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Well, I didn't expect that, damnit!

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 09:32

Trying to get organized early this year for you know what... happens every year on the 25th of the last month. Wink

I asked my sis what she would like......
And I got the suggestion that I buy an emergency bag and contents for a hospital grab and go scenario.

I get a list of what it needs to contain.

Apparently, her and her friend had been talking about the practicalities of living alone, so best to be prepared.

I get that. But its hardly a nice gift is it?
Or am I not 'getting it'? Confused

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NicAndNick · 30/10/2019 09:56

If that's what she has asked for that's what I'd get! I love a practical gift, a lot of my 'nice gifts' (smellies!) are sat in my wardrobe waiting for a sepcial occasion to use which never comes!

Its some thing she has been thinking about but probably wouldn't get round to doing herself as people never like to think bad stuff will happen and plan for it. And if she has to use it she will be thinking of you and how much she is loved in her time of need.

Fully appreciate if you're not going to get it as it's not a traditional gift. Just let her know so shes not dissappointed/can ask someone else/do it herself.

WaningGibbous · 30/10/2019 10:01

That sounds like fun Grin You could fill it with some practical stuff and some very stupid stuff that only she/you would laugh at. Like a Halloween decoration dismembered hand - imagine her getting carted off to ER and finding that in her bag. Or fish slippers. Zombie mask. That sort of thing.

BarbaraofSeville · 30/10/2019 10:02

Yes, why not get what she's asked for, providing that it's within budget.

Most people's idea of a 'nice gift' is pointless tat that sits in a cupboard or gets donated to a charity shop.

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:08

She usually asks for nice things.....gives hints as to jewellery, something for her garden etc.
I suppose I'm a bit taken aback.
But yes, a few silly things in there will lighten the mood for me.

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SpoopyStuff · 30/10/2019 10:11

Is this for labour or all emergencies?

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:11

She never gets tat, btw!
She's been spoiled.

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:12

Definitely not labour!! Shes a great great grandmother!! Only mid 60s though.

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:16

I suppose im sensitive for various reasons. Just didn't sit easy with me.

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SpoopyStuff · 30/10/2019 10:19

Start with a really nice dressing gown.

FavouriteSoul · 30/10/2019 10:21

I think it's a good idea - maybe she has health issues you are unaware of, and knows she may need to go into hospital at a moment's notice in the future? You can get some nice toiletries, a book or two, some comfy nightclothes, slippers and a dressing gown, and pack it all in a nice little overnight bag.

Nottobesoldseparately · 30/10/2019 10:22

But think of the nice things you can put in there, plus the nice bag?

Pj's
Slippers
Bed socks
Face cloth, hand towel, good bar of soap
Notebook, pens, adult colouring book, puzzle book
Laminated list of relatives and tel numbers
Pill box
Compact mirror
Reading glasses

Shosha1 · 30/10/2019 10:24

Wonderful idea. I was carted off to hospital with lights and music playing a few years ago. DH was away. DIL had to run around finding things for me.

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:26

Ok.....i get it!
Keep coming with suggestions, please!!
Shes asked for nightdresses, dressing gown, slippers, toiletry bag and toiletries.

For starters.....
I'll have to ask as to toiletries and length of night dress. And size!

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:29

Shosha1 sorry to hear that.
What were the essentials? What were missed?

If im doing this, I want to do it right for her.

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WaningGibbous · 30/10/2019 10:32

If im doing this, I want to do it right for her But still with the dismembered hand though right? Grin

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:34

Nottobesoldseparately good list there!! I'll use it as a template and have spaces for other items.

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:35

Oh, there has to be a few funnies in there!

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:36

That was to WaningGibbous

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AwdBovril · 30/10/2019 10:38

A lip balm. A vegetable oil based one, ideally, as petroleum based ones are quite drying for the skin. Hospitals can have very dry air, & if your sister is ever in hospital & has to ge nil by mouth for any reason, she would get dry lips quite quickly.

Ditto hand cream. Vegetable oil based. I'm not usually a fan of the Body Shop, but they do good lip balm & hand cream that aren't mineral oil based.

AwdBovril · 30/10/2019 10:39

Maybe put a card or coaster in if you want something to make her smile.

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:39

Im tempted to get luggage bag tag....I love men in uniform, especially paramedics.

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ChipInTheSugar · 30/10/2019 10:39

Flip flops are a good shout

LonginesPrime · 30/10/2019 10:41

Like a Halloween decoration dismembered hand - imagine her getting carted off to ER and finding that in her bag.

Let's hope that's not what she's gone to hospital for!

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:41

Great suggestions! Im cheering up about it already.
It can be a show of love for her.
She used to go out with paramedic. But i wouldn't put that on luggage tag!! Just made me smile.

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Redshoesandtheblues · 30/10/2019 10:43

I think I'll go with fluffy handcuffs!

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