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Disappointing/weird/inappropriate christmas gifts

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  • cavework
    cavework Posts: 1,992 Forumite
    :eek:Their Gran thought they were catapults !
  • 2gorgeousgirls
    2gorgeousgirls Posts: 423 Forumite
    Ok so this year there has been a bit of friction between us and MIL. Even though it was my husband who basically put MIL in her place for interfering where she didn't need to, she seems to have forgiven him but decided it's all my fault.

    Normally she buys us a box of chocs each and gives us £50. This year, hubby got a bottle of £50 aftershave and I got lavendar bubble bath. According to my daughter it is a great, great, granny present! I'm not yet 50.

    This was despite me previously telling her that I regretted putting a bath in our new bathroom as everyone in the house showers.

    Seriously thinking of re-gifting it to her and telling her I liked it so much I decided to buy some for her too. Is that really evil?
  • cavework
    cavework Posts: 1,992 Forumite
    2gorgeousgirls wrote: »
    Ok so this year there has been a bit of friction between us and MIL. Even though it was my husband who basically put MIL in her place for interfering where she didn't need to, she seems to have forgiven him but decided it's all my fault.

    Normally she buys us a box of chocs each and gives us £50. This year, hubby got a bottle of £50 aftershave and I got lavendar bubble bath. According to my daughter it is a great, great, granny present! I'm not yet 50.

    This was despite me previously telling her that I regretted putting a bath in our new bathroom as everyone in the house showers.

    Seriously thinking of re-gifting it to her and telling her I liked it so much I decided to buy some for her too. Is that really evil?
    No
    Next year buy her a beard trimmer ...
    Now that really is evil
  • mrcow
    mrcow Posts: 15,170 Forumite
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    I got a strawberry corer and a set of nipple clamps.

    Neither of which I've used yet......
    "One day I realised that when you are lying in your grave, it's no good saying, "I was too shy, too frightened."
    Because by then you've blown your chances. That's it."
  • mrcow
    mrcow Posts: 15,170 Forumite
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    2gorgeousgirls wrote: »
    .

    Seriously thinking of re-gifting it to her and telling her I liked it so much I decided to buy some for her too. Is that really evil?


    I wouldn't even say anything.

    Just wrap it up and give it to her.

    And never buy her anything again.....tell your husband to do it....it's his mother.
    "One day I realised that when you are lying in your grave, it's no good saying, "I was too shy, too frightened."
    Because by then you've blown your chances. That's it."
  • cavework
    cavework Posts: 1,992 Forumite
    mrcow wrote: »
    I got a strawberry corer and a set of nipple clamps.

    Neither of which I've used yet......

    both in the same gift box?
    Has Jamie Oliver brought out a new line?
  • mrcow
    mrcow Posts: 15,170 Forumite
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    cavework wrote: »
    both in the same gift box?
    Has Jamie Oliver brought out a new line?

    I think my partner was trying to get me something personal.

    I told him that next year, bubble bath will be fine
    "One day I realised that when you are lying in your grave, it's no good saying, "I was too shy, too frightened."
    Because by then you've blown your chances. That's it."
  • Gigervamp
    Gigervamp Posts: 6,583 Forumite
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    When I was about 16, my dear Nan gave me a fluorescent orange babydoll nighty with frilly knickers. It was made of sheer nylon. My Nan was usually pretty good with presents, but I don't know why she got me that.
  • arbroath_lass
    arbroath_lass Posts: 1,607 Forumite
    cattie wrote: »
    Fridge magnets! I hate the things with a vengence. Nobody has ever seen a magnet on my fridge, so why do people keep buying them for me??



    Because you clearly have none! :rotfl:
  • Indie_Kid
    Indie_Kid Posts: 23,097 Forumite
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    cavework wrote: »
    http://www.amazon.co.uk/Smiffys-29777-Official-Borat-Mankini/dp/B000WAWH68
    Bought my 20 year plus 2 sons one of these each ..best contraceptive on the market ;)

    I really shouldn't have clicked on that. You've brought back some really unwanted image!:p

    One year, mum's sisiter and BIL bought my dad a Gillet shaving set - this was when he was using an electric shaver. I was so tempted to ask if I could have the shaving gel.:p Mum got a a box file.
    Sealed pot challenge #232. Gold stars from Sue-UU - :staradmin :staradmin £75.29 banked
    50p saver #40 £20 banked
    Virtual sealed pot #178 £80.25
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