Don't get me anything for Xmas

[benny 61]

My dad always appreciated a good bottle of whiskey.

[NordicCrankShaft]

My missus grand parents are like this, we now make them food related gifts. Last year's offering was a ham hock terrine, pickled onions and picallili.

[FlyingMeeces]

Hoofy said:

My sister bought me an 18 year old for my 40th four years ago and I've still got it.



















I'm just leaving it like that.

[tjl]

There's a thread in the lounge somewhere about Royal British legion poppy pins made from Somme ordinance shells with a dedication to a fallen soldier. I would love one of those myself. Just a thought

[Otispunkmeyer]

For a few years now we've stopped getting physical presents. There is just no point. Both our parents did well in life, there isn't anything they want. There isn't anything they don't have that they can't just go out and buy themselves if they decided they do want/need it. Buying presents for them is often equivalent to buying a chunk of land fill.

Instead we've arranged weekends away instead. Not far afield; Manchester, the Peak District, Whitby etc... somewhere with a bit of interest and we sort out accommodation (Air B&B or OwnersDirect) and we go do things. They love it.

Doing York this year.

At their ages (60+) and us living away from them, they just want one thing really. To see us (they also want grand children but they'll have to make do with trips out instead for the time being :P)


Previously I think the best present we got them one year (if it has to be a something) was a hamper full of really good food stuffs; cheeses, chutneys, oils, olives, breads, dried breads, that kind of thing. Went down well.

Edited by Otispunkmeyer on Thursday 8th December 17:37

[FredClogs]

LordHaveMurci said:

How about a charitable donation on his behalf, sponsor an endangered animal or starving child?

2005 called - they want their ideas back...

I have everything (at least to the level people are going to spend, they're not going to buy me a 911 are they?), I tell people that - they still buy me st I don't want that sits on a shelf for 3 months then either finds its way to a charity shop, boot sale or bin.

I proper hate Christmas.

[Don]

For the last three years the wife has bought me presents that I have politely thanked her for, then put in a drawer and forgotten about.

She's finally worked out that there's no need to buy me anything.

This year we're getting a 4K TV. For the both of us.

Much better...

[316Mining]

Hoofy said:

My sister bought me an 18 year old for my 40th four years ago and I've still got it.



















I'm just leaving it like that.

I bet it was a twelve year old really, but that sounds so very wrong.

[Hoofy]

316Mining said:

Hoofy said:

My sister bought me an 18 year old for my 40th four years ago and I've still got it.



















I'm just leaving it like that.

I bet it was a twelve year old really, but that sounds so very wrong.

Tempting as it is to continue this, I'm just going to stop before the thread gets locked.

[Vaud]

tjl said:

There's a thread in the lounge somewhere about Royal British legion poppy pins made from Somme ordinance shells with a dedication to a fallen soldier. I would love one of those myself. Just a thought

They are very nicely made.

[Vaud]

OP, rather than a thing or an experience, how about some quality time with him?

Take him to his favourite place, buy him lunch, dinner, etc. Quality time with his son?

[rambo19]

When my dad was alive we came to an agreement not to get each other xmas/birthday presents.
But, we both had the same hobby- restoring military vehciles and attending shows together.
So if I was at a show and saw something I knew he would like, I would buy it for him, and vice versa.

[glenrobbo]

I am an old git who would rather his offspring save their money or spend it on themselves. If there is something I really really want, I'll buy it for myself. I do not need nostril/ ear hair trimmers ( I have garden shears and a strimmer for those ), I don't need exotic preserves of ginger and pickled patchouli, and if they presented me with an 18 year old, I would probably peg out pretty quickly just from the excitement.
I don't need novelty socks or seasonal sweaters with snowmen and reindeers, or expensive comedy braces with 'Best Dad Ever' embroidered upon them. I don't use handkerchiefs instead of tissues, and I prefer to choose my own toilet requisites. Face balm fir the over 60's? Way too late! The damage is already done by now.
Please please please don't waste your money on useless tat that will only end up in the charity shop/ dustbin/ local raffle.

All I want is precious moments with you and my grandchildren.
That is worth more than any money you could ever spend on me.
Happy Christmas!

[King Herald]

FredClogs said:

LordHaveMurci said:

How about a charitable donation on his behalf, sponsor an endangered animal or starving child?

2005 called - they want their ideas back...

Nothing wrong with spending 100 quid......to give a bottle of water to a kid in Africa.......

[CrutyRammers]

glenrobbo said:

I am an old git who would rather his offspring save their money or spend it on themselves. If there is something I really really want, I'll buy it for myself. I do not need nostril/ ear hair trimmers ( I have garden shears and a strimmer for those ), I don't need exotic preserves of ginger and pickled patchouli, and if they presented me with an 18 year old, I would probably peg out pretty quickly just from the excitement.
I don't need novelty socks or seasonal sweaters with snowmen and reindeers, or expensive comedy braces with 'Best Dad Ever' embroidered upon them. I don't use handkerchiefs instead of tissues, and I prefer to choose my own toilet requisites. Face balm fir the over 60's? Way too late! The damage is already done by now.
Please please please don't waste your money on useless tat that will only end up in the charity shop/ dustbin/ local raffle.

All I want is precious moments with you and my grandchildren.
That is worth more than any money you could ever spend on me.
Happy Christmas!

As my old man always used to say, "I want your presence, not your presents"

That said, I was once sent a freezer box full of steaks from some posh farm, that was a good present.

[Kringle]

Vaud said:

OP, rather than a thing or an experience, how about some quality time with him?

Take him to his favourite place, buy him lunch, dinner, etc. Quality time with his son?

Sir, despite your opinion being correct in today's world your contribution is disgusting. Buy stuff! Throw money at the problem! Giving time? Good grief!

I feel that when people say don't buy me anything what they are actually saying is, I don't want to spend time effort and money trying to buy you something.

Personally I would like an engine crane, engine stand, some wheel skates, tickets to the btcc at Thruxton and some super duper quality coffee beans please.

[Adenauer]

glenrobbo said:

I am an old git who would rather his offspring save their money or spend it on themselves. If there is something I really really want, I'll buy it for myself. I do not need nostril/ ear hair trimmers ( I have garden shears and a strimmer for those ), I don't need exotic preserves of ginger and pickled patchouli, and if they presented me with an 18 year old, I would probably peg out pretty quickly just from the excitement.
I don't need novelty socks or seasonal sweaters with snowmen and reindeers, or expensive comedy braces with 'Best Dad Ever' embroidered upon them. I don't use handkerchiefs instead of tissues, and I prefer to choose my own toilet requisites. Face balm fir the over 60's? Way too late! The damage is already done by now.
Please please please don't waste your money on useless tat that will only end up in the charity shop/ dustbin/ local raffle.

All I want is precious moments with you and my grandchildren.
That is worth more than any money you could ever spend on me.
Happy Christmas!

I love that.