1. Not 'spensive, but priceless:
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A card. | A mix CD. | Something you made. | Time with you. |
2. Less 'spensive:
Store gift cards: Banana, IKEA, Macys, Powells, etc. | Restaurant gift cards: Lincoln, Fife, Screendoor, Pause, etc. |
A pearl snap cowboy shirt, size L. | A remote controlled flying thing that does not resemble an airplane. | A book or illustrated history of something cool. |
Booze. Preferably single-malt scotch, or whisky from the dirty South. | Sweater. Like a half-zip, or something thick'n'comfy. | Sturdy, fashionable shoes for outdoor walkin' (as distinct from hikin'). |
Quirky T-shirts, size L. Check mental_floss, thinkgeek, etc., for ideas. | Work/casual shirts. Size L or 15-1/2 34/35 fitted. | Socks. Either really ugly, warm and comfy, or sleek and stylish. (These may overlap.) |
DVDs: The "Vengeance Trilogy" (Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance, Oldboy, Lady Vengeance); Kids in the Hall, Season 3, 4, or 5; Arrested Development, Season 3; The Wire, Season 1, etc. | Nerdiana: almost anything relating to: ninjas, robots, monkeys, new wave, arcade video games, and/or retro geek culture. |
3. More 'spensive:
A nice watch. | A sweet-ass leather jacket. |
A heart rate transmitter and monitor. | Blazer tix. |
4. Shyeah right:
iMac 3.06 GHz. | 40th b-day cruise. | Hot tub. | Toyota Tacoma. |
Peace on earth, goodwill to men. |