"Do you buy yourself miniatures for your birthday? " Topic

I do. I was wondering how many of you in TMPland do too? How much do you spend on yourself? What type wargaming things have you bought?

Yes, I have done.

Always.

of course!!
:)

Yes, £100.00 GBP on occasion.

Nope

Given the pile 'o lead, there is absolutely no need to

No. If I did, then every 2 weeks (approx) would be my birthday… :)

Damon.

The converation goes like this:

Hatshepsuut: Why don't you buy yourself some toys for your birthday?

Coyotepunc: Well gee, that would be swell! How much can I spend?

Hatshepsuut: How much do you need to finish such and such project?

Coyotepunc: (does quick math in head) About $150 USD?

Hatshepsuut: How about $100 USD?

Coyotepunc: (winds up ordering about $50 USD of miniatures and $25 USD on action figures from ebay.)

Yes.

No one else does, so it's my only logical recourse.

You see that, right?

Yep, and for Christmas too. Oh, and Fatherīs Day.

Oh, definitely Christmas, and Hanukah.

Broke this year, but I used to--at least Christmas and sometimes my birthday. Who else knows exactly what I want?

And Christmas, Easter, first day of the week and any other celebration, last was the Perry Russian Corps deal, super stuff, will need another for Christmas!

Tally Ho!

No, but I do tell my wife what I'd like and she sorts everyone out so that their money doesn't get spent on socks – she collects the dosh and then I spend it, and then I thank everyone for their gift saying it's just what I wanted.

Yes but I never specify which birthday I am buying for

Yes, yes I do.

Definitely

yep, CRISIS in Antwerp is a week before my birthday so…

No…

I also buy them for my un-birthday!

Nope. None. SWMBO and the kids gets me stuff.

I do if I get money for my birthday otherwise I spend my spare money when I feel like it.

No.

Have to get something for birthdays and Christmas.

I buy stuff, and unless I "need" it right away, it gopes into the stash for gift giving opportunities – Christmas, Birthday, Father's day etc.

No. I take myself out to the USAC Sprint Car Races at Perris Valley Speedway!! Yahoo!! Nothing like the smell of burned alcohol in the air and the taste of nachos, chips, and jalapenos.

Yes. How else do I get what I really want?

Sometimes

OH YEAH! ALSO Father's Day and Christmas!

yes

As far as I can remember (and I vaguely remember having a much better memory), I have never bought myself miniatures for my birthday. I don't have nearly that much self-control. I just buy them when I want them.

Yes, or a new game or both.

I sure do.

Don't forget Three Kings Day!!

Every day but…

Most years, yes. And it's usually an excuse to get something tangential. Odd, I just picked out what I think I'll be getting myself this year. I need to start practicing looking surprised when it shows up.

No, but I do make suggestions. Unless I get birthday cash, of course.

Not necessarily miniatures, sometimes, depends. Books are a favourite with me. Wine or whisky is always welcome from my wallet….as I let it know closer to the event.

Yes.

Rick

I have for Birthdays and Christmas, but not often. The pile needs to go down before I buy more. (just my frugal nature)

Yep.

If I have $$$$ ?

No need. I have a very tolerant wife who not only does it for me, but who also has a much better memory than I do, and thus remembers to ask me what I want in plenty of time, too!

Christmas usually