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Originally Posted by MarkC1984
I've decided and told my family that I won't be bothering with presents for them this year. Over the last few years, I've bought stuff that either gets used once then dumped or broken within 12 hours of them opening it. So this year I thought I would make a £20 donation to charity for them each instead.
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I completely understand your sentiments Mark. I've done a 'half way house' thing in the past for family members and colleagues, and subscribed to an animal-focussed charity on their behalf - something like WWF for example. They get a cuddly toy, newsletters and I foot the bill.
On a similar note Mark, workmates decided to stop the endless stream of cards at Xmas and put up a theme-based card to everyone. The not-spent money went to charity.
I'm wondering - if I lost my address book exactly how many friends and associates would receive a card!
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Originally Posted by Tinky
We will not be here for Christmas and New Year (36th wedding anniversary ) as we are spending them in Tenerife (24days) with Sis-in-law.   |
Oooh - sunshine and Family - you lucky thing. I'll be in the kitchen
