Disappointed with Christmas Presents ~ Yes I am!
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Since I have nobody I gave myself a present of Larry Bond's new fiction novel dealing with a Chinese invasion of Vietnam in the future.
I got money from my mom -- a nice amount -- and a baseball hat from my brother. I got mom DVDs of two of her favorite movies -- one being Cat On A Hot Tin Roof -- and my brother DVDs of two of his favorite movies. Now I just have to spend the money!
Hey, K, sorry your friend didn't put much thought into her gift, but horses are nice. Maybe next year, get her some coal for her stocking!
Hey, K, sorry your friend didn't put much thought into her gift, but horses are nice. Maybe next year, get her some coal for her stocking!
Lies! The older one gets the fun from Christmas is more in the excessive eating and drinking than anything remotely to do with presents.
So unless you meant giving other people indigestion, rather than getting it yourself, lies, I say again!
Well it the thought that counts, I got a nice picture of my nephew and niece from my sister
A book and $20 in gift cards from my Landlords.
the one gift that was marked "Uncle Bill" on the outer package failed to show up by Friday, even though the company told my Sister it would, so I guess I'll get that next week.
Anyhow everyone have a Happy & safe Holiday with friends and loved ones.
A book and $20 in gift cards from my Landlords.
the one gift that was marked "Uncle Bill" on the outer package failed to show up by Friday, even though the company told my Sister it would, so I guess I'll get that next week.
Anyhow everyone have a Happy & safe Holiday with friends and loved ones.
Agreed, but it's more out of necessity than enjoyment.
As you become older, you end up getting less and less of the good stuff.
On the other hand, you have a rising urge to give it to other people, which may result in court orders and in extreme cases a position on some form of register for five years.
I actually got a gift from my Mother in Law! Could've knocked me over with a feather. I got a small tube of hand lotion and a twenty dollar bill---in a paper sack. I don't think she's ever spent that kind of money on me.
She also gave hubby a twenty dollar bill---and a check for one thousand dollars. I guess she thinks the twenty dollar bill counts as a gift.
We bought her a blender, which was cheap, because she wanted a plastic one that she could actually lift.
The sister in law and her kids gave us both season one of Pushing Daisies (yay!) and a board game.
And I actually made it through the day without losing my temper or shooting my mouth off. But I did have to leave the room when crazy-ass sister in law started to ramble on and on. I played the Wii with the boys, mostly, and we watched Doctor Who together. Luckily, they didn't talk much. They were too busy eating (teenage boys--a veritable black hole for food).
Hubby definitely redeemed himself today. He cooked, cleaned, put the dishes up and even wrapped up the leftovers while I played the Wii with the boys. I barely had to do a thing.
She also gave hubby a twenty dollar bill---and a check for one thousand dollars. I guess she thinks the twenty dollar bill counts as a gift.
We bought her a blender, which was cheap, because she wanted a plastic one that she could actually lift.
The sister in law and her kids gave us both season one of Pushing Daisies (yay!) and a board game.
And I actually made it through the day without losing my temper or shooting my mouth off. But I did have to leave the room when crazy-ass sister in law started to ramble on and on. I played the Wii with the boys, mostly, and we watched Doctor Who together. Luckily, they didn't talk much. They were too busy eating (teenage boys--a veritable black hole for food).
Hubby definitely redeemed himself today. He cooked, cleaned, put the dishes up and even wrapped up the leftovers while I played the Wii with the boys. I barely had to do a thing.
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I actually got a gift from my Mother in Law! Could've knocked me over with a feather. I got a small tube of hand lotion and a twenty dollar bill---in a paper sack. I don't think she's ever spent that kind of money on me.
She also gave hubby a twenty dollar bill---and a check for one thousand dollars. I guess she thinks the twenty dollar bill counts as a gift.
We bought her a blender, which was cheap, because she wanted a plastic one that she could actually lift.
The sister in law and her kids gave us both season one of Pushing Daisies (yay!) and a board game.
And I actually made it through the day without losing my temper or shooting my mouth off. But I did have to leave the room when crazy-ass sister in law started to ramble on and on. I played the Wii with the boys, mostly, and we watched Doctor Who together. Luckily, they didn't talk much. They were too busy eating (teenage boys--a veritable black hole for food).
Hubby definitely redeemed himself today. He cooked, cleaned, put the dishes up and even wrapped up the leftovers while I played the Wii with the boys. I barely had to do a thing.
I'm glad you had a great Christmas, Auntiehill. As for teenage boys and their appetites, well let's just say I'm pretty certain they're langoliers, only in real time.
It was a fairly typical Christmas for me- after opening presents and an early dinner, things went back to bickering, moody glares, and suchlike. None of my family really likes eachother much 
which is why after I showered using my new manly moisturizing shampoo and shaved with a beautiful new razor, I promptly fell on my bed and slept the day away.
which is why after I showered using my new manly moisturizing shampoo and shaved with a beautiful new razor, I promptly fell on my bed and slept the day away.
Agreed, but it's more out of necessity than enjoyment.
As you become older, you end up getting less and less of the good stuff.
On the other hand, you have a rising urge to give it to other people, which may result in court orders and in extreme cases a position on some form of register for five years.
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Merry Christmas Zee. I'm glad the majority of you had a great time.
And RedReindeer ~ friend did send me a present ~ an elasticated bracelet! First ~ I do not wear bracelets and certainly not elasticated ones!
Man was regaling this tale to his Sister yesterday ~ I was frantically standing behind her shaking my head and cutting my throat as she had bought me one last year
Glad everyone got through it in one piece anyway
~ Cheers to next year
PurplePoop
Cadet
So for a Christmas present I sent one of my oldest friends ~ 30 years through first loves, first David Essex concerts, first bra fittings, first elicit ciggies behind the dung heap, first 'I'm going to be sick ~ hold my hair', first and second marriages (in her case!), first 'I'm in Dubai and I'm bored come and see me'... sorry I forgot myself...
So I lovingly wrapped a gorgeous pair of black suede gloves and sent.
What did I get in return? A bloody 'round Robin' letter of photos of her and her daughter on their new horses!
Sometimes you wonder why you are still friends with people!
(My tongue is firmly in my cheek whilst typing this ~ but)
I got to go to France. Nice!
So glad your day was better than you thought it was going to be.I actually got a gift from my Mother in Law! Could've knocked me over with a feather. I got a small tube of hand lotion and a twenty dollar bill---in a paper sack. I don't think she's ever spent that kind of money on me.
She also gave hubby a twenty dollar bill---and a check for one thousand dollars. I guess she thinks the twenty dollar bill counts as a gift.
We bought her a blender, which was cheap, because she wanted a plastic one that she could actually lift.
The sister in law and her kids gave us both season one of Pushing Daisies (yay!) and a board game.
And I actually made it through the day without losing my temper or shooting my mouth off. But I did have to leave the room when crazy-ass sister in law started to ramble on and on. I played the Wii with the boys, mostly, and we watched Doctor Who together. Luckily, they didn't talk much. They were too busy eating (teenage boys--a veritable black hole for food).
Hubby definitely redeemed himself today. He cooked, cleaned, put the dishes up and even wrapped up the leftovers while I played the Wii with the boys. I barely had to do a thing.
Never mind, there's always next year to look forward to instead...
It's good to have traditions. And just think, in 20 years or so, you'll be able to shout at your grandchildren at this special time of year.
Someone else come up with a good Nice/Nice pun and save me the effort. I don't work at Christmas...
Someone else come up with a good Nice/Nice pun and save me the effort. I don't work at Christmas...
The only thing worse than that are Brest jokes. Make too many of them in a serious discussion and you are going Toulouse.
Someone else come up with a good Nice/Nice pun and save me the effort. I don't work at Christmas...
The only thing worse than that are Brest jokes. Make too many of them in a serious discussion and you are going Toulouse.
That's Rouen-ously bad.
Someone's written a biography of your tailor? He must be an incredible tailor.
Lies! The older one gets the fun from Christmas is more in the excessive eating and drinking than anything remotely to do with presents.
So unless you meant giving other people indigestion, rather than getting it yourself, lies, I say again!
You both lie. The fun is in cooking Christmas dinner and watching it be completely consumed, then listening to everyone moan about having eaten to much!
No, no, the book is about the history of the tailoring house I use. They're the ones with the long history. My actual tailor (well, fitter/cutter; the sewing is done by others) would be deeply amused at the thought of a biography written about him.
Now THAT is truly evil.
Well, apparently, hubby did notice that every time his sister went off on a rant, I would look at my watch (maybe I was just checking to see if time truly was standing still). So, I guess subconsciously, I was still able to get my dig in.
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Lies! The older one gets the fun from Christmas is more in the excessive eating and drinking than anything remotely to do with presents.
Seriously, I couldn't care less what kinds of gifts I get for Christmas. My mom's side of the family canceled Christmas this year because they were feeling dramatic, and my dad's side consists of really lame people, so they always give really retarded presents.
I enjoy giving gifts because, true story, I am awesome at it. I always give the best gifts of anybody in my family.
Maybe I just have low expectations, but I have never been disappointed my gifts that I've gotten.
One thing I know about Christmas - unless you're really assertive, no one will bring you figgy pudding.
Presents I'm also pretty awesome at, even when the budget is...not so much. But I only really give them to family with the occasional exception.
Presents I'm also pretty awesome at, even when the budget is...not so much. But I only really give them to family with the occasional exception.
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