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Title: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Vamps on 21 December 2013, 22:19:53
A post I made got me thinking....... Why is it OK, even encouraged, for women to buy the man, tools or just about any garage kit, but if a man were to buy the women a iron, or just about any kitchen / household labor saving device, he would be in the dog house, at least?............... ??? ???
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: cam2502 on 21 December 2013, 22:22:43
Your so right. Mine would go apeshit if I bought her a new toaster or similar  :)
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 21 December 2013, 22:57:35
Because they are women. Illogical, irrational, irritable and emotional. Just don't do it if you value your nads!!  :o  ::)  ;)
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: omega3000 on 21 December 2013, 23:28:01
Well got some pants for her this year  :-X
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Vamps on 21 December 2013, 23:45:43
I have actually bought swmbo a coffee machine, she asked for it, among other things, and I have actually bought a food mixer, she hinted at this, however, just in case this will be an additional pressy to her and Miss Vamps for when they make their cakes, which Miss Vamps loves doing - blame Mrs Cakey, she started it at the Lakes meet a couple of years ago...... ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Andy B on 21 December 2013, 23:57:15
A lad at work fell foul of this unwritten rule many years ago ... bought his wife a hoover or sorts!  :o As above he was in the dog house for a long time.  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 22 December 2013, 00:07:22
My Mrs asked for an i-something or other, so I got her an i-Ron.....  :)







OK OK it's an old and shit joke. I'll get my coat!  :(  :P
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Rods2 on 22 December 2013, 01:09:28
Over the years I have got my daughter to get me a bread maker, food processor and pizza stone as presents, now if I returned the complement, I think it would be fair to say the response would be interesting. ::) ::) ::) ::) :o :o :o :o
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 December 2013, 10:49:42
For Mrs Opti this year.

Two pairs of fashion boots........four jumpers.......three pairs of trousers.......and some posh chocs.......Total about £400


By contrast, the witch has bought me.

 A Diana Krall CD......and a Nora Jones CD.......total about £20. :'( :'( :'( :'(

So much for equality. :'( :'( :'(


Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Shackeng on 22 December 2013, 10:56:38
For Mrs Opti this year.

Two pairs of fashion boots........four jumpers.......three pairs of trousers.......and some posh chocs.......Total about £400


By contrast, the witch has bought me.

 A Diana Krall CD......and a Nora Jones CD.......total about £20. :'( :'( :'( :'(

So much for equality. :'( :'( :'(
That's because you are still only giving her the basic 7/6 (that's seven shillings and sixpence for you children ;D) per week you tight sod! :o :o :o
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Shackeng on 22 December 2013, 10:59:15
Best to buy your own, I treated myself to a Ryobi 1+ 18v drill last night, on special offer from B&Q, £89 odd, less 5.25% cashback. ;) ;) ;)

PS included the 2 L-ion batteries :y
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Nick W on 22 December 2013, 11:07:05
Best to buy your own, I treated myself to a Ryobi 1+ 18v drill last night, on special offer from B&Q, £89 odd, less 5.25% cashback. ;) ;) ;)

The Ryobi 1/2" drive impact wrench is well worth considering.
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 22 December 2013, 12:44:03
For Mrs Opti this year.

Two pairs of fashion boots........four jumpers.......three pairs of trousers.......and some posh chocs.......Total about £400


By contrast, the witch has bought me.

 A Diana Krall CD......and a Nora Jones CD.......total about £20. :'( :'( :'( :'(

So much for equality. :'( :'( :'(
That's because you are still only giving her the basic 7/6 (that's seven shillings and sixpence for you children ;D) per week you tight sod! :o :o :o


That's a 50% rise from the five bob (5/-) I gave her last year ;D
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: r1 on 22 December 2013, 13:05:51
I am not good with this bought her a silencer for her car a couple of years ago[was a right pig to wrap as well]  she wasn't happy even though she needed one and I fitted it for free!
this year ive bought her a garden shredder  will see what happens.

but its her fault as I ask her every year and she comes out with

how long have we been married? you should now what I want.
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Shackeng on 22 December 2013, 13:08:15
I am not good with this bought her a silencer for her car a couple of years ago[was a right pig to wrap as well]  she wasn't happy even though she needed one and I fitted it for free!
this year ive bought her a garden shredder  will see what happens.

Keep any dangly bits well secured as I have a feeling that otherwise they might be the first into it!
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: omega3000 on 22 December 2013, 13:53:08
I am not good with this bought her a silencer for her car a couple of years ago[was a right pig to wrap as well]  she wasn't happy even though she needed one and I fitted it for free!
this year ive bought her a garden shredder  will see what happens.

but its her fault as I ask her every year and she comes out with

how long have we been married? you should now what I want.

 ;D
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: TheBoy on 22 December 2013, 17:25:59
On the subject of buying wives irons for Christmas, I think we need to hear from Mr DTM.... ;D
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Kevin Wood on 22 December 2013, 20:10:09
On the subject of buying wives irons for Christmas, I think we need to hear from Mr DTM.... ;D

IIRC, he still has the lump on his head to prove it. :o Domestic, heavy, and a nice handle on it so she can get a good swing. All the cardinal rules broken in one pressie. ::)
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: dbug on 22 December 2013, 20:57:38
A post I made got me thinking....... Why is it OK, even encouraged, for women to buy the man, tools or just about any garage kit, but if a man were to buy the women a iron, or just about any kitchen / household labor saving device, he would be in the dog house, at least?............... ??? ???

Absolutely right Mike - to get round it I've bought SWMBO a 3 tonne hydraulic jack :y
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: 05omegav6 on 22 December 2013, 21:00:23
On the subject of buying wives irons for Christmas, I think we need to hear from Mr DTM.... ;D

IIRC, he still has the lump on his head to prove it. :o Domestic, heavy, and a nice handle on it so she can get a good swing. All the cardinal rules broken in one pressie. ::)
That also rules out a double oven and one of those massive Maytag fridge-freezers... ::)
Title: Re: A question about Christmas gifts.........
Post by: Vamps on 22 December 2013, 22:09:33
A post I made got me thinking....... Why is it OK, even encouraged, for women to buy the man, tools or just about any garage kit, but if a man were to buy the women a iron, or just about any kitchen / household labor saving device, he would be in the dog house, at least?............... ??? ???

Absolutely right Mike - to get round it I've bought SWMBO a 3 tonne hydraulic jack :y

 ;D ;D :y