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RE: Christmas? - 11/28/2012 6:55:40 PM   
TheHeretic


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Status: offline 		An alternate suggestion would be along the lines of what I'm giving her this year - a chain saw on a stick, because I'm sick of risking my neck pruning her her backyard trees from a ladder, or by climbing and dangling 10 feet off the ground. I'll still do the work, mind you, but she'll have the right tool in the shed I built.

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RE: Christmas? - 11/29/2012 8:51:30 AM   
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What about just you taking her out for lunch and spending a few hours together?

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RE: Christmas? - 11/29/2012 12:24:25 PM   
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ORIGINAL: TheHeretic

An alternate suggestion would be along the lines of what I'm giving her this year - a chain saw on a stick, because I'm sick of risking my neck pruning her her backyard trees from a ladder, or by climbing and dangling 10 feet off the ground. I'll still do the work, mind you, but she'll have the right tool in the shed I built.


Damn, I really WANT one of those things!


OP, I'll mirror what others have said = time. A great afternoon you planned with a nice lunch, some shopping, then ending with a pedicure might be priceless when you consider the amount of uninterrupted talk time you could have together.

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RE: Christmas? - 11/29/2012 1:09:35 PM   
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Status: offline 		Grandchildren....my mother loves her's and they bring nothing but smiles to her face when she spends time with them... They range in age from 26 oldest to the youngest who turns 3 next week...

As a parent when my eldest son calls and asks what I want for a gift, I always say the same thing...just to see you and spend time together.......Don't have to do anything, can sit and talk, play cards, it does not really matter

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RE: Christmas? - 11/30/2012 5:10:57 AM   
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ORIGINAL: TheHeretic

An alternate suggestion would be along the lines of what I'm giving her this year - a chain saw on a stick, because I'm sick of risking my neck pruning her her backyard trees from a ladder, or by climbing and dangling 10 feet off the ground. I'll still do the work, mind you, but she'll have the right tool in the shed I built.


Nothing says I love you more than a chainsaw.....(grin)

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RE: Christmas? - 11/30/2012 6:37:06 AM   
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Status: offline 		Don't you have a kid about four or five years old? A handmade card from aforementioned kid would mean more to her than anything commercial.

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RE: Christmas? - 11/30/2012 12:53:34 PM   
LaTigresse


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Status: offline 		What I always want (as a mother and grandmother) a relaxing, stress free, enjoyable time with my family.

What I give that is ALWAYS a big hit. Photos.

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RE: Christmas? - 12/2/2012 8:59:57 PM   
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Status: offline 		This is the one time of year you can get revenge on your relatives! I would give my Mom something similar to the junk I got from her last year.


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RE: Christmas? - 12/2/2012 9:08:04 PM   
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How old is she?

If she's over 40, I'd say the best gift to give her would be spending time with her and family togetherness. But I can't truly answer for you, since I'm only able to tell from my point of view and experience. My mother, at her age, appreciates when we take time out and spend it with her than any gift we would likely buy.

Of course, my dad still buys her jewelry. It's just his thing.

One year my Grandfather gave my Grandmother a very expensive, VERY modern appliance - a washer and dryer.  This was probably in the 50s.

From then on, he only gave her jewelry.  LOL!

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RE: Christmas? - 12/2/2012 9:48:51 PM   
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Status: offline 		Most people don't want or need more stuff taking up space in their home. I try to stick with either non-tangible gifts or consumable things that are certain to get consumed.

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RE: Christmas? - 12/2/2012 10:07:21 PM   
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ORIGINAL: UnholyBear

Aylee....

What about just you taking her out for lunch and spending a few hours together?


It is being 800 miles apart that puts the brakes on that.

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RE: Christmas? - 12/3/2012 4:12:08 AM   
LaTigresse


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Status: offline 		I love the fruit, or flower of the month, gifts. Especially the fruit. The gift that gives, all year.

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