Mike Brooks Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 (edited) Ladies & gents, It's getting to that time of year again, and it's going to be fairly odd for most people this year. Guessing pennies will be tight and I don't know about you, but I get bored writing an Xmas list each year (although doing an Amazon Wish List has taken some of the grief out of it). I've just released the following video on my YouTube channel to take some of the pain out of the process, feel free to send the link to your friends and loved ones and take some of the hassle out of the whole rigmarole! Stay safe and well dudes! Edited October 13, 2020 by Mike Brooks 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I stepped joyfully away from all the present giving/receiving mularky 3 years ago, and I've seldom enjoyed October to Januaryas much. Not only am I saved from the stress and headscratching of buying stuff for peoplewho already have stuff, but I get a warm fuzzy feeling from knowing I'm saving my loved ones from wasting money and time on me. But if anyone else wants to circulate the video among anyone who knows me that'd be great. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Soup Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 21 minutes ago, stewblack said: I stepped joyfully away from all the present giving/receiving mularky 3 years ago, and I've seldom enjoyed October to Januaryas much. Not only am I saved from the stress and headscratching of buying stuff for peoplewho already have stuff, but I get a warm fuzzy feeling from knowing I'm saving my loved ones from wasting money and time on me. Great idea.... I'd love to go down that road. It's been gaining a little bit of traction in my family, but not there yet. Apologies to @Mike Brooks for trying to bring down the concept of Xmas gifts in the Xmas gift thread! Actually I am more open to present giving to people who have some kind of list of things they want - e.g. Bassists. My in-laws for example have no hobbies or interests and there is nothing to really buy them . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 The C word is banned in my house. Don't have anything to do with it. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 46 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said: The C word is banned in my house. Don't have anything to do with it. You are The Grinch and I claim my £5 ..! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 20 hours ago, Newfoundfreedom said: The C word is banned in my house. Don't have anything to do with it. Bah humbug............ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StickyDBRmf Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 You sound like Robert Fripp! (to a yank). We try not to exchange, but my g.f. does spring for the occasional set of Stick strings ($66US) and she hand-painted a guitar strap for the pawnshop Squire Strat I picked up on my birthday a few years ago. Anyway we're telling the nieces and nephews Santa didn't make it thru the first wave of COVID... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newfoundfreedom Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 14/10/2020 at 15:13, ProfJames said: Bah humbug............ How very original. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 38 minutes ago, Newfoundfreedom said: How very original. No..... that's a Worthers..... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 2 hours ago, ProfJames said: No..... that's a Worthers..... No..... that's Werther's..... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 Just now, Dad3353 said: No..... that's Werther's..... Just now, Dad3353 said: No..... that's Werther's..... @Dad3353...... made me laugh! You're such a pedant...!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Brooks Posted October 16, 2020 Author Share Posted October 16, 2020 He he he, well done chaps! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Dare Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 On 13/10/2020 at 16:15, Newfoundfreedom said: The C word is banned in my house. Don't have anything to do with it. Yep. Christmas Is great when you're a kid and then when your kids are little, but apart from that, it's a massive PITA. And don't even mention bloody new year... 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfJames Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 There are an awful lot of curmudgeonly people around the festive period...........😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted October 17, 2020 Share Posted October 17, 2020 14 hours ago, ProfJames said: There are an awful lot of curmudgeonly people around the festive period...........😄 Since I stepped back from the whole thing I've actually been much happier and way less curmudgeonly. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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