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Right then guys what do I buy 2 men that I very rarely see but they are coming down on New Years Day and they always make a real consertive effort for my DDs?

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:04

One still lives with my Grandmother who is in her late 80's. The other I think is gay, lives on his own, is in his 50's fat and most times rather smelly (in fact they are both in their 50's.

No matter what I have bought in the past you are never really sure if its what they want! oh, please beam me up Scotty!

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:15

Please anyone!

Really could do with some help here!

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:16

Actually that should read a conscious effort and not conservative! OOOOPPPPPSSSS!

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kd73 · 27/12/2007 22:16

I would get them something from the children (let them choose) and a photograph of your dd's

Quattrocento · 27/12/2007 22:17

Maybe you meant concerted?

MotherFunk · 27/12/2007 22:18

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:18

Yes Quattro, think you hit the nail on the head!

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:18

They do not really drink, maybe a half of bitter every now and then, but thats it.

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ahundredtimes · 27/12/2007 22:19

A concerted effort it is - bottle of champagne.

ahundredtimes · 27/12/2007 22:19

Oh they don't drink?

Is this something for them to share?

chocolatespiders · 27/12/2007 22:19

book lite from boots was £5.00 now £2.50

i love mine

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:20

Unfortunately no, one lives about 200 miles away from the other.

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MotherFunk · 27/12/2007 22:22

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:22

Unfortunately I don't think they are into reading - Chocolate.

To be honest and not rude to them, they are blardy hard to buy for! They don't seem to be interested in anything.

I did ask what they wanted and they said they didn't know, whether this was out of embarrassment I am not sure.

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MotherFunk · 27/12/2007 22:23

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:25

I did think of buying them a gift voucher, but would not know where to buy it from, them also I would feel guilty as they spend x amount on DDs and I only spend a tenner! (like to get them something in the sale)

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:26

Maybe a music voucher! That maybe an option, think both of them are into Country and Western!

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chocolatespiders · 27/12/2007 22:27

get them some half price toiletries then they wont be so smelly....

do they like gardening? something for car?

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:29

One does like his garden and he grows all his Veg. They both do drive, but in the past I have bought things for both garden and car, and I do try and change the topic every now and then!

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serinsingingcarols · 27/12/2007 22:31

Oxfam Unwrapped, they sound like they are generous to your children so may appreciate the thought. (?)

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:32

Also the elder Uncle always wears really bright (and I mean bright shirts - as in orange/yellow) But I would feel to embarrassed to buy one for him as he is rather large (and he really stinks too!) Poor thing as he does have a heart of gold, and it is so sweet that he buys my DDs anything as he only sees them once a year.

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MotherFunk · 27/12/2007 22:33

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:33

Whats Oxfam unwrapped?

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MotherFunk · 27/12/2007 22:34

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:35

I wonder if my younger uncle would like one, he cleans the streets, wonder if he is allowed one while he is at work!

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pinkbubble · 27/12/2007 22:35

oh right! should know that really!

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