What do I want for Christmas?

To early for the C word Rufus !
Lemongrove; You can relax and forget all about the C-hamper. As Bluebottle might say, I've been dudded! I purchased two 5CD music sets through the hamper Co. which came from another Co. including its own CD catalogue offering the same 2 sets on a 2 for 1 offer. When I asked the hamper Co. what's going on, they said "tough", or words to that effect and were not responsible for other Co.'s offers.
I'm not best pleased, so don't go ahead with that hamper. I'll get my own back somehow and think of something else! At least I've got your card to look forward to.

I have a lot of help on GN resisting the clamour of the shops and the media, unlike Knut whose courtiers told him he could do anything - even hold back the tide.

Elegran; I haven't seen that "other one coming along" just yet!
However, during my navel-gazing activities, I suddenly thought of a new nickname for you; "Queen Canute", seeing as how, unlike the King, you are able to hold back the C, ; until Nov. at least.
Like it?

Pamela Like this? www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI02_UJ1C6I
Some very overdressed little girls!

Pamela Like this? www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI02_UJ1C6I

Peace & tranquility - and someone else doing all the work

My husband, busy taking a bed to bits yesterday, suddenly said I know what son & DiL can get me for Christmas (already been asked for a list as she likes to start early). Eagerly anticipating the request so I could perhaps buy it if it's too expensive it turned out to be a right angled screwdriver - how many times have I seen those and thought he'll never use it!! Duly noted.

It's too early to think about the C word yes but I love it and like to see all the decorations. One of the shopping channels is having a day devoted to the big event tomorrow so will be tuning in

Well I already know I’m not getting what I wanted?
I was expecting some new front teeth by then but my dentists dad was very ill so he had to go back to S.Africa to see him and my schedule was put on hold. So no new implants and I’ll stop listening to Max Bygraves!
As Peppa pig says- it will take as long as it takes?

Michael Palin’s Book Erebus and a guide book to Lake Garda where I am going with a dear friend in the summer. I always buy myself the No 7 big gift box which becomes available at the beginning of December.

I may send you a card Rufus but a whole hamper?! Think of the postage.
Lemongrove; Thanks for your kind offer! As they say "beggars can't be choosers", but don't worry about postage as that's included.! Probably sea mail, so that's why it's imperative to ignore that embargo on the C-word and get cracking.! Otherwise it won't be here until Australia Day.
We need only 63 of your Santa's little helpers to dib up £1 each and we're home and hosed. What can be more in the C-spirit than that? Thanks!

I may send you a card Rufus but a whole hamper?! Think of the postage!
In any case I doubt there is anything you can’t get in the Kingdom Of Oz.?

somehow they were all gone. Never mind, I am sure another will be along soon.
Elegran; We're not talking buses here! Was this before or after you went to church to confess your sins?
What was the caramelised red onion chutney and the Mackays Vintage Dundee Orange Marmalade like?
I was looking forward particularly to those.

If you are thinking of sending the hamper to OZ
Syd261; Thanks for that advice. I emailed the "Evergreen" mag. for their advice seeing as how they are advertising the hampers. The contents list doesn't mention honey or paté, although being described as a "Luxury Overseas Scottish Hamper" I'm surprised it doesn't contain "Haggis"! OZ Customs and Excise would take the lot outside and do a controlled detonation. They are ever vigilant to prevent foreign pests and diseases from entering the country and destroying the clean and green image.

Sorry, Rufus it looked so nice I had to sample the contents and somehow they were all gone. Never mind, I am sure another will be along soon.

Sez us! Your supermarkets are not on Gransnet, Rufus
Elegran; That's not fair; I am! And the season of "Good Will to All Men" is now extended to include ladies and expatriates in these PC- enlightened times So how's my C- hamper coming along?

I've already told family and friends NO presents for me ,if they want to they can donate some money to Mary's Meals .Thats a winner,I dont get stuff I dont need and some children get fed .

Sez us! Your supermarkets are not on Gransnet, Rufus. After a lot of moaning about being bombarded with ersatz cheer and tinny musak from July on it was agreed by posters on here that Christmas is not on the horizon until November.

I have all the material goods that I need or want so I would like world peace . If only that were possible!

No one is allowed to even mention the C word until mid November
Says who? Our supermarkets have been doing it for ages and they call the shots about C. Yummy mince pies from NZ been on their shelves for weeks. I love "em!

You aren't going to get much for £62 including shipping . !!

No one is allowed to even mention the C word until mid November!

If you are thinking of sending the hamper to OZ - check the contents are suitable for export there. A few years ago i sent a hamper from Harrods to a family member - it did say that it was suitable for export BUT when it arrived some of the contents had been removed by customs eg the honey and pate. Apparently they are not allowed in.

I'm easy. L'Occitane hand cream and Thorntons champagne truffles.

To early for the C word Rufus !
lemongrove; No way! Come on; shake a leg! It takes time to get the Hamper to OZ and in any case I promise not to open it until the "Big Day".

As I will tell dds soon, another pair of nice light slippers from Joules, same as last year. They don't last more than about a year, but equally are not at all expensive.

Other than that, no clue - certainly don't want any more 'stuff'. I already told dh not to bother, since I made a very extravagant purchase this summer, the prehistoric bronze tortoise who's in the pets thread. So that'll more than equal my Christmas and birthday presents from dh for the next couple,of years, I won't say no to the usual,boxes of Maltesers and Black Magic, though.