Comments | aliaspiral: It's that time again

aliaspiral

It's that time again

Oct 26, 2010 10:42

My family is asking for Santa letters for me and the man and the kid ( Read more... )

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magelette October 26 2010, 14:57:17 UTC

Giftcard to Amazon. That's why my folks get for Tim, for the same reason. Or a Best Buy giftcard. I know giftcards suck, but honestly, when you're past the age of 20 and you're 'gainfully' employed and nothing really excites you anymore, unless they're willing to send you on vacation or something, money always works. It's unromantic, but it means you get what you want.

aliaspiral October 26 2010, 16:26:19 UTC

problem is that i've already got a list of places he'd like giftcards to. my mom INSISTS on buying things other then gift cards, so he has something to open. ARGH.

magelette October 26 2010, 16:36:03 UTC

What about a new accessory for your kayak? You have a kayak, right? Or do you need something for the kitchen, like a pan? Or something for the apartment? Make it more for you than him, and just split the difference with him cash-wise.

ladysaotome October 26 2010, 16:18:06 UTC

I agree - your description of The Man sounds almost identical to mine & Hubby loves giftcards. ^_^ Or BBQ supplies/outdoorsy camping type stuff. Or giftcards to BBQ supplies/outdoorsy camping type stuff...

aliaspiral October 26 2010, 16:27:10 UTC

yeah..did i mention he's a vegetarian? and that we dont have a grill? or want one?

*headdesk* why does he make things so difficult?

ladysaotome October 26 2010, 16:50:52 UTC

lol!! Sorry!

Hmmm... Ummm....
Does he like sports?
Cooking?

ladysaotome October 26 2010, 17:09:15 UTC

Does he like this type stuff ( ... )

libraryofalexa October 26 2010, 16:36:52 UTC

While I understand the "I want to go shopping" urge, I don't understand the mentality that a gift card isn't a real present. *sigh* that takes away my suggestion of a month of Netflix. Maybe your mom can get the herbs or other non-perishable ingredients for B's favorite dishes?

penmage October 26 2010, 16:45:35 UTC

Is he handy/interested in dude crafts? We went to Mystic Seaport this week, and N was fascinated by the ironworking, and apparently there are lessons! N isn't crafty/creative at all, but I think that might be something he could do and enjoy, so I am going to see about pricing and expense and availability and stuff. Maybe something similar? Lessons of some kind, or a voucher for an experience like skiing or whatever?

cranberrysheep October 26 2010, 19:19:29 UTC

I usually end up going in with my sisters on a fancy bottle of scotch for our dad. This year we're getting him a grill brush and a Kindle for his birthday, though. Stepping out of the box~~

Oh, and sometimes we buy him pants because if we don't he'll just wear his holey jeans until they fall off.