Dzan's 2011 Christmas List *WORK IN PROGRESS*

In the past few years, a few people have remarked that making, and publishing, a Christmas wish list is a bit crass, and not in the spirit of the holiday.  To these people I say: enjoy your shitty presents, because I got the stuff I wanted.  Hopefully everyone continues to use this list to make sure I am as happy as could be.

To make things easier for my many friends, family and mortal enemies, I've divided the list by price ranging to three groups: You Hate Me, You Felt Obligated to Get Me Something, and You Actually Love Me.  Here goes...

As always, feel free to buy anything from my Amazon Wish List.

You Hate Me ($0 - $50)

1.  Some good energy Gel 24 count box, Strawberry Banana flavor.

2.  Shorts.  All of my shorts have holes in them or no longer fit.  I need plain cargo shorts waist size 31...  An Old Navy gift card might be the way to go.

3.  These shirts in size medium.  Any colors you buy I'd wear.  50/50 shirts are the bomb.

4.  10 pound dumbbells.

5.  Two of these sweet water cages.  In White/Black.

6.  This hoodie, size medium, color Slate.

7.  H&M Pajama Pants in Dark Grey Size Large.

You Felt Obligated to Get Me Something ($50 - $150)

1.  A nice steak dinner.  Treat me to dinner and drinks at an upscale steakhouse like Ruth's Chris, MT's Chophouse, Flemming's, or Morton's.  It's basically like a gift to yourself since you get to be regaled by my wit and wisdom all night through dinner.

2.  A nice glass display case.  Something like this.  I know those are fantastically expensive, but something like that.  That is just an example to show you what I mean.

4.  Framed art.  I want a panoramic picture of the Istanbul skyline.  I want framed prints of any El Greco you can find like Toledo or The Annunciation.  I'd love a framed print of a photo of the Augustus Prima Portia as well as Maccari's Cicero Denouncing Catiline.  I am a huge fan of Delacroix's Liberty Leading the People.  If you can't find any of these (look harder) than I'd rather not have anything else.

5.  This bike stem in white.

You Actually Love Me ($150+)

1.  Round trip plane ticket to visit you where ever you live.  I don't want to drive to visit you, I'd prefer to fly.  I like to leave Florida Thursday evening and return Sunday afternoon, and then take Monday off to recover.  Trips I'd love to take in 2012:  Seattle, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Chicago, Rome, Paris, New York.  If you want to make any of those happen, I would definitely be in favor.

2.  Nice jeans.  Size 31 waist, 34 length.  I know jeans are subjective so if you want to buy me jeans maybe a gift certificate to Bloomingdales is best, or tell me before Christmas and I'll go shopping with you.  I desperately need new jeans.

3.  This suit from these guys.  Two button conservative cut.  If you're actually thinking of getting this let me know and we'll talk measurements.

4.  A race style bike maintenance stand like this one.  I really want this A+ #1 Super awesome.  Compare the price to the Park Tools race stand model when you buy.  Get whichever is cheaper, if they are comparable, get the Park Tools since it's a good brand.

I hope this helped you.

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