I have had discussions with co-workers around the holidays regarding the challenge of making a Christmas list as I've gotten older. I suppose my perspective has changed and we get used to going out and getting something when there's a need. As you get older and start seeing things sitting around (and perhaps dealing with an older parent trying to get rid of things) I feel there's less of an excitement in getting "stuff" versus when we were younger. I've found myself developing more of an appreciation for experiences and just spending time with family.
I've made my rounds once already with the snow thrower in the neighborhood. They just called school off for tomorrow as the snow is coming down almost as fast as they're plowing it. My daughter rode with me to get a sandwich and was amazed by how much snow was on the roads. I told her we used to have these winters all the time.
I'm in public safety, so getting to work is a must. I typically replace my stock batteries at 3-4 years just so I won't have problems. As for a jump pack, I scored a Hulkman brand off Amazon for half off and it's jumped our E350 van that sits a lot several times with no problems.
Took my 79yr old neighbor for a heart valve replacement. It's absolutely amazing what can be done these days, and how common and less invasive it's become.