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Worst Christmas present

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Bookworm512 · 25/12/2023 20:40

I feel ungrateful but also very disappointed. My husband is crap at gifting but this really takes the biscuit. I am a 53 year old woman and we have been together for 26 years. He bought me a periscope. Am I being unreasonable to be disappointed and ungrateful?😓

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KimberleyClark · 26/12/2024 14:42

Bookworm512 · 25/12/2023 23:11

You can have mine!

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Would also be handy if you had a tall person sitting in front of you at the theatre!

Womanofcustard · 26/12/2024 14:31

I would be delighted to get a periscope for Christmas! Where did he buy it?

auntyElle · 26/12/2024 14:26

The issue wasn't what OP could buy her DH, @Anuta77. It was his previously awful gift-buying.

Anuta77 · 25/12/2024 23:06

Bookworm512 · 25/12/2024 21:15

He did much better. I got 2 books i asked for, also another book that is 3rd in a series that I won't read. He said I could change it. Some lovely earrings from monica vinader. And.... this ! Hilarious.

Your hubby is into tech, that's cute. So many things you could get him.

LenaLamont · 25/12/2024 22:44

@Bookworm512 , I am actually envious of the neck torch, that’s genius. When I put the hens to bed at night I often need two hands to do the gate and holding a torch at the same time is awkward.

@Londonrach1 - we have a shoehorn like that from IKEA. My dad and brother liked it so much when they stayed that they got one each for Christmas some years ago.
Then everyone wanted one by the front door, one by the back door.
Then my cousins visited… I think we were responsible for a proliferation of long handled shoehorns across the North West 😂

Londonrach1 · 25/12/2024 21:59

Goldduck · 30/11/2024 20:01

My mother in law I've gifted me and my husband an ice scraper (each!) for our cars. She is very well off and has bags of time...

Sounds very useful especially with Jan and Feb coming up

Londonrach1 · 25/12/2024 21:57

I bought my fil a very long handled shoe horn as a joke ten years ago...it's the most used item in their house and he says Everytime I visit it's the best present ever...that was 79p well spent. Pil gifted dh and I a dishwasher one year. Honestly best present ever. They did ask what we wanted and I said a dishwasher would be life changing...I'm thankful for it every day. Dh and I got a toaster and kettle off then this year which is amazing as ours are not working well. They not a posh brand but similar colour to our kitchen and for the first time ever they watch each other! I know others think they bad presents but to use they perfect and we very grateful

Brickiscool · 25/12/2024 21:34

My husband has one of those neck torches so he can read in bed without waking me up with a proper light. It's genius

AhBiscuits · 25/12/2024 21:20

Bookworm512 · 25/12/2024 21:15

He did much better. I got 2 books i asked for, also another book that is 3rd in a series that I won't read. He said I could change it. Some lovely earrings from monica vinader. And.... this ! Hilarious.

I've got one of those! I use it for crocheting with dark coloured yarn, really useful. Probs not that useful if you don't crochet.

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Bookworm512 · 25/12/2024 21:15

He did much better. I got 2 books i asked for, also another book that is 3rd in a series that I won't read. He said I could change it. Some lovely earrings from monica vinader. And.... this ! Hilarious.

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GlitteryUnicornSparkles · 25/12/2024 21:00

I don’t think I have laughed at anything as much as this thread, bloody hilarious!

I’m shit when it comes to gifts buying but even I’m a bit wtf at some of these.

Can’t say I’ve ever had any crap gifts personally but then I’m easily pleased! I’m single and as a general rule we don’t buy for each other in my family as most of us can do without the hassle and expense so my only presents come from my Mum & my youngest son. My mum is great at gifts and I’m easily pleased so no issues there. My son pretty much always just buys me Ferrero Rochers but I love them, they are my fave but I can’t justify the expense on an average day so they are always appreciated!

GlitteryUnicornSparkles · 25/12/2024 20:38

Whatonearthdidicomeinherefor · 27/12/2023 19:06

The first Christmas with my boyfriend he bought me a vax machine....
We've been married over 30 years now & his present buying skills have improved massively!

I’d have been well chuffed with that! 🙈

Mercedes45 · 25/12/2024 19:54

I'm curious too 😃

NinaGeiger · 25/12/2024 19:53

Just remembered about the periscope from last year and it made me laugh. Found this thread because I'd love to know what you got this year, @Bookworm512 ?

Anuta77 · 01/12/2024 19:20

That's too funny! 😂

PeloMom · 01/12/2024 06:53

Bookworm512 · 22/11/2024 07:49

This year I have asked for 2 books and specifically told him, no periscope and no kitchen gadgets that never get used. He has previously got me a sushi making set, gin glasses and a cocktail set, all never been used. I'd rather have a book token.

You should buy the books you want ‘for him’ - as in, that’s his gift. When he opens them you can exclaim ‘omg I’ve been thinking to read these exact 2! What are the odds!’

Anuta77 · 01/12/2024 02:30

Goldduck · 30/11/2024 20:01

My mother in law I've gifted me and my husband an ice scraper (each!) for our cars. She is very well off and has bags of time...

Where I live they are VERY useful LOL

Goldduck · 30/11/2024 20:01

My mother in law I've gifted me and my husband an ice scraper (each!) for our cars. She is very well off and has bags of time...

BarryStyles · 30/11/2024 13:58

I said casually to DP the other day - oh I’ve got an idea for something for me for Xmas if you want? And he said It’s ok I’ve already got yours 😬. He usually buys for me on the 23rd or later and once gave me trainers in the wrong size because they’d run out of mine (who knew that could happen?) So I’m wondering what I’ve unknowingly shown an interest in recently, could be a periscope!

T1Dmama · 24/11/2024 00:37

Bookworm512 · 22/11/2024 09:19

Milificent7. I have never actually seen him use it. Just gathering dust...

I think you should send him what you want or even better buy it for yourself and pop it under the tree and put it from Santa. Tell him to do the same for himself!

Sususudio · 23/11/2024 23:17

Mercedes45 · 23/11/2024 00:24

All he heard was you say blah blah blah blah get me a periscope blah blah blah. You will have a collection in no time.

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😁😁😁

Anuta77 · 23/11/2024 23:15

Mercedes45 · 23/11/2024 00:24

All he heard was you say blah blah blah blah get me a periscope blah blah blah. You will have a collection in no time.

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That is hilarious! 😂

Anuta77 · 23/11/2024 23:15

CrushOnEminem · 22/11/2024 07:55

Oh @Bookworm512 I remember your post last year & seeing it again this morning made me smile! What did you do with the periscope in the end?
I have everything crossed for better Christmas presents this year!

Haha, me too I remember. It was very memorable. A periscope LOL. I hope you get what you ask for OP, because my husband doesn't get me what I ask.

Wristfolds · 23/11/2024 13:09

I’ve just signed for a parcel and the customs note says it’s a silver necklace! Could be in the running for a proper Emma Thompson moment…

Mercedes45 · 23/11/2024 00:24

Bookworm512 · 22/11/2024 07:49

This year I have asked for 2 books and specifically told him, no periscope and no kitchen gadgets that never get used. He has previously got me a sushi making set, gin glasses and a cocktail set, all never been used. I'd rather have a book token.

All he heard was you say blah blah blah blah get me a periscope blah blah blah. You will have a collection in no time.