Open Thread: What A's Gear Did You Get for Christmas?
by louismg on Dec 25, 2008 6:17 PM PST
Happy Hollidays, er... holidays, everyone! Now that all your gifts have been opened up, it's time to share with Athletics Nation how your green and gold haul went. Posters? Jerseys? Bobbleheads? Spring Training ticket packages?
Our A's gift - Matthew and Sarah, now at six months of age, can fit in their Oakland A's onesies! And yes, we do wear A's gear on Christmas!
Load up the thread. I want pictures, links, and silly stories! Go AN and Go A's!
I got a Sweeney player t-shirt!
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I continue to be very excited that MLB.com is finally using properly-colored lettering for the backs of the custom shirts.
I think Kimberly was thinking about getting one too… I wonder if she did?
schmifty - December 25, 2008
They switched to proper color almost immediately after I got the Spartacust shirt :-(
thejd44 - December 25, 2008
I love it!
I got mine right after the season ended. On sale too! :-)
ZigFan31 - December 25, 2008
Oh, I got it too!
I convinced my friend to get me the Sweeney shirt as a super early Christmas present, so I got it a couple of weeks ago :)
Kimberly - December 25, 2008
very cute!
my parents ordered me a Sweeney shirt and MLB said they were mailing it late so I don’t actually have it in my hands just yet but soon :) as long as I get it my March, I’ll be cool haha.
Christine - December 27, 2008
Wow...
you got Babies for Decemberween?
Zonis - December 25, 2008
It's only 7pm so there's still time, but so far
NO PONY!!! Again. Grrrr….
Nico - December 25, 2008
Sorry, Nico.
For some reason, Amazon.com said the shipping charges would be too high for me to afford.
louismg - December 25, 2008
You think the shipping charges are high?
You should see me.
Nico - December 25, 2008
Some sweet new kicks!
One for me and one for my roommate
shudiddy - December 25, 2008
I got the same pair last year!
fansince1980 - December 25, 2008
I got Oakland A’s sneakers toooooo. Thankfully my brother managed to find a size 6 in guys for me and they fit fine! I also got 3 hats, a tank top, 4 t-shirts, and a hoody. Did alright this year with getting the A’s gear. WOO WOO!!!! I ordered myself a preeeesent too. Seats at Fenway..5 rows behind the visiting dugout to see the A’s! YAAAAAAAAAY!
ilovegregsmith - December 25, 2008
I actually didn't get any A's gear
But I’m alright with that because I got a new laptop, The Wire complete series on DVD, and some Blackhawks gear.
thejd44 - December 25, 2008
Adorable kids!
Love the green and gold onesies!
ZigFan31 - December 25, 2008
Thanks Zig!
We’re very spoiled, and they’re a big part of why we’re not here as much as we used to be. They will be raised right, as A’s fans!
louismg - December 25, 2008
I got the Half-Price Holliday Pack. Woot.
And it came with a nice little holiday card from the A’s—with a picture of a bunch of jerseys on the front, Holliday’s #5 front and center. Hopefully he’s not traded anytime soon.
My sister made me an A’s fleece blanket—nice and big, perfect for those cool Coliseum nights. So basically I’m ready for the season now. Is it April yet?
whiteshoes40 - December 25, 2008
No A's gear for me this year
But I did get my sister and her fiance some baseball-related items, one of which is A’s….but I can’t say what I got, because despite my ordering said items just days after Thanksgiving, they have STILL not arrived. But mlb.com did send me two complimentary items to give to them. But still, no original order….
gigglingone - December 25, 2008
Ornaments!
I got 6 A’s candy cane ornaments, one round ball ornament, and one tear drop ornament.
Sorry too lazy to post pics.
fansince1980 - December 25, 2008
ah, I saw those A's Candy Canes at Marshals....
but then again, Ornaments are the worst present ever. There’s nothing like getting a gift that ceases to be useful the second you open it.
Zonis - December 25, 2008
MERRY CHRISTMAS AN!!!!
baseballgirl - December 25, 2008
Merry Xmas BBG!
ZigFan31 - December 25, 2008
I didn't get any A's gifts....
But since I’m expecting my first kid come baseball season, my brother gave my mom green and gold yarn so she could knit a blanket for my future A’s fan.
El Cerrito Steve - December 25, 2008
No A's stuff sadly.
But I did get a shiny new Norelco razor if that counts for anything…
Helloooo 1st - December 25, 2008
wear it!
My youngest, a 5 year old girl wears her A’s socks all the time, here in SF, with all outfits. I never correct her even though we are going to the Nutcracker. I love it.
But a kind word to the post, please use the white balance with your camera or software. I have a hard time looking at purple kids.
Merry X-mas and to all a good night!
young&old@green&gold - December 25, 2008
I got Stomper.
Kimberly - December 25, 2008
That rocks!
I so want one! I haven’t seen that one before. I have the Build-A-Bear one, which I love.
No A’s gear for me…but I did get some sweaters, a purse and a Victoria’s Secret gift card.
ZigFan31 - December 26, 2008
my son got a "baseball abcs" board book
Jason Kendall, johnny Damon, Jason giambi, tim Hudson, and mark McGwire were all I’m the book. It must have been published around 2000, judging by the uniforms. Seeing giambi In green and gold brought back an excitement I had forgotten about. He really was awesome for the a’s. I also got “Baseball as America”which has some great pictures and essays.
Also, I’mmaking typos as I use the new iPod I got for my wife. This thing is pretty neat!
salb918 - December 26, 2008
Oh and on the "m is for mascots" page
There was stomper!
salb918 - December 26, 2008
I love that book.
I purchased it for my best friend’s son back in the day. It was one of his favorites.
Jennifer - December 26, 2008
guitar hero and $120 in chipotle gift cards
it was a good year. also, at 7 am in the morning my dog escaped through my fence into my neighbors yard. i then had to attempt to catch him (rather pathetically) for like 20 minutes. terrible terrible start to the day.
travdog6 - December 26, 2008
No A's gear. but as for giving....
I sent a few old g/f’s, Nico cd’s just for spite.
ak_A - December 26, 2008
I thought I noticed that two were missing
Nico - December 26, 2008
oh, you must have the computer read out
from the warehouse at abbey road.
ak_A - December 26, 2008
Or you have the phone list
from Abbey’s Whorehouse at Ware Road.
Nico - December 26, 2008
I received an A's sweathshirt
It’s strange how little A’s attire I have, so it was the perfect gift.
67MARQUEZ - December 26, 2008
Cool, I developed a lisp over the holidays
Make that “sweatshirt”
67MARQUEZ - December 26, 2008
Spring Training trip...
My gift to myself!
Can’t wait to see some A’s baseball! Can’t wait to see some of AN in Phoenix!
Those babies are too cute!
I spent yesterday with just-turned-three twin boys…much fun. They grow up so fast -
they got a tball set for their spring training.
Much fun coming your way, too…LouisMg and Mrs.
LongTimeFan - December 26, 2008
You're going to spring training?
ME TOO!!!
Nico - December 26, 2008
That is so cool, Nico
Maybe we will see each other there !
LongTimeFan - December 26, 2008
{shrug}
I’ll be pretty busy.
Nico - December 26, 2008
Is this where you'll use your AN fame to "score with the ladies"?
ZigFan31 - December 26, 2008
You tell me
Zing!
Nico - December 26, 2008
I guess I'll let you know in late March!
ZigFan31 - December 26, 2008
I got...
A’s stuff:
-a license plate frame for my new car (lost the last one when the other car got totaled)
-a Sweeney player shirt and 2 other A’s shirts (woo new clothes for the new season!)
-pajama pants
oh and not A’s but baseball related:
-Scott Kazmir figurine (he’s chilling with my Ellis bobblehead right now, so that’s how I’m mkaing him A’s-related)
Christine - December 27, 2008
Wow, you scored!
Thanks to skigurl and the big, fat bonus from Mr. Lewis I’m treating myself to a Christmas present of A’s tickets. Hmmm . . . now what will I wear? MLB.com here I come!
Those are the cutest babies ever, louismg! It almost makes me want to be a grandma.
lynnzgal - December 28, 2008
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