! Like, we'

500 tacos!

On the Fringe since 2007.

by lunaticfridge on Dec 15, 2006 10:24 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Even better..

He can get double that if he gets two regular tacos at Jack in the Box! Or he can mix it up and get some BJs* too.

*Breakfast Jacks

Here's to a good 2007. Or 2008. Or 2009. Or 2010. Or...

by WalrusMan on Dec 15, 2006 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either Grant! Like, we'

"This should provide adequate sustenance for the Doctor Who marathon..."

You're nobody 'til everybody in
this town thinks you're a bastard - Elvis Costello

by EliminateMe on Dec 15, 2006 11:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

more ideas

I like Goofus' idea about Jr Giants and a gift certificate. Another idea - we could get a message on the scoreboard at the phone booth saying something like "Great, Thanks for making McCoveyChronicles.com the best Giants blog on the web."

then he'd get some pub and it would be kind of cool. Of course, we might also have to get him tickets to the game.

Just a thought.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on Dec 15, 2006 12:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: more ideas

how did I write "great" instead of "grant"? I haven't even starteed drinking yet.

2002? I'm over it.

by wjackalope on Dec 15, 2006 12:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

wjack...

when i read it at first it sounded sarcastic, which we can all be, so i'm voting for "great".

Dodgers fans eat their young.

by redhornet78 on Dec 15, 2006 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either Grant! Like, we'

Ok, so far the Dugout Gift certificate and "someting else" are the winners. The two "nothing" categories are less than 50% of the votes, so that indicates most people still think we should do something.

I like the 1/2 dugout certificate 1/2 junior giants idea.

My VORP is higher than your VORP.

by Poe on Dec 15, 2006 3:25 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either Grant! Like, we'

I like the 1/2 Junior Giants, 1/2 Dugout certificate thing too.

LicensetoPills: they say this to my family. to barry bonds family. and i say, "i'll bust you up. here is a candy corn."

by jponry on Dec 15, 2006 7:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Re: Don't peek at this one either Grant! Like, we'

I'm in for that, too. Maybe we should start another diary with the Junior Giants/Dugout Store GC as one option for the poll and "No" as the other option, and see if there are any last people in for a donation.

by North Side Chicago Expatriate Giants Fan on Dec 16, 2006 8:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs