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So your man is a Funky Freddie type, huh? He's well cultured and travelled and is open minded to all new things.
The two of you enjoy going to museums or sitting by the fire listening to Jazz. In fact every Sunday night you go
and listen to a Frank Sinatra wannabe. Funky Freddie's like all kinds of different things, as long as they
enrich their life in one form or another. Everything is full of life, rich with color, and extremely passionate with Freddie.
Sounds like your man? Here are some cool Christmas gifts to get him...
 Fortune Film
Polaroid's i-Zone Fortune Film (to be used with any i-Zone camera) tell you your fortune
without the chinese takeout. As you wait for your pictures to materialize, a fortune-cookie-style
prophecy instantly appears, then fades away as the photo develops. With over 150 different disappearing phrases, fortunes
and jokes like "Life of the party", "Do I sense a crush", and "The 'Must See' picture of
the year developing..." the fun never ends.
(Fortune Film $6.99, cameras $19.99-$24.99 available at major retailers)
 Vintage Posters
Your options here are endless... if you really love your sweetie then splurge on the real thing,
but beware that it's gonna cost you. If you are on a low budget, get a reproduction as they usually
go for about $15. You can check ebay or other auction sites for the real vintage posters or
just check out Allposters.com.
(starting at $12.99, available at Allposters.com)
 Create Your Own CD
It's the modern version of the mixed tape! If it's still early in the relationship and you don't want to
overwhelm your mate, then this is the perfect gift. It also makes a great stocking stuffer. You get to
pick the songs you want, the order you want them in and CDNow will burn the CD and send it to you. You
can't get much more personal than that...
($12.99, available at CDNow)
 Anything New York
If you didn't already know it, New York City is the greatest city on earth and after the September 11th
attacks that idea is even more true. This year the hottest gifts are those that commemorate the greatness
of the city and the strength of the United States.
($14.99, available at Allposters.com)
 American Flag
Nothing shows your patriotism better than a flag and in these tough times it is
important for everyone to stand united. While a flag might not seem like a gift,
it is appropriate for any American or anyone wanting to show their support of the United States.
($19.99 for 3'x5' model)
 House of Leaves
This book has hit cult status and will be high on the list if your mate is an avid book reader.
Author Mark Z. Danielewski, who by the way is brother of musician Poe, has created a novel that
some describe to resemble Blair Witch had it been a book. The plot is intriguing and thought-provoking.
A definite must-read if reading is your thing.
($28, available at Amazon.com)
 Spicy Cocktail Picks
Liven up a platter of hors d'oeuvres with
these nifty picks and even pigs in a blanket
will seem like a delicacy! Set includes 3
picks expressing "merry, happy, and
cheers."
($32, available at Uncommon Goods)
 The Complete Columbia Recordings of Miles Davis and John Coltrane
This is sumptuous, vital music that's alternately exhilarating and emotive, rhythmically dynamic and smoothly flowing, complex and easy on
the ear. It's music that defies classification. It's neither bebop nor hard bop yet has elements of both and remains contemporary to this
day. If your mate is a Jazz freak, then freak them out with this gift and ensure yourself a big smooch!
($98.97, available at Amazon.com)
 Crosley Portable Record Player
Pop-open the lid of the 12lb beauty and start spinning away. The wood-paneled suitcase-a-go-go design
assures us that somewhere in TV land, Dobie Gillis and his posse are grooving with approval.
($129.99 available at Restoration Hardware)
 Water-Resistant CD Player with AM/FM
Does your hottie think they are the next rockstar, or at least in the shower? Give them the world's first stereo CD player for the
shower and let them sing away!
Water-resistant CD player.
AM/FM digital tuner with 10 presets.
Plays broadcast TV audio on VHF.
Shows station, time, alarm setting, CD track
and counter.
($149.95, available at Sharper Image)
 24-Bottle Wine Cellar
Wanna make a wine connoisseur happy? Get them their own personal wine cellar and they can keep wine at the peak of flavor.
24-bottle storage capacity.
48°F to 60°F temperature range.
Insulated double-pane glass door.
Chrome racks and nesting basket.
($389.95, available at Sharper Image)
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