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Christmas scenario(s)... - 11/28/2008 5:16:03 PM
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csl7037
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I have a question - put yourself in the shoes of a widowed 60-year old man who has everything...you have every tool known to man, you could open your own Bass Pro Shop, and you've got more electronics than you know what to do with (because that's what your son in law has bought you for the last several Christmases because it's all he knows - and the only thing you don't have ... but you literally don't know what to do with it all - and maybe don't really care to know). What would you want for Christmas from your only child??
[If it's OK with the mod's, I don't mind if other ladies post their gift-dilemmas here if you guys are willing to give advice.]
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RE: Christmas scenario(s)... - 11/28/2008 7:39:46 PM
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John_O
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ORIGINAL: csl7037
I have a question - put yourself in the shoes of a widowed 60-year old man who has everything...you have every tool known to man, you could open your own Bass Pro Shop, and you've got more electronics than you know what to do with (because that's what your son in law has bought you for the last several Christmases because it's all he knows - and the only thing you don't have ... but you literally don't know what to do with it all - and maybe don't really care to know). What would you want for Christmas from your only child??
[If it's OK with the mod's, I don't mind if other ladies post their gift-dilemmas here if you guys are willing to give advice.]
A 45 to 50 year old woman. (Although gift wrapping may be a serious problem)
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RE: Christmas scenario(s)... - 11/28/2008 8:05:33 PM
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9drtr
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Maybe take him somewhere. Nothing is more precious than time spent with loved ones.
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RE: Christmas scenario(s)... - 11/28/2008 8:21:11 PM
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csl7037
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ORIGINAL: csl7037
I have a question - put yourself in the shoes of a widowed 60-year old man who has everything...you have every tool known to man, you could open your own Bass Pro Shop, and you've got more electronics than you know what to do with (because that's what your son in law has bought you for the last several Christmases because it's all he knows - and the only thing you don't have ... but you literally don't know what to do with it all - and maybe don't really care to know). What would you want for Christmas from your only child??
[If it's OK with the mod's, I don't mind if other ladies post their gift-dilemmas here if you guys are willing to give advice.]
A 45 to 50 year old woman. (Although gift wrapping may be a serious problem)
LOL, he's got an amazing on-again, off-again girlfriend that he should've married several years ago (my mom died 8 years ago). Don't I wish?!?
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RE: Christmas scenario(s)... - 11/28/2008 8:37:05 PM
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Take him out to a nice dinner, or an event that he would like (hockey game, concert etc). Maybe write a nice long letter about all that dad has meant to you, and all that you have learned from him. Even dad's like that mushy stuff. I have a hard to buy for grandmother, and uncle. This year, I'm buying seeds for a family for their crops in a 3rd world country in my grandmother's honour. In my uncle's honour, I'm buying sports equipment for children in a 3rd world country. A few years ago, I gave no one a gift, and instead gave a large donation in everyone's name to a mission in New Orleans. Just some ideas for you.
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RE: Christmas scenario(s)... - 11/29/2008 12:55:42 AM
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slimon11
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musicboss11 - can you give us a link or tell us more about how to donate seeds? cool idea, thank you!!
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RE: Christmas scenario(s)... - 11/29/2008 1:51:22 PM
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terryjohn
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A big hug! For them to live well and to work and study hard and be all they can be in Christ.
I just hope that when I reach that age my only son will involve me in his life. I think the best thing he could do is to take me on a trip that perhaps I would not do alone like a hike in the mountians or a holiday a quite beach.
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RE: Christmas scenario(s)... - 11/29/2008 7:04:53 PM
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mrtigger
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No more "stuff". I'm only 50 and my life is way too cluttered with stuff already. I dread Christmas and birthdays cause it means more stuff.
I keep asking for the gift that my wife and kids rummage around the house and find some of my "stuff" that I don't use, and give it away to someone who can use it. Telling me I have one less thing to possess would be a really nice gift. No takers on that gift yet though.
Excellent ideas from the other guys... Dinner, time spent, tickets to an event I would like to attend. Appreciated by me and yet won't add more stuff to my life.
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RE: Christmas scenario(s)... - 11/30/2008 12:47:55 PM
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I agree with those who said NO MORE STUFF, instead offer your TIME. My wife and I only do stockings now, no more presents. Same with extended family, presents for kids/grandkids are fine. But I'm tired of spending $$$ and getting STUFF that I don't want or need. If I want something, I go buy it when it's on sale or when I really need it. Giving presents does nothing but take $$$ out of my checkbook and give me a tax donation at the end of the year. Last year, my brother and I gave our Dad a guided fishing trip... just the 3 of us. That was the best present he could ask for.
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RE: Christmas scenario(s)... - 12/5/2008 10:30:57 PM
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buckifn
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take him to a concert...does he have a specific christian group he likes? one of the gaither's homecoming events are awesome in my book...
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