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PasturesNew wrote: »No ... midweek
It's DW's birthday midweek, too. I am not allowed to buy her presents, as she is in mourning for her ma, but she'll be upset if I don't. What to do? Lol.
Good luck with the move, pn.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0 -
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It's DW's birthday midweek, too. I am not allowed to buy her presents, as she is in mourning for her ma, but she'll be upset if I don't. What to do? Lol.
A group treat, that she can join with. So a family outing that isn't just for her? A trip for the two of you that is her accompanying you on a trip.
Clothes? I was once summoned to a friend who was in mourning. the whole purpose being that if I tried on her clothes first, they didn't count as new and so she could wear them. Images of GDB in his wife's clothes
A painting for the house, I'm sure chewy can advise.
Groupon have a deal on Banksy prints at the moment, if that floats your boat.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
lostinrates wrote: »Turning tv on and off again didn't work and changing batteries didn't either. Its 29, and 43 we have the option of.
Is the remote a cheapy? Could be the contacts have worn thin and are unreliable. You can buy remotes that can be tuned to most TVs.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
A group treat, that she can join with. So a family outing that isn't just for her? A trip for the two of you that is her accompanying you on a trip.
Clothes? I was once summoned to a friend who was in mourning. the whole purpose being that if I tried on her clothes first, they didn't count as new and so she could wear them. Images of GDB in his wife's clothes
A painting for the house, I'm sure chewy can advise.
Groupon have a deal on Banksy prints at the moment, if that floats your boat.
What an idea, silvercar. GDB, you put on the new clothes and take photos and post them up here, as proof
In all seriousness, hopefully someone has come up with a good idea for you.Everything that is supposed to be in heaven is already here on earth.
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I think one line of questioning might be: if it weren't for the mourning, what'd you get her? What did you get her last year? Is there anything you've ever got her that's caused her to not speak to you for a week?0
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It's DW's birthday midweek, too. I am not allowed to buy her presents, as she is in mourning for her ma, but she'll be upset if I don't. What to do? Lol.
If that were me, I would want my husband to ask me how I felt about it rather than trying to guess. But perhaps she is the sort of person that thinks it doesn't count if you didn't guess without asking?????Do you know anyone who's bereaved? Point them to https://www.AtaLoss.org which does for bereavement support what MSE does for financial services, providing links to support organisations relevant to the circumstances of the loss & the local area. (Link permitted by forum team)
Tyre performance in the wet deteriorates rapidly below about 3mm tread - change yours when they get dangerous, not just when they are nearly illegal (1.6mm).
Oh, and wear your seatbelt. My kids are only alive because they were wearing theirs when somebody else was driving in wet weather with worn tyres.0 -
It's DW's birthday midweek, too. I am not allowed to buy her presents, as she is in mourning for her ma, but she'll be upset if I don't. What to do? Lol.
Never heard of that before.
Could you give her a photo of what you plan to get her? I don't know what's in the rules which makes it hard to advise!0 -
PasturesNew wrote: »It's a Jewish thing. If you're mourning, then even if somebody in your house is having a birthday/celebration, you have to leave ..... you're not allowed to "enjoy" yourself for a year. You have to find somewhere else to go, sit, wander....
A year! Crivens. Who do you mourn? Is it just mum, dad and spouse? If it covered siblings, uncles, cousins and you came from a big family it'd be difficult.0 -
If that were me, I would want my husband to ask me how I felt about it rather than trying to guess. But perhaps she is the sort of person that thinks it doesn't count if you didn't guess without asking?????
Oh, I did ask her, and she said I mustn't get her anything, but she'll be upset if I don't! If I get her something, she can always put it away until the year is up. Probably best if it's not perishable, then.
I can get something for the house - I know we need a new can opener - but this may not be well received, I fear.No reliance should be placed on the above! Absolutely none, do you hear?0
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