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Despite e-mails, text and Facebook messages inviting her, one of my nieces still hasn't visited us, so we have her Christmas present still here.
Maybe I shall just keep it till she turns up, even if that is next Christmas.
Then there's the usual lack of gratitude from those who can't be bothered to drop me a thank you - e-mails and texts would be quite acceptable as far as I'm concerned.
Grumpy Aunty.
Maybe I shall just keep it till she turns up, even if that is next Christmas.
Then there's the usual lack of gratitude from those who can't be bothered to drop me a thank you - e-mails and texts would be quite acceptable as far as I'm concerned.
Grumpy Aunty.
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Are we related ?
Have i got the same niece as you ?Liverpool is one of the wonders of Britain,
What it may grow to in time, I know not what.
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How old is your niece? Could you not visit her?0
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Looked at from the other point of view, my sons would not go and visit someone just to get a present. That would seem rude.
Give them all notelets and stamps next year ...Signature removed for peace of mind0 -
I'd say just shove it in the cupboard and if she visits in next month or two give it to her. If not, recycle it for next year!0
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I have to agree with the above post and stick it in the cupboard till you see her0
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Oh dear, I only wrote my thank yous yesterday, never dreamt that made me ungrateful, just thought I hadn't got around to it yet!
Can't you post the gifts? Gifts should surely be unconditional, as should loveYou never know how far-reaching something good, that you may do or say today, may affect the lives of others tomorrow0 -
Books too heavy to post - probably cost more than they did!
She is an adult, free to travel when and where she likes whereas I am more restricted.
I invited her for a meal and catch up. We usually meet up about once a year, either here or at her mum's ( my sister).
Yes, I will just hang on to the books. It's up to her.0 -
Good for you, sounds like you've made your decision then0
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When's her birthday?
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Not for months yet.
Am thinking of e-mailing her today.0
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