FabSwingers.com forum: What we do for our kids

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

What the hell am I doing standing waiting for a shop to open at midnight when I've got to be up at 4 just so my son can have the latest console

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"What the hell am I doing standing waiting for a shop to open at midnight when I've got to be up at 4 just so my son can have the latest console "

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

You are mad!

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

Makes you a better Mum than me.

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

my mums going to asda at 8am to buy me a tv for crimbo

gotta love black friday

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

"Makes you a better Mum than me.

I'm not convinced that makes someone a good mum.....

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

I'm a dad

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

"I'm a dad "

lol

i know it wasnt me who made that comment, but im guilty of i see the avatar is female and i'll presume im speaking to a female

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"I'm a dad "

You are a mad dad. How many people are in the queue with you?

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

"What the hell am I doing standing waiting for a shop to open at midnight when I've got to be up at 4 just so my son can have the latest console "

Aww that's really sweet. I think consoles are mental and boring but the fact you're doing it for your son is well cool.

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By *adyH and GrissomCouple
over a year ago

Llantarnum

Wish I'd had a Dad like you

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

"I'm a dad "

but those shoes, they look so feminine!

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

"my mums going to asda at 8am to buy me a tv for crimbo

gotta love black friday

And I'm available at very reasonable rates, too. Just watch where you store the remote control.

It's very good of you to do that for your kid.

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

"my mums going to asda at 8am to buy me a tv for crimbo

gotta love black friday

And I'm available at very reasonable rates, too. Just watch where you store the remote control.

It's very good of you to do that for your kid.

lol im not buying my daughter a tv.. shes only 3

my mum is taking pitty on me that my screen is damaged.. gotta big black splodge on it and lots of lines across the bottom

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By *errynjuneCouple
over a year ago

Barnsley

Well after 5 kids we have finally found out how to be good parents - buy your kids anything and indulge them as much as possible

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

My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

How do you know they havent been saving up for the last year? Big assumption there.

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

I think its more about the gesture to go out of the way to provide something you know your child would love

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

I didn't but their nanny did for both those things

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

Why are you making the ridiculous and completely wrong assumption that ive got more money than sense? Because that is just an insult!

Have you never done your best to treat your children to something they want?

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

How do you know they havent been saving up for the last year? Big assumption there."

well if I had to start work at 4 am I wouldn't see getting a games console as a priority.....it doesn't hurt kids to wait for things.....

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

I'll agree with the mad sentiments....but then I don't have kids, so easy for me say! x

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

"What the hell am I doing standing waiting for a shop to open at midnight when I've got to be up at 4 just so my son can have the latest console "

It's called love simple

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

"I'm a dad "

oops sorry Dad

My OH and Son have to wait until Christmas for their PS4's..bet you will have one happy boy

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

Why are you making the ridiculous and completely wrong assumption that ive got more money than sense? Because that is just an insult!

Have you never done your best to treat your children to something they want? "

I just don't understand the must have it now mentality thats all.

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

I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

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

my kids love me enough without expecting me to do stuff like that! I like to try and spend money on things we can do without having to be glued to the tv for hours.

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By *oxy_minxWoman
over a year ago

Scotland - Aberdeen

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling "

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

I suspect its a Black Friday deal so probably about saving money.

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling "

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?"

Why's that

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

I think its more about the gesture to go out of the way to provide something you know your child would love "

I go out of my way everyday for my kids. otherwise I wouldn't work as damn hard as I do.

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

Why are you making the ridiculous and completely wrong assumption that ive got more money than sense? Because that is just an insult!

Have you never done your best to treat your children to something they want?

I just don't understand the must have it now mentality thats all. "

No need to be so rude about it though,im far from senseless,im far from rolling in cash and my children are far from being spoilt brats

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

The guy is making a gesture for his son nothing more or less. It isn't about him trying to say he's better than anyone or loves his children more than anyone else it was a humorous remark he made about the daft things people do in my opinion.

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

This thread was never about money we all have different ideas if what expensive is, it was more about the things we do to bring a smile to our kids faces just nice little surprises

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?

Why's that "

dude if you don't know the answer to that then you don't need to explain to me why you're stood in a que when you have to be at work at 4, and as far as I'm aware tomorrow is the first day the ps4 is for sale, not the last.

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No we haven't. We don't all have more money than sense

I think its more about the gesture to go out of the way to provide something you know your child would love

I go out of my way everyday for my kids. otherwise I wouldn't work as damn hard as I do."

Thats great.. im sure the OP does the same.

If he wants to stay up thats his call. He earnt his money and if he chooses to treat his son to a gift i think its a lovely gesture

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

"This thread was never about money we all have different ideas if what expensive is, it was more about the things we do to bring a smile to our kids faces just nice little surprises "

Well i knew what you meant

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

"This thread was never about money we all have different ideas if what expensive is, it was more about the things we do to bring a smile to our kids faces just nice little surprises "

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

Unbelievable!!

A dad is standing in a quex to buy his son a console as a gift!

He is not bragging or saying " I am richer than you"

We hope your sons face lights up when he opens the gift Christmas Day!!

There's nothing more enjoyable than seeing a child's face light up!

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By *udistnorthantsMan
over a year ago

Desborough

Once a fortnight or so I convert my daughter's brown car back into a silver car

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?

Why's that

It's just a suprise for him I've done it for years with different consoles and games and Harry potter books teletubbies etc, we will still have a lovely Xmas I will take my grandson to hamlys this year to see Santa as my kids don't believe anymore my son has seen his mum twice this year and if I want to spoil him I will and I won't feel bad about it

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?

Why's that

Who is to say his son is aware of what his dad is doing for him. Could still be a surprise on xmas day. Stock of new products sell out mighty quick. He is just making sure he gets one early

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"Once a fortnight or so I convert my daughter's brown car back into a silver car

Lol, I hear ya'

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

"Unbelievable!!

A dad is standing in a quex to buy his son a console as a gift!

He is not bragging or saying " I am richer than you"

We hope your sons face lights up when he opens the gift Christmas Day!!

There's nothing more enjoyable than seeing a child's face light up! "

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

"This thread was never about money we all have different ideas if what expensive is, it was more about the things we do to bring a smile to our kids faces just nice little surprises "

do you have a flask of something hot with you

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

"This thread was never about money we all have different ideas if what expensive is, it was more about the things we do to bring a smile to our kids faces just nice little surprises

do you have a flask of something hot with you

It's not cold but I need a pee

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?

Why's that

Who is to say his son is aware of what his dad is doing for him. Could still be a surprise on xmas day. Stock of new products sell out mighty quick. He is just making sure he gets one early"

Don't think so babe.

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?

Why's that

Who is to say his son is aware of what his dad is doing for him. Could still be a surprise on xmas day. Stock of new products sell out mighty quick. He is just making sure he gets one early

Don't think so babe."

First off please dont call me babe..

Secondly its actually non of our business what the OP chooses to do. I think its a lovely gesture though

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"This thread was never about money we all have different ideas if what expensive is, it was more about the things we do to bring a smile to our kids faces just nice little surprises "

I understood that. It's bonkers. I spent a weekend making a car once and I will be trekking around Winter Wonderland with them.

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By *atelotmanMan
over a year ago

Chatham

I saw in the paper that people have been in Qs for days just get the new machine,cant see the sense in a couple of months another newer one will be on the market.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"This thread was never about money we all have different ideas if what expensive is, it was more about the things we do to bring a smile to our kids faces just nice little surprises

do you have a flask of something hot with you

It's not cold but I need a pee"

Empty the flask and use that.

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

Who has'nt queued up to see the favourite pop star I remember queuing up to see take that when I was younger and have done the same with my youngest to meet one direction at a book signing lol or to get the latest edition of Harry potter eldest was a big fan it is a right of passage and something they will remember forever and cherish its not about spoiling them but it is also about making memories and a little treat now and again is not a bad thing x

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?

Why's that

Who is to say his son is aware of what his dad is doing for him. Could still be a surprise on xmas day. Stock of new products sell out mighty quick. He is just making sure he gets one early

Don't think so babe.

First off please dont call me babe..

Secondly its actually non of our business what the OP chooses to do. I think its a lovely gesture though"

Sorry hun, Don't get on your high horse just because you're wrong luv.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

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

Proper Bah Humbug me thinks.

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

Jealousy is an ugly thing

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

Ive removed posts so if youve quoted they have gone too sorry

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

"Ive removed posts so if youve quoted they have gone too sorry"

I thought I was going insane!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

Ah the staying up was worthwhile then now you have one.

I have never stood in a queue at midnight but I have drove miles to get what my kids had asked for if it was popular that year and every bugger wanted one.

It had nothing to do with money , it was to see the pleasure on their faces

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

"Ive removed posts so if youve quoted they have gone too sorry

I thought I was going insane!

Sorry

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

O o O oo

"Ive removed posts so if youve quoted they have gone too sorry"

Me too, I wondered what was going on as I tried to take them off

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?

Why's that

I'll say it again..... I saw your reply.... You said he doesn't know you're there....

I think that's brilliant. And it will be well worth standing there for half the night.

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

In no way was I boasting it was just about love for my kids x

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

Your not the only one. Just been down Oxford street and there's quite a few people queuing.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

As we're talking about doing things for the kids can anyone advise me on Furby's? I can't work out what I am supposed to get, what they need to make them work and whether the dog will attack them.

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

"Ive removed posts so if youve quoted they have gone too sorry

I thought I was going insane!

Sorry

That's ok, I like the thread better now.

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By *_MariusMan
over a year ago

Currently Faraway

"What the hell am I doing standing waiting for a shop to open at midnight when I've got to be up at 4 just so my son can have the latest console "

aw you, you spoil him but that's what mums are for eh? Mine spent the whole three weeks she stayed with us doing our house chores, she was my virtual slave, I loved it! LOL

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By *_MariusMan
over a year ago

Currently Faraway

"I'm a dad "

OOps, sorry, I just saw this

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

"As we're talking about doing things for the kids can anyone advise me on Furby's? I can't work out what I am supposed to get, what they need to make them work and whether the dog will attack them."

They interact with iphone apps. The dog might be scared to death of it. Just talk to them and they react. Put them near music and they dance.

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

"What the hell am I doing standing waiting for a shop to open at midnight when I've got to be up at 4 just so my son can have the latest console

aw you, you spoil him but that's what mums are for eh? Mine spent the whole three weeks she stayed with us doing our house chores, she was my virtual slave, I loved it! LOL

I'm still the dad

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

"Ive removed posts so if youve quoted they have gone too sorry

Me too, I wondered what was going on as I tried to take them off

Ooo did you hear the Twilight Zone theme music at the same time?

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

I think we all do stuff for our kids similar to this but I have a friend who really goes too far and defrosts their cars in the morning for them before she leaves for work

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By *_MariusMan
over a year ago

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"What the hell am I doing standing waiting for a shop to open at midnight when I've got to be up at 4 just so my son can have the latest console

aw you, you spoil him but that's what mums are for eh? Mine spent the whole three weeks she stayed with us doing our house chores, she was my virtual slave, I loved it! LOL

I'm still the dad "

you are a diamond dad x

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By *ezebelWoman
over a year ago

North of The Wall - youll need your vest

OP I dont know about you being mad, but seeing as youre out and about can you just nip to Tesco and get me a pint of milk? Thank ya kindly

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

"I think we all do stuff for our kids similar to this but I have a friend who really goes too far and defrosts their cars in the morning for them before she leaves for work"

Sometimes it can be over kill while I have been ill my mum has been popping in lol last week she decided to pick up the leaves in my front and back garden lol she ended up doing the neighbours paths too I did tell her to stop but she would'nt listen x

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

"OP I dont know about you being mad, but seeing as youre out and about can you just nip to Tesco and get me a pint of milk? Thank ya kindly

If I drop that to Manchester I will be late for work

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"As we're talking about doing things for the kids can anyone advise me on Furby's? I can't work out what I am supposed to get, what they need to make them work and whether the dog will attack them.

They interact with iphone apps. The dog might be scared to death of it. Just talk to them and they react. Put them near music and they dance.

The kids don't have iPhones. The old ones didn't work with phone did they? I just want them to do the being able to talk to them and dance with them stuff not create a reason for children to beg for iPhones.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"I think we all do stuff for our kids similar to this but I have a friend who really goes too far and defrosts their cars in the morning for them before she leaves for work

bless her. My dad used to leave his car on my drive for me when it was raining and I had to pick the kids up from school...never said a word just did it

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"OP I dont know about you being mad, but seeing as youre out and about can you just nip to Tesco and get me a pint of milk? Thank ya kindly

If I drop that to Manchester I will be late for work "

If you get three different Furby's I don't need them until 23rd.

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

"As we're talking about doing things for the kids can anyone advise me on Furby's? I can't work out what I am supposed to get, what they need to make them work and whether the dog will attack them.

They interact with iphone apps. The dog might be scared to death of it. Just talk to them and they react. Put them near music and they dance.

We don't have iphones, the Furby works fine without. It's just an extra really. (gimmick) They talk and dance and burp and laugh.

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By *errynjuneCouple
over a year ago

Barnsley

If doing it purely for love of kids, why the need to broadcast, just a thought

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

"As we're talking about doing things for the kids can anyone advise me on Furby's? I can't work out what I am supposed to get, what they need to make them work and whether the dog will attack them.

They interact with iphone apps. The dog might be scared to death of it. Just talk to them and they react. Put them near music and they dance.

you mean you've not got them matching iphones for their Furby's?

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over a year ago

"If doing it purely for love of kids, why the need to broadcast, just a thought"

Maybe boredom had set in while he was in the queue.

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"As we're talking about doing things for the kids can anyone advise me on Furby's? I can't work out what I am supposed to get, what they need to make them work and whether the dog will attack them.

They interact with iphone apps. The dog might be scared to death of it. Just talk to them and they react. Put them near music and they dance.

We don't have iphones, the Furby works fine without. It's just an extra really. (gimmick) They talk and dance and burp and laugh.

THANK YOU. Now I just have to go shopping for them.

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

Yes ive done it countless times.

I also remember the teletubbie phenomena and the ecstatic feeling of being able to get Lala.

The last time I was at a store at midnight queuing was for GTA5, and i queued with my son outside HMV a few weeks ago for a band signing (Bring me the horizon) and made myself look a dick standing in front of Oli Sykes taking pics of him signing my sons album and being the oldest there.

Its just being a parent and putting them first.

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No, we haven't. We had the money to indulge our children, we didn't.

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

many years ago all our son wanted for christmas was a football, he told everyone that asked him what he wanted - a football, so we assumed someone would buy him one, there was one present delivered to our door that was a square box that looked like a football would fit inside, christmas eve I had the bright idea to look inside this pressie just to make sure it was a football ... it wasn't it was a DRUM (yes the person is still alive that gave my 3 year old a drum), so christmas eve at 8 pm we are out looking for football for him, we found a 99p ball in a garage .... wrapped it up and the following morning his face lit up ........ yep that was the present that made his christmas - and ours when we saw his face the following morning ... its well worth the standing around queueing when you see THAT look ... good on you Dad

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

"many years ago all our son wanted for christmas was a football, he told everyone that asked him what he wanted - a football, so we assumed someone would buy him one, there was one present delivered to our door that was a square box that looked like a football would fit inside, christmas eve I had the bright idea to look inside this pressie just to make sure it was a football ... it wasn't it was a DRUM (yes the person is still alive that gave my 3 year old a drum), so christmas eve at 8 pm we are out looking for football for him, we found a 99p ball in a garage .... wrapped it up and the following morning his face lit up ........ yep that was the present that made his christmas - and ours when we saw his face the following morning ... its well worth the standing around queueing when you see THAT look ... good on you Dad

So lovely I think I can speak for most it's quite unbelievable the things we do go through ....? For our babies... Like I said its up there^^^ an the illusion of being a nutter was shattered l

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By *errynjuneCouple
over a year ago

Barnsley

We all love our children - but looking at this thread and others people's ideas on parenting and what makes a good parent are significantly opposed.

Sadly, our self-absorbed society has told parents to help their kids feel good about themselves, that it’s the parents’ duty to make their children happy. But underneath it all, kids don’t need parents who make them happy. They need parents who will make them capable.

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

"If doing it purely for love of kids, why the need to broadcast, just a thought"

Sorry I was bored won't do it again

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Black friday tomorrow ..Mum used to sit outside all night at shops sale time.

well done you is there a large queue

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By *errynjuneCouple
over a year ago

Barnsley

Absolutely brill story and that is what being a parent is - not being the first in the queue for something but being totally in tune to a childs innocent rquest

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By *errynjuneCouple
over a year ago

Barnsley

"Black friday tomorrow ..Mum used to sit outside all night at shops sale time.

well done you is there a large queue"

It's not a sale thing - PS4 was released at midnight and its a being the first to have one queue (and pay top price as well)

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By *hoenixcouplexxCouple
over a year ago

Leicestershire

"Black friday tomorrow ..Mum used to sit outside all night at shops sale time.

well done you is there a large queue

It's not a sale thing - PS4 was released at midnight and its a being the first to have one queue (and pay top price as well)"

Or 'being the parent that chose to queue to make sure your child had it for Christmas because you know that, that is what will bring the look that you so love to see on to their face Christmas morning?'

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

Well I'm up in time for work and yes I'm knackered

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

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No, we haven't. We had the money to indulge our children, we didn't. "

So you have never once indulged your children? You have never bought them something that they have asked for as a christmas or birthday present? Or got them a treat for the sheer pleasure of it?

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over a year ago

"Black friday tomorrow ..Mum used to sit outside all night at shops sale time.

well done you is there a large queue

It's not a sale thing - PS4 was released at midnight and its a being the first to have one queue (and pay top price as well)

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

"We all love our children - but looking at this thread and others people's ideas on parenting and what makes a good parent are significantly opposed.

Oh my word!!!! if only id known all this before I completely ruined my children and turned them into materialistic brats with no sense of self worth all because of a telly tubbie one christmas!!

My children are now well grounded teenagers studying for their A levels with part time jobs to pay their way,they're decent kids despite their extremely poor upbringing and overly and madly indulgant parents that did all they could to make them feel crap

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

Well done OP something I know I wouldnt ever do as queues and I dont go together.Patience isnt my virture.

Hope your son e joys his gift.

Im off to pick up my daughters brand new car up this morning as a surprise for her as shes away in London for a few days.. Think im more giddy atm . Canny wait to see the look on her face when she arrives home

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

"The guy is making a gesture for his son nothing more or less. It isn't about him trying to say he's better than anyone or loves his children more than anyone else it was a humorous remark he made about the daft things people do in my opinion.

I've read the thread again and I still agree with that.

If the OP was rich and trying to show off, he would have had his butler stand in the queue.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"We all love our children - but looking at this thread and others people's ideas on parenting and what makes a good parent are significantly opposed.

You are making huge, sweeping and massively judgemental comments here based on one guy queuing to but a PS4 & some people saying they've done similar things. You simply cannot comment so negatively on other peoples parenting with so little evidence its neither reasonable nor sensible.

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

"We all love our children - but looking at this thread and others people's ideas on parenting and what makes a good parent are significantly opposed.

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By *o1mrtlcMan
over a year ago

cannock

" my kids love me enough without expecting me to do stuff like that! I like to try and spend money on things we can do without having to be glued to the tv for hours."

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

When did this become about how much parents love their children and vice versa? I think people are confusing money with love and it isn't the people who seem to be spending the money who are the confused ones

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By *issHottieBottieWoman
over a year ago

Kent

" my kids love me enough without expecting me to do stuff like that! I like to try and spend money on things we can do without having to be glued to the tv for hours.

I may of missed it but I didn't see the op mention anywhere that their kids 'expected' them to do it.

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

Tomorrow's Buy Nothing Day.

I'm work until 3. Probably take the kids swimming afterwards. I don't think entry to the swimming pool counts

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over a year ago

"What the hell am I doing standing waiting for a shop to open at midnight when I've got to be up at 4 just so my son can have the latest console "

you not hear of pre ordering?

its great, you go to the shop put a deposit on it then when it comes into the shop they put your name on one and put it aside for you to pick up at your convenience, try it

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By *ugby 123Couple
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over a year ago

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"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No, we haven't. We had the money to indulge our children, we didn't. "

Did they just get a piece of coal or something then ?

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By *icketysplitsWoman
over a year ago

Way over Yonder, that's where I'm bound

"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No, we haven't. We had the money to indulge our children, we didn't.

Did they just get a piece of coal or something then ?"

My father always said he got a piece of bread and a piece of cheese. You could eat the bread but you were only allowed to smell the cheese.

Thanks for the help last night I now have three Furby's ready to make the boys smile.

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

"I've got 5 kids 2 step kids and a grandson I'm ok for money and I earned it but I live to give them pleasure and I can be tired tomorrow knowing how much he will be smiling

so I guess christmas will be kind of an anti climax this year then?

Why's that

Who is to say his son is aware of what his dad is doing for him. Could still be a surprise on xmas day. Stock of new products sell out mighty quick. He is just making sure he gets one early

Don't think so babe.

First off please dont call me babe..

Secondly its actually non of our business what the OP chooses to do. I think its a lovely gesture though

Sorry hun, Don't get on your high horse just because you're wrong luv.

Shes not wrong just because her opinion is not the same as yours

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over a year ago

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"My OH did the same at Hamleys when there was whisper of a delivery of telly tubbies

And a Tracy Island was the very first thing I bought on ebay

I think we've all been there

No, we haven't. We had the money to indulge our children, we didn't.

Did they just get a piece of coal or something then ?

My father always said he got a piece of bread and a piece of cheese. You could eat the bread but you were only allowed to smell the cheese.

Thanks for the help last night I now have three Furby's ready to make the boys smile.

Wasn't me who helped with the Furbies, I know nothing about the little furry buggers

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

I tried and tried to cajole m'laddo into wanting a ps4. Bloody sensible sod said "nah, a new winter jacket will do. Besides, I know you'd never let me take the ps back to uni"

So that's me told. At least my xmas week wont be spoiled getting tonked on fifa 14 by him anyhoo. Or spending 10 hour seshes on bf4.... yes, I know I'm sad but self awareness is a good thing

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