I once got a Christmas gift from someone I was dating. It was the prize from a kiddie meal at Denny's. A tennis ball sized glow in the dark ball with little craters all over it. His roommate worked at Denny's so it is possible he even got it for free.

But who else can say "One year for Christmas, someone I loved gave me The Moon"?

I like your gift giving culture. It's a lot like mine.

I had a great time! I also love love love that in Portland it is a completely normal event for geeks to get beer and spend their Friday night as a "help desk" for people who are upgrading their blogs. Portland Geeks Rock!