<p>B - My husband bought the noise blocking headphones for air travel and loves them. Then my son started sneaking off with them to listen to his i-pod/stereo system while doing homework. So I bought him a pair for Christmas. The ones that truly block out all noise, like Bose, are expensive. But there are tons of brands they make comfortable headsets that do a good job of reducing noise. I only spent about $75 for my son’s…he IS only in 8th grade after all.</p>
<p>My d already had a digital camera…so for her birthday (hers is 2/13…the same day as Coach Ks…lol!), I bought her an Epson PictureMate photo lab. I had a ton of Best Buy reward dollars saved up, so I got a really good deal. She loves it, but it may be more of a girl thing.</p>
<p>^^OMG, LATE, this is PRICELESS!!! I’m going to do this!!! The only problem I can see with your plan is simply this: After I talk to ANYONE for even one minute, s/he is no longer a stranger! :eek: <em>ROFL</em> Seriously, though, this is just BRILLIANT!!! I’m DEFINITELY doing this! :)</p>
<p>I can also put his sisters and gf to work on this little project. They’re already planning on making him a video, and frankly, I shudder to think of what THAT may be like! :eek:</p>
<p>It’s a LOT of fun to do, Beruruh, people literally laugh so hard they almost get sick. I did this once in an office building with a friend of mine because the weather was too bad to hang out in grocery store parking lots to collect signatures, so, we solicited various offices, and in one office, a group of employees gathered to sign, and one was a lady who had to be nine full months pregnant. She laughed so hard that I serious thought she was going to stress herself right into labor on the spot…</p>
<p>Of course, the ultimate recipient laughs very hard too…</p>
<p>I like the idea of a NetFlix subscription if he likes DVDs, and I have Sony noise cancelling headphones that I love. Would he like a good magazine subscription? I’ve done that for my dad and brother with great success.</p>
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Ooooooooh, THANKS! audio, do you have your own personal preference for these?</p>
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Funny you should mention this! When he returns after spring break, she’ll be goin’ with him! Her first visit to DUKE!!! I helped her buy the ticket when I got his for spring break! So, GREAT IDEA! :D</p>
<p>Where did you get this? Did you have to order it online? Or, is it sold along with Ipod accessories? S might like this also, as he tends to be into numbers too.</p>
<p>Berurah, my daughter has one - I got it for her birthday. I think I just picked it up at the Apple store while buying other stuff - but I’m sure its online too. Can’t quite remember but it seems like it was about $30. </p>
<p>She loves it - she tracks her stats, then logs on somewhere where runners all over the world are uploading their stats too. One issue, she didn’t want (and I also didn’t want) to buy yet another pair of Nike running shoes with the compartment where this thing fits, so, she cut a small square in the bottom of the (inside) sole of one of her existing pair of Nike shoes, and it works perfectly…I’m not sure if you can attach it without having to cut out a space for it, or having the correct style of shoes…</p>
<p>I’m actually not that fond of noise canceling headphones because I like to be somewhat aware of my surroundings (personal preference). Great for airplanes, but NOT the gym. For in ear, etymotics are incredible, but pricey: <a href=“http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/epcomp.aspx[/url]”>http://www.etymotic.com/ephp/epcomp.aspx</a>. Otherwise, I’d stick with something in the Sennheiser line.</p>
Hmmmmmmm, good point! I’m with you…most of the places I’d use them I’d like to be aware of my surroundings, esp. jogging and such. I actually had planes/dorm room/etc. in mind…I’ll have to talk to him about where he’d be using them most.</p>
<p>They’re good for studying in the room or library because they block out ambient noise (fans, heat, etc.) and make other noise (people talking, other music, etc.) sound farther away.</p>
<p>Berurah,
We may have already cleaned out your wallet here, and you’ve already spent on the girlfriend…
but if there’s some entertainment happening at Duke or nearby the week they are on-campus together, two tickets would ensure a nice date. Or, reservations/gift certif for 2 at a restaurant near campus.</p>
<p>20 year old son LOVES his iPod Nano Nike attachment tracking device “thingy”. He’s got his dad using one now! They each got a handy dandy little “sleeve” for about $5 that attaches to their shoelace to hold the chip (sure beats the pricey Nike shoes that neither of them would use anyway, both having strong preference for different brands of running shoes).</p>
<p>Truly appeals to the jock who loves to track and compare and mileage.</p>
<em>ROFL</em>, paying!!! Y’all, and the FIVE winter birthday kids I have!! :eek: Though I helped my S’s gf by completing the transaction, her parents actually bought the airline ticket, so I <em>will</em> try to find out if there is anything going on at Duke that week! Great idea! :)</p>
<p>berurah-
I posted this in another thread ( the “happy news” thread) but thought I’d cut/paste it here, where it belongs… </p>
<p>“I just had a great idea for your s’s bday present (I know we are blending a gazillion threads here, and I apologize for any confusion to the readers)
Why don’t you send a video of Karma to your son? I know how hard it must have been for him to be away at school during the passing of Patches. Perhaps a wonderful video of the newfound doggie with the family will cheer him up.”</p>
The only problem I can see with your plan is simply this: After I talk to ANYONE for even one minute, s/he is no longer a stranger! :eek: <em>ROFL</em> Seriously, though, this is just BRILLIANT!!! I’m DEFINITELY doing this! :)</p>
Her first visit to DUKE!!! I helped her buy the ticket when I got his for spring break! So, GREAT IDEA! :D</p>
:D</p>