What Are You Thinking? Continued 14

[Whiskeyjack]

Grandpa never recovered.

Don't underestimate grandpa. He was a budget shopper too.

 

[SalaciousMonkey22]

If someone close to you flat-out asks what you want for Christmas, is it rude to ask if they have a price range in mind? :x Like I have several ideas and don’t want to bombard them with a long list when one gift is more than enough, and don’t want to name something that may be out of their price range either.

I had a friend who for many years has just had an Amazon wishlist akin to a marriage registry that he just points people too

I myself would prefer to normalize deconsumering But in the absence of that I see no problem leaning into it to get what you actually want.

 

[SWR101]

If someone close to you flat-out asks what you want for Christmas, is it rude to ask if they have a price range in mind? :x Like I have several ideas and don’t want to bombard them with a long list when one gift is more than enough, and don’t want to name something that may be out of their price range either.

I don’t think so.

 

[Animaul]

I got you...

 

[IelleDan]

My edible is kicking in making Battle of the Sexes hard to keep up with

 

[JustAnotherFlower]

I got you...

....
No, you didn't.

 

[LustfulIntentions2]

it's funny how good I am at shooting off my mouth and embarrassing myself.

 

[Kitty_so_frisky]

What if you asked what they’re thinking of getting someone you both know? Get a sense of how much they’re spending on them?

I guess I should have been slightly more specific. It’s my dad. He asked me days ago and I’ve been so sick I completely forgot. He’s one of those men who aren’t great at thoughtful gifts and ends up getting me gift cards…usually for amounts that don’t fit the store they’re for. But price ranges for other people are no indication of what a parent will spend on their own child.

Just tell them you want to see their dong. That's in everyone's budget!

Nope! Nope nope NOPE! All the nope! See above.

I would say pick one thing in the middle.
I also have a tendency to let those who get me gifts have access to my Amazon for ideas.
That's just how it works for me though.
Luckily, hugs are always appreciated and cost-effective.

I had a friend who for many years has just had an Amazon wishlist akin to a marriage registry that he just points people too

I myself would prefer to normalize deconsumering But in the absence of that I see no problem leaning into it to get what you actually want.

Ahhh…I have very organized lists (multiple categories for each retailer that allows it), all hidden. They’re more for me to curate the things I want and what will go together, but am terrible at asking others for anything, whether it’s help with tasks or material goods. Historically, my parents and significant others have been the rare exceptions, but it’s still difficult for me.

I don’t think so.

Okay. *Sigh* LOL I don’t know why hours-ago-Me thought that hearing that would make actually asking it any less awkward!

 

[__Nathan1968]

As a dad, it’s reasonable to ask the price range.

If you get along with him, how about asking for an experience like a concert or class together?

 

[Whiskeyjack]

I guess I should have been slightly more specific. It’s my dad. He asked me days ago and I’ve been so sick I completely forgot. He’s one of those men who aren’t great at thoughtful gifts and ends up getting me gift cards…usually for amounts that don’t fit the store they’re for. But price ranges for other people are no indication of what a parent will spend on their own child.


Nope! Nope nope NOPE! All the nope! See above.




Ahhh…I have very organized lists (multiple categories for each retailer that allows it), all hidden. They’re more for me to curate the things I want and what will go together, but am terrible at asking others for anything, whether it’s help with tasks or material goods. Historically, my parents and significant others have been the rare exceptions, but it’s still difficult for me.


Okay. *Sigh* LOL I don’t know why hours-ago-Me thought that hearing that would make actually asking it any less awkward!

Yikes! Ok. I rescind my suggestion.

 

[JustAnotherFlower]

it's funny how good I am at shooting off my mouth and embarrassing myself.

Or you're a bit too hard on yourself.

 

[Strixaluco]

Yule eve. I've managed well this year, there's no stress.

We agreed some 2 decades ago that no gifts between adult members of my family - just for kids, and couples decide among themselves of course. And for kids I start very early on. This year I gifted my old Lego sets away - that has been the biggest task.

I start shopping even non-perishable food in October, so it's not all in December's budget. And cleaning stuff that I only clean seldom. (In fact, more decluttering and organising than anything else.) Check mailing deadlines and do an inventory among cards, wrapping papers etc. (Most years I don't need to add.)

What do I have left today? Wash my hair and get myself ready for the big dinner, bake some gluten free Yule stars and pack everything I'm bringing to the table. Oh and feed the cat. Then from 3pm onwards it's just celebration.

 

[Cwtchseeker]

I’ve had enough of working today…

 

[Wand3rlust]

I’ve had enough of working today…

Me too. Bastards.

 

[orangecurious]

i am still working

in that my laptop is on

 

[Deadfreak]

https://www.noradsanta.org/en/map

 

[UnquietDreams]

My family asked me to make cocktails at Christmas Dinner. I make pretty good eggnog, but my sister requested a dairy-free eggnog this year if I could make one. I am a good brother, so I tried. Well, technically, I succeeded making an oat milk and coconut milk eggnog. I hope she likes it, because I do not...

 

[Deadfreak]

My family asked me to make cocktails at Christmas Dinner. I make pretty good eggnog, but my sister requested a dairy-free eggnog this year if I could make one. I am a good brother, so I tried. Well, technically, I succeeded making an oat milk and coconut milk eggnog. I hope she likes it, because I do not...

It's the thought that counts

 

[UnquietDreams]

It's the thought that counts

I appreciate that. She likes oat milk, so hopefully it will fit in her flavor profile.

 

[LupineOne]

I appreciate that. She likes oat milk, so hopefully it will fit in her flavor profile.

And the effort. That’s appreciated too. More than you’re probably aware.

 

[RosewoodTulip]

I appreciate that. She likes oat milk, so hopefully it will fit in her flavor profile.

I like oat milk more than moo milk but I've never thought of using it in a cocktail.

 

[Saltfountain]

Gotta fucking love holiday noobs...

Heyy lovely , am on here as a mistress to share good kinks and always have some good vibes bet you don’t want to miss out

That's me, Subby McSaltface

 

[MedicalMuse]

Gotta fucking love holiday noobs...

Heyy lovely , am on here as a mistress to share good kinks and always have some good vibes bet you don’t want to miss out

That's me, Subby McSaltface

Good old Jane

 

[Saltfountain]

Good old Jane

You misspelled 'stupid'

 

[MiaBabe23]

Good old Jane

You misspelled 'stupid'

Is that ‘mistress’ dunlop or whatever she’s calling herself when she has spamming spates lol