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Less 06-12-2004 11:14
Santa's Little Grotty
 

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WELCOME TO SANTA'S

LITTLE GROTTY

O.K. I know it's only the Calm Room with a few balloons strung about, but this isn't the place where you sit on a nice old mans knee and tell him what you want for Christmas, this is the place where you stand and shout to everybody what it is that you DON'T WANT for Christmas!

It's the place to come to give your friends family, loved ones a nice big hint of what to avoid if they really do want you to have a merry time.

It's also the place to come to if you want to offer examples of how a thoughtless/tastless gift ruined your Christmas, so that others can avoid making the same mistake with their choices of pressies.

So come on, we all must have examples of what not to buy, I'll start the ball rolling.......

One year, no thats wrong, I can't give an example being a Billy no Mates I've just realised I never get anything for Christmas, so it's up to you lot to put forward your thoughts of whats definately not hot.





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lettie 06-12-2004 12:20
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I would not like to receive any kind of household electrical item/gadget. Kettles and Steam irons do not make good gifts and the giver is highly likely to be found strangled by the electrical cord.:D

WillowTheWhisp 06-12-2004 12:51
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I would not like to receive any make-up items as I am very happy thank you with the Nicole Miller range of which I have got lots.:gorgeous:

I would also not like to receive manky bubble bath (because I much prefer bath bombs and such like from Lush or Pink) but I have an ominous feeling I will.:s_bubble:

I would not like to receive choccies - oh go on then I admit it, I probably would like to receive choccies.:clyde: :blinky: :inky: :nky:

Acrylic-bob 06-12-2004 15:01
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I spend quite a lot of time picking presents that I think are unusual and will genuinely please the recipient. I am usually depressed by the selection of gifts that I am given which generally fall into three categories; Gin, Fags and Underwear. I would love someone to give me a steam iron. It would make a really pleasant change. Sad or what?

WillowTheWhisp 06-12-2004 15:06
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A-b men are very difficult to buy presents for! O try to find something different and unusual for them but stores offer the "exciting" new range of - socks, hankies, after shave, etc.

Acrylic-bob 06-12-2004 15:31
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How difficult is it to buy a record token or a book token, or even, God forbid, a real book!

Less 06-12-2004 15:39
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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob
Gin, Fags and Underwear. I would love someone to give me a steam iron. It would make a really pleasant change. Sad or what?
If I get a steam Iron this krimbo, I'll swop it you for the Gin & fags.
:)

Sparkologist 06-12-2004 15:47
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Originally Posted by lettie
Kettles and Steam irons do not make good gifts and the giver is highly likely to be found strangled by the electrical cord.:D
Oh ******! It looks like I'm off to Ann Summer's, with my tail between my legs, grovelling for a refund. :o ;)

Busman747 06-12-2004 15:57
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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
A-b men are very difficult to buy presents for! O try to find something different and unusual for them but stores offer the "exciting" new range of - socks, hankies, after shave, etc.
My three pet hates at Christmas is socks, hankies and aftershave. :end:

yerself 06-12-2004 16:01
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Originally Posted by Lettie
the giver is highly likely to be found strangled by the electrical cord.
Sparkologist. The lady could be trying to tell you she prefers battery operated appliances.

Busman747 06-12-2004 16:05
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:rofl38: :rofl38: :lol:

lettie 06-12-2004 16:13
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Originally Posted by yerself
Sparkologist. The lady could be trying to tell you she prefers battery operated appliances.
:rofl38: Of course I do. Cameras, Discman/Walkman type things make great pressies. :D Actually another pet hate is old fashioned smellies eg lavender, lily of the valley, charlie perfume, the things that elderly ladies buy and think are nice. They always get re-cycled.;)

staggeringman 06-12-2004 17:22
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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
A-b men are very difficult to buy presents for! O try to find something different and unusual for them but stores offer the "exciting" new range of - socks, hankies, after shave, etc.
Willow the reason men are so hard to buy for is because there is not alot to buy for men!what about a weekend in amsterdam(without the girls),a rally drive with the professionals,a bladeless shaver? A drying machine that doesnt eat socks!A endless supply of amber nector and ruby murrays.A remote control dog walker........no....never mind socks undies aftershave lotion,deodrant....suppose its like any other christmas!!!

Sparkologist 06-12-2004 17:34
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Originally Posted by lettie
:rofl38: Of course I do. Cameras, Discman/Walkman type things make great pressies. :D
I couldn't agree more, Lettie.
It looks like I might be geting a Canon 1DS Mark II for Chrimbo, folks. Weyhey!!!:D

WillowTheWhisp 06-12-2004 17:43
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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob
How difficult is it to buy a record token or a book token, or even, God forbid, a real book!
Neither of those excellent sugestions would be appreciated by one of my male relatives who doesn't listen to music and never reads.

WillowTheWhisp 06-12-2004 17:45
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Originally Posted by lettie
Actually another pet hate is old fashioned smellies eg lavender, lily of the valley, charlie perfume, the things that elderly ladies buy and think are nice. They always get re-cycled.;)
You too? ........

accymel 06-12-2004 17:46
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Originally Posted by staggeringman
Willow the reason men are so hard to buy for is because there is not alot to buy for men!what about a weekend in amsterdam(without the girls),a rally drive with the professionals,a bladeless shaver? A drying machine that doesnt eat socks!A endless supply of amber nector and ruby murrays.A remote control dog walker........no....never mind socks undies aftershave lotion,deodrant....suppose its like any other christmas!!!
:eek: What do u get a bloke then ??? if he's got it all the usual man stuff n a big family who gets there b4 i can with the gr8 pressies like gadgets...socks, aftershave to sink a battleship, shavers n has done a lil trip n the tunnel for xmas drinkiepoos n has a car:confused: !!! Women are quite easy to buy for or should i say as well as easily pleased n grateful lol:D. I bought my man a book last yr n dont think it went down well despite it being about his team he didnt look impressed as the best exciting pressie i could get him was ....a book :( ...HELP!

accymel 06-12-2004 17:51
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Originally Posted by lettie
:rofl38: Of course I do. Cameras, Discman/Walkman type things make great pressies. :D Actually another pet hate is old fashioned smellies eg lavender, lily of the valley, charlie perfume, the things that elderly ladies buy and think are nice. They always get re-cycled.;)
Oh yeh....nowt worse lol my ex boss got us female workers for one xmas a bottle of toilet water:eek: .......that got recycled to charity....didnt dare smell it!!!! LOL:s_sick:

Bazf 06-12-2004 18:20
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Got to be what my Granny bought me every year from being 14 untill I was old enough to get my point across........ Hi Karate:( in one of those plastic sealed see through things that no one can open or in the case of Hi Karate would want to open.

accymel 06-12-2004 18:26
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Originally Posted by Bazf
Got to be what my Granny bought me every year from being 14 untill I was old enough to get my point across........ Hi Karate:( in one of those plastic sealed see through things that no one can open or in the case of Hi Karate would want to open.
Pmsl i bet my dad still has his sealed full of dust in the back of a cabinet somewhere as to not to offend my cheap pressie buying tho i was about 12 or so at the time with my paper round money.... ooopps hope he's not reading this....lOL

Acrylic-bob 06-12-2004 18:58
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I wonder what it would fetch on ebay??

WillowTheWhisp 06-12-2004 19:36
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Just look at the prices those old Avon aftershaves fetch these days. I mean the ones with the fancy shaped bottles.

lettie 06-12-2004 19:40
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Originally Posted by accystanmac
:eek: I bought my man a book last yr n dont think it went down well despite it being about his team he didnt look impressed as the best exciting pressie i could get him was ....a book :( ...HELP!
Got to admit that my dad looked a bit befuddled a few years ago when I got him a book. It was like he didn't know what to do with it. I think some men are only used to reading tabloids on the toilet..:D

Len 06-12-2004 20:56
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I remember buying my mother 711.
Now that must have been the cheapest of the cheap in perfume.
And I bet I know where that ended up. Hehehee. Anyway, it’s the thought that counts.

accymel 06-12-2004 21:10
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Originally Posted by lettie
Got to admit that my dad looked a bit befuddled a few years ago when I got him a book. It was like he didn't know what to do with it. I think some men are only used to reading tabloids on the toilet..:D
PMSL Yeh he was exactly the same.....very alien !! lol

accymel 06-12-2004 21:11
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Originally Posted by Acrylic-bob
I wonder what it would fetch on ebay??
LOL some saddo will bid for it some ppl bid for owt cheap on Ebay

Less 07-12-2004 12:41
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Originally Posted by lettie
Got to admit that my dad looked a bit befuddled a few years ago when I got him a book. It was like he didn't know what to do with it. I think some men are only used to reading tabloids on the toilet..:D
One of the best pressies I got was from shortstuff, she bought me a book about submarine-warfare, I was really pleased with it, she also got me a dvd about Churchill, they are both keeping my interest still & are a very welcome change from socks & underwear.

:)

WillowTheWhisp 07-12-2004 15:47
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So the answer is simple - you have to know what the individual is likely to be interested in. Which leaves me in exactly the same position as regards my male relative as he doesn't really seem to be interested in anything!

accymel 07-12-2004 15:52
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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
So the answer is simple - you have to know what the individual is likely to be interested in. Which leaves me in exactly the same position as regards my male relative as he doesn't really seem to be interested in anything!
No help to me neither..........:confused: looks like its a multi use high st voucher for him then he can buy his own ?!?!? lol

mez 07-12-2004 16:29
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i find vouchers very impersonal, its as though you cant be bothered,

accymel 07-12-2004 16:35
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Originally Posted by mez
i find vouchers very impersonal, its as though you cant be bothered,
well its either that or another unwanted gift lol

WillowTheWhisp 07-12-2004 17:12
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I agree with you there. I don't like receiving vouchers either. It always used to be that you made sure there was no price visible on a present because you didn't want the recipient to know how much you'd spent but with vouchers you might just as well give them cash or a cheque - a voucher limits where they can spend it too (even if it's a multi wadjamacallums but is just as impersonal as cash.

staggeringman 07-12-2004 17:32
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:cuddle: just give a little love and affection ,doesnt cost anything but means more than money could BUY.:cuddle::love: :kiss8: :iloveyou:

Less 07-12-2004 17:35
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Originally Posted by staggeringman
:cuddle: just give a little love and affection ,doesnt cost anything but means more than money could BUY.:cuddle::love: :kiss8: :iloveyou:
(And then she'll be so pleased with you she'll let you go down the stag & spend all your money).

You missed that bit out staggers!

:s_sick:

staggeringman 07-12-2004 17:40
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Originally Posted by Less
(And then she'll be so pleased with you she'll let you go down the stag & spend all your money).

You missed that bit out staggers!

:s_sick:
Dont know what we are opening yet less,possibly afternoon only,then try and find a boozer at night?

WillowTheWhisp 08-12-2004 08:10
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Originally Posted by staggeringman
Dont know what we are opening yet less,possibly afternoon only,then try and find a boozer at night?
er, I thought the Stag was a boozer.............................

Less 08-12-2004 12:04
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Originally Posted by WillowTheWhisp
er, I thought the Stag was a boozer.............................
Er, no Willow I'm a boozer.
:drink:

Less 08-12-2004 12:09
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Originally Posted by mick
Take no notice of less, Willow he is not mean at all..................Lazy now thats another matter..
oops sorry Mick, I went & edited it now yours looks wrong!

WillowTheWhisp 08-12-2004 13:18
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And now Mick's post has gone altogether so that makes yours look even sillier Less. :rolleyes:

lettie 25-12-2004 10:17
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Thanks Sparky, and there's no cord on it to strangle you with.:(

Like what was hidden inside it though..:D

Sara 26-12-2004 13:31
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Could have hit him over the head with it Lettie, instead of strangling him.

WillowTheWhisp 26-12-2004 17:09
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After he went to all the trouble of decorating it for Christmas too?

janet 26-12-2004 17:14
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Hope you have an open fire to put the iron on lettie, if not put it on the gas oven . Takes forever to do the ironing though.You must get sparky to rewire your house for you, keep him out of trouble for a bit.

ANNE 26-12-2004 20:28
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Not sure what catigory i fall in then Lettie.
I Love good Lavender the pure oil is good for all sorts.
Presents like Cameras,laptop top,mobile phone top of the list.
And has for a drying machine that dont eat socks is silly.
Every woman knows Staggers that there is a monster in the washing machine that eats the socks.


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