tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post8315503332251857705..comments2023-10-11T09:22:33.136-04:00Comments on Paperback Writer: Gift No-NosUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-60575138853096945482013-12-15T13:53:41.064-05:002013-12-15T13:53:41.064-05:00I agree, when someone is specific you should get e...I agree, when someone is specific you should get exactly what they ask for, particularly with software. Last year I took my daughter with me so she could show me exactly which version of Photoshop she wanted, which was very smart because otherwise I would have picked out the wrong one.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-55921247347668302452013-12-15T13:52:15.446-05:002013-12-15T13:52:15.446-05:00What a good idea with the Nook cover, Cordie -- I ...What a good idea with the Nook cover, Cordie -- I think I'm going to steal that and try to find a pink one (pink still acts a bit like a needle in my eye whenever I see it.)<br /><br />We have one family friend who always sends us one of those massive boxes of sausage and cheese every holiday; we could never eat all that even if we weren't watching our cholesterol. So I take it over to the local group foster home as a treat for the kids who live there.<br /><br />the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-35198861882832836332013-12-15T13:49:43.442-05:002013-12-15T13:49:43.442-05:00My mom generally buys me pajamas, which would not ...My mom generally buys me pajamas, which would not be a problem except she thinks I'm two sizes smaller than I am, Anne. She also removes the tags and then promptly forgets where she bought them so I can't return them for a larger size. Thus my little skinny daughter always has plenty of new pajamas to wear.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-23320938469265956052013-12-15T13:48:08.633-05:002013-12-15T13:48:08.633-05:00Most perfume makes me break out in a horrible rash...Most perfume makes me break out in a horrible rash, Fran, so I'm stuck with not wearing it. Everyone forgets this, too, which is why I have a drawer filled with gift bottles.<br /><br />I think women of a certain age should be spared gifts of crassly-worded t-shirts altogether. We have our dignity to preserve!the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-61187920179390201542013-12-15T13:46:16.959-05:002013-12-15T13:46:16.959-05:00Amen, sister. The eyesight and the spinal alignme...Amen, sister. The eyesight and the spinal alignment of 25 years past would be nice to get back, too.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-51328982701814487292013-12-15T13:45:45.623-05:002013-12-15T13:45:45.623-05:00I can't wear perfume of any kind, so that'...I can't wear perfume of any kind, so that's probably a good idea. And the wine would just go down the sink to deodorize the drain. :)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-75848155073130567672013-12-15T13:44:40.077-05:002013-12-15T13:44:40.077-05:00One of the things I miss most during the holidays ...One of the things I miss most during the holidays is being able to have chocolate. Sugarfree carob stuff just isn't the same, but that's what I'm stuck with. *Sigh*the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-19443862966720376762013-12-15T13:42:51.953-05:002013-12-15T13:42:51.953-05:00I did the same thing with a special poetry book I ...I did the same thing with a special poetry book I wanted, Laura -- it was 30% off a few months ago, and I knew no one would ever get it for me, so I ordered it and handed the box to my daughter when it arrived (she's been very good about keeping it away from me, too.)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-10822827656216431252013-12-15T13:38:43.263-05:002013-12-15T13:38:43.263-05:00That's what I asked for as my present this yea...That's what I asked for as my present this year, Lisa -- just for everyone to get together and have dinner as a family one night. That seems like the most precious thing I could ever have in the world now. I hope you and your family have a lovely and peaceful holiday (and stay warm!)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-82311282226068709092013-12-15T13:37:23.882-05:002013-12-15T13:37:23.882-05:00Well, if you need a hint, I could use a new keyboa...Well, if you need a hint, I could use a new keyboard now (blotting tea spray from the keys of the existing one.)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-9825526901370015702013-12-15T13:36:20.383-05:002013-12-15T13:36:20.383-05:00It's definitely a shocker to see, Terlee -- an...It's definitely a shocker to see, Terlee -- and weirdly, always a little hilarious, too.the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-27680066999883754342013-12-15T13:35:07.255-05:002013-12-15T13:35:07.255-05:00Lol. I am very fond on that pic, too -- mostly be...Lol. I am very fond on that pic, too -- mostly because no one believes I've had a snake in my birdhouse until I show it to them. :)the authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03220786472896283714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-2333843171438149402013-12-10T23:57:36.573-05:002013-12-10T23:57:36.573-05:00Thanks for the smile and giggle. :) My biggest &q...Thanks for the smile and giggle. :) My biggest "don't" is please don't get me software "close" to what I asked for. I was specific for a reason. And every year I ask for boxes of my favorite pen and I go through 8-9 of them a year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-27403500651598619722013-12-09T13:31:25.435-05:002013-12-09T13:31:25.435-05:00Your list made me laugh. My family solved my lost ...Your list made me laugh. My family solved my lost Nook problem by putting it in a fire engine red cover so they could find it for me. The soft burnished gold I bought blended in with my stuff. My family and friends only buy me stuff from my Christmas list or Christmas ornaments. I have no guilt about giving away things that don't meet that criteria.Richihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00700527426224469797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-85009302480341243892013-12-09T10:38:20.892-05:002013-12-09T10:38:20.892-05:00Kitchen supplies/gadgets. I hate cooking. I'm ...Kitchen supplies/gadgets. I hate cooking. I'm a terrible cook. Some people keep thinking the opposite and send things that are "helpful" as a way of fixing my deficiency. Please don't. Those items should all be addressed to my hubby who is the kitchen wizard and can create a 5 star 3 course menu using a single crockpot in less than a day. I would much rather have books.Anne V.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-61053834130572674182013-12-09T05:57:27.462-05:002013-12-09T05:57:27.462-05:00I can totally sympathise with the "games"...I can totally sympathise with the "games", glitz & glitter, Kardashions and make-up, but I do like to get a bottle of perfume now & again. And lets face it, those t-shirts may make you giggle in the store but would you really walk out of the door wearing it? I don't really want anything for Christmas except the opportunity have a nice lunch with my ex and our 2 boys (well men now). Fran Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-9768420251678441822013-12-08T23:32:50.691-05:002013-12-08T23:32:50.691-05:00Mainly I don't want the gifts Father Time seem...Mainly I don't want the gifts Father Time seems determined to give me, has he got a return policy? Because I would like the joints I had 20 years ago back, please.Charlene Tegliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01483186891214783397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-33344063992900688192013-12-08T09:52:43.710-05:002013-12-08T09:52:43.710-05:00I guess I need to cancel that special shipment of ...I guess I need to cancel that special shipment of Kardashian perfume, along with a case of wine. Damn.Shiloh Walkerhttp://shilohwalker.com/websitenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-80979170742596456512013-12-07T21:44:22.029-05:002013-12-07T21:44:22.029-05:00jewelery making books involving beads. Craft store...jewelery making books involving beads. Craft store jewelery components. ( dayjob: goldsmith, I don't use these craft components in the quantity my mom sends them. better in the hands of a hobbyist). No religious stuff for the baby. No "mama" stuff. I'm an adult and a parent but I'm not wearing anything Mama-emblazoned. Ok, what I did ask for? a dutch chocolate treat I can't find in my city but my mom can find in hers. Its not expensive, silly, really, but its a comfort food.:D Nicohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05207020554442844929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-6456466216071375212013-12-07T16:35:41.072-05:002013-12-07T16:35:41.072-05:00"In fact, if you're out shopping for me a..."In fact, if you're out shopping for me and you spot anything that has Game in the title please just walk the other way."<br /><br />This cracked me up, despite the fact that I like all three series you mentioned.<br /><br />For gifts, I went to the book store to buy REPUBLIC OF THIEVES, found out they were sold out, ordered a copy, billed it to my mom and then called her and said that I'd taken care of my Christmas gift from her this year. :) She DID ask what I wanted...Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15725049899131699912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-78602852970811774382013-12-07T14:49:41.074-05:002013-12-07T14:49:41.074-05:00Honestly, I don't want any gifts. I have more ...Honestly, I don't want any gifts. I have more stuff in my life than I'll ever need. The older I get, the more I treasure the gift of time to spend with the people I love.<br /><br />Happy Holidays to you and yours, Lynn.Lisa Cohenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530826748768737972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-12205017769941500072013-12-07T13:52:51.903-05:002013-12-07T13:52:51.903-05:00Now I'm going to have to take back the Hunger ...Now I'm going to have to take back the Hunger Games, fur-trimmed glitter pen with neon eyeshadow in the cap that I bought for you. Sigh.Sofie Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16830230500527705589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-11660171611082137162013-12-07T13:18:29.733-05:002013-12-07T13:18:29.733-05:00OMG! What I don't want is a snake hanging out...OMG! What I don't want is a snake hanging out of a bird house!! <br /><br />And I agree wholeheartedly with your entire "Don't" list... ;Dterleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13953328625206810683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8343238.post-63042425861803530662013-12-07T10:50:29.665-05:002013-12-07T10:50:29.665-05:00My list is much the same as yours. ;-)
But I love...My list is much the same as yours. ;-)<br /><br />But I love the snake photo! You've made my morning.Deb Salisbury, Magic Seeker and Mantua-Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513482264195697450noreply@blogger.com