Pre-Christmas madness

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I just got a Coach money clip made of water buffalo calf skin. I got this from a vendor that I rarely use. It's pretty nice, if you like money clips. Maybe I'll give it to my brother in-law. This time of year is pretty awesome when it comes to the bribes, I mean gifts, that vendors send to me. And it works for them in the sense that I ponder on the name of the company for a moment or two when I open them and send a thank you e-mail, but that's about it.

In no particular order:

I got a gift card for Ticket Master from one agency I use a LOT. This is cool, because although I don't go to many concerts or shows, this can be used at the Baltimore Aquarium and also the science museum up there. Take the whole family!

I got a gift card for AMC Theaters from another agency. It's enough to take my family of four to the movies and get snacks too.

Got a real nice gift basket of chocolates and stuff from an agency I HATE and will never use again if I have a choice.

I also get taken out to lunch about 3-4 times a year. I could probably increase this dramatically if I whored myself out, but I really don't like dining with strangers trying to sell me stuff. I only eat with people I like.

I send out about a half million in business each month. Roughly $6 Million a year. I don't generate that business, I just control where it goes.

My salary is rather unimpressive, but at least I get the Christmas bribes.