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Nice Thought but Inappropriate....

Rachox

Rachox

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My immediate family have been very thoughtful with their presents for me. Off to the ILs now....
I just thought I’d put this thread up for anyone who wants a rant about an inappropriate gift for a type 2! ;)
(Or maybe we’ve all been lucky?)

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As the family know I have a square or two of dark chocolate every day that solved the problem of what small presents to get me.
So I got dark chocolate covered figs, dark chocolate covered orange slices and dark chocolate covered crystallised ginger - the thought was there I suppose!
 
Know that I'm the wrong type, but in previous years MIL has given me 6 pots of jam, and hot choc mix with marshmallows. This year I got socks from her - perhaps she's learning!
Daughter got me a new cheese board and knives, husband gave me clothes.
 
Mr_Pot said:
As the family know I have a square or two of dark chocolate every day that solved the problem of what small presents to get me.
So I got dark chocolate covered figs, dark chocolate covered orange slices and dark chocolate covered crystallised ginger - the thought was there I suppose!
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You could always just lick the chocolate off the fruit! ;)
 
therower said:
A slight twist on the original thread.
How many inappropriate gifts have you given?
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Everyone must have been polite enough not to say if I’ve given something inappropriate :happy:
 
This year I am just grateful that people who I love and hold dear are still here to buy me inappropriate gifts- my brother suffered a massive heart attack this year whilst on holiday - he died 3 times and now has heart failure at 52 absolutely no symptoms fit and well - doctors said he shouldn't have survived - he bought me champagne preserve with glitter in as a pressie- it's the best gift I've ever had because I may not have got anything ever again from him

Always appreciate a gift - its not always the gift that is the thing being given (hope that make sense - does to my gin soaked maudlin mind anyway hahaha )
 
lovinglife said:
This year I am just grateful that people who I love and hold dear are still here to buy me inappropriate gifts- my brother suffered a massive heart attack this year whilst on holiday - he died 3 times and now has heart failure at 52 absolutely no symptoms fit and well - doctors said he shouldn't have survived - he bought me champagne preserve with glitter in as a pressie- it's the best gift I've ever had because I may not have got anything ever again from him

Always appreciate a gift - its not always the gift that is the thing being given (hope that make sense - does to my gin soaked maudlin mind anyway hahaha )
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That’s a beautiful sentiment @lovinglife and I sincerely hope you’ll receive many more presents from your brother xx
 
I got from my youngest niece, a large box of Scottish shortbread and a 2lb bag of fudge. Umm my favourites but of deary me
 
Rachox said:
My immediate family have been very thoughtful with their presents for me. Off to the ILs now....
I just thought I’d put this thread up for anyone who wants a rant about an inappropriate gift for a type 2! ;)
(Or maybe we’ve all been lucky?)
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We stopped giving presents to our two boys a few years back, but I received gift vouchers (Visa debit cards) from my grand kids, so I can get what I want / need. I got a couple of polo shirts from my partner which will come in handy.

Mel dCP said:
I got a pulse oximeter :D
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It's a nicer colour than my black and white oximeter.
 
Even before I was diagnosed I never could understand why people liked dark chocolate with fruit inside. I have always preferred dark chocolate to milk chocolate but the only thing I want in my chocolate -- if there "must" be something -- is nuts.

I got a candy cane this Christmas -- I am going to "pay it forward."

As for the pumpkin pie I bought for myself ... lol ... one more piece and then I'll offer the rest to my neighbor who has offered me sweets in the past.
 
I buy good clients champagne, I shouldnt really complain when I recieved lots of alcohol and hampers, I dont drink and the hampers are full of jumk hehe, just smile and wave boys, just smile and wave
 
Mr_Pot said:
So I got dark chocolate covered figs, dark chocolate covered orange slices and dark chocolate covered crystallised ginger - the thought was there I suppose!
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Sorry, but couldn't help giggling. They mean well, I'm sure. :) My husband's brother in law is extremely careful when he cooks for me. He didn't fry onions and meat on the same frying pan as he knows that onions are a bit carby, but I might as well not have tried to explain to him that it really wasn't necessary to go to such extents. Very much either or :hilarious:
 
The only inappropriate gift I got was a small chocolate covered marzipan heart. I'm sure I'll survive, as I'll donate it to my undiabetic husband. The gift is from my younger mentally handicapped sister, and I know that apart from sugar it contains loads of love. I'll accept the love and let my husband have the rest :)
 
briped said:
The gift is from my younger mentally handicapped sister, and I know that apart from sugar it contains loads of love.
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This is what it's all about...
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