With only 2 shopping days left in this holiday season, I thought I would give you a few more ideas for my Christmas list.  All of this can be found in the Lawrence, NJ Area so you all can go out and pick it up.  If there is a (wb) at the end of the description then I wrote it.

DVDs

1. The Blues Brothers – B&N – $11.46 -  This is my all time favorite movie.  I remember going to see this at the now closed Eric Penn Jersey theater and laughing so loud.  The band is made up of classic musicians.  If you have never seen this movie take the time to get it. (wb)
2. Pink Floyd: The Wall a.k.a. The Wall (the movie) – B&N – $14.39 – Pink Floyd’s album “The Wall” was released 30 years ago and was an album that I own both on vinyl that I played all the time after it was released and on CD.  The movie was release in 1982 and stared Bob Geldof, we use to watch this movie a lot during high school at my house.  I went a few time to see it at the Midnight Movies at the theater at the Arnot Mall. (wb)

Books

3.  Ad Hoc at Home by Thomas Keller – B&N - $29.25 – In Ad Hoc at Home…a cookbook inspired by the menu of his casual restaurant Ad Hoc in Yountville…he showcases more than 200 recipes for family-style meals. This is Keller at his most playful, serving up such truck-stop classics as Potato Hash with Bacon and Melted Onions and grilled-cheese sandwiches, and heartier fare including beef Stroganoff and roasted spring leg of lamb. In fun, full-color photographs, the great chef gives step-by-step lessons in kitchen basics… here is Keller teaching how to perfectly shape a basic hamburger, truss a chicken, or dress a salad. Best of all, where Keller’s previous best-selling cookbooks were for the ambitious advanced cook, Ad Hoc at Home is filled with quicker and easier recipes that will be embraced by both kitchen novices and more experienced cooks who want the ultimate recipes for American comfort-food classics.
4. Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking – B&N – $16.37 -  There’s nothing like the smell of freshly baked bread to fill a kitchen with warmth, eager appetites, and endless praise for the baker who took on such a time-consuming task. Now, you can fill your kitchen with the irresistible aromas of a French bakery every day with just five minutes of active preparation time, and Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day will show you how.
   
5. Bread Bible – B&N – $25.20 – The title says is all.  After reading this in Barnes & Nobles a few times it’s a book I know that I need in my kitchen.  I have been wanting to start making bread like I use to with my grandfather, but i also want to learn the science behind the bread making.  (wb)




Electronics

6. Acer Aspire One AOD250-1842 – P.C. Richards & Son – $329.97 – Just 1" thin and under 3 lb., the 10.1" Aspire One D250 is sleek, slim and attractive. Robust features combined with its compact size make this netbook the ultimate take-me-with-you partner.

   The 10.1" LED-backlit display presents you with bright, clear images for an enjoyable viewing experience, while a small-yet-powerful processor and ample hard drive deliver the pleasure of full-size notebook performance without the bulk and weight.

So that’s it for the my quick list for you.  Hope you all have a great Holiday and Happy New Year.

Ok boys and girls, mom and dad here is a list of some things that would make me happy to get at Christmas….and for those who missed getting me a birthday present (and you know who you are) I’ll take anything on the list. Check with my wife first to see what’s already been purchased.

Logitech Portable Webcam C905 – Amazon.com – $59.94 /w Rebate – Make high-clarity video calls home with the best travel webcam for road warriors. The travel-size 2 MP Portable Webcam C905 goes where lesser mobile webcams don’t–smooth, razor-sharp full-screen video. High-precision Carl Zeiss optics, ultra-smooth AutoFocus, and light-correcting RightLight2 Technology work together to make your video calls look so real, it’s like being in the room with your spouse and kids back home. Enjoy crystal-clear conversations with a built-in premium microphone that suppresses background noise like airport chatter. Logitech even includes a protective travel case and new Logitech Vid–the fast, free, easy, one-click-to-call video calling software.

PowerShot SD1200 IS Light Gray – Best Buy – $149.99 – When a camera puts a smile on your face the moment you hold it, imagine how great you’ll feel when you see your first pictures! The PowerShot SD1200 IS Digital ELPH has everything going for it – exuberant color, the sculptured style of Canon’s famed ELPH series – and the innovative know-how that takes you to a whole new level of picture-taking accomplishment. Fun, smart and a style that follows you everywhere.

Eye-Fi Explore Video – Best Buy – $99.99 – Easily upload your favorite videos and photos wirelessly to your computer with this 4GB Secure Digital card. Share your memories online even when your computer is turned off.

Grateful Dead Scrapbook : The Long, Strange Trip in Stories, Photos, and Memorabilia – Barnes & Noble – $32.00 -Grateful Dead fans are legendary for their Dead-ication to the band and its enduring legacy of freewheeling musical exploration. The Grateful Dead Scrapbook collects rare removable memorabilia and evocative images culled from the Grateful Dead Archives at the University of California, Santa Cruz, including never-before-published photos, flyers, fan letters, and other ephemera.

Grateful Dead 2010 Wall Calendar – Dead.net – $13.00 – Yep, we checked. Still 365 days. Take it one day at time with this groovy 2010 wall calendar.

WACOM Bamboo Pen – newegg.com – 64.99 – Bamboo Pen gives you everything you need to enjoy pen input. Start using the pen to edit, mark up documents or collaborate with others. Doodle, sketch and personalize your materials. Or use the pen with the included Corel® Painter® Essentials to paint and make digital art. The ergonomically-designed pen fits comfortably in your hand, and the tablet’s textured work surface makes you feel like you’re working with a pen on paper.

Koutech IO-HU1300 13-Port USB 2.0 External Hub – newegg.org – $39.99 -
You’ll never think 13 is an unlucky number again after you plug in Kuotech’s 13 port USB hub. This high speed hub supports USB 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 devices. There is a power adapter to supply extra power for bus powered devices.

Ok boys and girls, mom and dad here is a list of some things that would make me happy to get at Christmas….and for those who missed getting me a birthday present (and you know who you are) I’ll take anything on the list. Check with my wife first to see what’s already been purchased.

Grateful Dead 2009 Wall Calendar – Dead.Net – $13.00 – No Substitutions
The new year is already fast approaching, and there’s no better way to watch the days roll by than with your official 2009 Grateful Dead Wall Calendar!

Doctor Who: 2009 New Series Doctor Who Calendar - Doctorwhostore.com – $19.95
Includes 12 pictures from series 4 of the BBC television series starring David Tennant with an array of adversaries and aliens..

6.25-in. Forged Chef’s Knife – CutleryAndMore.com – $102.95
If you get this item a sharpening stone is needed as well.A sturdy, heavy knife with broad, strong blade and fine cutting edge. The all rounder for professionals and hobby chefs that cleans vegetables, minces herbs and chops. Global knives are manufactured by Yoshikin in Niigata, Japan. They were designed in 1985 by Komin Yamada. When Komin Yamada was commissioned for the job his mandate was to develop a range of knives that was truly new and revolutionary, using the best materials available and the latest manufacturing techniques. Made in Japan, Lifetime Warranty.

Black OGIO Corporate City Corp Laptop Bag – ebags.com – $69.99 – No Substitutions
Fast and easy is a good thing when describing a messenger bag. With the City Corp, this personal organizer delivers your laptop, cell phone, pens, files, and other multimedia accessories … minus the bottomless-pit syndrome.
Corp City Corp Specifications – Padded top drop-in laptop sleeve, Audio pocket with headphone exit port, Cell phone pocket with cell lifter, Adjustable padded shoulder strap, Pullman handle attachment sleeve, Airline ticket sleeve, Organizer panel, Palm/calculator pocket, Internal file separators, Fits most 15″ laptops, Laptop sleeve 11″h x 17″w x 2″d

2 – xlarge – Cook Free or Die T-Shirt - grillbitch.com – $30.00 - No Substitutions
I want TWO of these shirts. This was designed and copyrighted by Anthony Bourdain as his trade mark.

Ok boys and girls mom and dad here is a list of some things that would make me happy to get at Christmas….and for those who missed getting me a birthday present (and you know who you are) I’ll take anything on the list. Check with my wife first to see what’s already been purchased

Grateful Dead 2008 Wall Calendar – Barnes & Nobles – $13.00 – No Substitutions
The official 2008 Grateful Dead Wall Calendar! Each month features milestones in the Dead’s long strange trip including album releases, iconic concerts, birthdays, and historic events, plus great photos and grooved-out graphics. Order yours today, and enjoy it for months to come.
Doctor Who 2008 Calendar – doctorwhostore.com – Not available in the US at this time – No Substitutions

Storm Chaser™ 3-in-1 – Black/Large – L.L. Bean – $89.00  – No Substitutions
Our Storm Chaser™ 3-in-1 Jacket is versatile and comfortable and can be worn three ways to seal out cold, wet and wind. Wear the rugged nylon shell alone on mild, wet days; its durable water-resistant coating sheds rain. For colder, dry days, wear just the soft, substantial 200-weight polyester fleece liner. And for the worst weather – the cold, windy days of winter – wear them together for a warm, dry jacket system. Shell has a stowaway hood that offers a great fit and won’t obscure your vision. Two zip pockets on shell, two on liner. Imported. Machine wash and dry. Fit over a midweight sweater.

Homer Simpson Slippers – Medium – Simpson Store – $19.95
Get your foot out of your mouth and put it into Homer Simpson’s instead! These fuzzy slippers feature the face of everyone’s favorite cartoon dad.

Smokestack Lightning: Adventures In The Heart Of Barbecue Country - B&N – $17.95
It was while eating a big ol’ plate of steaming ribs that journalist Lolis Eric Elie and photographer Frank Stewart decided to traverse the country to investigate America’s obsession with smoked meat. Their quest took them from allnight barbecue binges on Chicago’s south side to barbecue competition circuit events like Memphis in May and Big Pig Jig in Vienna, Georgia, where people drop thousands of dollars to spend a sleepless night smoking meat. In SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING, Elie and Stewart profile the downhome devotees of the barbecue world, painting an anthropological portrait of one of our nation’s favorite pastimes. Featuring 50 mouthwatering recipes for such meats, sauces, and side dishes as Oklahoma Joe’s BrewBQ Ribs, Moonlight Mutton Dip, and Lady Causey’s Overnight Cabbage Slaw, SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING is a unique culinary chronicle that’ll make your stomach rumble.

Smoke and Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue, Revised - B&N – $15.25
Smoke & Spice , the James Beard Book Award winner that has sold more than half a million copies, is now completely revised and updated. Cheryl and Bill Jamison have added 100 brand new recipes, the
very latest product and technique information, and plenty more of their signature wit and charm. The 400 recipes cover everything from Memphis ribs to Carolina port to Texas brisket, plus a huge variety of rubs, mops, marinades, sauces, appetizers, sides, desserts, and drinks.

The Chubby – Backwoods Smoker - $785.00
The Backwoods Smoker Chubby can easily be converted into a grill or a BBQ pit by simply removing the stainless water pan. It has 4 racks 16 1/2 x 15 1/2 inches and comes with two extra sliders for more fliexible arrangement of your meat. The cooking compartment is 13 inches high, 17 inches deep and 16 inches wide. The fire box is 2 inches high, 18 inches deep and 16 inches wide. the charcoal pan is designed to hold approximately 10 pounds of briquettes comfortably. It is designed with an expanded metal bottom that allows the ashes to fall through into an ash pan for easy cleaning. Depending o nthe temperature you cook at,the Chubby can give you an 8 to 10 burn. It will hold 12 slabs of babyback ribs, 8 slabs of St. Louis style or 4 slabs of spare ribs. The Chubby will also hold 2-3 large briskets or 4-6 Boston Butts. The Chubby weighs in at a hefty 115 lbs.

Stainless Steel Standing Patio Heater – LP – Sam’s Club – $199.88
Enjoy those cool fall evenings with this stainless steel liquid propane patio heater. Extend your outdoor entertaining season by keeping your guests warm. Heater features safety tilt automatic shut off valve and industrial grade casters.

42″ Vizio Widescreen LCD HDTV – Sam’s Club – $897.78
VIZIO’s VX42L High Definition Liquid Crystal Display blends high performance with an incredible value. Only the best ingredients reside within the thin 3.9″ display (wall mounting capable) including 1366 x 768 native resolution, wide 16:9 aspect ratio and multiple video input sources, two of which support HDMI technology. Vivid colors with breathtaking response times are sure to carry you into the high-definition future. The VIZIO VX42L. Pure HDTV. Pure value.

Ok boys and girls mom and dad here is a list of some things that would
make me happy to get at christmas….and for those who missed gettting
me a birthday present (and you know who you are) I’ll take anything on
the list….

1. Grateful Dead: 2007 Wall Calendar- $10.00 – Barnes & Nobles

   The official 2006 Grateful Dead Calendar showcases the band’s exotic
   concert venues, both current and vintage. Over 30 rarely published
   photos show the Dead in such fabled locales as Egypt, Red Rocks, JFK
   Stadium, Las Vegas, The Gorge, the Fillmore East, and others. Images
   feature every band member along with guest performers doing what they
   do best – jamming out the tunes! A wealth of album art, Grateful Dead
   minutiae, and memorabilia of all kinds gives fans a daily reminder of
   the joy of all things Dead.

2. Doctor Who: 2007 Doctor Who Calendar – $12.95 – doctorwhostore.com – Not in stock
   yet in the USA
   Yes I know 2 calendars on the same list
3. Doctor Who: New Series 10th Doctor (2006) Sonic Screwdriver – $24.95 – doctorwhostore.com
   The Doctor’s Sonic Screwdriver from Charactor Options highly-detailed replica toy.
   Featuring:
   - a hidden UV pen & UV light which reveals your secret writing
   - button-activated lights & ‘Sonic Screwdriver’ sound effects
   - 30 Gallifreyan printed notelets and spare standard ink nib
   - 3x AG13 batteries
4. Maverick Remote Smoker Thermometer – ET-73 – $46.06 – Amozon.com
   Monitor internal temperature of smoked meats from 100 feet away
   Wireless receiver with LCD beeps and flashes when smoked meat
   temperature goes above your programmed temperature Monitor smoking
   chamber temperature. Receiver beeps and flashes if smoking chamber
   temperature falls out of your programmed range Count-Up &
   Count-Down Timer LCD of receiver has back light for use at night
   Receiver has belt clip and built in stand Heat-resistant food probe
   wire can be inserted 6″ into meat Transmitter has removable wire stand
   that also becomes a hanger Can be used with oven or grill too 4 AAA
   batteries included Special smoking chamber probe wire comes with clip
   to attach to grill rack UPC: 0-11502-01373-3
5. Designers Edge Clamp on or Magnetic Bar-B-Que Grill / Workbench Utility Light – $19.99 – Amazon.com
6. Super-Fast Thermapen Instant Read Thermomieter, Blue – $85.00 – ThermoWorks
   This is the same Thermapen that we sell by the hundreds and thousands to professional chefs, caterers and food service people all over the world. In the last few years it has also become incredibly popular among home cooking enthusiasts. Whether you need to know the temperature of barbeque, baked goods, roasting meats, poultry, steaks or candy; the unbeatable speed of the Thermapen makes it the ultimate kitchen thermometer.

   Cook’s Illustrated says about the Thermapen: “Our favorite instant-read
   thermometer insures perfectly cooked turkey every time.” In a review of
   instant read thermometers Cooks Illustrated rated the Thermapen as the
   “Best Thermometer.” The first time they reviewed an earlier version of
   the Thermapen. Since then we’ve added auto-shutoff and the Super-Fast,
   reduced-tip probe.

7. Kitchen Cabinets – around $3000.00 – Ikea