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MH, those anti cynical pills of yours need changing for a stronger dose.:D

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Margaret, regarding what happens when Santa loses his appeal, I once told my oldest son that when he stopped believing in Father Christmas then he wouldn't be getting any more presents. He's 60 now and he says he STILL believes in him.....

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I buy presents for the young ones but it's money in a card for the others. Very impersonal but much more appreciated - I tell them to buy something they want or to have a night out on me. Much better than them opening a present, saying 'oohs' and 'aahs' while thinking 'what the heck...' It also saves me from having to think, which gives me a headache these days.

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Gremlin, though the 'gifts' you have given to your 'handmaiden' (tut, tut) are really very well thought out and most acceptable to her, I would think that she doesn't need to buy you anything this year as you've covered it very well yourself for both of you. Saved yourself a bit of work there, lad, and saved your legs as well. Benefits all round. Good thinking.

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you are certainly right there. the reason it annoys me when people come out with all this christmas is cancelled rubbish. those who say that they get all the family around opening their presents together, all eating round the table for dinner must own a bigger table and house than i have had the pleasure in living in. its as romanticised version of christmas for most as those snow scened christmas cards are.

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What is wrong with that, I still believe that the bottles of Hobgoblin that magically turn up every morning on the 25th December must have been delivered by Father Chistmas and I am 73. Three years past my sell by date of three scores years and ten. :D:D

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we have started doing the same dotti34 a couple of years back for same reasons much easier and more appreciated.

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got a couple of grandchildren and i send em money to be put in their bank accounts where they can draw on once they are 18. they get enough toys anyway and i,m sure they,ll appreciate the money when they may need it more.