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O.S.H.

Original Poster:

8,997 posts

162 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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An annual problem... what to get her/him for Christmas?

I have been asked to provide suggestions by a chum who is stumped and I thought the hive mind at PH central could be a useful source of recommendations for last minute purchases?

Can you help?

This could be a useful Wiki if it doesn't get too silly?

Over to you>>>>>

595Heaven

3,173 posts

102 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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Need a few clues on where to start....

conkerman

3,496 posts

159 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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A handy?

O.S.H.

Original Poster:

8,997 posts

162 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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I see prompting is necessary...

Two (2) days before your pal has to provide a Christmas gift, what do you suggest?

Here's a list of my suggestions in no particular order...

A belly button diamond (Council?)

A quick trip to the local antique centre to buy whatever they have within budget?

If the shops are closed, then a booking for a,

Balloon flight.

Sky Diving.

Paragliding.?

Or, adopting a Hephalump, Rhinosoreass, Mounting Gorilla, etc.?

Buying a rescue dog from Romania.

I'm sure there are many other last minute options?

Backtobasics2

173 posts

45 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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Subbuteo set

dudleybloke

20,553 posts

210 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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Leg of salmon.

Jenny Tailor

1,727 posts

61 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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Budget?
Likes?
Dislikes?
Can they drive?
Afraid of heights?
Love Abba?
Love Theatre?
etc etc


Some clues???

Otherwise if they have a garden - frozen saugages with iron filings in their lawn and a metal detector.

Man-At-Arms

5,920 posts

203 months

O.S.H.

Original Poster:

8,997 posts

162 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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Jenny Tailor said:
Budget?
Likes?
Dislikes?
Can they drive?
Afraid of heights?
Love Abba?
Love Theatre?
etc etc


Some clues???

Otherwise if they have a garden - frozen saugages with iron filings in their lawn and a metal detector.
£200 or below, shall we agree? Given the requisite Champagne/Prosecco/crate of Milk Stout plus chocklettes and/or bunch of flowers is a given, what else can be suggested?

Theatre tickets is a good shout...

More ideas?

Kes Arevo

3,555 posts

63 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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£200 worth of cheese.

LunarOne

7,048 posts

161 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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A partridge in a pear tree. Can't be more helpful since we don't know anything about the recipient. Not even the age and gender.

Sporky

10,750 posts

88 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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Sex toys.

O.S.H.

Original Poster:

8,997 posts

162 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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LunarOne said:
A partridge in a pear tree. Can't be more helpful since we don't know anything about the recipient. Not even the age and gender.
Female, wealthy, mid 50's, has a lifetime of receiving gifts....

However, let's keep it general, as many will be seeking last minute advice, I suspect?

Christmas Day 22, in three days and counting...

Monkeylegend

28,563 posts

255 months

DodgyGeezer

47,037 posts

214 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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a340driver

628 posts

179 months

Muntu

7,674 posts

223 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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BrewDog beer tasting & cheese for 2 - £25 via travelzoo, I did it earlier this year, it's really good value. Multiple locations around the UK

MadCaptainJack

1,715 posts

64 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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O.S.H. said:
Female, wealthy, mid 50's, has a lifetime of receiving gifts....
Spa day.


Bungleaio

6,560 posts

226 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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22nd December and now they think about buying presents. Good luck

sc0tt

18,247 posts

225 months

Thursday 22nd December 2022
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dudleybloke said:
Leg of salmon.
hehe