One week to go,and i have nothing on my list,aged nearly 76,i don't want anything.i was thinking about a small bottle of whisky,but not sure how my stomach would react,strange ideas pop in to my head about reactions to my remission.Just yesterday one of the bar staff noted how i was not drinking a lot at the party,as i had just ordered my second cola of the day.So i hope all of you have a belting Christmas.
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Electric_Andy
Heavy Metal Fan
- Location
- Plymouth
My partner and I could not decide what to get each other, again, so we've just bought ourselves a small treat for £20 odd. We also did not know what to get anyone else, as most of my relatives are older and have everything they want/need to begin with! My parents are moving house soon so we have just chipped in for an envelope of cash so they can buy things for the new house.
My partner was just saying how depressing it is now the kids are older and you are now sort of just giving them money/vouchers as they're too old for toys! Also hard to buy for my family because my mum is gluten free and dairy free, as is my sister. My Bro-in-law doesn't have a sense of smell so smellies are out!
My partner was just saying how depressing it is now the kids are older and you are now sort of just giving them money/vouchers as they're too old for toys! Also hard to buy for my family because my mum is gluten free and dairy free, as is my sister. My Bro-in-law doesn't have a sense of smell so smellies are out!
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
I only buy 'selfie' presents, as in buy for myself. Therefore I only receive presents I like.😉
- Location
- Somewhere wet & hilly in NW England.
Our kids get money - a fair chunk to help mitigate some IHT.
The grandkids get a much smaller amount of cash.
The great-grandkids get a still smaller amount of cash.
No parents left for the two of us plus siblings reciprocally don't bother by agreement.
This year; we can't think of a single thing to buy each other apart from a box of piggy chocolates each to open on the 25th.
No excitement left in this Xmas malarkey as you get older - although we usually have a nice romantic day; just the two of us with no hosting obligations. Bliss!
steveindenmark
Legendary Member
Jannie and I never buy each other presents. We may get something for the house or garden. Once you reach 18 the family rule is that you do not get presents. We have 2 toddlers to buy for. We always have a great Christmas. It saves the hassle of buying and recieving things people do not want or need.
Electric_Andy
Heavy Metal Fan
- Location
- Plymouth
sadly my partner said now "I'm dreading it a bit...we just have to please other people". which is partially true, but we all have a good time at my parents house. usually fire on and games of cards
Homers Double
Senior Member
If it’s dry we’ll take the dog out, then visit the grandkids and come home and relax for a bit. Then off out for a curry for the first time ever on Xmas day and the family back to ours got some drinks I assume.
I don’t really want anything as we’re going on holiday at the end of Jan so we just buy each other a few bits.
I don’t really want anything as we’re going on holiday at the end of Jan so we just buy each other a few bits.
gavroche
Getting old but not past it
- Location
- North Wales
Mrs G and me have decided not to buy each other a present anymore for Christmas. We are too old for that now, 75 and 80 and we have everything we need anyway.
We give the grand children money as , these days, it seems that it is all they want.
The very young great grand kids get presents as they are still too young to ask for money.
Of course, Molly will get presents as a I enjoy watching her tearing up the paper to get to it.
We give the grand children money as , these days, it seems that it is all they want.
The very young great grand kids get presents as they are still too young to ask for money.
Of course, Molly will get presents as a I enjoy watching her tearing up the paper to get to it.
Ming the Merciless
There is no mercy
- Location
- Inside my skull
You don’t need to buy them food for Christmas. Plenty of food free presents you could get.
derrick
The Glue that binds us together.
- Location
- On the edge of London
We don't do Christmas anymore, Kids and grand children all to old, we do celebrate winter solstice. as for presents we buy what we want when we need them, Never need an excuse to have a drink, any day is good for that.
