Any cool Christmas gift you received?

[Darrell KSR]

Got a long sleeve blue UK dry-fit t-shirt I really like. I don't have anything like it. Plain (new style) UK in white letters on the front, nothing else.

I have plenty of short-sleeved Kentucky t-shirts, but this is the first long sleeve t-shirt I have.

[Catonahottinroof]

I received an Apple Watch from my significant other.

[KentuckyWildcat]

I got a long sleeve dri fit UK shirt as well.

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[UKFlounder]

Ancestry DNA kit which I’m anxious to see the results of

[Catfan73]

Got some Bluetooth ear buds I’m pretty happy about,

[Darrell KSR]

Twins!

I wore mine yesterday.
I got a long sleeve dri fit UK shirt as well.

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[Darrell KSR]

As much as you enjoy history, at least, Civil War (but I'm guessing all) that is a very cool gift for you.
Ancestry DNA kit which I’m anxious to see the results of

[Darrell KSR]

That's right up my alley for "happy," too.
Got some Bluetooth ear buds I’m pretty happy about,

[Darrell KSR]

My daughter bought herself one and she absolutely loves it. Apple knows how to make things.
I received an Apple Watch from my significant other.

[KentuckyWildcat]

Ancestry DNA kit which I’m anxious to see the results of

Would love to do this as well.

[KentuckyWildcat]

Twins!

I wore mine yesterday.

Does yours have the mating birds logo? Unfortunately mine does lol

[Darrell KSR]

No, just UK, but the new style UK. I've made my peace with it.

Haven't thrown it in the hamper yet, so here's a pic.
Does yours have the mating birds logo? Unfortunately mine does lol7519

[KSRBEvans]

Would love to do this as well.

I've done both 23 and Me and Ancestry DNA. I got more genetic info from the 23 and Me test, but the Ancestry DNA has helped me turn up more ancestors through my Ancestry family tree.

I got a new Kindle Paperwhite. For an e-reader it's hard to beat IMHO. I had an old Kindle that lasted for about 9 years and finally died. This one has an adjustable backlight so you can turn off the light and read in direct sunlight, or put it on/adjust it to read in low light. The new ones are also waterproof and have Audible capability built in so you can listen to Audible books through it with Bluetooth headphones.

[Darrell KSR]

I've done both 23 and Me and Ancestry DNA. I got more genetic info from the 23 and Me test, but the Ancestry DNA has helped me turn up more ancestors through my Ancestry family tree.

I got a new Kindle Paperwhite. For an e-reader it's hard to beat IMHO. I had an old Kindle that lasted for about 9 years and finally died. This one has an adjustable backlight so you can turn off the light and read in direct sunlight, or put it on/adjust it to read in low light. The new ones are also waterproof and have Audible capability built in so you can listen to Audible books through it with Bluetooth headphones.They had some good deals on the new Paperwhite, and included some decent trade-ins to make it almost a no-brainer to consider.

I looked long and hard at it, and then looked at my daughter's tuition bill for next semester, and her trip to Greece in a few days, and my son's soccer training, and physical trainer, and the tuition of the schools he's considering, etc. etc. etc. and decided my existing Paperwhite would have to do. I don't have a pool, rarely go to the beach, and can live with adjusting the display manually when I read in bed and listen to Audible through my phone. Sigh.

It almost caught me at a weak moment, though. I have read six books recently since Thanksgiving on the Paperwhite, one purchased and five borrowed through the library, and kinda on a roll.

That's a great gift and I'm jealous. I think it also has more memory than my Paperwhite, although that hasn't really been an issue for me.

[KentuckyWildcat]

No, just UK, but the new style UK. I've made my peace with it.

Haven't thrown it in the hamper yet, so here's a pic. 7519Nice shirt. I'm ok with the UK. Still struggle with the birds.

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[Darrell KSR]

I also got a gift people here will probably hate me for getting...a Yi 4k action camera.

I've gotten pretty good with the basic Yi action camera, but the 4k, of course, videos in 4k if you like, but the reason I got it was for its auto-live streaming option. I intend to live-stream soccer games for my son's high school this spring (well, beginning in February with it being ice-cold, and hard to call that spring). Supposedly it is easy. We will see. I suspect I'll be hitting people up for advice here.

[KentuckyWildcat]

I've done both 23 and Me and Ancestry DNA. I got more genetic info from the 23 and Me test, but the Ancestry DNA has helped me turn up more ancestors through my Ancestry family tree.

You will have to know my wife to appreciate this story. We obviously have some native american DNA. How much? No clue and I do not claim it because everyone else does and I don't want to be that person. But both of my girls had to be tested for Cystic Fibrosis. The doctor tried to comfort my wife by telling her the newborn screen is nearly perfect in Caucasians for CF. She looked at him and said "but he is Native American". The doctor just looked at her and said "okay" with one of those looks you just had to see. Thankfully the test came back negative and we can now laugh at her.

[UKFlounder]

Once I do this ancestry one, I’ll wantthe 23 and me next. I wanted either one to start, so that was a perfect gift. Comparing them de results to what the various paper records say will be fun

[blueboss]

Socks


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[Darrell KSR]

I'm guessing this is a Christmas present, but no card and nobody has taken credit for an Omaha Steaks gift cooler delivered to me today. Weird.

[UKFlounder]

It might have been an accident - you know, a mis-steak! 🤨


I'm guessing this is a Christmas present, but no card and nobody has taken credit for an Omaha Steaks gift cooler delivered to me today. Weird.

[Catonahottinroof]

I received some Rowkin Bluetooth earbuds last year. Life wouldn’t be as fulfilling without them.
Got some Bluetooth ear buds I’m pretty happy about,

[Darrell KSR]

Lol.

This could be true. I will call them next week and see if I can find out who ordered it.
It might have been an accident - you know, a mis-steak! 🤨

[Catfan73]

I received some Rowkin Bluetooth earbuds last year. Life wouldn’t be as fulfilling without them.

Mine are Raycon E50 Eardrums, use them with my iPhone 7+. They came with an assortment of the little gel things that fit into your ear so you can get the perfect fit and not fall out as well as give true noise cancelling. So far so good!

My son has the X90 Titans by Raycon, which I’m sure are supposed to be better for gaming if he has them, but I just plan on using mine mostly for watching movies on my phone.

[Darrell KSR]

My stepmom sent the steaks. I had to track it down through the company.

With my father passing away this year, I think she wanted me to have a gift from "him" for Christmas.

Very sweet.

[UKFlounder]

That is very sweet


My stepmom sent the steaks. I had to track it down through the company.

With my father passing away this year, I think she wanted me to have a gift from "him" for Christmas.

Very sweet.

[KentuckyWildcat]

My stepmom sent the steaks. I had to track it down through the company.

With my father passing away this year, I think she wanted me to have a gift from "him" for Christmas.

Very sweet.Does she know that you know?

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[Darrell KSR]

Not yet.
Does she know that you know?

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[Doc]

I got my annual free month of Starbucks cup. One cup a day for January....unless I go twice. I get my moneies worth!

[Catfan73]

You got a whole month? Someone gave me a $25 gift card, that’s like 5 cups of coffee :D

[Doc]

You got a whole month? Someone gave me a $25 gift card, that’s like 5 cups of coffee :D

yep...its a travel mug. Costs $40.00 and they fill it free for the month of Jan. They say one per day but if you live someplace normal, there are 4 Starbucks in a 5 mile radius. Just go to a different one to refill on any given day.

plus its a nice travel mug. My daughter gets them for us every year. Are hard to find as they don't make a lot of them

[Darrell KSR]

Do they sell those at all the stores? That's a cool gift.
yep...its a travel mug. Costs $40.00 and they fill it free for the month of Jan. They say one per day but if you live someplace normal, there are 4 Starbucks in a 5 mile radius. Just go to a different one to refill on any given day.

plus its a nice travel mug. My daughter gets them for us every year. Are hard to find as they don't make a lot of them

[Doc]

Do they sell those at all the stores? That's a cool gift.

not sure. They sell out fast!!!! My daughter has a friend who is a baristra at SB and pulls however many Brook needs off for her

[Darrell KSR]

I'll check next year. I'm not a Starbucks guy, but several are in the family. That's a great way to start the year. Really like that gift.
not sure. They sell out fast!!!! My daughter has a friend who is a baristra at SB and pulls however many Brook needs off for her

[UKFlounder]

Ancestry DNA kit which I’m anxious to see the results of

Got the results - it surprised me that 1 region is so dominant, but it might include English, German, Swiss and even some Irish under “northwestern Europe” from what I read. The communities is certainly correct (around Breathitt County, Ky, specifically) though I hoped to see others listed

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[KSRBEvans]

^Good stuff, thanks for updating.

Mine's pretty similar: 66% England, Wales & Northwestern Europe, 30% Ireland & Scotland, 4% Sweden. Some differences from 23 and Me I did a few years ago , so not sure which is more accurate. I have been able to use the Ancestry DNA test to pick up more relatives than with 23 and Me.

[Doc]

Got the results - it surprised me that 1 region is so dominant, but it might include English, German, Swiss and even some Irish under “northwestern Europe” from what I read. The communities is certainly correct (around Breathitt County, Ky, specifically) though I hoped to see others listed

7864

We got one as well. I have not sent it yet. I'm expecting some Native American

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2013505222004186&set=a.1051660411522010&type=3&eid=ARD6QnrxAfpad5uEWxlcgsmQOqMHpEZ8qKGRoCCZ-nMYQyG8IfGHPYrfN2ItxrDNuELjBuv8UgKcyk-7

[Doc]

Got the results - it surprised me that 1 region is so dominant, but it might include English, German, Swiss and even some Irish under “northwestern Europe” from what I read. The communities is certainly correct (around Breathitt County, Ky, specifically) though I hoped to see others listed

7864

We got one as well. I have not sent it yet. I'm expecting some Native American

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2013505222004186&set=a.1051660411522010&type=3&theater

[UKFlounder]

One of my 2x great grandmothers was supposedly Native American (and looks like it in a photo) but that didn’t show up for me.

Someone said I could upload my ancestry results to Family Tree and they can analyze them. I’ll probably try that as well as 23 and Me.