Most unusual or memorable Christmas gifts

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Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK	quotePosted at 07:27 on 12th December 2009 Christmas gifts given or received - ones that stand out in your memory! Funny, special, very strange - share them with us! I once received a rally driving experience day from an ex. It was a brilliant present for me as I used to love rally driving (slowed down since I had the children!). If you got the best time of the day you had chance to go through to the next round - another rally and racing day and I did (beat all the men!)! Didn't get through the next round after that though and I had to go on my own as I had split up with the ex! I bought the same ex a weekend trip to Paris that Christmas. I wrapped up loads of clues in a big box - a bit like a pass the parcel. I have received some very special good wishes, cards and gifts already this Christmas from some of my POE family - thank you xxxxxx My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Ron Brind Posts: 19041 Joined: 26th Oct 2003 Location: England	quotePosted at 20:10 on 12th December 2009 One year I had socks Stephanie, then I had socks, the next year I had socks and then socks, and more socks until now I could supply M&S with socks! Memorable thats for sure!! Lol My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Cathy E. Posts: 8474 Joined: 15th Aug 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 03:53 on 13th December 2009 A few occasions come to mind. The first is when my dad made me a vanity table. It was so special that he made it. I still have it today. He also made me a cradle for my dolls when I was 3. I used to rock my baby sister in it instead!! My first job after high school I earned enough money to buy my mom a cultured pearl necklace. She was so thrilled!! Made me feel good to make her so happy. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK	quotePosted at 06:55 on 13th December 2009 On 12th December 2009 20:10, Ron Brind wrote: One year I had socks Stephanie, then I had socks, the next year I had socks and then socks, and more socks until now I could supply M&S with socks! Memorable thats for sure!! Lol Oh darn Ron (excuse the pun!) I had got socks for you - will have to re-think now! LOL x Cathy those things your Dad made sound really special and it is just you to be so thoughtful to get the necklace for your Mom. x My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Cathy E. Posts: 8474 Joined: 15th Aug 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 13:37 on 13th December 2009 Thanks Stephanie! I wanted her to know how special she was. I think that way about everybody. Also why I like to make things by hand to give. I think they have more meaning sometimes. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Toby Craig Posts: 147 Joined: 11th Sep 2009 Location: UK	quotePosted at 20:25 on 13th December 2009 Oh darn Ron (excuse the pun!) I had got socks for you - will have to re-think now! LOL x I believe pants are the next best thing Stephanie... lol My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK	quotePosted at 21:48 on 13th December 2009 In early 70s, went up to Harrods and eventually bought my Mum a big hand made galleon ship; took the sales lady ages to wrap it in its wooden carton for me to cart back on the Underground. She didn't have a clue what was in it. My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Paul Hilton Posts: 2605 Joined: 21st Nov 2004 Location: UK	quotePosted at 21:58 on 13th December 2009 Yet again back at Harrods, then bought my Mum an Abu fishing reel for her weekend fishing in The Channel off Sussex. Won several fishing competitions and also held the record for the largest Red Bream caught. The men on the boat wanted to sit her side of it too, but I think it was down to her own lug worms dug at Winchelsea beach, and the fish liked them over the men's offerings My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Stephanie Jackson Posts: 3911 Joined: 13th Apr 2008 Location: UK	quotePosted at 06:50 on 14th December 2009 On 13th December 2009 20:25, Toby Craig wrote: Oh darn Ron (excuse the pun!) I had got socks for you - will have to re-think now! LOL x I believe pants are the next best thing Stephanie... lol LOL Toby! Don't think Ron's looked back in here yet! Your Mum sounded like she was quite a character Paul. Bet she treasured those special gifts from you. I agree Cathy - handmade gifts are extra special. Terry does alot of cross stitch presents for very special occasions. He has done them for our friends daughters' Christenings - designed them himself too. He did one for our friend's retirement from the police force too with the West Midlands police emblem on it. I used to make my own sweets to give - don't seem to have so much time now but I usually make all my personal cards. Hope yours has arrived! Edited by: Stephanie Jackson at:14th December 2009 06:51 My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions
Krissy Posts: 15430 Joined: 8th Jul 2008 Location: USA	quotePosted at 14:04 on 14th December 2009 I got a horse when I was seven!!! That was the best thing EVER!!!! A beautiful Palimino named Goldie!!! I cried!!! My favourite: Pictures \| Towns \| Attractions