Shoddy PresentsI have an aunt who for many years would send me the same christmas present every year. A Biro. Each year I wrote inevitable "Thankyou so much for the Biro. I am using it to write this letter" letter, each year a new one arrived.
Tell us all about the rubbish that has been foisted upon you over the years.
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chthonic, Thu 23 Sep 2004, 10:14)
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Oh, I got some winnersClown teapot, shortly followed by a dumping. More upset about receiving a clown teapot than getting dumped, frankly.
A couple of years ago: A skull shaped moneybox, from my sister. To a man who's just had his second child, that's a nice additon to daddy's desk isn't it? Scared the crap out of the kids.
Last year's birthday: a 3 foot laughing buddha. I ask you. As my main present from the present Mrs Argh-Wrath.
Also last year, from the mother-in-law: A didgeridoo. WTF?
Yes, last year, I was a very sulky 32 year old. I mean, a laughing Buddha. FFS, who do they think I am?.
In their defence, m-i-l got me a ceremonial sword this year for my handfasting, and the present mrs A-W surpised me with a DVD player the previous year, so I guess I'll keep her.
But don't ask about my top presents I gave as a teenager. I was horrible, the ultimate in getting other folk stuff I wanted.
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Argh-wrath ... is a very lame Glorantha joke, Fri 24 Sep 2004, 12:36,
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