tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post8044051457023178899..comments2024-03-28T13:40:22.969+00:00Comments on Crinoline Robot: Looking back at ChristmasMimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-1848144127901880362014-12-09T09:25:33.794+00:002014-12-09T09:25:33.794+00:00Aw, cute! Aw, cute! Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-39843311372752273332014-12-09T09:24:33.484+00:002014-12-09T09:24:33.484+00:00Yeah, I've had to buy an alternate present for...Yeah, I've had to buy an alternate present for my mum and she can have her handmade one in the new year. So easy to be really ambitious at this time of year.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-42612615949453241572014-12-09T09:22:51.519+00:002014-12-09T09:22:51.519+00:00Lists are GOOD. I'd be a mess without mine.Lists are GOOD. I'd be a mess without mine.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-76168120668564546542014-12-09T09:22:29.379+00:002014-12-09T09:22:29.379+00:00Well, if toasters are his thing that's a great...Well, if toasters are his thing that's a great present! I can now picture him trying out various bread/preserve combinations, looking for the perfect pairing.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-75281731751897908752014-12-08T08:02:10.827+00:002014-12-08T08:02:10.827+00:00When we got Bob's advent calendar we also got ...When we got Bob's advent calendar we also got him his Christmas gift. It was a small piece of hollowed out wood with a tasty treat stuffed inside, which he really has to work at to get the treats out. It was on offer, two for £5 so we let him have one now. I'd like to get him another Christmas gift though, as I have visions of him thinking, "Another one? I already have one of those!&Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-26544704563985625352014-12-06T10:22:48.700+00:002014-12-06T10:22:48.700+00:00I would rather have that hat and mitten set then a...I would rather have that hat and mitten set then a household gadget. Those sort of old adverts do make me giggle. I am slowly getting there but have had to scale back some ambitions, not everyone is going to get a handmade card for example. Good luck with all your organising.Kate-Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15664293299445754159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-71674632683644330942014-12-03T22:55:01.061+00:002014-12-03T22:55:01.061+00:00I'm getting there... We keep things pretty low...I'm getting there... We keep things pretty low key, and I have lists and plans, so it should be OK. I hope! <br />I can understand why a time and labour-saving domestic appliance was considered a good gift back in the day, but now? No thanks! xxCurtisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10362184504889147455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-82943163466409697162014-12-03T19:13:10.786+00:002014-12-03T19:13:10.786+00:00I bought Danny a programmable toaster for Christma...I bought Danny a programmable toaster for Christmas. He's obsessed with toast (and gadgets), so it seemed the perfect fit. We're going to wrap up a loaf of bread and give it to him first to watch the perplexed expression. Don't worry, he's getting other gifts as well, but I'm sure the toaster will be the thing he loves best. Ten year old boys are strange creatures. <br /><br />Goodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383404429461423998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-30029998530956042562014-12-03T15:31:23.706+00:002014-12-03T15:31:23.706+00:00Bread bin? AY CARAMBA. There's no excuse for t...Bread bin? AY CARAMBA. There's no excuse for that!Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-51892910842626373122014-12-03T15:30:50.953+00:002014-12-03T15:30:50.953+00:00Oooh, you have been good, to get it done so early....Oooh, you have been good, to get it done so early. (Does Bob get a treat too?) I've been trying to spread the cost. <br /><br />Bath is extremely hectic at Christmas market time, and if you're not good with crowds, it's best to avoid it.Mimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01578612522819952936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-87805579424574230172014-12-02T10:16:51.158+00:002014-12-02T10:16:51.158+00:00Talking of gifts for the house, a friend of mine r...Talking of gifts for the house, a friend of mine received a bread bin from her husband on their first Christmas as a married couple. It was promptly exchanged for a rather luxurious handbag within a few days!<br /><br />xPorcelinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02202283149145094340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7211353948967221274.post-48439805987997962102014-12-02T08:41:32.211+00:002014-12-02T08:41:32.211+00:00I think we're about halfway there gift wise. I...I think we're about halfway there gift wise. I have a few and some others are mentally sorted, just the rare few remain a mystery, I just have no clue. I've been gradually buying Christmas goodies since early November and have a basket which is filling nicely. I make sure I only buy special offers on such things and like to spread the cost.<br /><br />I mostly agree on the utensils front,Melaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12238571735302117986noreply@blogger.com