Ahh, the annual period of intraspective reflection is upon us.  That time of year when we examine our inner selves, ponder not just the impact that those around us have had upon us, but truly examine the deeds and actions that we have taken to enhance the quality of our loved ones' lives.  Were it not for these selfless acts we have embarked upon, our yearly goodie-wish-list would remain for the most part unfulfilled...and that would really suck!  So, having for the most part behaved myself this past year (OK, there was the incident at that bar in March...then that time at the hockey game in January...oh, damn, I forgot about that thing I did in August..oh man, and that poker game in Myrtle Beach with the boys, that was a blast!...hmmmm...this is not looking too good!)  Fortunately, Mrs. Lobster is a very understanding woman!

Without further delay, here's my goodie-wish-list for Christmas of 2008:

• Real HDTV integrated into Media Center for us do-it-yourself'ers.  I love my HDHomerun, don't get me wrong, but come on guys!  I don't care if it's cable, satellite or IPTV, just let me get ESPN HD, Discovery HD, and all of the other HD channels available in real HD through my MC rig.
• HD-DVD support in MC.  There is no excuse for this shortcoming at this point.
• A Ricavision VAVE100 Sideshow remote.  Droooool!
• The Nerf N-Strike Disk Shot.  OK, it has nothing to do with Media Center, is incredibly childish and just plain looks like a lot of fun! 
• Hardware acceleration for my 7600GT in Vista.  Seeing as I don't see that happening any time soon, I'll take either an 8600 or an ATI 2600HD.
• Another Satanley Cup for the Carolina Hurricanes.
• A miraculous early release of The Force Unleashed.
• Any one of the V2 Extenders...oh, what the heck, I'll take two of these!
• Someone...anyone to beat the New England Patriots!  Please?
• A few more headshots in Halo 3.
• Continued oustanding MC add-ins from Andy, Brian, and everyone else who has enhanced our hobby.
• Softsled functionality would be nice.

There's much more I'd like to put on this list, but the eggnog is calling my name!  Have a great Christmas everyone!

Oh yea...one more item for the list:  That whole peace-love-and-harmony-amongst-all-people thing, yadda yadda yadda... dayum, that Sideshow remote is sweeeeet!