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    Motu and the Ghost of Christmas Presents

    Christmas - bah humbug!!! Who's idea was this? I hate Xmas,I'm in a grumpy mood - you got to get presents for everyone....what do they want? how do I bloody know.Everywhere I go I can't find parking,can't move in shops,they are full of crap I don't want and can't imagine anyone else wanting.

    It happens every year,I get in a bad mood with all the pressure to perform in the present department....and I can't,I'm a disfunctional present finder.

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    I'm with you on that one, Motu (I'd say more but it would have to go on the Reg Rav Thread).
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    Just don't do it mate.
    I only buy for a couple of young kids who's parents can't afford it.
    Even then I buy them stuff that "I LIKE"
    You know,drums,trumpets,huge water pistols,,,,two strokes one day

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    I'm feeling for you Motu.

    Personally I don't go anywhere near a mall from now til after boxing day, if it wasn't for the fact I'm going to need to get some groceries this week I wouldn't go near any shop either.
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    Why is it uncool to give cash? Its the best bloody present. I want it, everyone else wants it. And you can add a card to give that personal touch
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    Quote Originally Posted by avgas
    Why is it uncool to give cash? Its the best bloody present. I want it, everyone else wants it. And you can add a card to give that personal touch
    shit yeah, then i can buy what i want lol.. its like getting a bonus from work....
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    I'm already homicidal, and there's still a week to go.

    I get it when I'm on hold, calling the bank or the phone company or the power company or anyone else.

    In the damned clothes shops when I'm dragged to the mall by Mrs Random.

    Outside the clothes shops walking back to the car.

    On the radio.

    EVERYWHERE!

    STUPID BLOODY CHRISTMAS SONGS!
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    he he.. I dont celibrate that silly stress season, so for me its a few beers some food and watch crap tv till the queens speach comes on

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    Quote Originally Posted by jrandom
    STUPID BLOODY CHRISTMAS SONGS!
    Oh yeah. Don't I know it. You forgot Xmas songs at home and Xmas songs in the car, kids singing christmas songs at school concerts.

    I'd had enough today. Out went the Best Christmas Album ever out of the car stereo.

    In went Blind Melon, just for a mellow change.

    And my darling wife let slip my Xmas pressie is coming from Motomail...

    Oh well - maybe xmas ain't so bad after all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by wari
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    Yeah - I with Wari on this one.

    Although I do sympathise Motu.

    [edit: have more to say, but when don't I]

    I think the present buying fiasco can really get out of hand and people feel obligated to buy something amazing and fantastic. I do like buying a present that's well thought out but, sometimes practical gifts are the best or just asking the person what they might like. I'd rather someone didn't give me a useless peice of shit b/c they felt they HAD to buy for me. We have that whole, buy for 1 other adult, thing in our family now. It's fun and it means everyone gets a little something.
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    get yourself a family like mine who doesnt believe in christmas. It saves so much stress... I think that it transpired after a particularly dismal year when noone got what they wanted, and the family had a conference...
    That might be a half decent idea for you Motu. get the guys some lipstick and the girls some engine oil, and in a couple of years they will be begging for no presents at all

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    Quote Originally Posted by jrandom
    I'm already homicidal, and there's still a week to go.

    I get it when I'm on hold, calling the bank or the phone company or the power company or anyone else.

    In the damned clothes shops when I'm dragged to the mall by Mrs Random.

    Outside the clothes shops walking back to the car.

    On the radio.

    EVERYWHERE!

    STUPID BLOODY CHRISTMAS SONGS!
    LOL yeah,I wish the Red Baron had shot that bloody Snoopy basket.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Jackrat
    LOL yeah,I wish the Red Baron had shot that bloody Snoopy basket.
    Hey, that's the only one I like (the rest just stink of dog shit).

    Quote Originally Posted by Milky
    That might be a half decent idea for you Motu. get the guys some lipstick and the girls some engine oil, and in a couple of years they will be begging for no presents at all
    With Motu's luck the boys will became Metrosexuals and really love the lipstick (as long as it has moisturiser and is the right colour). His girls probabaly already like the smell of oil and think it is aftershave.
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    Least it's warm for you guys, freezing here!!!

    We have two teenagers to buy for, NOT this year.... CASH is king..

    My Good lady and myself are saving for our mega holiday to see you next year... so no prezzie hunting this year
    Because I can......................

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