2009 Santa brought me...

[Jake]

but have also been known to give stock or savings bonds.

This, I don't know any college kid who would appreciate an extra couple hundred bucks in their pocket from a recently matured bond. Especially since its not like they don't get enough other toys to play with at christmas.

Yep. My grandma makes me something each year artsy (this year was slumped glass, very cool) and gives me a check. She knows I can put it to good use either with college-related stuff or as a "fun money" fund.

That said, I got some nice stuff from M&D, some of which was needed as things broke over the past few months.
ÔÇó Booqbags Boa Slim backpack (after my 6+ year old one broke)
ÔÇó┬áApple In-Ear headphones (after my Vibes broke)
ÔÇó Nikkor 35mm 1.8 lens
ÔÇó┬á44 issues of Miata Magazine, from 1990 to 2003. Never issued before, I'm the first to open them. Way cool.
ÔÇó┬áGoing Faster! Mastering the Art of Race Driving... apparently my dad talked to Dr. Thomas at an AX and he recommended the book. Looking forward to reading it.
ÔÇó┬áSome clothes that are nice and I would have never bought myself because of cost

Sounds like everyone had a great holiday. If the club can raise some funds in time for next Christmas (which I'm sure we can) a donation to a charity as mentioned above would be great.