Christmas shopping.
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Christmas shopping.
Anyone still got it all or most of it to do?
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Been there tonight,Edinburgh heaving,wife informs me double figures still left to
buy.
Day outs tomorrow and Saturday
Have informed her she's on her own shopping Sunday whilst recovery takes place.
buy.
Day outs tomorrow and Saturday
Have informed her she's on her own shopping Sunday whilst recovery takes place.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Ive still got a bit to do. But it doesnt bother me, i'll just impulse buy in TK Maxx as usual.
Itll be done in an hour - 15 minutes without the queueing. Then i'll just fuck off to Fealtys and spend the rest of the afternoon drinking.
Itll be done in an hour - 15 minutes without the queueing. Then i'll just fuck off to Fealtys and spend the rest of the afternoon drinking.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Del - I was in Edinburgh on Thursday not for shopping, but the place was hoaching as always. I take it you don't drive in to town? What a mare it is. Still, got a chance to use that tram - the route to the airport is pretty impressive a lot of ups and downs.
Good luck Bas. I remember last year, we both had the same issue with our partners in that they don't have any major interests! I am absolutley stumped as always. All her TV/films are watched/downloaded/Netflix, CDs likewise or bought, doesn't wear jewellery or perfume. She does crossfit, but there's only so many shorts, leggings, etc you can give.
I take it you are sorted for the good lady this year?
Good luck Bas. I remember last year, we both had the same issue with our partners in that they don't have any major interests! I am absolutley stumped as always. All her TV/films are watched/downloaded/Netflix, CDs likewise or bought, doesn't wear jewellery or perfume. She does crossfit, but there's only so many shorts, leggings, etc you can give.
I take it you are sorted for the good lady this year?
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Re: Christmas shopping.
She wants a necklace, which shouldnt be too difficult to pick.kevin04 wrote:Del - I was in Edinburgh on Thursday not for shopping, but the place was hoaching as always. I take it you don't drive in to town? What a mare it is. Still, got a chance to use that tram - the route to the airport is pretty impressive a lot of ups and downs.
Good luck Bas. I remember last year, we both had the same issue with our partners in that they don't have any major interests! I am absolutley stumped as always. All her TV/films are watched/downloaded/Netflix, CDs likewise or bought, doesn't wear jewellery or perfume. She does crossfit, but there's only so many shorts, leggings, etc you can give.
I take it you are sorted for the good lady this year?
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Are you buying presents for people you don't like, Bas?Basualdo wrote:i'll just impulse buy in TK Maxx as usual.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Family mainly, so yes.Shedboy wrote:Are you buying presents for people you don't like, Bas?Basualdo wrote:i'll just impulse buy in TK Maxx as usual.
I'm not an overly sentimental man.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Just clicked on your link, Shed.Shedboy wrote:Are you buying presents for people you don't like, Bas?Basualdo wrote:i'll just impulse buy in TK Maxx as usual.
Top man. Done and dusted. A modest amount, but great having it there. I'd never have known until seeing it.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Surely a "handmade" one would be best, the "personal" touch and all?Basualdo wrote:She wants a necklace, which shouldnt be too difficult to pick.kevin04 wrote:Del - I was in Edinburgh on Thursday not for shopping, but the place was hoaching as always. I take it you don't drive in to town? What a mare it is. Still, got a chance to use that tram - the route to the airport is pretty impressive a lot of ups and downs.
Good luck Bas. I remember last year, we both had the same issue with our partners in that they don't have any major interests! I am absolutley stumped as always. All her TV/films are watched/downloaded/Netflix, CDs likewise or bought, doesn't wear jewellery or perfume. She does crossfit, but there's only so many shorts, leggings, etc you can give.
I take it you are sorted for the good lady this year?
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Re: Christmas shopping.
The GWT link?kevin04 wrote:Just clicked on your link, Shed.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
I'll do it all at the last minute. I get easily distracted by hot MILFS in tight skirts if I try to do it too early.kevin04 wrote:Anyone still got it all or most of it to do?
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Re: Christmas shopping.
I thought i was fairly well organised this year.
Turns out i wasn't.
Off into town at lunch time to get some stuff. Shopping over the weekend as well.
Loathed to go anywhere near Glasgow tomorrow but i fear that needs must
Turns out i wasn't.
Off into town at lunch time to get some stuff. Shopping over the weekend as well.
Loathed to go anywhere near Glasgow tomorrow but i fear that needs must
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Fuck that
I'm not buying my missus anything.
The kids toys have been bought online.
I'm not buying my missus anything.
The kids toys have been bought online.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Why is it that just because it is Jesus' birthday, the amount of traffic trebles on the road.
I expect it on the last Friday of work/school (the holiday break up and parties) , but it's been almost gridlock for the
last two weeks.
I expect it on the last Friday of work/school (the holiday break up and parties) , but it's been almost gridlock for the
last two weeks.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Basualdo wrote:Family mainly, so yes.Shedboy wrote:Are you buying presents for people you don't like, Bas?Basualdo wrote:i'll just impulse buy in TK Maxx as usual.
I'm not an overly sentimental man.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Most of mine was done online weeks ago, although I did have to brave the streets of Norwich last week. A mental experience which I hated. Next year all the presents will bought online.
We're in the back bar scouring for action.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
I'm giving you all the gift of ME
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Been off since Thursday and done not a jot apart from 5 asides, and meeting some friends.
Need to go out tomorrow to finish a few things. Not fearing the High Street, it's the supermarkets to pick up a few bits of grub which will be the mare.
Who else has stuff to do?
Need to go out tomorrow to finish a few things. Not fearing the High Street, it's the supermarkets to pick up a few bits of grub which will be the mare.
Who else has stuff to do?
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Got bags of time to do the Xmas shopping. It's not even Christmas Eve yet.kevin04 wrote:Been off since Thursday and done not a jot apart from 5 asides, and meeting some friends.
Need to go out tomorrow to finish a few things. Not fearing the High Street, it's the supermarkets to pick up a few bits of grub which will be the mare.
Who else has stuff to do?
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Done and dusted finished and going to Aberdeen for Xmas
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Re: Christmas shopping.
After my card got swallowed I couldn't do any of this.
Oxford Street tonight it is. Wish me luck gents.
Oxford Street tonight it is. Wish me luck gents.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Christ good luck. It was bad enough when I was there the other Saturday.Zippy wrote:After my card got swallowed I couldn't do any of this.
Oxford Street tonight it is. Wish me luck gents.
After promising every year this year I've actually managed to do it all online (one trip to the Trafford (fucking) Centre aside)
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I have a small hope that everyone else is organised and has it all sorted by now. I'm not holding my breath.Sadact7 wrote:Christ good luck. It was bad enough when I was there the other Saturday.Zippy wrote:After my card got swallowed I couldn't do any of this.
Oxford Street tonight it is. Wish me luck gents.
After promising every year this year I've actually managed to do it all online (one trip to the Trafford (fucking) Centre aside)
I went to the Trafford Centre one Friday evening the other year at Christmas with an ex-girlfriend. You haven't experienced hell until you've witnessed queues out the doors for bloody Starbucks. Jesus H Christ. Feel your pain bro.
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Re: Christmas shopping.
Get your Christmas Cards after Boxing Day for next year and stock up. Anyone must be mad to pay over a pound
for a piece of card that will be in the bin after a week.
for a piece of card that will be in the bin after a week.
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