Cate in NZ Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 She's located in Banbury too I see, extremely handy for any Omlet boys and forum members who want Omlet pants/ calendar photos taking. I bet she can get hold of the calendar making software There's just no excuse for it now- got the pants, got the photographer.... all we need are the bottoms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Mmmm . . . we weren't at all impressed when my brother-in-law and his wife gave us a framed photo of them for Christmas. Maybe because there are no children but it seemed a strange gift for 30 somethings to give - 'and here's a picture of US'. Not the same as a big family picture to give to the grandparents. I don't know where the photo is now, but we never put it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 That's a good idea Kate A. Karen is a great Bird and would certainly be up for snapping men in their underpants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 And of course I'm sure you could arrange to be around to help Clare, just in case she needed any assistance with carrying all those heavy rolls of film Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Of course *now, on my command - CLENCH* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Mornin'! They reckon 2-3 days for delivery of my pants. Shame I don't live near Banbury. And what's all this Juliet Bravo stuff, Clare? You'll be on Crimewatch next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Aha, better bare my back then and get a photo! I always honour my promises Gosh, I am sooo tired. The police didn't go until about 2am and then I was wide awake, so sat in bed and did a Sudoko to send me to sleep. We live in a lovely Victorian street near the centre of Banbury, everyone who lives here is great, but unfortunately ther are some real scum, who walk through our road to get to the 'sink estate' at the top of Banbury. We have had real problems withcar vandalism and fights in the street, Thursday nights are bad, as they collect their giro's and head off to the pub for the rest of the day. This bloke has been vandalising cars recently, and I am really pleased that we got him - turns out that he is wanted for other stuff here,and also for not turning up at court inWales, so two for the price of one! I have set up a neighbourhood watch scheme in our street, we have agreat relationship with the police, and it works well at keeping our street safe. TTFN ZZzzzzzz..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Good for you Clare. Some scumbag kds kicked off my wing mirror when I was at my parents the other month They live on the coast in a nice place but just recently there has been a spate of stuff and the annoying thing is the police know who it is but nothing gets done. About 2 weeks after I was done (and reported it) they were at it again It cost me £40 to get a second hand mirror which fortunately I could fit myself as it is not electric or anything imagine the cost if it had to go in for a new one to be done it makes my blood boil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 OK so your not impressed with my ideas. But I'm only talking out of experience. My 2 grans are 91 and 90 - so they're 'OK' pressies for that age aren't they?? One of my poor old grans fell over a stupid rubber mat in Sainsburys last week and broke her hip. At 91 she's not going to get over that now is she. And not a word from Mr Sains - nothing - not even a 'how are you' - disgusting. There shouldn't be mats down in supermarkets anyway. Anyway, I'm going off topic. Presents for Grans - Grans range from 40 to 90 yr olds, so basically any present will do. It's the thought that counts. I didn't mean to offend you Sue - I just suddenly felt really old Ideal pressie ideas for the much older grandma I hope your granny soon recovers from her fall - it's disgusting that Sainsbury have not even apologised Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 (Crooked Chicken here - not logged on). No offence taken Lesley. I was being slightly sarcastic suggesting those "old fogey" presents, but sad thing is, my nan's would be quite happy with these pressies - Aaaahhh Bless!! - better than Reds suggestion of support tights (and there again, that's what I bought my nan last time I visited her - double bless !!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 12, 2005 Author Share Posted November 12, 2005 Right back on topic - PRESENTS. Red - present for Granny - very difficult - they've got it all at that age haven't they, but here's my granny list all the same. Bromley soap set (always a hit with the older generation); 4711 perfume or L'aimant; a cardi; subscription to Yours or Grace magazines; magnifying glass; cosy slippers or non slip socks; Thorntons toffees to suck; one of those lap trays with a bean bag stuck to the bottom of it; a homemade orange pomander (grannies love home made things). Need any more ideas There are actually some good ideas here CC. My Nan is in her 80's and and is very tricky to buy for. Firstly because she never goes out of the house and if I'm honest she doesn't really have any hobbies or interests other than TV and a good gossip. Soap implies she smells so I won't get that The beanbag tray is an excellent idea except for the fact I bought her one of those two years ago and haven't ever seen her use it I DO like the idea of a subscription to a tacky gossip/granny magazine though - so I'll probably go for that - Thanks EVERYONE PLEASE KEEP POSTING PRESSIE IDEA FOR ANYONE - THERE ARE LOTS MORE PEOPLE ON MY PRESSIE LIST - NIECES, NEPHEWS, DAD, MUM, SISTER, OH, THE LIST GOES ON .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Actually - I have got one of those bean bag/tray things - so many apologies to Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crooked Chicken Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Queen of ideas me!! Guess wot - went shopping today and bought myself more 'henorobelia' (forgive spelling). Your going to be dead jealous when I post piccies. Will go to bed tonight with a satisfying little grin on my face - it's so nice treating yourself to a pressie isn't it. NOTE TO DIARY - must try harder to spend more money on myself. night night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 Oooh, what is it, Sue? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleata Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 hi just found great present for someone who loves animals http://www.adoption.co.uk/ for an elephant its £25 but there are sharks, bears, deer, badgers everthing just be careful some of them are a weekly/ monthly payments, but some are just a one off payment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted November 13, 2005 Share Posted November 13, 2005 I am really pleased with a torch I recently bought on ebay and have now bought more as presents - it doesn't need batteries, you just charge it up by shaking it, and it's really small and light. Very useful for trips out to shut the eglu door after dark! A whole range can be found by searching on "forever torch" on ebay - the ones I got were £4.50 inc P&P on "buy it now". (yup, my family don't get expensive presents ). And they are cool for kids' birthday pressies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Ruth - don't make me visit ebay again Who knows what i will buy this time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Don't tell me, Lesley, I get seduced by all sorts of er, bargains on ebay But I was pleased to see that SPR sells Diatom and other supplies on ebay, which I find convenient for ordering and paying (SPR's seller id is plumpies18). No, I'm not trying to tempt you on to the site, really! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 14, 2005 Share Posted November 14, 2005 Aaaaaaargh! Stop it - *fingers in ears* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 14, 2005 Author Share Posted November 14, 2005 speaking of torches ... pressie for self idea ... torch that you wear on your head so that I can go out and do stuff with my eglu using both hands! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 15, 2005 Share Posted November 15, 2005 Seen them in Wickes Red, they're about £6 Were right by the tills in our branch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red Posted November 15, 2005 Author Share Posted November 15, 2005 Thanks Clare I'll add it to my not-so-discreet list of pressie ideas that I will attach to OH's forehead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 Try sticking it on the underneath of the toilet seat! He'll see it there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 There is a book on the No more socks' site called.......... The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers Sounds intersting - I'd like that! Just found it on amazon, sounds good (in a weird sort of way) BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted November 16, 2005 Share Posted November 16, 2005 (edited) I just found this.......... Chocolate Fountain I'll sort this out in a minute - or ask Kate to sort me out (Is that what you meant Lesley, by sorting it out? - Gina) No - it's not really - Lesley This is what I meant to do but forgot to come back! Edited November 16, 2005 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
