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What the hell can I get for my impossible parents?

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BabCNesbitt · 24/11/2015 09:32

DM and DF don't really do anything except read thrillers from the library, watch TV, and take the occasional trip out to an NT property or shopping centre. They don't eat out much except sandwiches from said NT cafes/shopping centres, they don't drink, they don't eat chocolates (well, DF would but DM moans about his weight), they don't go to the cinema or theatre (theatre token gifts from a few years ago still unused). We bought a basic Kindle tablet for them a couple of years ago but that's also unused apart from occasionally Skyping their granddaughter.

DM not very mobile, doesn't have any particular interests, doesn't express enthusiasm for any gifts received. Perfume, jewellery, scarves etc all get an "oh, that's nice" then shoved in drawer. DF more mobile, interested in old buses, trains and trucks, but I feel that we've exhausted the "book/DVD/calendar of old transport" route. Does anyone have any ideas apart from more variations on the 'steam train/Ian Rankin books' theme?

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ImperialBlether · 24/11/2015 14:07

If you asked them what they wanted, what would they say?

MackerelOfFact · 24/11/2015 14:20

A nice blanket or throw to snuggle under in front of the telly (or, dare I say it, slanket? Grin)

A teapot? Vase? Placemats? Biscuit tin? Thinking along the lines of household objects that are useful but can also be decorative and special...!

ImperialBlether · 24/11/2015 14:22

What about a heated throw? Very cheap to run and they can use it while they're reading or watching TV.

BabCNesbitt · 24/11/2015 15:43

They'd say "Och, don't worry about us", which is what they say every year. I'd love the heated throw for myself, but they always have their flat heated to around 27C in winter. I wish that were an exaggeration but I checked the thermostat.

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Geepee71 · 24/11/2015 19:14

Donald Russell meat hamper, think on sale on Groupon at the moment?

BabCNesbitt · 24/11/2015 19:23

Now that would be a surprise for them. I've been vegan for 8 years Grin

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WiryElevator · 24/11/2015 19:26

Do you have any photos elsewhere that weren't on the laptop? Any on a phone? I've made photo albums from Photobox on my iPhone for the grandparents.

Or old stylee and do a montage of old photos?

BabCNesbitt · 24/11/2015 21:26

Think I'm just going to go with the idea of a gift from Betty's - that seems safest! Thanks again for all the suggestions Smile

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