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Originally Posted by GrnBay007
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Why not?Quote:
Originally Posted by GrnBay007
Ty looks for things that are special to that person.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bretsky
For example, one year i bought my moms an orchid..which is definitely a really cool flower..and that doesn't die. Which lead to her and my dad getting into orchids.
Spa gifts are nice...specially for the older gen..they often have never went and won't spend money on themselves.
Usually i shop at places that specialize in interesting, unique gifts..that are really just god's way of saying you have too much money and stuff.
http://www.redenvelope.com/
http://gifts.redenvelope.com/her/pho...00&catid=rmfav
You don't think she would love a tote with pics of her loved ones? :wink:
Because that's a lot of money for a bat that will only be used for 1 or maybe 2 years. Baseball has to be one of the more expensive sports for kids to play.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyrone Bigguns
During the years the kids are growing out of stuff every year......cleats, glove, bat, batting gloves, big bag to carry all the gear, helmet (son has his own "lucky" one), etc. More expensive than football or soccer.
That is one heck of a lot of stuff. I had two gloves during 9 years of baseball, and maybe 4ish pairs of pants, and probably a few pairs of cleats, but we always bought those used.
No need for the rest of the stuff imo. Doesn't the team provide a few bats and helmets?
Team provides the game pants w/ the uniform. You can purchase used practice pants cheap. 7th year playing Little League.....feet grow a lot during those years. (I kept his first football and baseball cleats....kinda like the first pair of baby shoes....lol) The team does not provide bats. They do provide helmets but one was purchased for practice in the batting cages. Believe me, there has not been a lot of unnecessary spending.....but still a lot of spending.Quote:
Originally Posted by Partial
Oh, and forgot to mention the cup and sliding pants. Unfortunately he opted for the thinner sliding pants and now has a huge strawberry burn....at this age he's still a lil too shy to have mom apply some cream to his upper leg/ass....lol
Why only 1 to 2 years? And, that is really no basis for talking about cost.Quote:
Originally Posted by GrnBay007
You can always resell the bat.
Your logic is kinda poor. Is a car worth 60k? Are tennis shoes worth 200? Is Screaming eagle worth a cool grand?
P.S. I"m sure there was a cheaper bat.
At 83 my mom has everything and is purging. She's getting a phone card and a gift card to Trader Joes because she won't spend the money on TJs for herself. And the food is consumable and now that she's on her own, she can get single serving meals.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bretsky
By the way, I saw Star Trek tonight. Not too bad.
According to Ty, why not use a wood bat?Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyrone Bigguns
300.00 bucks for a bat, I wouldn't spend it on a little leaguer. Until your kid gets into -3 or less league I wouldn't spend that kind of money for the reasons you are stating. Kids out grow the bat, and you don't want to get a bat that is too big because it will screw up their swing.
I understand that some leagues and teams require a player to buy their own bat. If so I think for a little league you can get away with a middle of the road Easton Rebel, or a Demarini. I would look on ebay for used bats as well. The internet also has some nice clearance bats but be careful of the shipping and handling cost.
Also the only difference from a bat production from year to year is the paint scheme. Usually if they are going to make a modication to a bat in a certain price range they will rename the bat. So if you find a bat that fits your child before you buy it, look online for the same bat but one that was made the year or two prior. Also go take your kid to a sporting goods store that has demo bats. He or she should be able to hit with the bat simply because it is the best way to tell if the bat works for the user.
Craigslist. There is absolutely no reason to get your kid the newest 300 dollar big barrell 'black magic' or whatever is in. I would always just borrow somebody's bat or use one of the crappy team provided bats in little league.
Thanks for the info/suggestions.Quote:
Originally Posted by Deputy Nutz
I didn't actually pay $300 for it but I can't believe they are priced that high. I got it for $179 w/ a 2 day sale. It's working well for him....seems to be a good fit so I'm happy with the purchase.
I'm really PO'd over that fact that I cannot buy any hand gun ammo!! whatever i can find, is over priced.
There will be an amnesty program annouced soon. You'll be able to exchange your handgun and any assorted ammo for two cans of beans.Quote:
Originally Posted by Little Whiskey
Hang tight. This will all work out for the best, you'll see. :wink:
I have been sick for like 5 days now. I don't get sick. This is whack. Hopefully the MD can fix me up right quick tomorrow.
Went to the doctor today. Evidently there is a pretty bad amount of illness going around school. Since I went to Health Services at the school (free care), they told me to contact my professors and reschedule all of my exams in private to prevent the spread of illness. Not sure how I feel about that. It's almost not worth the inconvenience.
inconvenience? You've got to be kidding. Shouldn't you do what you can to prevent the spread of whatever you have to the rest of your classmates?
just get a HazMat suitQuote:
Originally Posted by Partial
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Well, you have to take a different test. You have to do it at the professors leisure as opposed to the defined time, juggle your schedule, etc. It really is a pretty big production to be honest.Quote:
Originally Posted by retailguy
This dog is a jock.
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I have seen my car in 3 different places on Google Maps. I need to get a hobby.