ret5hd
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Fri Dec-24-04 12:03 PM
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How many here keep an "emergency present" in the house? |
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Before we married, my wife and i agreed that it is pointless to buy xmas and birthday presents for each other, and to concentrate on our anniversary. But still, every year i get nervous that she has gotten me something, and i, true to my word, have gotten her nothing.
so, i try to keep an emergency gift hidden for, you know, emergencies. but this year i don't have one.
So, the question is, who here also keeps an emergency gift hidden. Maybe you have different reasons, like the inability to remember birthdays, etc.
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slackmaster
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Fri Dec-24-04 12:04 PM
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1. I try to keep several around |
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Last time I went to the annual factory clearance sale at Buck Knives I spent about $200 on knives and stashed them in the closet with the Christmas stuff. They make great emergency gifts!
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Fri Dec-24-04 12:15 PM
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2. Not for my wife, but... |
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we got this electric bagel slicer for our wedding. The box is unopened, no retailer will return it (!), and we're not afraid to re-gift it next time a second cousin gets hitched.
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Z_I_Peevey
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Fri Dec-24-04 12:16 PM
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3. I have a whole sackful of 'em |
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Not so much for Christmas or family gifts, but little things the teenage daughter can use for birthday parties and the like. She has a tendency to tell me at the last minute about party invitations. The big sack o' presents saves me several shopping trips a year.
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Fri Dec-24-04 12:21 PM
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4. me too--I always pick up a few toys when I'm at Walgreens |
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for the grandchildren to discover when they visit, or for Xmas stocking stuffers. This year I got chocolates, grooming items and stuff for older folks too
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