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What have you bought me for Christmas dear?
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Well its that time of the year again and this question
must be asked all over the country for the next few weeks.
I
dread it as I have no idea what she may want or need, if I buy clothes,
wrong size, colour, style, if its chocolate its fattening, perfume,
wrong smell, I can't win so the best thing is to let her buy it herself
and then sit back and relax, even that will be wrong.
My latest is to
let my daughters decide as has been pointed out, female minds are
totally different to ours or at least thats what they tell me.
I suppose it works the other way as well as they don't seem to know what to buy me either.
Dec. 15, 2009
(Edited Dec. 24, 2009)
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Last year I bought mine a ticket to see Paul
Weller, she looked a bit miffed at only having a card sized pressie
until she opened it, I collected enough brownie points to see me clear
to Easter, this year's proving to be a bit of a dilemma though. "What do
you want", or "Is there anything you'd like", are met with either a
blank expression or a straight "Nothing", but I not so stupid that
producing "nothing" on christmas morning will result in me spending the
rest of the holiday outside on the pavement. Any and all ideas
gratefully welcomed.
Stu
PS I should add I did hide one or two other little things last year.
Dec. 15, 2009
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apart from completely forgetting a birthday the least
well received present I gave mrs W was an early Sinclair
calculator.....surely a collectors item by now.
I usually find some item of jewellery hits the mark. Or useful bags or scarves.
I
agree about clothes etc....ALWAYS a disaster especially in those
long ago days of thinking I could improve the exciting underwear
situation. Nowadays the undies which would be deemed acceptable would be
too heavy for me to carry home and. wouldn.t fit under any domestic
sized Xmas tree
I hate being asked what I want. If people can't
be assed to think of something I'd rather not have any thing. I don't
want to add to the sum total of the world misery by having anyone
fretting over me.......SO THERE!!!!!!
Dec. 15, 2009
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Anth, I took my very own perfumed Ayatollah to
Clarke's Village last month and let her see things she liked and then
suggested they might make a good Christmas Pressie. I steered her clear
of the Jewellers mind you when she mentioned a real gold watch !!!!! We
managed to fill quite a few carrier bags, had a nice lunch and with the
price reductions, had a painless drive home. My green shield stamp book
is stuffed full of points earned and Mrs L is very happy. "What can I
get you?" she asked. Apart from a subscription to Record Collector
Magazine I couldn't think of a thing.
Rich
Dec. 15, 2009
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Some useful suggestions there Chris, sadly we took
an extra suitcase on holiday for all the scarves my Mrs. bought, she
knew there would be plenty of scarf buying opportunities, there's more
bloody silk pashminas round our house than at Harvey Nicks, she's fussy
about jewelry as well, having just been to China we've also got an
abundance of pearls, jade, silver and lapis lazuli about the place, bags
are OK as long as they're strong enough to carry the average breeze
block that's usually in hers. And we've done the shopping for clothes
bit also Rich, Monsoon and Zara took a battering the weekend before
last, (along with my credit card), I briefly entertained the thought
after one particulary hectic round of buying of phoning up and saying it
had been nicked a couple of hours previous, but considering that I'm a
useless liar I thought it best not to. So I s'pose it'll have to be a
new broomstick, now should I go for supercharged or steam powered,
perhaps solar powered that'd be the green option.
Stu
PS knickers etc. are out as well, at my age I just don't go down
that road, (was going to say don't go there, but though the wording not
quite appropriate).
Dec. 15, 2009
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Hi Stu and all.
Hardly surprising is it that we all have the same problem at this
time of year? Been pondering myself over what to get 'er indoors and
will admit that the broomstick idea did cross my mind as well. I'm told
that a twin two stroke leaves a lovely vapour trail!
Already tried convincing her that a pillar drill was actually a food mixer, that didn't work!
As everyone have already said personal items are a definite no no,
wrong size,wrong colour, wrong style, wrong perfume etc etc.
To make matters worse, now we have a new floor in the dining room she's decided that we need
a new dining room suite, which translated means that she wants a new
suite that I get to pay for! Seriously thinking of buying her an
Ipod, but guess she would only complain that there are no Ipeas in it.
Isn't life difficult during the festive season?
On t'other hand I s'pose this works the other way as well. How can
you expect a sensible pressy from someone that doesn't understand the
finer points of Walschaert's gear or has no idea what a number two morse
taper is? Guess it will be sweaters again then........
Bah humbug.
Have fun all.
Sticky.
Dec. 15, 2009
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Good morning all
Why do we find it so difficult and they find it so easy? Perhaps we
are easily pleased. I will confirm that when a women says I want
nothing she does want something. Never, ever get her nothing
unless of course you have already put in place a solid escape route.
Must admit Sticky, I thought you would have bought the better half a
service manual for a Massey Ferguson!
Seriously, to achieve the perfect present you must take quiet note
of remarks made throughout the year. Trouble is with that is the memory
is not so good now so have taken to writing down these secret and
precious thoughts. Problem is come Christmas I cannot remember where I
put the bloody list!!
No good asking for a list as darling will say she wants a suprise.
So, there is only one solution to be taken as the dreaded day nears and
you are shaking and sweating profusely as she piles on the agony. She
will know you have not bought anything and you do not have acle what to
buy her except for a nice Malt you seen in Threshers. The solution my
friends is on Christmas Eve to have a bloody good drink in a local
hostelery and proceed to Mallorys the jewellers. Expensive but she's
worth it, isn't she??
Hope you all get it right and remember do the washing up on the big day before you get too pissed.
Cheers
Steve
Dec. 16, 2009
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This is the new illuminated keyboard in action ..
lots of blue pretties to dazzle the eyes...I`m a bit perplexed by
where all the little "special" keys are,and even more amazed at what
they do. Totally overawed at the speed of the typing now. The only
drawback? The spelling mistakes and typos are quicker to make.!!!
only, the glasse to do now, vari-focals for reading .. gotta try it.
Guess what I`m trying to say it that the present you chose for your
other half has to be at least useful,or menaingful. The stuff in the
loft, in boxes, never used .. is what we try to avoid. Carole has
always been easy to buy for, I get her a small something and
"grunt" Happy Christmas at the appropriate moments as we dish out /
unwrap the presents under the tree ..yes, tree.. with lights
switched on ..ha ha ..(old fashioned lot the Williams family).
The main gift is (usually) decided opon before, and then
bought after Christmas, when value for money returns to normal
levels. So Carole gets two bites of the cherry this way.... seems to
work for (50s) me. We have both run out of original ideas after 38
years of sharing the same bed bugs....ha ha
Well, having recovered from "blue blindness", I am going to sign off now .. catch you guys later on .. things to do..
Dec. 16, 2009
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Slight change to thread guys, but the Christmas
theme remains, have yo0u done the decorations yet? got a tree? if not
why not try the new Amy Winehouse Christmas Tree, comes with it's own
pot, but drops needles everywhere.
Stu
PS still pondering on pressies, won't do what my brother in law did
some years ago though, his Mrs, mines sister happened to mention she
needed a new mop, quess what she got for Christmas, this was about 25
years ago we're still laughing, she never did see the funny side though,
( he was serious as well, thought that was what she really wanted!!!!),
I mean...................................
I forgot to mention there was a bucket that went with it too.
Dec. 16, 2009
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The story about the tree, makes me pine for the
good old days Stu.......when Cristmas was a family thing, not a shop
keepers delight.
Dec. 16, 2009
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Hi all.
Still worrying about pressies, finger nails down to the quick now, and still hav'nt a clue!
Trouble is, I've four females to buy for, Mrs, daughter and two
daughter in laws, there's a double whammey in there as well, 'cos
daughter has a birthday on the 23rd also.
I'm afraid the MF manual for the Mrs is out 'cos we dont have an MF any more, all Internationals except the little Allis B.
She does like listening to audio books and an Ipod is still the
favourite, but I'm not totally convinced, have to shop around a
bit I think.
Incidentally, Bill we still have a tree with lights and all, and
all the offspring still have 'stockings' except that they have morphed
into dustbin liners over the years. It's hell in our house Christmas
afternoon, besides all the people, Ben usually brings his dog and we
have four cats. It's OK though 'cos they get on alright together, the
dog is used to cats and treats 'em with respect. One of the cats likes
to shred up paper, it's a little fettish she has, I'm sure its not to
difficult to imagine the results with all that wrapping around!
Oh happy, happy days!
Best wishes to all.
Sticky.
Dec. 17, 2009
(Edited Dec. 17, 2009)
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Audio books, John, now there's a good idea, "Gone With the Wind" perhaps, that should be appropriate for Christmas Day.
Stu
Dec. 17, 2009
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Indecision is stil the favourite present as far as
Carole is concerned. Expanding on the tree thing and cats; in 1980 we
became the reluctant owners of two abandoned wild kittens. Mother had
them under a sheet of tin in the garden opposite where we used to live.
One was a Tabby, her sister a Tortoiseshell. The Tabby was truly a "wild
child" and hissed and spat (even when being dropper fed her milk). We
named her Thunder. Her sister was much more amicable about being fed. A
streak across her face gave her the name of Lightning.
A "storm in a tea cup" moment arrived with a real 5 foot christmas
tree. Decked out with lights, tinsel, chocolates; this tree stayed
intact for just one evening. The cats curiosity overcame the trees
ability to remain upright, and our christmas cheer was dispensed all
over the carpet. The strangest thing was that Lighting had a penchant
for aluminium, we could not stop her from eating the tinsel. Right up
until 15 years later, (when she died), she would leap into the "swarf"
box and eat the curls of aluminium. Didn`t like brass chips or steel,
obviously a very choosy cat.
iPod, probbaly a choice John, but check out the contract offers on
the Blackberry phones, a full internet and multimedai capable device.
Could be an item to consider if she needs use a phone, camera,
calculator, music & video player or sat nav etc. http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=blackberry+phone&cid=13170085801111806818&os=tech-specs is
a place where you can check it out. I has ability to be used as a voice
recorder, Mp3 and Wma sound files. It pretty well does most things,
(apart from make the tea). Usual disclaimer applies.
Dec. 17, 2009
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Hi Bill
Do you know any females that could understand a gadget like that? Bless them all.
Cheers
Steve
Dec. 17, 2009
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Yes Steve both my daughters can text without even
looking at the keypad on their phones and they can do it whilst talking
to someone else.
I have just bought a new phone with a qwerty keypad
and now at last I can text at a reasonable speed, never got on with the
old style keypad where you had to press a key four times a get the
letter you wanted.
I think you probably right concerning females of
the older generation though as my wife will often ask how to view a
missed call or to add a contact.
Dec. 17, 2009
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BAD DAY!
1. Snow hate the stuff
2. Most places have run out of xmas trees so had to drive around and ended up with manky expensive.
3.
Shopped at Morrisons with Mrs W (trying not to comment on all the
people who would have benefiited from eugenics as this angers Mrs W).
Got to check out and found debit card lost, no cash and Mrs W hadn't
brought anthing cos she always assumes I will have.
4. Contacted bank to cancel card..so I won't have one available for xmas...probabnly good thing.
5 Back to Morrisons to pay for and collect hostage goods
6
Had to take Alzheimer mother in law her tree and set it up, sort out
her phone she has mucked up, ditto her central heating, collect parrotty
who has been keeeping an eye on her while we were in Bath.
5 NOW wyffe wants me to do the cards which we hav't had time to do until now.
AND it's only lunchtime.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AND I haven't got her a present yet.
HELPPPPPPP
Dec. 17, 2009
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Hi Chris
As the song goes "So this is Christmas"!! There is always
alcohol friend. Here today has been beautiful, sunny and 22C (shade!).
Been sat outside in the sun reading and not a Christmas carol to be
heard, bliss.
Hope it gets better for you.
Regards to parroty.
Cheers
Steve
Dec. 17, 2009
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My grandaughters aged 8, 6 & 6 repectively can
outpace their (30 something) parents on the Nintendo DS, PS3, and Mobile
phones .. the remote controls hold no fear for them either. Oh, yeh,
and ask the eldest what school work she does online .. gobsmacking or
what!!!
Even my techno-phobic other half has now mastered Mobile text, Sat
Nav, laptop, and P.C. at work .. all this from a female brain .. doesn`t
bode well for the future of "man" kind .. I`m glad I shan`t be around
when women rule the world ... the nect thing you know we`ll be having a
woman Prime Minister .. oh, bugger .. we`ve had one of those already,
haven`t we?
Keep up with the shopping lads .. sorry to hear about your
shopping experience Chris. I often say thank goodness for online banking
and instant account transfers ...... pass me another Mince Pie Caroie,
there`s a dear ...
Dec. 17, 2009
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Thanks for the solace Steve
I'm afraid the
thought of you in warmth and no obvious Xmasness does little to dispel
the gloom as yet another snow flurry hurtles horizontally past the
window. Parrotty returns the yuletide sentiment.
Dear friend alcohol will join me in a little while.
Dec. 17, 2009
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Christmas present for the memsahib? Easy. I take
her to her favourite clothes shop, lead her inside and give my credit
card to the woman at the cash till. Memsahib knows my financial limits.
Easy.
Christmas presents for two sons? Easy. I get them whatever I'd like to get for myself and it never fails to please. Easy.
Christmas present for daughter. Easy. I ask the memsahib to buy it. Easy.
So that's my efforts completed for this year.
Dec. 17, 2009
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