I started the Christmas shopping today.....

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:44 am

I do love to give gifts that really mean a lot to the person I give to instead of that late bag of charcoal from the 24 hr garage at midnight on Christmas Eve.

It gives me time to plan my gifts and do some last minute swaps if needed.

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:46 am

oscar;1228778 wrote: I do love to give gifts that really mean a lot to the person I give to instead of that late bag of charcoal from the 24 hr garage at midnight on Christmas Eve.

It gives me time to plan my gifts and do some last minute swaps if needed.

did you get mine yet?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I won't start until November this year.

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:47 am

My daughters got practically half hers in already as well:-2:yh_rotflshes also planning her decs, and sorted out whats happening Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:rolleyes::wah:

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:49 am

Odie;1228782 wrote: did you get mine yet?:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

I won't start until November this year. I have a huge family and so many children to buy for. I also buy chocs and biscuits for the elderly folk in my area. This time I will send all International gifts by recorded delivery. :-5

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:50 am

kazalala;1228785 wrote: My daughters got practically half hers in already as well:-2:yh_rotflshes also planning her decs, and sorted out whats happening Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:rolleyes::wah: Blimey..... I thought I was bad :wah: It's fab to be prepared though :driving:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:50 am

oscar;1228786 wrote: I have a huge family and so many children to buy for. I also buy chocs and biscuits for the elderly folk in my area. This time I will send all International gifts by recorded delivery. :-5

I was joking you!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:52 am

Wow, I was just thinking of Christmas yesterday and yes have started...bought something for Kathy Ellen but have to send it back as it's broken...was so mad.:-5 Will be sending out who knows what this year...I saved all my cards from last xmas & will be using the front parts for xmas tags:p

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:53 am

Odie;1228789 wrote: I was joking you!:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl
No It's OK..... I was upset that they didn't get there.

God knows what I can get Pete this year.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:55 am

oscar;1228791 wrote: No It's OK..... I was upset that they didn't get there.

God knows what I can get Pete this year.

gift card to his fave sport/fish store...now what does he get for you? A vaccuum cleaner?:yh_rotfl

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 10:59 am

Holey moley, I won't think of it until after Thanksgiving!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:01 am

chonsigirl;1228798 wrote: Holey moley, I won't think of it until after Thanksgiving!

waiting for ups to come & get the little prezzie for KE...and they even forgot a part on it...fit to be tied

kazalala · Post by **kazalala** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:12 am

oscar;1228788 wrote: Blimey..... I thought I was bad :wah: It's fab to be prepared though :driving:

She loves Christmas always has:wah: if her boyfreind ever proposes to ehr i think she wants to have a christmas weddign or at least a winter one,,:guitarist:D

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:14 am

*Betty runs back out the thread as quick as possible, fingers in her ears and singing lalalalalalalalala*

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:23 am

Betty Boop;1228804 wrote:

*Betty runs back out the thread as quick as possible, fingers in her ears and singing lalalalalalalalala*

will have daughter download cd's for me...won't cost her anything.

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:27 am

oscar;1228778 wrote: I do love to give gifts that really mean a lot to the person I give to instead of that late bag of charcoal from the 24 hr garage at midnight on Christmas Eve.

It gives me time to plan my gifts and do some last minute swaps if needed.

I dunno, starting christmas shopping early gives me the same feeling as writing a will, it's just eerie :yh_rotfl

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:29 am

minks;1228814 wrote: I dunno, starting christmas shopping early gives me the same feeling as writing a will, it's just eerie :yh_rotfl

:wah:

I would like the feel of snow about now in this heat wave..........................

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:29 am

minks;1228814 wrote: I dunno, starting christmas shopping early gives me the same feeling as writing a will, it's just eerie :yh_rotfl

great sales though...got my sister a great prezzie already...a 14" griddle/flat pan for $20...it was on clearance:D

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:39 am

chonsigirl;1228815 wrote: :wah:

I would like the feel of snow about now in this heat wave..........................

Awww I heard about your heat, yeck, we are expecting rain here and we are dipping to 16C tomorrow or the next day that converts to 62F brrrrr

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:44 am

Oh, a feel of autumn, minks!

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 11:44 am

minks;1228822 wrote: Awww I heard about your heat, yeck, we are expecting rain here and we are dipping to 16C tomorrow or the next day that converts to 62F brrrrr

62F...jeez, we are in a heatwave down here...that's November weather:wah:

Barman · Post by **Barman** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 12:33 pm

Betty Boop;1228804 wrote:

*Betty runs back out the thread as quick as possible, fingers in her ears and singing lalalalalalalalala*

With you on this one, just dont do Christmas. No tree no decorations bah humbug.:wah:

Post by **Betty Boop** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:00 pm

Barman;1228845 wrote: With you on this one, just dont do Christmas. No tree no decorations bah humbug.:wah:

Oh I dunno, I think a tree would look wonderful on your new decking, that and a few choice lifesize Santa's and Reindeer

I'm not a complete bah humbug, just don't want to think about Christmas in August :wah:

minks · Post by **minks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:03 pm

qsducks;1228826 wrote: 62F...jeez, we are in a heatwave down here...that's November weather:wah:

Yes well we have 2 seasons here in Calgary, Winter and summer tease:yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 1:10 pm

minks;1228857 wrote: Yes well we have 2 seasons here in Calgary, Winter and summer tease:yh_rotfl

so, what are you getting me for Christmas:wah:

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 2:57 pm

Betty Boop;1228804 wrote:

*Betty runs back out the thread as quick as possible, fingers in her ears and singing lalalalalalalalala*

:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl:yh_rotfl

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Tue Aug 11, 2009 6:51 pm

BAH HUM BUG..!! I hate all you early Christmas shopper you put to much pressure on the rest of us. :wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 4:58 am

CARLA;1228961 wrote: BAH HUM BUG..!! I hate all you early Christmas shopper you put to much pressure on the rest of us. :wah:

Yeah but when we are all done, you'll be stuck in long lines, traffic, parking way too far from the store:wah:, rude shoppers, etc.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 6:58 am

Nah..!! I shop online or give MONEY..!! :wah: I don't do Malls during the Holidays.

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 7:01 am

CARLA;1229135 wrote: Nah..!! I shop online or give MONEY..!! :wah: I don't do Malls during the Holidays.

shopping online is the best...did it last year and didn't pay a single penny for shipping...try freeshipping.org & mybargainbuddy.com for coupons, etc.

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:42 am

Yes, we were in Costco Monday, & they already had Christmas cards & Christmas ribbons out, & it's only early August! They really force one to begin shopping early for Christmas! That's if you want choice pick of whatever. Come mid November we do some "chochcie" gift shopping for our friends & relatives, so they have something wrapped to open on Christmas day. But we mainly give "one size fits all", always the right color, and never has to be returned, Christmas "gift cards"!

And all are happy, being able to pick out exactally what they want, usually at "after holiday 50% off sale prices"!

So in reality, the donomination of the gift card given can actually double in value when they go shopping, at those sales!

So . . . .

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:49 am

cars;1229188 wrote: Yes, we were in Costco Monday, & they already had Christmas cards & Christmas ribbons out, & it's only early August! They really force one to begin shopping early for Christmas! That's if you want choice pick of whatever. Come mid November we do some "chochcie" gift shopping for our friends & relatives, so they have something wrapped to open on Christmas day. But we mainly give "one size fits all", always the right color, and never has to be returned, Christmas "gift cards"!

And all are happy, being able to pick out exactally what they want, usually at "after holiday 50% off sale prices"!

So in reality, the donomination of the gift card given can actually double in value when they go shopping, at those sales!

So . . . .

oh I hear you there cars...just was in walgreens & already, xmas wrap...the whole nine yards, etc. What is "chochcie"? gift cards are great for teens

Post by **Sunshine** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:53 am

Betty Boop;1228804 wrote:

*Betty runs back out the thread as quick as possible, fingers in her ears and singing lalalalalalalalala*
You read my mind Betty. I don't even have a clue as to what anyone wants yet.:-2

Post by **Sunshine** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:55 am

qsducks;1228826 wrote: 62F...jeez, we are in a heatwave down here...that's November weather:wah:

I don't get it. You're not that far away from me and it is very pleasant here. :-2

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:55 am

Sunshine;1229197 wrote: You read my mind Betty. I don't even have a clue as to what anyone wants yet.:-2

gift cards but beware of the ones that charge fees. Old Navy already has their winter stuff out

Post by **Sunshine** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:00 am

qsducks;1229199 wrote: gift cards but beware of the ones that charge fees. Old Navy already has their winter stuff out

Only have one teen to shop for. Are they having any sales yet? I only buy if it is on sale. I went to one store and they have their halloween stuff down one isle, Thanksgiving stuff down the next and some Christmas stuff down the next.

I've heard of muli-tasking but muli-holiday shopping? :yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:03 am

Sunshine;1229201 wrote: Only have one teen to shop for. Are they having any sales yet? I only buy if it is on sale. I went to one store and they have their halloween stuff down one isle, Thanksgiving stuff down the next and some Christmas stuff down the next.

I've heard of muli-tasking but muli-holiday shopping? :yh_rotfl

:yh_rotfl can't imagine wrapping my head around that...but there are peeps out there who can "manage" it...not me:wah:...I always buy off the rack...american eagle always has some goodies on clearance...teens like that store. Old navy always has stuff on clearance...that's where I get John's thermal work shirts from:wah:

Post by **Sunshine** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:12 am

qsducks;1229203 wrote: :yh_rotfl can't imagine wrapping my head around that...but there are peeps out there who can "manage" it...not me:wah:...I always buy off the rack...american eagle always has some goodies on clearance...teens like that store. Old navy always has stuff on clearance...that's where I get John's thermal work shirts from:wah:
I hate trying to buy clothes for a teen. They are so picky. A gift card is the better way to go IMO. The teen I have here would rather have a gift card from Game Stop. He is into that sort of thing anyway. Not that I approve but that's the way it is. :-5

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:17 am

Sunshine;1229198 wrote: I don't get it. You're not that far away from me and it is very pleasant here. :-2

Minks posted it...it was 62F in Canada...it has been super hot for the last week here:wah:

Sunshine;1229205 wrote: I hate trying to buy clothes for a teen. They are so picky. A gift card is the better way to go IMO. The teen I have here would rather have a gift card from Game Stop. He is into that sort of thing anyway. Not that I approve but that's the way it is. :-5

Yeah, my kids are into game stop also...another good gc is Amazon..that way he can go on & get games a bit cheaper...wait? he'd need a credit card..ok, get him gamestop then:wah:

Post by **Sunshine** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:22 am

qsducks;1229210 wrote:

Yeah, my kids are into game stop also...another good gc is Amazon..that way he can go on & get games a bit cheaper...wait? he'd need a credit card..ok, get him gamestop then:wah:
giving this one a credit card would be like giving a phycopath a butcher knife...ain't going to happen. :yh_rotfl

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:30 am

Sunshine;1229213 wrote: giving this one a credit card would be like giving a phycopath a butcher knife...ain't going to happen. :yh_rotfl

I had to reread my answer & backtracked...forget the cc

Odie · Post by **Odie** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 9:54 am

oh god no Christmas stuff here yet........way to early, it comes in our stores after Halloween.

cars · Post by **cars** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:35 am

qsducks;1229193 wrote: oh I hear you there cars...just was in walgreens & already, xmas wrap...the whole nine yards, etc. What is "chochcie"? gift cards are great for teens
It's incidental little things, they need or not!:wah:

qsducks · Post by **qsducks** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:38 am

cars;1229270 wrote: It's incidental little things, they need or not!:wah:

Magnets, silly little gadgets, etc.

Post by **Oscar Namechange** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:37 pm

qsducks;1229272 wrote: magnets, silly little gadgets, etc. food

fuzzywuzzy · Post by **fuzzywuzzy** » Wed Aug 12, 2009 1:40 pm

Good god woman wha tis wrong with you ........you sound like my mother.:-5:D