Christmas SOS

Curtain · 7th-December-2002, 12:30 AM

Realising I'm a typical male, I was hoping to get all my Christmas shopping out the way on the 24th. However, having done this many times in the past, I've forced myself into some effort and pre-planning this year. I'm sick of wasting money on the panic buy, the obligatory box of deodorant and the display left over. People like me need help ...

So has anyone got some really good ideas for presents? Serious suggestions only (I know what you lot are like).

CJ · 7th-December-2002, 03:34 AM

depends on for whom you are buying. Oh, and budget.

**Graham** · 7th-December-2002, 12:28 PM

I've heard you can pick up lots of good stuff at a car boot sale.

TheTramp · 7th-December-2002, 12:33 PM

There's nothing better than starting your Christmas shopping at 1pm on the 24th December.

I find it really focusses the mind!

Steve

**Graham** · 7th-December-2002, 12:35 PM

Robert - it also depends on how much you like the person.

eg Girlfriend you like: sexy underwear, tickets to a concert, life-size chocolate Bill figure, valuable jewellery

Girlfriend you're trying to dump: clothing several sizes too big, a set of pots and pans, slippers (even if she's asked for them!!), obviously fake jewellery

Wendy · 7th-December-2002, 12:55 PM

Of course it depends on who it is. Get them to do the Gus quiz and you'll get loads of ideas for biographies, CDs, videos calendars ((Kylie's is the best seller to those might have sold out already !!) Lots of wee things are much more fun that big things (we would tell you that wouldn't we!!). Find a great shop like Urban Outfitters and you'll find loads of ideas. Another tip is to get different people (who don't know each other!!) the same thing - really good for those distant aunt and uncle types (and you can benefit from some of those 3 for 2 offers!) Take the "mulled wine pack" : bottle of robust red wine £4ish, mulled-wine spices £2ish and a couple of glass/stainless-steel mugs £7ish and some stollen/mini shortbread £2ish. Looks like you've made an effort but it doesn't cost much.

Give us a list, a budget and a few clues to their taste age etc. Or alternatively make me up some great tapes of music I would love (we'd need to discuss that over a yummy lunch somewhere of course !!) and I'll do the shopping for you !

Wx

TheTramp · 7th-December-2002, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Give us a list, a budget and a few clues to their taste age etc. Or alternatively make me up some great tapes of music I would love (we'd need to discuss that over a yummy lunch somewhere of course !!) and I'll do the shopping for you !

Wendy,

Is this offer open to everyone???

Steve

Wendy · 7th-December-2002, 01:45 PM

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Originally posted by TheTramp

Is this offer open to everyone???

Sure! First 5 respondants get a two (ideas and/or purchases for 2 people) for one offer !!

Wx

7th-December-2002, 12:30 AM	#1 (permalink)
Curtain Ceroc DJ Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 420 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 36	Christmas SOS Realising I'm a typical male, I was hoping to get all my Christmas shopping out the way on the 24th. However, having done this many times in the past, I've forced myself into some effort and pre-planning this year. I'm sick of wasting money on the panic buy, the obligatory box of deodorant and the display left over. People like me need help ... So has anyone got some really good ideas for presents? Serious suggestions only (I know what you lot are like).

7th-December-2002, 03:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
CJ Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fife. Posts: 4,983 Rep Power: 6 Reputation Total: 1744	depends on for whom you are buying. Oh, and budget. __________________ Grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can and the wisdom to know the difference. www.readitandweep.net Risk more than others think safe; dream more than others think practical; care more than others think wise; desire more than others think possible.. ... then the Universe is yours.

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7th-December-2002, 12:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
Graham Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Versailles Posts: 1,935 Rep Power: 4 Reputation Total: 187	I've heard you can pick up lots of good stuff at a car boot sale.

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TheTramp The Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Dundee, Scotland Posts: 10,471 Rep Power: 6 Reputation Total: 1692	There's nothing better than starting your Christmas shopping at 1pm on the 24th December. I find it really focusses the mind! Steve

7th-December-2002, 12:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
Graham Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Versailles Posts: 1,935 Rep Power: 4 Reputation Total: 187	Robert - it also depends on how much you like the person. eg Girlfriend you like: sexy underwear, tickets to a concert, life-size chocolate Bill figure, valuable jewellery Girlfriend you're trying to dump: clothing several sizes too big, a set of pots and pans, slippers (even if she's asked for them!!), obviously fake jewellery

7th-December-2002, 12:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wendy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Versailles (yeah, in the chateau itself !) Posts: 1,458 Rep Power: 4 Reputation Total: 270	Of course it depends on who it is. Get them to do the Gus quiz and you'll get loads of ideas for biographies, CDs, videos calendars ((Kylie's is the best seller to those might have sold out already !!) Lots of wee things are much more fun that big things (we would tell you that wouldn't we!!). Find a great shop like Urban Outfitters and you'll find loads of ideas. Another tip is to get different people (who don't know each other!!) the same thing - really good for those distant aunt and uncle types (and you can benefit from some of those 3 for 2 offers!) Take the "mulled wine pack" : bottle of robust red wine £4ish, mulled-wine spices £2ish and a couple of glass/stainless-steel mugs £7ish and some stollen/mini shortbread £2ish. Looks like you've made an effort but it doesn't cost much. Give us a list, a budget and a few clues to their taste age etc. Or alternatively make me up some great tapes of music I would love (we'd need to discuss that over a yummy lunch somewhere of course !!) and I'll do the shopping for you ! Wx

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