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The Mighty Ryobi 5" Sander

Oh! I forgot to tell y'all about the final Father Guerilla Christmas present, which was purchased at Home Depot on 23rd St. for a reasonable sum. Father G. asked for "a sander," but what do I know of sanders? Here's how I landed upon the Ryobi 5" Variable Speed Random Orbit Sander (jeez, that just rolls off the tongue doesn't it?):

Me: What sander should I buy for a guy who has likely never sanded anything in his life?

Store dude: What kind of job is it for?

Me: I have no idea, but nothing too major or complicated.

Store dude: Then get the Ryobi.

So there you have it folks! The sander suitable for a guy who would rather be making Pom-martinis and/or matching his socks to his Brooks Brothers shirts.

My Father's X-mas List

I received my dad's Christmas list via email yesterday. This is what I am to buy him. While this is not a joke, it certainly is hilarious. This man really knows EXACTLY what he wants. Shouldn't we all be so lucky? -->

My initial list (and NO, I'm not kidding)

1. Santoku knife - Shun Classic 6.5 inch knife. It's made in Japan by Kai. $94.98 at Broadway Panhandler, 477 Broome Street nr. Green Street (212)966-3434. Probably available elsewhere. No other brand will do.

2. Liqueur - Pama Pomegranate Liqueur - $25.00 at Park Ave. Liquor Shop and Astor Wines & Spirits. Not readily available elsewhere till later this month.

3. Long sleeved sport shirt, Medium. Plaid or other nice design. I like most things at Brooks Bros. Their 5th Ave. store is probably more hip than their Madison Ave. shop (but also much smaller).

4. An electric sander. Home Depot, Lowe's and other such stores or local hardware.