FabSwingers.com forum: Worse than nothing ..........

By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I got a gift from a friend. A very good friend. It wasn't a cheap gift. I hate it. I've tried to be good cos I know that I should ......... but my GOD am I puzzled. I have NO fucking idea why anyone would think that i'd like it. I swore I wouldn't mention it but this is a FIRST. I've had no gifts.... and that's fine... I've had odd gifts and that's fine .. I've had inexpensive gifts and that's fine......... but this one .....!!!

It's the FIRST time ever i've thought...... I'd rather have had nothing ...

It's no good telling me off.... I sail my own ship but ...... have YOU ever had a gift that was worse than nothing???

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Eileen on corrie had the worst gift I've ever heard of! X

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Pics or it didn't happen

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By *riar BelisseWoman
over a year ago

Delightful Bliss

Yep and I've been guilty of hiding it in places in their house where its been found 6 months later, with a thrilled I don't remember getting this

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

I can't think of anything I've been gifted that I really didn't want.

Was it a year's supply of Tena Lady?

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Eileen on corrie had the worst gift I've ever heard of! X"

I don't watch Corrie too much drama

What did she get ?

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I can't think of anything I've been gifted that I really didn't want.

Was it a year's supply of Tena Lady?"

I have. Loads. I give them away BUT this is ...... wtf territory.

It's not ingratitude it's bewilderment.

I'd love a years supply of Tena's .... simply love them.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Yep and I've been guilty of hiding it in places in their house where its been found 6 months later, with a thrilled I don't remember getting this

He'd know where this came from. It's pretty unique.

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By *tephTV67TV/TS
over a year ago

Cheshire

Big bar of chocolate from my ex wife last Christmas. It’s still in my fridge (I like cold chocolate) I got her and her new husband two bottles of Baileys. She knows I’m not really fussed about chocolate, it’s ok but I can live without it.

It seemed like a fuck you present, deliberately to send a message, no thought or care. I actually knew they both liked what I bought them.

I doubt I’ll ever eat it, it can stay there as a reminder of what she truly is.

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over a year ago

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Pics or it didn't happen

It's just not worth a pic post...... seriously.

It's nice and shiny and heavy and full of colour n gloss........... but it's just NOT for me.

Nowt would have been better

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over a year ago

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

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Thanks Jim. xxxxx That's lovely xx

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over a year ago

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Stuff that I'd never wear, or stuff that I wouldn't eat

But no...not any, what you'd call abominations.

Can't you find this horror a new home?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Thanks Jim. xxxxx That's lovely xx "

You're welcome. x

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Stuff that I'd never wear, or stuff that I wouldn't eat

But no...not any, what you'd call abominations.

Can't you find this horror a new home?

People would fight me not to leave it there

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Big bar of chocolate from my ex wife last Christmas. It’s still in my fridge (I like cold chocolate) I got her and her new husband two bottles of Baileys. She knows I’m not really fussed about chocolate, it’s ok but I can live without it.

It seemed like a fuck you present, deliberately to send a message, no thought or care. I actually knew they both liked what I bought them.

I doubt I’ll ever eat it, it can stay there as a reminder of what she truly is. "

Some people gave me chocolate.... which is nice - it's expensive choc .... but i'm a vegan..... Still I can give it away I guess.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Regifting is a seriously good idea

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

"Eileen on corrie had the worst gift I've ever heard of! X

I don't watch Corrie too much drama

What did she get ?

Her new boy friend the funeral director got her a pre paid complete funeral flowers coffin the lot!

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Regifting is a seriously good idea

Jingle I know...... sigh ..... but I don't hate anyone enough to give them this !

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Actually, I've changed my mind Miss Crumpet. You said it's an expensive prezzie from a very good friend?

If it's a gift that requires displaying, they'll want to see it

..sooo, it's for keeps I'm afraid

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Actually, I've changed my mind Miss Crumpet. You said it's an expensive prezzie from a very good friend?

If it's a gift that requires displaying, they'll want to see it

..sooo, it's for keeps I'm afraid

I think you are right. I am going to have to keep it. Maybe in another room though ........

Is it okay to lie about it and say 'Love it Thanks .....?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My ex gave me a teapot with a Shakespeare scene on it. It was very very ugly. I don't drink tea.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"My ex gave me a teapot with a Shakespeare scene on it. It was very very ugly. I don't drink tea.

Oh that is sooooooooooo me!

The Shakey Teapot...... not your ex.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ex wife bought me an expensive iron, and I hate ironing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Actually, I've changed my mind Miss Crumpet. You said it's an expensive prezzie from a very good friend?

If it's a gift that requires displaying, they'll want to see it

..sooo, it's for keeps I'm afraid

I think you are right. I am going to have to keep it. Maybe in another room though ........

Is it okay to lie about it and say 'Love it Thanks .....?"

Obligatory

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My ex gave me a teapot with a Shakespeare scene on it. It was very very ugly. I don't drink tea.

Oh that is sooooooooooo me!

The Shakey Teapot...... not your ex."

Oops sorry I dropped it from a window.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.

I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"My ex gave me a teapot with a Shakespeare scene on it. It was very very ugly. I don't drink tea.

Oh that is sooooooooooo me!

The Shakey Teapot...... not your ex.

Oops sorry I dropped it from a window.

Did he survive ?

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.

I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop.

I am grateful as a rule and always say thank you or write thank you letters and then put all the stuff I got into a cupboard because I wouldn't have any use for any of it.... but THIS one ....... fuck me ....... it's left me bewildered.

Maybe i'll see the point of it come Summer.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"I can't think of anything I've been gifted that I really didn't want.

Was it a year's supply of Tena Lady?

I have. Loads. I give them away BUT this is ...... wtf territory.

It's not ingratitude it's bewilderment.

I'd love a years supply of Tena's .... simply love them. "

A dolly?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.

I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop.

No I'd have to lie I'm afraid. But I do appreciate that anyone even bothers...on occasions even suprised

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.

I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop.

Maybe i'll see the point of it come Summer. "

A sun lounger

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.

Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me.

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over a year ago

"I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.

Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me."

Same. I'm grateful but I wish they'd not bother and just get something for themselves.

I'm slowly decluttering my house, I don't need shit in it that I don't like or want.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My ex gave me a teapot with a Shakespeare scene on it. It was very very ugly. I don't drink tea.

Oh that is sooooooooooo me!

The Shakey Teapot...... not your ex.

Oops sorry I dropped it from a window.

Did he survive ?"

The ex is still alive and married to someone else...oh the teapot? Soz, no.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I can't think of anything I've been gifted that I really didn't want.

Was it a year's supply of Tena Lady?

I have. Loads. I give them away BUT this is ...... wtf territory.

It's not ingratitude it's bewilderment.

I'd love a years supply of Tena's .... simply love them.

A dolly?"

No. That , I admit , would be weird. Unless we blew it up and took it shopping.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"If you lie and say you love it you might get something similar next year.

I told my friend I don't want to do presents anymore so we just get like 1 thing. It's still wtf but at least I'm not taking bags of stuff to the charity shop.

Maybe i'll see the point of it come Summer.

A sun lounger

No I'd love that

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.

Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me."

I feel sad too .... which is why I say I'd rather nothing in this case.

I will live with it out but it's going in the posh parlour that I never go in ..... or 'front room' as we call it here.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

Only once.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Only once. "

Is it word tax day again ?

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over a year ago

"I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.

Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me.

I feel sad too .... which is why I say I'd rather nothing in this case.

I will live with it out but it's going in the posh parlour that I never go in ..... or 'front room' as we call it here."

Knew it!! It's some big ol' ceramic plant pot monstrosity. With Maws and gargoyles or some such nonsense on it..

.. I'm close aren't I

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I'm always sad when someone has spent their hard-earned cash on something I hate. I feel like I'm somehow wasting their money, that I'm responsible.

Just the same, I'm not going to live with something I loathe out on display just because someone bought it for me.

I feel sad too .... which is why I say I'd rather nothing in this case.

I will live with it out but it's going in the posh parlour that I never go in ..... or 'front room' as we call it here.

Knew it!! It's some big ol' ceramic plant pot monstrosity. With Maws and gargoyles or some such nonsense on it..

.. I'm close aren't I"

Nope. you couldn't be further away sos silky

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

btw that would have been well within my taste.......

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Yes. Chocolates with nuts in it. From an ex's mum. She knew I was allergic because I'd had dinner at hers the week before and she'd fussed because I wouldn't eat the almonds and green beans side dish she had prepared. Nothing would have been infinitely better.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Only once.

Is it word tax day again ?"

Yes...

It was years ago. Two pairs of hideous pyjamas made of tee -shirt fabric with three quarter length trousers. So far from anything I would ever wear. The nature of the gift meant the donor would never know that a charity benefitted.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes. Chocolates with nuts in it. From an ex's mum. She knew I was allergic because I'd had dinner at hers the week before and she'd fussed because I wouldn't eat the almonds and green beans side dish she had prepared. Nothing would have been infinitely better."

Almonds and green beans side dish...that sounds disgusting. I think I'd of made up I had a nut allergy to get out of eating that, sounds vile.

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By *eliWoman
over a year ago

Almonds and green beans side dish...that sounds disgusting. I think I'd of made up I had a nut allergy to get out of eating that, sounds vile."

It looked horrible. She was probably trying to make a point with the present come to think of it.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

I'm always prepared to eat nothing without so much and a nod in the direction of my plate. I'm an excellent guest but ffs........ to give a gift when they KNOW you can't eat it ..... pffffft !

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Only once.

Is it word tax day again ?

Yes...

They sound nice to me ...... I sleep in the dark and never look at myself

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

I’d need to know what the present was before I could answer

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By *isAdventure69Woman
over a year ago

Hampshire

"Only once.

Is it word tax day again ?

Yes...

Wish you had kept them so that we could swap , I just got 2 pairs , I love pj’s but not when they have an elasticatef cuff like thingy at the bottom of the legs

I like straight /wide .

I’m gonna have to cut them below the knee

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I hope that's why he's an ex. Crap presents are one thing but deliberately giving something that would cause an allergic reaction - possibly serious - that's just really shit.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Only once.

Is it word tax day again ?

Yes...

They sound nice to me ...... I sleep in the dark and never look at myself

If only I'd known you could have had them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My ex gave me this horrendous jewellery he thought it was nice but it was just like hundred other people would wore, infantile lookinh charms type bracelet, chosen by his co workers, he used to flirt with heavily. Never wore it and couldn't force myself to be grateful for it.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

See this is why a wishlist from a famous online retailer is a good idea. As long as you add items that a mixture of budgets and not just expensive ones.

Then the other person doesn't waste their hard earned money.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Only once.

Is it word tax day again ?

Yes...

Wish you had kept them so that we could swap , I just got 2 pairs , I love pj’s but not when they have an elasticatef cuff like thingy at the bottom of the legs

I like straight /wide .

I’m gonna have to cut them below the knee

Oh lol. Well this was well over 15 years ago. They were from Marks and Spencers so I could have returned or exchanged but and I am aware of the irony of what I'm about to type, it seemed rather rude

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By *ickshawedCouple
over a year ago

Wolverhampton

Crafting sets.

Judging from what my children were given for Christmas I'm expected to spend the next few weeks helping them make unicorn suncatchers, crotchet little toys, create a moving solar system planetarium, build two wind up classic cars, construct a wooden sports car and knit a unicorn. Oh, I forgot the weird foil pictures thing and make bead necklaces.

I frickin' hate crafting

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By *ud and BryanCouple
over a year ago

Boston, Lincolnshire

I (Dave) got a windchime for my 40th birthday - I absolutely hate windchimes! Can't abide the noise they make, can't stand to see them swinging - I absolutely despise them!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

This is the advantage of living on the 17th floor.

Things can "accidentally" get knocked off the windowsill.........outwards!

Winston

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get at least one dress scarf every year, but I don’t wear them. I have about 15 of the things, some have cats, dogs or horses on them, but how many do I need? They are all stuffed away in a drawer.

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By *inger_SnapWoman
over a year ago

Hampshire/Dorset

I really need to know what it is...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I really need to know what it is..."

I want to know too!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've had non-suitable chocolate / candles / wine which i usually regift or give to my local charity

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had quite a big box of raffaello chocolates which are coconut and I hate coconut. Just kept thinking the Guylian Belgian chocolate seashells have been on offer for £3.50 in Asda and Tesco with the club card for weeks. They would have been the cheaper and better option. I’ll put them on Facebook to see if anyone wants to trade

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By *wingsnroundabouts82Couple
over a year ago

Fucksville

Was it a tin of paint op?

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By *rangesmartieWoman
over a year ago

Devon

I need to know what this hideous gift is!

I often give unwanted presents to the PTA raffle. Last year my kid won the candle set I donated!

This year I have very rudely regifted a current present. A friend gave me a very expensive, very posh, French food hamper, That I can't/won't eat. Instead of chucking it away, I changed the gift tag and gave it to a work colleague

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral

"My ex gave me this horrendous jewellery he thought it was nice but it was just like hundred other people would wore, infantile lookinh charms type bracelet, chosen by his co workers, he used to flirt with heavily. Never wore it and couldn't force myself to be grateful for it.

Ex of mine bought me the most hideous sapphire pendant. The stones were lovely but it was in a heart design, which I just wouldn't ever wear. I made appreciative noises and had the stones reset into a beautiful pair of earrings, much more me.

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By *UGGYBEAR2015Man
over a year ago

BRIDPORT

Have you noticed how, as someone gets older, they get more and more persnickety

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"People would fight me not to leave it there"

Can it accidentally break?

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

I'm often given food type gifts that I cannot eat because I am coeliac.

I show appreciation but then either tell them or pass them on

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

It's a picture of Van Gogh's sunflowers printed on plastic

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes. I was gifted a holiday for a milestone birthday, presented with a printout of where I was going.

Except it was just that , a print out. No flights, no booking , he then said if I really wanted to go I'd need to make the payment schedule

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"It's a picture of Van Gogh's sunflowers printed on plastic

Or a shower curtain?

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Yes. I was gifted a holiday for a milestone birthday, presented with a printout of where I was going.

Except it was just that , a print out. No flights, no booking , he then said if I really wanted to go I'd need to make the payment schedule

Ouch

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's a picture of Van Gogh's sunflowers printed on plastic

I mean this in the nicest possible way Nanna...but don't embarrass yourself.

It quite clearly is no such thing...is obviously a carpet rug...a huge one.

I'm thinking an Hieronymus Bosch type deal... depictions of fornicating unicorns and other mythic creatures, doing impossible, naughty... inadvisable things to one another..

I am absolutely certain... I'm close aren't I

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes. I was gifted a holiday for a milestone birthday, presented with a printout of where I was going.

Except it was just that , a print out. No flights, no booking , he then said if I really wanted to go I'd need to make the payment schedule

Omg did we date the same guy

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"It's a picture of Van Gogh's sunflowers printed on plastic

Wipe clean

They clearly know your hobbies

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By *inky-MinxWoman
over a year ago

Grantham

"Hieronymus Bosch"

I'd never heard of him, thank you

I think you could be right too

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By *nabelle21Woman
over a year ago

B38

A dear friend of mine gave me a painting that she'd painted...she's a really good artist.

I'd really like hanging in her flat.

Thing is it looks so out of place...odd even at mine.

It's still in the bag that it was given to me in.

It's such a waste. I'm building up to giving it her back!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Grammar… it’s for wiping your backside.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Yes. I was gifted a holiday for a milestone birthday, presented with a printout of where I was going.

Except it was just that , a print out. No flights, no booking , he then said if I really wanted to go I'd need to make the payment schedule

What?! I hope that person is an ex now....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Waits for Grannies new pressie-avatar pic!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I get where you’re coming from Op. I’ve got a book, and new books are expensive, but why would I want to read nostalgia about the 1920’s and 30’s? I don’t care who flipping wrote it! I’d rather have just had a hug.

That book will go from its full price off Waterstones table to £1 for 4 on a charity shop shelf unread.

So yes, I’d rather have had nothing.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

"Actually, I've changed my mind Miss Crumpet. You said it's an expensive prezzie from a very good friend?

If it's a gift that requires displaying, they'll want to see it

..sooo, it's for keeps I'm afraid

I think you are right. I am going to have to keep it. Maybe in another room though ........

Is it okay to lie about it and say 'Love it Thanks .....?

Obligatory

If its part of a range or set, she could be setting herself up to get more of them in the future

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By *hat BlokeMan
over a year ago

Harrogate

It seemed like a fuck you present, deliberately to send a message, no thought or care. I actually knew they both liked what I bought them.

I doubt I’ll ever eat it, it can stay there as a reminder of what she truly is. "

I know that feeling. I spent a day taking my little ones across to the big shopping centre in Leeds to spend a not inconsiderable amount on presents for my ex wife (nominally from the children). Just to receive a mug and a packet of sweets back. Disappointed withe the lack of thought is an understatement. Mind you, there is a reason why we are divorced.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Crafting sets.

I frickin' hate crafting

This made me laugh a lot. I feel the same when someone gives me flowers........ do I think thank you ( maybe a little bit )

I'm really thinking 'fuck me, I am cooking and greeting and now i have to find a fucking vase , prepare flowers for the vase and watch the fuckers die over the week .....

That's what i'm really thinking....

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I (Dave) got a windchime for my 40th birthday - I absolutely hate windchimes! Can't abide the noise they make, can't stand to see them swinging - I absolutely despise them!"

I spend a fair amount of thinking time planning on how to sabotage the neighbours wind chimes out back .... what a fucking liberty! Ding fucking dong 24/7

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Have you noticed how, as someone gets older, they get more and more persnickety

Roll on my 70's then. Maybe I'll be baying naked at the moon if someone uses the wrong tea bags!

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I get where you’re coming from Op. I’ve got a book, and new books are expensive, but why would I want to read nostalgia about the 1920’s and 30’s? I don’t care who flipping wrote it! I’d rather have just had a hug.

That book will go from its full price off Waterstones table to £1 for 4 on a charity shop shelf unread.

So yes, I’d rather have had nothing. "

O.M.G. ! you are soooooooooo close ...... but mine is much much much much much more obscure.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Any updates on how this gift accidentally fell off the shelf, rolled down 6 flights of stairs, out the front door, span down the street and got run over by a lorry?

I reckon the cat knocked it off......

Winston

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

What was it Granny? I’m curious?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Yes Miss Crumpet what the hell is it!

I've made a knob end of myself giving you two of me best..and I'm about to take a third bow I know it, I can feel it building up

So for pity sake stop me!!

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

If I say ....... If I tell ...... then I feel that I've 100% disrespected the giver...... instead of just 99%....

Just don't ask.

Like I say I'm not ungrateful, I'm gobsmackingly bewildered.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Yes Miss Crumpet what the hell is it!

I've made a knob end of myself giving you two of me best..and I'm about to take a third bow I know it, I can feel it building up

So for pity sake stop me!! "

Shhhhh now...... you have a nice sit down and a biscuit.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

That's great upcycling. I believe I passed it to my daughter. But she isn't too much into it either

it was really not something a late 20s me would wear.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If I say ....... If I tell ...... then I feel that I've 100% disrespected the giver...... instead of just 99%....

Just don't ask.

Like I say I'm not ungrateful, I'm gobsmackingly bewildered. "

Maybe it's a joke gift to see if you would ask what the HOLY FUCK were they thinking?

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By *relanddirectMan
over a year ago

cheshire

I find anything that’s thoughtful is more valuable than anything to do with expense

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"I find anything that’s thoughtful is more valuable than anything to do with expense "

Oh.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can you donate it? At least that makes it beyydr for someone.

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By *ex HolesMan
over a year ago

Up North

"I find anything that’s thoughtful is more valuable than anything to do with expense

Oh. "

I think he means it’s the thought that counts.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"If I say ....... If I tell ...... then I feel that I've 100% disrespected the giver...... instead of just 99%....

Just don't ask.

Like I say I'm not ungrateful, I'm gobsmackingly bewildered.

Maybe it's a joke gift to see if you would ask what the HOLY FUCK were they thinking? "

I did very politely say , ' I am curious as to know why you saw this and considered that it'd be something i'd like' ..... ????

Too blunt ? It's pretty laid back for me..... I am more the HOLY FUCK type. Not those words but definitely that reaction

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If I say ....... If I tell ...... then I feel that I've 100% disrespected the giver...... instead of just 99%....

Just don't ask.

Like I say I'm not ungrateful, I'm gobsmackingly bewildered.

Maybe it's a joke gift to see if you would ask what the HOLY FUCK were they thinking?

I did very politely say , ' I am curious as to know why you saw this and considered that it'd be something i'd like' ..... ????

Too blunt ? It's pretty laid back for me..... I am more the HOLY FUCK type. Not those words but definitely that reaction"

What did he say?

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

He said he ......saw it, thought it was amazing and he hopes I like it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I got a gift from a friend. A very good friend. It wasn't a cheap gift. I hate it. I've tried to be good cos I know that I should ......... but my GOD am I puzzled. I have NO fucking idea why anyone would think that i'd like it. I swore I wouldn't mention it but this is a FIRST. I've had no gifts.... and that's fine... I've had odd gifts and that's fine .. I've had inexpensive gifts and that's fine......... but this one .....!!!

It's the FIRST time ever i've thought...... I'd rather have had nothing ...

It's no good telling me off.... I sail my own ship but ...... have YOU ever had a gift that was worse than nothing???

It’s difficult to judge as you don’t say what it was

It can’t have been so bad if it wasn’t cheap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Regifting is a seriously good idea

Jingle I know...... sigh ..... but I don't hate anyone enough to give them this !"

Charity shop x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really need to know what it was now, I've read the whole bloody thread

I love the thoughtful gifts, the handmade stuff from kids, the obscure but hillarious and totally quirky charity shop find. Unfortunately nobody buys me stuff anymore so i'd be greatful of anything I got, especially saphires and scarves as mentioned above, I love abit of thoughtful tat.

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

How relevant a present is doesn't depend on cost.....

no good buying a 5 million pound set of ring fingers for a woman with no hands

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

It's the FIRST time ever i've thought...... I'd rather have had nothing ...

It's no good telling me off.... I sail my own ship but ...... have YOU ever had a gift that was worse than nothing???

Mother in law got me a ladder one Christmas. Not a useful ladder. A cheap, shite one. And I already had proper ladders.

And she got me a bread knife another year. Again, I already had a bread knife, much better than the one she got me.

Might get her a wheel barrow or a brick

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames

"If I say ....... If I tell ...... then I feel that I've 100% disrespected the giver...... instead of just 99%....

Just don't ask.

Like I say I'm not ungrateful, I'm gobsmackingly bewildered.

Maybe it's a joke gift to see if you would ask what the HOLY FUCK were they thinking?

I did very politely say , ' I am curious as to know why you saw this and considered that it'd be something i'd like' ..... ????

Too blunt ? It's pretty laid back for me..... I am more the HOLY FUCK type. Not those words but definitely that reaction"

What answer did you get when you asked why they thought it was something you’d like?

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

He said .........

I saw it and thought it was amazing, so I bought it for you .....

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

and he hoped I would like it

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman
over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way

Someone I work with said her step-daughters got her a block of wood... with a candle on it. Literally a block. Not shaped or anything. Crazy!

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"and he hoped I would like it"

An ugly rug.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"and he hoped I would like it

An ugly rug."

Not saying you're ugly, Gran.

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By *iamondCougarWoman
over a year ago

Norfuck! / Lincolnshire

Put it on eBay so we can all bid for it

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By *ranny-Crumpet OP Woman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"and he hoped I would like it

An ugly rug.

Not saying you're ugly, Gran."

You alluded my rug is a mess tho ....

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By *odgerMooreMan
over a year ago

Nowhere

"Pics or it didn't happen

It's just not worth a pic post...... seriously.

It's nice and shiny and heavy and full of colour n gloss........... but it's just NOT for me.

Nowt would have been better

Its a lava lamp innit!!

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