DirtyBoy Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I cant believe another year is coming to a close. The Holidays are right around the corner. Has anyone started shopping yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 No but we cut back in the last few years We only buy for our moms and dads and none of our siblings or their kids And we asked them not to get us anything As we feel we don't need more stuff in our house we ask for gift cards movies/ eating out / kindle books And that's what we tend to give Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Makes it easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 Yes it is !!! It's can be so hard to get things for people If you give mom that great JAWA head mount is she going to hang it in the living room or stuff it in the attic So we give things you can use up an then throw it a way my parents love blue berry coffee so we get like 5 bags When it's gone it's gone and it does not Hang. On the wall for years collecting dust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 Ya it's so tough getting people gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 So far, we have bought some gifts and stuff for xmas, but I guess we are on the other side of the balance... We love giving gifts to family and relatives and friends. Maybe nothing too fancy. Something small from the local handcraft market will do, or maybe a nice little something... But we love to share our happiness and give a little surprise wrapped in paper... The only ppl we do get something really special are my brother and Carla's brother... And now we will find something special for our little Valeria on her first Xmas... Anyway, sometimes I wish we were more practical cause given and receiving stuff is not very space friendly ( we live in a little appartment). We are excited about xmas already, specially since it is the first for the three of us as a "more completed" family. If that makes sense. Saludos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grit Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 all my siblings and family (apart from my mum and dad) live in the UK so i will probably try to take them out for dinner or out for a drink and give them a little something nice. But my old man is a nave diver and that is pretty much his bred and butter so almost every thing he likes is very expensive and i never know what to get my mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 But my old man is a nave diver and that is pretty much his bred and butter What's a NAVE???? Looked it up but kept giving me part of a church And one mention of a ship If your mum likes to read a lot get her a kindle She will never by a paper book again If anyone gets a loved one a kindle do them a faver and get them the one that has WIFI & 3G ( aka whisper net) that way the can down load a book anywhere And not have to find someplace with WFI Cost just a little more but there are no contracts of any kind And no adds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 6, 2011 Author Share Posted November 6, 2011 So far, we have bought some gifts and stuff for xmas, but I guess we are on the other side of the balance... We love giving gifts to family and relatives and friends. Maybe nothing too fancy. Something small from the local handcraft market will do, or maybe a nice little something... But we love to share our happiness and give a little surprise wrapped in paper... The only ppl we do get something really special are my brother and Carla's brother... And now we will find something special for our little Valeria on her first Xmas... Anyway, sometimes I wish we were more practical cause given and receiving stuff is not very space friendly ( we live in a little appartment). We are excited about xmas already, specially since it is the first for the three of us as a "more completed" family. If that makes sense. Saludos. Pretty much the way I am....I start my shopping usually around April....mainly for my sons so I can get them all kinds of awesome things without blowing the budget. I remember being a kid and loved the feeling of coming down the stairs and just seeing presents everywhere....I try to duplicate that for the boys. This year is going to really be the first Xmas that my littlest one will open presents on his own cant wait. We try to get every one of our family members and friends something small that we know they will enjoy but mainly focus on the kids. Adults are so much harder to buy for This time of year is so special....really looking forward to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grit Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 What's a NAVE???? i ment navy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 O I see Maybe a towel to dry off with lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dirty Trooper Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Christmas seems to get earlier and relier every year. I was shopping last month for Guy Fawkes and I saw advent calendars and boxes of sweets... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 7, 2011 Author Share Posted November 7, 2011 Ya, 48 days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Tick tick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted November 7, 2011 Share Posted November 7, 2011 Working in Advertising, I got the brief for Xmas campaigns un early july. Shot TV commercials during september and been in post production till then. They are airing this next week. Xmas is a 6 month long holyday for me. I love xmas, but just the real one... not the advertising business one. Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir david Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 funnily enough,i got some cool toys for the kids this year AFTER LAST XMAS IN THE SALES!!! ,i also got other gifts earlier in the year too,because,before this ,i was renowned for "last minuite panic shopping" ! i always left it till the last minuite,so this year will be more relaxed and worry free for me!.... i also love the christmas buzz of giving,and good spirit .... a good time of year ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEvilJawa Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 I stopped going all out on shopping (for me that is ). I have to now know what I want and know that it will always have a use and not become a stationary object that serves no purpose than just to lie there somewhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Looks like I've got an xbox 360 reserved for black Friday....my buddy is a mgr at a place that's doing them with kinect, a game, controller and he's trying to work a $30 gift card into it for $200. He will be super excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 13, 2011 Share Posted November 13, 2011 Wife wants a 360 with kinect Can you say what store will be make such a offer for $200 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 13, 2011 Author Share Posted November 13, 2011 Radio shack.... Walmart has something brewing as well though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootch Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sup Dirty Bro's! Been busy, this Christmas I'm giving out homemade spicy dill pickles which I made from fresh ingredients grown in my garden. Keep it simple, keepin it real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Nice!!! My address is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Radio shack.... Walmart has something brewing as well though NEXT ? Is it only going to be a BLACK FRI. Deal ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron ram Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 Sup Dirty Bro's! Been busy, this Christmas I'm giving out homemade spicy dill pickles which I made from fresh ingredients grown in my garden. Keep it simple, keepin it real. Here is my address also Some one is going to get a tasty gift Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted November 15, 2011 Author Share Posted November 15, 2011 Yes, it's just for the morning subject to availability. Walmart is doing a similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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