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URGENT! Anyone near Bromley able to spread Christmas cheer and help me get this gift for my ten year old?

154 replies

WhatAboutDessert · 20/12/2021 15:51

My ten year old has been very difficult about Christmas and has said several times there is nothing she wants for Christmas. She has spent a lot of time looking for ideas but found nothing.

She has just bounced in super excited and said she can't wait for Christmas as she won't feel so cold if she gets the hot water bottle she has asked for...

About a month ago she mentioned she quite liked this hot water bottle in M&S www.marksandspencer.com/harry-potter-hedwig-hot-water-bottle/p/clp60516055 I asked at the time is that something you'd like for Christmas and she was non-committal. I've realised now that's because she wanted an element of surprise.

I've fessed up and told her I didn't get it for her and as she didn't do a list for Santa he won't have got it either (pretty sure she doesn't believe but plays along for her younger sibling). I can see the disappointment all over her face and she has quietly gone off to watch a Harry Potter film.

It's out of stock everywhere, but Bromley (and I've been through tons and tons of stores). Is there anyone local who would buy it and send it to me Royal Mail Special Delivery? I will of course cover all costs by BACS transfer or PayPal (friends and family).

I'm desperate to get it for her. Typically she hasn't made it easy!

OP posts:
SpindleWhirling · 21/12/2021 11:36

Huzzah!

Zandathepanda · 21/12/2021 11:51

I was hoping this was what I would find coming onto this thread again - warming cockles of congratulations. Just remember to wrap it up to feel and look completely different and have your camera phone ready!

Vanishun · 21/12/2021 11:55

Great news!

OP, can you talk to her about the plan for Christmas Day? What will happen in what order, what food will be given etc? And reassure her that anytime she needs to go to her room for a bit, she can. Anything that can reduce the stress a little bit.

Maddison12 · 21/12/2021 11:55

@CantRememberHoliday

I wish I’d seen this earlier as I saw one today! Silver link and Newcastle both have them
You must be near me!

OP I've still got some last minute stuff to get, I'll get you one from Silver link if I can.

godmum56 · 21/12/2021 11:57

Thank you to everyone on this thread and to the OP.....aren't people lovely, you have all made my day

Peridot1 · 21/12/2021 11:58

How lovely!

loopyapp · 21/12/2021 12:09

I'm so ridiculously emotional over this thread hahah!!!

Luredbyapomegranate · 21/12/2021 12:12

Yay!!

InglouriousBasterd · 21/12/2021 12:13

Wonderful news!!

strawberrymilk7 · 21/12/2021 12:15

Aw so glad you got one!! Warms the heart

viques · 21/12/2021 12:16

@WhatAboutDessert

Well this whole thread has really helped my festive spirit and made me realise that on the whole people are so lovely!

A huge thanks to the poster who has helped via DM and thanks to her, Hedwig is now winging his way to me, to be wrapped and opened Christmas Day. I know my daughter will be so happy, especially as she thinks she is definitely not getting him at this point.

I'm so grateful for the help, and also to everyone who has taken the time to offer and post on this thread. Thank you all!

“Winging his way”

Isn’t Hedwig a girl?

Congratulations though, I hope she arrives with feathers unruffled.

Martyitsyourkids · 21/12/2021 12:19

Yay 💗🎄🤶

Laila747 · 21/12/2021 12:20

Oh how lovely! That’s made me all teary! I’m so, so pleased you managed to get one for her OP. I hope you have a wonderful Xmas!

SnipSnipMrBurgess · 21/12/2021 12:23

If you can at any point on Christmas day,take a min and post here and let us know how it went, because this is a lovely thread and I bet she will be so happy!

HoppingPavlova · 21/12/2021 12:28

So brilliantGrin

BornOnTwelfthNight · 21/12/2021 12:32

Read this yesterday and was rooting for your dd, glad to see the update and she will get what she really wants for Christmas!

Well done to whoever managed to do this for op!

PeriodHacker · 21/12/2021 12:37

This thread is warming my heart!

ImJustAsking · 21/12/2021 12:38

Lovely!

FatOaf · 21/12/2021 12:38

They're in stock at Argos in Sainsbury's in Bromley.

Nishkin · 21/12/2021 12:40

So pleased for you and your daughter x

TokyoSushi · 21/12/2021 12:43

Yay!! MN at it's best!

StucklnAChimneyCantGetOutOflt · 21/12/2021 12:49

Well done to whoever stepped up and all those who offered to.
You're all on the nice list!
K.Kringle x

Itsalmostanaccessory · 21/12/2021 12:51

It's like Sants is real!!
Well done mumsnet!

HesterShaw1 · 21/12/2021 12:51

Love this thread.

Suddenly I really want a Hedwig hot water bottle!

SunshineCake1 · 21/12/2021 12:55

How absolutely wonderful that someone has been able to help.

I just need someone to find my husband who has gone AWOL and I'll be even happier Confused.