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Mothers and Christmas

posted by Gavski on Monday, 23rd November 2009, 10:32

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You may notice a theme with my posts

I pretty much have ideas for all in my family for presents except my mum - to be honest I struggle most years with ideas for her. My old man has tons of hobbies and whims but the old dear only real hobby is looking after the old man...

She's 55 and likes family stuff and seeing friends.

Any ideas? £30-40 is ideal spend for her...

Ta

I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which i'm dying are the best i've ever had.

RE: Mothers and Christmas

posted by whoot on Monday, 23rd November 2009, 10:33

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my mum requests 'spa treatments'

I dont have a f***ing clue what that means.

RE: Mothers and Christmas

posted by smurfette on Monday, 23rd November 2009, 10:50

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Has she got a digital photo frame? I've helped several people pre-load them with loads of old family photos so all the reciprient has to do on Xmas day is open the box and plug it in.

Can't go wrong.

RE: Mothers and Christmas

posted by Basbat on Monday, 23rd November 2009, 11:01

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I gave up on Christmas a few years ago,I stopped being a Argos bitch and just put money in a envelope with a card,let people buy what they want when they want.
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Mr Basbat

RE: Mothers and Christmas

posted by Gavski on Monday, 23rd November 2009, 18:03

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Whoot - problem is my mum's local Spar changed to a One Stop last year - so no joy there...

Did her a printed photo-album last year and digital frame a couple of years before that...all photo'ed out.

I'm still thinking.

I find it kind of funny, I find it kind of sad
The dreams in which i'm dying are the best i've ever had.

RE: Mothers and Christmas

posted by badboybez on Monday, 23rd November 2009, 19:09

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You lucky bugger just struggling with your Mums present. Every year I have the same problem for both parents at Xmas & birthday time. Both don't do much, don't drink, don't smoke it's a nightmare!!
Birthdays now I take them out for a meal - I get fed! thinking this year doing the National Trust membership for them.

RE: Mothers and Christmas

posted by Juls on Monday, 23rd November 2009, 19:55

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May sound naff but my mother loved it few years ago. Got her a nice vase and then had flowers delivered few days later.

Sorted that Christmas and the next b'day

How about a magazine subscription? If it was something like a cooking one could get her a few new utensils to use aswell.

Does she clothes shop? Could do a personal shopper session - think JL and Debenhams do them.

Could take her out for the day in a 'mystery trip' kinda thing. Just give her some clues and a train ticket/map as to where you are going

Juls

RE: Mothers and Christmas

posted by Mikeonfreeserve on Monday, 23rd November 2009, 20:31

Elite

BBC special edition Pride and Prejudice if she hasn't got it.

I mean....who can resist Colin Firth in wet breeches

RE: Mothers and Christmas

posted by Ailegs on Tuesday, 24th November 2009, 00:11

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My mums getting,
The new Michael Boob-lay album/DVD
Bottle of Baileys
Nice shortbread
Planet earth boxset
4 CD + DVD boxset of Christmas songs (She will actually love this)

Problem is, it's her birthday 2 weeks before Christmas so may have to split a little.

Is that the time? Damn you PSWii60!!!!
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PSN & XBL: Ailegs

RE: Mothers and Christmas

posted by roar349 on Tuesday, 24th November 2009, 08:50

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Got Mum a nice Radley handbag this year.

My Photo's
Now with added Tweet
"But you're not Judge Judy and executioner...."

"You don't need eyes to see, you need vision..."

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