So my DF has been telling me he wants a dark red scarf for Christmas, every single time I've phoned him for the last 6 weeks. I bought a lovely expensive cashmere-blend scarf in a beautiful dark red and wrapped it up nicely for him. Today of course he announces he's seen one in the sale and got it for 75%-off for himself. It won't be as nice as the one I've bought him, but he's so hugely chuffed with himself for getting it cheap. He does this every damned year!!! He always buys himself the thing he tells me he wants just a couple of weeks before Christmas, inevitably in a charity shop or in a sale. Why am I even surprised?!
So now I need some new gift inspiration. What can I buy a 76-yr-old man who lives a bit like a tramp and won't buy anything at full price? He is supremely difficult to buy for as he's been known to take gifts back if he feels they weren't good value for (my) money (and keep the money, of course). Aaaarrgghh.
OK, rant over. Anyone have any actual suggestions?!
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Oh my buggering father, he does this every year! New gift idea needed.
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JacqueslePeacock · 06/12/2011 13:19
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