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Motorcycle Talk => Motorcycle Talk => Topic started by: funsizeracing on November 08, 2007, 01:02:33 PM

Title: Any ideas?
Post by: funsizeracing on November 08, 2007, 01:02:33 PM
I figure I'd better start early on this one 'cause I'm clueless. What do you buy 12 year old boy for Christmas???  He's rather plump so I can't/won't buy him video games.  I wanted to get him a bag of carrots and a soccer ball but mom said that was mean.  Any ideas from people with kids?
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Post by: tlc on November 08, 2007, 01:07:17 PM
How about a skateboard or small mp3 player.
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Post by: spyderchick on November 08, 2007, 01:25:11 PM
A pogo stick.
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Post by: EX_#76 on November 08, 2007, 01:26:13 PM
do a group buy on a Weii, video game and excersize gear all in one
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Post by: Woofentino Pugrossi on November 08, 2007, 01:58:27 PM
Martial Arts classes.
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Post by: Super Dave on November 08, 2007, 02:17:05 PM
I always wanted guns.

M4's and Garand's.


My oldest is eleven, and I understand the dilema.

Lego's are still cool as they can think and build. 
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Post by: proechel539 on November 08, 2007, 03:22:41 PM
YZF-125
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Post by: plasticweld on November 08, 2007, 03:28:41 PM
I got my first .22 when I was 12 I still have it
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Post by: resurection on November 08, 2007, 06:01:29 PM
Punching bag.
Big guys can see results and power gains with practice. Their size is an asset and it soups up their egos about their size. and helps keep them of the couch.
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Post by: unforgivenracing on November 08, 2007, 06:47:57 PM
if you have the time to spend with him, there is a family membership for the YMCA.  Swimming is fun and a good way to cut the weight, and get is shape for that mini bike. Plus he will probubly make some friends.  It's a start for keeping him out of trouble also.  (NO, I dont work for the YMCA) 
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Post by: Jason748 on November 08, 2007, 07:37:47 PM
A subscription to Playboy - you'll be his hero for life  :err:....... J.K.

RC cars are always good, it's fun, gets them outside, and if you get the kind they build it'll teach him a mechanical skill building it.
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Post by: Ducmarc on November 08, 2007, 07:54:14 PM
bmx bike ,skate boards, the weii is a workout but pricy .I was like dave always wanted guns. dreamed  of an M1 know I have three. boy's wants and dreams never change. got the redhead still waiting for the Porsche
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Post by: GSXR RACER MIKE on November 08, 2007, 11:13:52 PM
Isn't he a little young for even you?  :ass: LOL
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Post by: funsizeracing on November 09, 2007, 08:13:06 AM
Quote from: GSXR RACER MIKE on November 08, 2007, 11:13:52 PM
Isn't he a little young for even you?  :ass: LOL

He's my soon to be nephew by marriage.   
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Post by: Super Dave on November 09, 2007, 08:20:38 AM
Quote from: Ducmarc on November 08, 2007, 07:54:14 PM
.I was like dave always wanted guns. dreamed  of an M1 know I have three. boy's wants and dreams never change.

Are you serious?  Garand's?  Tell me a bit more.  I'm seriously looking.
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Post by: Jack_Brock on November 09, 2007, 10:18:04 AM
A case of pringles....

I had a plump friend back in the day.  Every Christmas, we'd do the family thing early, and by mid-morning I'd be at his house or he'd be at mine checking out the loot.  One Christmas(we were probably around 12), I made my way to his house at our usual mid-morning time and found his parents laughing hysterically, so much so I couldn't understand what they were saying.  I went looking for my friend and found him passed out, pringles crumbs all over him and a case of empty pringles cans.  I couldn't believe it at the time-how could he eat all that crap? why would his parents buy him junk food when he was already overweight?  It was only later that I realized that was their way of accepting him for who he is.  He is still plump and then some, but he is a great guy with a lot of friends and a loving family.  BTW, he never forgot that Christmas and neither have I.



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Post by: tstruyk on November 09, 2007, 10:28:45 AM
Quote from: Ducmarc on November 08, 2007, 07:54:14 PM
I was like dave always wanted guns. dreamed  of an M1 know I have three. boy's wants and dreams never change. got the redhead still waiting for the Porsche

had the pleasure of shooting one years ago... they have got to be one of the sweetest shooting guns on the planet! 

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Post by: Ducmarc on November 09, 2007, 10:00:51 PM
I pmed you dave . the history of the rife still fascinates me and they are fun to shoot.
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Post by: barb_arah on November 12, 2007, 06:07:34 PM
How about getting a couple of tickets to a professional basketball game or hockey game, and take him?  Or get him a model kit of some sort, something he has to put together, or a remote control vehicle.
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Post by: funsizeracing on November 16, 2007, 10:39:19 AM
So I've been thinking about this, lots of good ideas.  Anyone know if Razor scooters are still cool?
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Post by: barb_arah on November 19, 2007, 05:24:17 PM
I would think that a razor would be a cool idea!