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What the FRIG do I buy MIL for her birthday??

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Milkymilkshake · 29/01/2019 17:51

I saw ‘I’ but obviously I meant on behalf of DH Hmm

Late 60’s.

Lives for animals - takes leftover food for foxes/owns horses, dogs & cats/takes in any waif and stray she sees. She already has wellies, riding gear, waterproof walking gear etc.

Loves (tacky) crystal animals and all animal-related ornaments but has no room for any more crap.

Buys herself flowers weekly.

Alcohol isn’t an option. Nor is skincare, make-up or toiletries due to allergy.

VERY fussy with food. Sticks with her own brands.

Doesn’t read books as she has no interest in them but subscribes herself to animal charity magazines already.

Would never wear new clothes. Made the mistake of buying her a White Company voucher last year and she let it expire Angry

Doesn’t do holidays because of her animals so no good buying Euros etc.

All obscure, bizarre and frankly weird suggestions welcome please!

OP posts:
42andcounting · 30/01/2019 23:04

What about a hawk walk? Groupon do some good deals, you could get a multiple person ticket to do it with DH and/or you. We did one a few years ago and it was absolutely amazing to learn a little about the birds of prey and to be able to walk with them, see them fly up close, and even to be able to hold the gauntlet and have them land on your arm. I am still blown away when I think about it even now.

Milkymilkshake · 31/01/2019 19:31

Drumroll!

Success!

Have purchased several items mentioned by you kind folk and printed off the list as a strategic plan for 2020 & 2021! Grin

I blooming well love you lot 😘

OP posts:
BifsWif · 31/01/2019 19:33

A book subscription?

BifsWif · 31/01/2019 19:34

Ignore me - I shouldn’t skim read the OP!

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