Gertie Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I had my first Christmas card yesterday. From someone totally unexpected. It was from a taxi driver who I booked to take me to the train station in August. That is truly random! It had a picture of the taxi on the front! Imaginative marketing. I've had cards from banks, estate agent etc, but that's got to be the weirdest. What's yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowberry Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 The dealership that I got my car from sends me a birthdaycard for the car every year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I used to get one from the local curry house. I think that indicates I'd visited a bit too frequently! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I wonder if Egluntyne will get her usual card from that couple..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zakjon-98 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I've had cards come for the old lady who lived in the house before us who died over a decade ago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Oooh spooky - shivers - I remember this thread from last year. I have one regularly with nothing at all in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redhotchick Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I've had cards come for the old lady who lived in the house before us who died over a decade ago Argh, that makes me feel sad. Do you ever get a return address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Eglutyne anything from Dougie and Janice yet? And Cinnamon I think had one from a Tina and her bloke (sorry lost thread) I laughted so much at last yrs thread. Hysterical. Bit early I suppose. Do keep us posted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 We also get a card for a previous (deceased) occupent. Must have dies at least 10 years ago. Never a return address - bit sad really! Also had one a couple of days ago for the sofa company saying don't worry your sofa is nearly there - Merry Christmas! I hope the new sofa turns up soon now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chucknette Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Ahh the unexpected Christmas card. I used to send one to my Mum every year from a couple called Sam and Ella. They got up to all sorts. I lost my Mum last year so I have had to let Sam and Ella go on their merry way but I have Winnie and Wilf waiting in the wings for my new chosen victim. (yet to be chosen) I love the oo the ell are they! It makes my christmas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluekarin Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 After living here for a number of years we got a card from a nun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Ahh the unexpected Christmas card.I used to send one to my Mum every year from a couple called Sam and Ella. They got up to all sorts. I lost my Mum last year so I have had to let Sam and Ella go on their merry way but I have Winnie and Wilf waiting in the wings for my new chosen victim. (yet to be chosen) I love the oo the ell are they! It makes my christmas Snap! My Dad is and always has been totally obsessive about The Christmas Cards. All is written down in a book.....he operates a 'two strikes and you are out' rule whereby non appearance of cards for two years means NO MORE CARDS sent!!!! He even gets uptight if cards are late (ie; 'Havn't heard from the Paytons yet and its the 15th, usually have theirs by 10th at the latest. I'll have to ring them'!!) Some years ago I invented Margaret and Ron with children called Geoff and Julia (Mum and Dad have taken several coach trips over the years so these two old dears could easily have been people they met whilst travelling!) Dear Margaret always asks after 'the girls' (sister and I) Last year I forgot but explained it away this year by mentioning that it was due to a misunderstanding with the local constabulary on Ron's part but, luckilly, they had a very good solicitor and the judge accepted it was a complete misunderstanding!!! Ohhhhh, I love it I wonder, every year, when they will finally twig!! They have never mentioned it to me but I have seen the card, written very slowly with my left hand, on display several times.........I am sure that it really winds my Dad up! OH says that I will get my comeupance sooner or later but, in the meantime, long live Margaret and Ron - perhaps they are acquainted with Winnie and Wilf!!!! Chucknette....were you ever rumbled!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Looney Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Ahh the unexpected Christmas card.I used to send one to my Mum every year from a couple called Sam and Ella. They got up to all sorts. I lost my Mum last year so I have had to let Sam and Ella go on their merry way but I have Winnie and Wilf waiting in the wings for my new chosen victim. (yet to be chosen) I love the oo the ell are they! It makes my christmas Snap! My Dad is and always has been totally obsessive about The Christmas Cards. All is written down in a book.....he operates a 'two strikes and you are out' rule whereby non appearance of cards for two years means NO MORE CARDS sent!!!! He even gets uptight if cards are late (ie; 'Havn't heard from the Paytons yet and its the 15th, usually have theirs by 10th at the latest. I'll have to ring them'!!) Some years ago I invented Margaret and Ron with children called Geoff and Julia (Mum and Dad have taken several coach trips over the years so these two old dears could easily have been people they met whilst travelling!) Dear Margaret always asks after 'the girls' (sister and I) Last year I forgot but explained it away this year by mentioning that it was due to a misunderstanding with the local constabulary on Ron's part but, luckilly, they had a very good solicitor and the judge accepted it was a complete misunderstanding!!! Ohhhhh, I love it I wonder, every year, when they will finally twig!! They have never mentioned it to me but I have seen the card, written very slowly with my left hand, on display several times.........I am sure that it really winds my Dad up! OH says that I will get my comeupance sooner or later but, in the meantime, long live Margaret and Ron - perhaps they are acquainted with Winnie and Wilf!!!! Chucknette....were you ever rumbled!? This has really made me laugh!! I'm now wondering who I could send a card to from made-up people?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I've just received my first Christmas card, complete with Round Robin, from my cousin who didn't bother to get in touch when my dad died (despite being very fond of him) or even tell me if she was coming to his funeral or not . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I love these stories every year. I always wait with baited breath for the card and missive from my godfather in Singapore, then call my dad to laugh about it (it's his youngest brother) there's always this lengthy eulogy about how brilliant their child is (ignoring his sons from the previous marriage ) and lots of wonderment about their fantastic lifestyle. I use it to light the stove Oh, and they invited me to the wonderchild's wedding in the summer... me and the husband who I divorced 13 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted December 6, 2012 Share Posted December 6, 2012 We used to get a round robin letter from my OH's father and step-mother which I found very weird, although not half as weird as my parents found it when they also got the round robin from them and my parents had met these people 4 times in 20years and the round robin didn't mention my boys once but mentioned the other grandchild It had never occurred to me to make up people to send cards from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Sorry DM - snorting with laughter over you lighting the stove with your Round Robin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted December 7, 2012 Share Posted December 7, 2012 Oh soapdragon you have had me rocking with laughter over that. I can't believe it never ocurred to me to send cards from made up people. It's even better than Valentines. I've never had an odd Christmas card, but I did once get a mother's day card from our vet saying it was from my dogs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
