Christmas Presents

[Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons)]

I didn't, nor did I knock down the walls of Jericho, the 'big boys' did it.

[Darwins Selection]

I didn't, nor did I knock down the walls of Jericho, the 'big boys' did it.

Sodom?  Or was that someone else as well?

[Miss Creant Commander of the picklement and baking BAb(Hons)]

Not me DS I was far to busy dealing with gonorrhoea.

[Barman]

Not me DS I was far to busy dealing with gonorrhoea.

 

[Snoopy]

Sodom?  Or was that someone else as well?

Sod 'em all, sod 'em all
The long and the short and the tall
Sod all the Sergeants and W.O. Ones
Sod all the Corporals and their b@st'rd sons
'Cos we're saying good bye to them all
The long and the short and the tall
We'll get no promotion
This side of the ocean
So cheer up my lads .... Sod 'em all!

 

By 'eck that took me back!

[tel]

Er, we have set a new record by not exchanging pressies with SIL and family yet!

[Pastis]

I was thinking of getting my two nephews iTunes vouchers instead of cash. The elder one then told me that they download their music from, er... other places, so there wasn't much point. It'll prolly be £££ again then 

[Snoopy]

I do so hate giving money or vouchers.

Receiving money is always much appreciated by nephews, grandchildren etc BUT I feel that I have not put any thought or effort into the present giving. Giving cash/cheque/vouchers robs me of the pleasure of gift giving!

Also it is so hard to judge the amount ..... is it too much or too little (meaning do their parents now see me as a show-off or a skinflint)? What is the right amount? No I'm afraid those who expect cash etc will be disappointed again. They will get a present even if it is gloves and a scarf! At least I will know that I have put thought into it, will the gloves fit, do the scarf colours suit, is it this year's style etc. If they don't like my selections then they can give them to someone else next year and spend the money they save by not buying that someone a gift towards something they personally want!!

[Pastis]

I do so hate giving money or vouchers.

Receiving money is always much appreciated by nephews, grandchildren etc BUT I feel that I have not put any thought or effort into the present giving. Giving cash/cheque/vouchers robs me of the pleasure of gift giving!

Also it is so hard to judge the amount ..... is it too much or too little (meaning do their parents now see me as a show-off or a skinflint)? What is the right amount? No I'm afraid those who expect cash etc will be disappointed again. They will get a present even if it is gloves and a scarf! At least I will know that I have put thought into it, will the gloves fit, do the scarf colours suit, is it this year's style etc. If they don't like my selections then they can give them to someone else next year and spend the money they save by not buying that someone a gift towards something they personally want!!

I do agree with you; it's not something I favour but up to this point there's been little point in buying something which will be discarded in days. However, they're reaching the age when things might change. There might be something I can bring back from me travels that would go down well as a pressie ... 
As long as it's not yet another pair of the latest Oakley shades (counterfeit) from HK 

[Baldy]

When we moved over here, we were able to tell all that pressies are a thing of the past.

Very few shops except 'kiss me quick' tourist rubbish. So just a card and a meal out if you are around that day.

My ex wife then was able to get about two months of her life back per year not shopping for expensive shite that got chucked into the corner a few days later.

[Pirate]

WTF do you get 2 boys ~ one aged twelve and a half and the other ten years?

They are too old for toys and they have all the Wii's, Mobile Phones, Watches, Digital Cameras, Nintendo Micros, Remote control cars/trucks, MP3s etc that they could ever want. New football boots, sports equipment, clothing etc they soon grow out of and anyway we are forever replacing such stuff throughout the year. They both have bikes, laptops and they are NOT getting TV's in their bedrooms.

OK it is easy to upgrade to iPhones etc but they only do the same things as the stuff they already have but at a much higher cost and I'm not in the business of trying to outdo their friends' parents by buying bigger(smaller) or more fashionable bits of kit that they will only break or have stolen (with resulting upset and cost of replacement)

"Sensible" gifts like Premium Bonds/Insurance policies etc I leave to God-parents and anyway what kid wants to open a present to find it is a Government Savings Bond?

I have asked the boys what they want and they just shrug and say "We've got everything".

Ideas (sensible ones preferred) would be most welcome.

Pack the whole family up and take 'em to Orlando, Florida...Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios, Sea World, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, Discovery Cove, Blizzard Beach, Typhoon Lagoon, Epcot centre...It is truly a magical experience... The kids'll love you, and you're never too old...There's something for everyone...and it's not all theme parks...Your ride will start momentarily...

[Snoopy]

Nice idea Pirate but beyond my means I'm afraid.

[Pirate]

You'd need to check it out...there are some good deals out there, flights and attraction tickets, maybe next year...I've been twice, last time in 2002...I'd love to go back

[Miss Demeanour]

Italian Job Scalextric ?

http://www.childrenspace.co.uk/buy.asp?Scalextric-C2921A-Italian-Job-3-x-Classic-Mini-1-32-Scale-Limited-Edition-Cars-High-Detail-from-Scalextric,B001DXGXOK

[Snoopy]

I want that!