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09-28-2008, 01:10 AM
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Christmas 2008
I'm totally freaking out now. Almost October and I haven't gotten one gift. I'm usually at least started by now. Ack!
Maybe I'll just give everybody $ this year. God knows kiddos could use it. But that's so boring. And then there are the little'uns. Yep. freaking out.
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09-28-2008, 04:11 AM
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Put some foreign currency aside for them and watch your gift grow as the value of the US dollar decreases against it.
Give the little'uns dollars to play with. |
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09-28-2008, 09:20 AM
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Bah, humbug! [/Scrooge effects]
I want to send Amazon gift certificates this year. Amazon is the new Sears (has everything - from a commercial older than most, I'd bet).
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09-28-2008, 02:15 PM
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I usually do what I call Kamikazee shopping on Christmas Eve.
This year I've found a couple of things online and have already ordered them, and will probably grab some Webkinz for my friend's daughters once the newer ones are out and they've expressed a preference. This prepare ahead thing isn't totally working for me, as I have a copy of Grimm's Grimmest that I don't remember who is supposed to receive it ...
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09-28-2008, 02:44 PM
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09-28-2008, 03:58 PM
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 Good call! Beings how the value of the dollar could change tomorrow....
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09-28-2008, 08:47 PM
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Hate to bring this up, but is there going to be an "exchange" on the cellar this year?
I haven't even thought about Xmas one bit till reading this thread.
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09-28-2008, 08:59 PM
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Why?
just why? why is it such a big deal? why does so much money need to be spent? why is it OK to give money? especially if the present alternative is so special it needs to be thought about three months in advance? Is a holiday that causes such stress three months in advance (i.e. takes up 1/4 of your life) really worth it? Please believe me. Cloud, this isn't a personal attack, you just brought up a pet irritation of mine and you bat for the other side on this one.... That said, I already have some stuff. Sort of. I saw two puzzles in the $Store my niece would love' so i bought them. they're too bulky to mail, so I'll send them back with my MIL who's coming at Christmas, so she'll get them Jan or Feb.
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09-28-2008, 09:20 PM
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But, uh... no newbs this year. Srsly. |
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09-28-2008, 10:04 PM
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I will think about it Monster. I've always just really like to give Christmas presents, and like to give some thought to giving something really good to people. Sometimes that means giving something they can use and need, like money; sometimes it involves other paradigms, like giving something to open up a new area of interest, or something the recipient would never, ever guess, or something practical.
So yeah, that takes some thought and time to come up with the right thing. Most of the time it makes me really happy to do this. The rest is just bitching just because it is a little panic inducing.
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09-28-2008, 10:24 PM
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People that don't want to, or for some reason can't, shouldn't feel obligated. Actually I'd prefer people didn't get me gifts because there is nothing I really need, and chances are, if I wanted it, I'd own it already. For example, I have an Aunt that buys me expensive calendars every year, that are far from my taste, plus I get tons of free ones in the mail. I'm talking serious gifts, and not inexpensive silly or gag gifts, of course. 
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09-29-2008, 05:45 AM
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Did we let newbs in last year? Did they disappoint? Sorry, was in my own selfish world of giving and getting - both worked fine my end. Will I be crucified for starting a Secret Santa 2008 thread in September?!! Oh no, that's what happens at Easter  But I think we should start early this year to give the Aussies a cheaper shipping option [tips hat to Aliantha]
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09-29-2008, 07:40 AM
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Why, you're a regular Alfred E Einstein, ain't ya?
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I utilize the "Wolf Method" as she outlined above.
Yeah bah humbug. This year my mom said us adults should draw names and of course all buy for the kids. I'm all for that! It's the little ones that make my Christmas, anyway! Buying for three girls age 3-8 is sooooo fun, especially since I have taken it on myself to be their book giver, to encourage them to love reading. I got a beauty of a Wizard of Oz pop-up book at the shop at the LA public library a couple years ago.
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09-29-2008, 08:39 AM
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I hear them call the tide
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Just Mockingbird, who wan't exactly a newb, but....
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10-07-2008, 12:49 PM
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I know what I want to give everyone this year but I'm not sure how I can do it?
Anyone know how to give someone Syphillis without getting it yourself? lol!!!
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