>Did anyone ever think that maybe his wife asked for it for christmas...there
>are many of times when i have asked for kitchen things..i enjoy cooking so
>why wouldnt i want something to enhance my hobby.
>Would you be offended if you were an athlete and someone bought you a
>basketball????
>"Tony P.

I thought the same thing. Apparently some people think that gifts should only
be luxury items like jewelry. That seems a bit shallow to me. Sometimes a
practical gift is more appreciated in the long run.