Tree torture devices right. Those look handy actually.
Do those folks make quality stuff? I need to get some stuff for my father.

At the big box home improvement stores they have a carbide bit axe sharpener similar to this knife sharpener . It however is a two handed 12" long device, that might get you started. It isn't going to provide perfection, but is one of those "idiot proof" type things that I find handy when in a hurry on heavy tools.

I got one of the Fisher Q-4 Multi-Action Space Pens which will replace my every-day carry separate pen and pencil. It has the Fisher waterproof black and red ink, an 0.7 mm mechanical pencil (which I like since I seem to break 0.5 mm lead too easily), and a stylus (which I use pretty often, actually). I have written about a full page worth so far, and I like it quite a bit. Now I just need some waterproof paper to compliment it.

I also got approximately 20 of the 4-foot “snow poles” (retroreflective driveway marker poles) for our 80-foot driveway. After all, getting home safe and sound usually requires being able to find the driveway. The snowthrower doesn’t like being driven into the yard much, either.

ooh ooohhh...I forgot...I got one of those in my stocking...I'll report back later! <grin>

what are the tricked out parts?

My DW bought me a set of these The Pocket Torch should be here Mon or Tues (drools)

Mike

Unmarked $100's?

Care to share a pic or link of this wallet?

I'm diggin' it. It turns out that the rather large instruction manual isn't so much a reflection of complexity but the multiple languages. The basic functions are fairly straightforward. Some of the side functions I'm still working on. I am pleased with the performance and if the durability and longevity are such that they compare favorable with other G-shocks, I'll be completely happy...happier still that there will be no battery issues to deal with.

Okay. I'm jealous! I don't allow the husband to buy me guns -- he lucked out last year and did get the right muzzleloader -- but just a bit risky with this guy.

Well let's see. . . .slippers, socks, extra knife with hook, a Rapala fishing knife/widget for the tackle box, and some gift cards which will buy a jet sled and a scope for my someday-soon 22 rifle (Marlin probably -- maybe a Glenfield Marlin). In the meantime the scope will reside on dad's 1952 Winchester Model 74.

That said, Christmas was a bit thin because I've been stashing cash for a new compound bow -- probably a Mathew DXT and the toys to go with.