Christmas Present Disasters 2017

[thepeoplespal]

Ok this thread is for disasters that have beset you as you tried to get a Christmas present for some one or for presents received that have been a disaster for any reason of your choice.

I'll start off: I've just noticed I had an Amazon refund email for part of my wife's Christmas present, just as I've went to wrap her presents this evening. It wouldn't ordinarily be a problem, but I've been arsing about for a few days secure in the knowledge I hadn't left it to the last minute and now it's going to look as if I don't care; and any excuse is going to be pretty lame as I should have wrapped her presents sooner.

Wonder where I can get a sports shop open on a Sunday Christmas Eve night Is anyone going to confess to a worse messup than me?

[GCH]

Print the cancellation email and gift wrap it

[cuprabob]

Just tell her you skipped a step and it saves her from having to return it

[thepeoplespal]

Can't believe no one else has 'fessed up.

[Chimune]

I just took the little one to help wrap mummy's presents. Most are all supposed to be from santa and in different wrapping paper though.

So had to put mine from santa into her stocking else it would be empty as little one has seen them all now.

What tangled webs we weave....

[ellroy]

Wait until the morning, then a few may appear.

It’s the magic of Xmas!

[red_slr]

Wifey told me she had got me Peter Kay tickets... ah well. Not had time to get anything else, cant say as I am bothered tbh!

Edited by red_slr on Sunday 24th December 23:12

[adam85]

I fear I have made the mistake of actually sticking to our suggested budget...
My presents for her are now representing around 10% of what’s under the tree.

Could be interesting tomorrow..

[talksthetorque]

The oh has been quite smug about how organised she has been this year.
Gave her her card. A look of guilt washed over her face.
“With all the rushing around I didn’t get you one”
Bonus point are in the bank.

[mike80]

red_slr said:

Wifey told me she had got me Peter Kay tickets... ah well. Not had time to get anything else, cant say as I am bothered tbh!

Edited by red_slr on Sunday 24th December 23:12

Mine too!

[The Moose]

I got my wife nothing. We agreed we weren’t going to get anything...so I haven’t got anything!

Could be interesting in the morning...but it’ll be her own bloody fault if she’s upset!

[Kinky]

adam85 said:

I fear I have made the mistake of actually sticking to our suggested budget...
My presents for her are now representing around 10% of what’s under the tree.

Could be interesting tomorrow..

Did make me chuckle.

The only story I've got is only a pretty minor one in that I ordered a pair of gloves for Mrs. Kinky, an Ugg pair. Got an email on Friday evening saying that due to an operational challenge with our warehouse they won't be delivered in time for Christmas. But I can have a 25% discount on my next order.

Fortunately I had a plan B.

[cossy400]

I buy MRS400s main present, Step daughter buys all the tat, perfumes, jewellery that type of st.

"of course ive been out and bought the lot"

only one year, step daughter got one part and told me the other part needed collecting, yup I forgot cue chrismas eve the realisation hit.

Master plan hide the 1st half of present and "forget" to get it out on the big day, arrival of second part comes and then "typical man face of ooooh I forgot this one my dear"

She looks at you like your a lying st bag, but she knows your her lying st bag and there for is still happy.

[Evolved]

The Moose said:

I got my wife nothing. We agreed we weren’t going to get anything...so I haven’t got anything!

Could be interesting in the morning...but it’ll be her own bloody fault if she’s upset!

We played that one last year. I stuck to the plan, she didn’t. It’s an awkward feeling - welcome to the gang

[Mannginger]

Not a disaster but I bought a load of steak etc for a buddy of mine from an online butchers. Was due to be delivered on Saturday but Parcelforce have buggered it up and there's now no way it's going to be delivered until Wednesday earliest. They say their packaging will keep it fresh for up to 36 hours so my mate's going to get a box of rotten meat for a (late!) Christmas present - that'll be pleasant when it gets there!

I'm assuming the butchers will send a fresh pack out but I feel for them a bit having to try to claim back from Parcelforce!

[V40TC]

The Moose said:

I got my wife nothing. We agreed we weren’t going to get anything...so I haven’t got anything!

Could be interesting in the morning...but it’ll be her own bloody fault if she’s upset!

was she your ss 2017 ?

[tvrforever]

mike80 said:

red_slr said:

Wifey told me she had got me Peter Kay tickets... ah well. Not had time to get anything else, cant say as I am bothered tbh!

Edited by red_slr on Sunday 24th December 23:12

Mine too!

Snap

[The Moose]

Evolved said:

The Moose said:

I got my wife nothing. We agreed we weren’t going to get anything...so I haven’t got anything!

Could be interesting in the morning...but it’ll be her own bloody fault if she’s upset!

We played that one last year. I stuck to the plan, she didn’t. It’s an awkward feeling - welcome to the gang

Well, it’s 9:40am and anyone want to know how it’s gone so far?!

[Du1point8]

The Moose said:

Evolved said:

The Moose said:

I got my wife nothing. We agreed we weren’t going to get anything...so I haven’t got anything!

Could be interesting in the morning...but it’ll be her own bloody fault if she’s upset!

We played that one last year. I stuck to the plan, she didn’t. It’s an awkward feeling - welcome to the gang

Well, it’s 9:40am and anyone want to know how it’s gone so far?!

Thankfully my OH said no gifts or cards and I stuck to it.













So did she... So I didnt get caught in a trap and die.

[The Moose]

Du1point8 said:

The Moose said:

Evolved said:

The Moose said:

I got my wife nothing. We agreed we weren’t going to get anything...so I haven’t got anything!

Could be interesting in the morning...but it’ll be her own bloody fault if she’s upset!

We played that one last year. I stuck to the plan, she didn’t. It’s an awkward feeling - welcome to the gang

Well, it’s 9:40am and anyone want to know how it’s gone so far?!

Thankfully my OH said no gifts or cards and I stuck to it.













So did she... So I didnt get caught in a trap and die.

So, this morning when we got up we had our presents that were under our Christmas (palm) tree from our buddies.

We then went for a Christmas morning walk on the beach that was very pleasant.

Whilst showering, I did however spot a hidden present...will be interesting to see who it’s ultimately for...