You don't give to receive but...

moreofthegoodstuff

Goldiegirl wrote: »

I do understand what you mean

My husband has a long standing friend, and him and his wife have always been the ones who are keen to carry on the present giving tradition. My DH and I don't exchange presents with other friends, just this couple.

Over the last few years the presents we receive have been getting odder and odder. Last year I was given something that was originally a present to the wife, it still had a gift tag addressed to her in the box!

This year I got a t shirt which isn't my style at all, which judging from the price tag still attached, was bought from the bargain rail on a cruise ship they went on last May.

I don't want or expect expensive presents, but they are the one who are keen to carry on with the present giving, you'd think they'd put in a bit of thought.

We are now trying to think up a really bizarre present for them next year!

I've got a thermometer with the price coloured in if you want it for them!!

Goldiegirl

moreofthegoodstuff wrote: »

I've got a thermometer with the price coloured in if you want it for them!!

LOL :rotfl:

ognum

I think it is time for you to say "we have decided not to give gifts" !

moreofthegoodstuff

Well I have shared this page with my hubby and he had agreed next year birthdays and Christmas it's going to be a £5 present for them...Not junk as such but something not that special or costly.

Well I'm getting somewhere!

elantan

That's a good start ... Now £5 ... What can u get for £5 hmmmmm deodorant ... A couple of tins ... With reduced stickers on if you can manage

moreofthegoodstuff

elantan wrote: »

That's a good start ... Now £5 ... What can u get for £5 hmmmmm deodorant ... A couple of tins ... With reduced stickers on if you can manage

I could get them 5 yellow scarfs from Poundland but don't think I would be allowed! He said it would have to ''Look decent but not be expensive'' so probably just a gift set but from somewhere not as nice as the body shop etc. At least next year I won't have to feel sad for him when he opens some rubbish because I know we haven't really bothered with them.

lostinrates

If its up for grabs I would love the themometre with the price coloured is.

I have been looking for a themometre in the house, I know we have a few, and I don't want to use the ones I use for the animals. I don't know why themometres always disappear here ( unless it's some disgruntled pet)

moreofthegoodstuff

lostinrates wrote: »

If its up for grabs I would love the themometre with the price coloured is.

I have been looking for a themometre in the house, I know we have a few, and I don't want to use the ones I use for the animals. I don't know why themometres always disappear here ( unless it's some disgruntled pet)

I'd happily give it to you but I'm sure I'll be made to put it somewhere just to show we have used it!! :eek:

meritaten

I know exactly what you mean moreofthegoodstuff. It doesnt matter if it cost £1, if the gift was chosen with care! to be given something that was seemingly grabbed at random is insulting!

elantan

Put it somewhere they will see it ... With the sticker right beside it