So, we just got home from a weekend with the kids and grandkids down in northern VA. Which meant that Grandma (aka my wife, the boss) got to bring down half a car trunk full of presents for the little ones that Santa had "accidentally" left at our house.

Of course, we had some stuff for the kids as well. And they had some stuff for us.

Now, about 6 weeks ago, my stepson asked me about what the Boss wanted, and Little Miss Field Day, and, of course, me. So, I told him some golf shirts, something I could wear to work. He says, "don't you need anything in the radio room?"

Heh heh. What a loaded question, but I really don't expect him to cough up a Ten-Tec Eagle, or even a Rebel. So I point out to him that a lot of my wish-list items are $$$. He asks, "what about some books, or magazine subscription, or something?"

So I throw out a few options. Including the Centennial ARRL Handbook. Didn't figure anything would come of it.

Yeah, you probably saw where this was going... a wrapped box from Amazon, and sure enough, a Centennial Handbook.

That is the FIRST time I have ever dropped a hint about something for the shack -- and gotten it!

What do you know... he's finally listening.

Next year, maybe I will ask for that Eagle...