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Post by Sarfrin on Dec 23, 2021 23:41:06 GMT
My wife decided she wanted £450 quid's worth of Dyson hairdryer for Christmas and ordered it herself in September. She feels so guilty about spending that much I basically can't lose this Christmas.
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Post by Dougs on Dec 24, 2021 7:37:42 GMT
I'd have objected on principle, sod giving that wanker anything.
Definitely all about the kids though - I don't need anything, and if I want something in the year, I'll just buy it if we can afford it.
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Post by dominalien on Dec 24, 2021 7:41:35 GMT
Last year I got my gf a new phone and couldn't hold out to Christmas since she was having so many problems with her old one (iphone 6s turning off all the time despite new battery, those really were bugged) and gave it to her 2 months prior. Despite spending so much, I still felt guilty not having anything to give her on the day, so bought some expensive useless thing. I am stupid.
Also, we get our presents this evening as opposed to tomorrow morning. I always thought we had it better because STUFF EARLY, but I'm starting to think the morning is less magical that way and the joy in the evening is somewhat dampened by wanting to puke all the food out.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2021 8:03:28 GMT
I put the money I was going to use for presents for my wife towards a treadmill that she wanted (we all put money towards it, including the kids). Aside from that, I got her some chocolates, a calendar and little else. Presents she's got me are ones I bought myself over the last couple of months on HDUK deals when they've turned up (slippers, PJ's, boxer shorts, socks).
Feel a bit rotten that she's got so little for tomorrow, but she is very happy with the treadmill.
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Post by EMarkM on Dec 24, 2021 8:17:13 GMT
My main gift this year is the final £95 of my Xbox Series X, and I can hardly believe I’ve managed to pay it off in just one year of gifts. I thought it would take a few years. Mrs. EMarkM is a little down because the only other thing she’s getting me is a bottle of whiskey, whereas she will receive roughly the same amount of cash, plus several other presents “from” our little girl. I keep telling her that I’m more than happy, but she feels guilty
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Post by mrpon on Dec 24, 2021 8:19:22 GMT
Time to cash in on that guilt.
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Post by Honk If You're Horny? on Dec 24, 2021 8:26:17 GMT
Working today but tomorrow I'll be stuffing my face, watching the Witcher S2 and building a lego bonsai tree.
Tesco yesterday was madness. Good luck to anyone who has to venture into a supermarket today.
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Post by EMarkM on Dec 24, 2021 8:26:28 GMT
Time to cash in on that guilt. Wise words indeed, but there’s nothing I really want. I also have my Game Pass Ultimate every month, so I keep telling her that’s enough. I’ve always got it in reserve in case something catches my eye…
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Post by elstoof on Dec 24, 2021 8:28:40 GMT
I'd have objected on principle, sod giving that wanker anything. Bit harsh, I’m sure his wife is lovely
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Post by Dougs on Dec 24, 2021 8:34:53 GMT
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Post by Sarfrin on Dec 24, 2021 8:47:53 GMT
I'd have objected on principle, sod giving that wanker anything. Bit harsh, I’m sure his wife is lovely She's put up with my shit for 25 years and earns three times as much as me so I don't begrudge her a fancy hairdryer if she wants one.
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Post by retro74 on Dec 24, 2021 8:51:08 GMT
Some interesting presents above but nothing beats that tray someone got on EG years ago
It proper made me laugh at the time - who was the lucky fellow that got a tray for Xmas?
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Post by dominalien on Dec 24, 2021 8:52:18 GMT
I’d like a wife who earns more than I do. I thought my manly ego wouldn’t be able to take it but that’s long gone and I’m so tired of paying for fucking everything :-(
Edit: I don’t actually have a wife and never did. I’d consider marrying if I met someone like that though.
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Post by mcmonkeyplc on Dec 24, 2021 9:12:18 GMT
I have a wife that earns much more than me. I can tell you she doesn't pay for everything. It's strictly shared by both of us.
Anyway her annual Christmas gift is some clothing from Arsenal.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2021 9:29:08 GMT
Having to use my car as an auxiliary fridge now.
Bought my ex-wife some chocolates and a bottle of caramel chocolate liqueur; bought my gf some fancy slippers (to keep at my place), a Persian cookbook (she keeps telling me she's sad she can't cook food from her culture), a book on feminism in Islam, a Superlambanana charm for her Pandora bracelet (we had an amazing city break in Liverpool), and some very fancy nightwear. Oh, and I'm giving her the keys to my place, too.
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Post by freddiemercurystwin on Dec 24, 2021 9:32:16 GMT
I will end up with an absolute load of useless crap from Mrs Mercury, I do every year despite me stating there is absolutely no need to get me anything at all, as others have said if I want something through the year I'll generally just get it if funds permit. I've given up asking her not to now.
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Post by Chopsen on Dec 24, 2021 11:53:03 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2021 12:05:10 GMT
I hadn't, now I have, and it's the best Christmas gift ever!
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Post by Honk If You're Horny? on Dec 24, 2021 12:58:55 GMT
Logged off from work, a load of food in the fridge and Galaxy Quest on ITV4.
Good start.
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Post by knighty on Dec 24, 2021 13:16:22 GMT
I’ve got the wife a few bits (couldn’t find the perfume she wanted for reasonable money anywhere though, so have a different one which is liable to get me in trouble).
Intended to top it up with some cash (so she can go clothes shopping herself in the New Year) but we’ve all been isolating so there is no cash. She’s getting an IOU 😂
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Post by elstoof on Dec 24, 2021 13:45:06 GMT
What was the perfume she wanted
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Post by knighty on Dec 24, 2021 13:52:45 GMT
She doesn’t know, that’s half the problem. It was some Victoria’s Secret one she sampled/saw in a shop in London a few months ago. But she can’t remember the name.
Bit late now anyway. Tempted to get her a subscription for a few months to some sort of perfume delivery thing, which is apparently a thing. Pick a different one each month for a small bottle of it etc.
/not a plant
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Post by X201 on Dec 24, 2021 14:59:08 GMT
I hate having to pop into a supermarket on Christmas Eve. It’s massively depressing how the shop is stripped of all the Christmas stock and any mention of Christmas, so that you walk in on Boxing Day and it’s like Christmas never happened
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Post by H-alphaFox on Dec 24, 2021 15:17:56 GMT
My wife is impossible to buy for, all she wanted was books which is fine but unless a box suddenly turns up then most of the said books didn't arrive. Which I've just checked is a massive cock up on my behalf as I forgot to order them so now they'll be here on the 27th. Fuck.
Thankfully the Wheel of Time books turned up so that is good. Also she gets a Lego and Koala onesie and slippers and some various other bits but not a lot given I know a couple of things what I'm getting. I asked her for something bigger and she tells me a new phone cover.
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Post by beastmaster on Dec 24, 2021 15:32:41 GMT
All orders from Amazon have now arrived. Finished off the retail gift shopping last night. Working from home but my god, this day is dragging so very much. Looking forward to a few days break.
Going to start playing the old Sierra game Rise of the Dragon tomorrow. Cannot wait!
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Post by cubby on Dec 24, 2021 16:45:43 GMT
Early Christmas present from the missus
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2021 16:46:41 GMT
Yeeheehee!
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Post by knighty on Dec 24, 2021 16:47:09 GMT
/is a plant
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2021 16:48:45 GMT
Everything now wrapped. My wife took the kids around an advent trail in the village while I took everything out of the attic and hid it downstairs until the kids go to bed.
Next it's tea then I think a Christmas quiz followed by Die Hard. If we need to stay up longer, then it will be the last Hawkeye and the last Wheel of time, plus we've still got a few doors to open on our escape room advent. I've also just cooked the chicken (really don't like turkey) for tomorrow.
Fire is going in the hearth with some logs on it. Cats are very happy with that. I'll be tied tomorrow, but think I've done everything... Or at least everything I can remember.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 24, 2021 16:50:15 GMT
My wife is impossible to buy for, all she wanted was books which is fine but unless a box suddenly turns up then most of the said books didn't arrive. Which I've just checked is a massive cock up on my behalf as I forgot to order them so now they'll be here on the 27th. Fuck. Thankfully the Wheel of Time books turned up so that is good. Also she gets a Lego and Koala onesie and slippers and some various other bits but not a lot given I know a couple of things what I'm getting. I asked her for something bigger and she tells me a new phone cover. You just reminded me about books... Thankfully I'm buying for Kindle. I just need to remember to do so during the present part.
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