General Chat

.....Do you think if I asked nicely they would hold Christmas back for a month?

Tec.........10PM.

I couldn't think of what to buy my mum but I received a jewellery store catalogue in the post box the other day and they had a very pretty heart pendant. I went in and had a look and bought that as well as a gold chain to go with it. I think she'll love it. The adults like gift vouchers so they're easy. Drew and Aiden love Leggo, Joel asked Santa for a skateboard, Aimee loves anything Disney Princess and Barbie - so that was easy. These days OH and I generally buy something we would both like for the house or yard. This year we're buying a new table and chairs set for the back garden.

S x

The jewellery you bought your mum sounds lovely Sue. I used to buy the Duchess jewellery at Christmas, but she never wears it these days, so it never sees the light of day.
I think that those we normally buy for will have to have money gifts this year. I don't like doing that, but I don't suppose they will object lol.

Tec.....10-10pm

Looks like Linda has dashed off to get those presents she needs.

I have been talking on the phone.
I have absolutely no idea what to get for my brother and his wife, they are a real problem. I also need to buy something for the other set of grandparents, but again I don't know what

All ideas gratefully recieved

Maybe all the talk of champagne has made her thirsty Tec - you know what Linda's like:-))

I don't like gift vouchers very much but that's what the older ones want and it's so much easier. If I gave mum a gift voucher she would put it in the drawer and not use it. I used to give my dad a book voucher as well as a gift at Christmas and I found out after he passed away that he wouldn't use them as he felt "embarrassed" handing them over. Why? I've no idea.

S x

What about a joint present, something tasteful for their house?

or a puppy each - a budgie - goldfish - worm farm?

Tec....

I put together a hamper for my daughter's ex MIL as we are still friendly. I've done this every year and she enjoys it. She always gets me a lovely tin of biscuits and some nice chutney. My daughter's new in-laws are nice people but have no intention of us being one big happy family. Always polite and friendly when we meet up but we're kept at arm's distance. I think I would embarrass them if I bought them a gift.

S x

I could get them a cleaner for their house

I would be delighted with book tokens.

Tec.

I have done the hampers and chutneys etc, it all gets very difficult at our age when none of us actually wants anything

Sue, Tec wants us to buy him some book tokens for Christmas

Ok Linda - I get the hint. And I take it no hampers and chutneys for you. Are you being cheeky saying you could get them a cleaner for their home.

S x

Not cheeky Sue, just suggesting something they really need lol

Would anyone like crackers and cheese for supper?

Well not you Sue, as it's hours 'till suppertime for you.

Tec.

Yes please Tec, any type of cheese apart from blue cheese, I can't stand that. If it is not too much trouble a coffee would be nice as well

No not for me Tec - thank you:-))

I'm sure they would be delighted to have a cleaner sent by you Linda - it will do wonders for family relationships:-))

I must be off for the day. I have some bits and pieces to do before it gets too warm. Sleep tight and keep warm.

A good day to our Aussies.

Sue xx

Have a good day Sue

All we have at the moment is Double Gloucester - I quite like blue now and then - the Duchess likes Brie, and cheese with cranberry's in.

Tec

Enjoy your day Sue - don't work too hard, it's bad for you.

Tec.