12-19-2008, 10:57 AM
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Crushed
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: The Sc'ank
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Some good suggestions so far, thanks.
As for the sweater, she would definitely not feel obligated to wear it. She would feel obligated to point out the sweater sucks and then tell my dad I did it on purpose. She's horrendous.
My Christmas gift last year from her, a pair of gloves... that were two different sizes. I am thinking about regifting them to her.
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12-19-2008, 11:01 AM
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One of the Nine
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EG, you should go to your local MP's office and get her one of those free Canada flags. They're high quality, made to be flown on a flagpole. They're about 6'x3'. What can she say about that? Unless, of course, she's not Canadian.
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12-19-2008, 11:08 AM
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#83
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
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Do the regift.. So when she bitches about them being two different sizes you can mutter something along the lines of "what kind of moron would buy gloves like that"?
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12-19-2008, 11:31 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CP House of Ill Repute
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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
As for the sweater, she would definitely not feel obligated to wear it. She would feel obligated to point out the sweater sucks and then tell my dad I did it on purpose. She's horrendous.
My Christmas gift last year from her, a pair of gloves... that were two different sizes. I am thinking about regifting them to her.
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Well since it's clear that she's not fond of you either, how about a big portrait of yourself or yourself and your dad on a frameless mount?
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12-19-2008, 11:55 AM
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#85
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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp
Well since it's clear that she's not fond of you either, how about a big portrait of yourself or yourself and your dad on a frameless mount?
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That's a great suggestion. 
My ex just told the kids he won't even be here on Christmas day. Since they don't come to visit him till late in the day anyway, and his wife's kid doesn't come either, they are going to go to New York.
Sad to say, but I think they are secretly relieved.
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12-19-2008, 03:12 PM
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One of the Nine
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Hey EG, does your dad's g/f cook? Why don't you buy her something like a bulk container of nutmeg or something? Lol. I just stopped at the wholesale store and bought my little sis a 4 liter jug of Franks Red Hot. Of course, she'll actually like it and use it... She'll probably be looking for more by April.
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12-19-2008, 03:25 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: in your blind spot.
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Originally Posted by troutman
I got one for my parents last year, thinking they would love it. It is still in the box - technology frightens them.
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I got them a Kodak one. Their digital camera and associated software is Kodak, and I know they know how to use it (they had me upgrade it when I was home in the summer), so I don't think they will be too intimidated.
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12-19-2008, 03:37 PM
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In Your MCP
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Watching Hot Dog Hans
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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
Some good suggestions so far, thanks.
As for the sweater, she would definitely not feel obligated to wear it. She would feel obligated to point out the sweater sucks and then tell my dad I did it on purpose. She's horrendous.
My Christmas gift last year from her, a pair of gloves... that were two different sizes. I am thinking about regifting them to her.
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Go to the dollar store. That way when she opens her gift she knows that you hate her because it's such a cheap gift, but at least you made an effort.
They have all kinds of cheeeeeaaaaaap crap there. Fridge magnets would be AWESOME.
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12-19-2008, 03:43 PM
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First Line Centre
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Here
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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
Any ideas on what to get someone you don't really like? I have to get a gift for my dads girlfriend, I just plain don't like her. But if I don't get her something or acknowlegde her in some way, my dad will pick a fight. So any ideas? I originally wanted to just get them both a bottle of wine, but I found out, they make their own wine.
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Gift certificate to a restaurant or tickets to a play that your dad loves (and she hates  )
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12-19-2008, 03:45 PM
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Often Thinks About Pickles
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Okotoks
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Give your Dad and his gf a joint present.... like a power drill. 
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12-19-2008, 03:48 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by Rerun
Give your Dad and his gf a joint
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12-19-2008, 03:57 PM
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Crushed
Join Date: Jul 2005
Location: The Sc'ank
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Originally Posted by 4X4
Hey EG, does your dad's g/f cook? Why don't you buy her something like a bulk container of nutmeg or something? Lol. I just stopped at the wholesale store and bought my little sis a 4 liter jug of Franks Red Hot. Of course, she'll actually like it and use it... She'll probably be looking for more by April.
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That's brilliant. She does cook a lot, thinks she's five star.
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12-19-2008, 04:00 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by Tron_fdc
Go to the dollar store. That way when she opens her gift she knows that you hate her because it's such a cheap gift, but at least you made an effort.
They have all kinds of cheeeeeaaaaaap crap there. Fridge magnets would be AWESOME.
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Maybe you save pipty cent here and then you go somewhere and save another pipty cent. Then you have one dolla. Then you take your dolla and go to the dolla store and buy something nice!!
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12-19-2008, 04:02 PM
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I need help with getting a present for another family. My roommate from Toronto, his family is great and I've stayed over there in his home in Toronto numerous times upon their (and his) invitation, and a few times, upon my request. I need something that shows my gratitude, looking at somewhere under $150 (No wine as they don't drink). If it makes a difference, they're Italian.
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12-19-2008, 04:04 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CP House of Ill Repute
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Originally Posted by Eastern Girl
She does cook a lot, thinks she's five star.
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Then how about oven mitts with the insulation taken out? Oh, and if you could get them in mismatched sizes that would be great too.
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12-19-2008, 04:05 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by STeeLy
I need help with getting a present for another family. My roommate from Toronto, his family is great and I've stayed over there in his home in Toronto numerous times upon their (and his) invitation, and a few times, upon my request. I need something that shows my gratitude, looking at somewhere under $150 (No wine as they don't drink). If it makes a difference, they're Italian.
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A hair clipping set?
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12-19-2008, 04:08 PM
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Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: CP House of Ill Repute
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Quote:
Originally Posted by STeeLy
I need help with getting a present for another family. My roommate from Toronto, his family is great and I've stayed over there in his home in Toronto numerous times upon their (and his) invitation, and a few times, upon my request. I need something that shows my gratitude, looking at somewhere under $150 (No wine as they don't drink). If it makes a difference, they're Italian.
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Go to Nicastro's and get a REALLY nice bottle of either olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
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12-19-2008, 04:08 PM
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In Your MCP
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Watching Hot Dog Hans
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Originally Posted by 4X4
Mebbe you save pipty cen here and den you go somewhere an save anodda pipty cent. Den you ha one dolla. Den you take yo dolla an go the dolla sto an buy someping ni!!
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You've obviously never been to Korea.
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12-19-2008, 04:11 PM
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#99
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp
Go to Nicastro's and get a REALLY nice bottle of either olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
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Great idea, but I'm in Calgary til Boxing da... preferably something I can find in good ol cow town.
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12-19-2008, 04:13 PM
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One of the Nine
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Originally Posted by GreenTeaFrapp
Go to Nicastro's and get a REALLY nice bottle of either olive oil or balsamic vinegar.
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Or both. And bring some lettuce, pepper, a red onion, some cherry tomatoes, and a big bowl and make a salad.
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