Wedding gift decision - ta-da!!

On 3/18/2011 12:22 PM, Mr. Bill wrote:
I agree! It shows thought and creativity rather than just picking
something off of a registry, even if one was available. Not that
there's anything wrong with picking something from a registry but giving
it thought and creatively packaging it is very nice!
 
Kalmia wrote:

Hey, I resemble that remark, I'm that age! There is nothing tacky or
juvenile about high quality undergarments. And I don't think folks my
age need much utilitarian stuff... I'm sure they'd recieve lots of
enjoyment just perusing the catalogue while deciding what to buy.
Wouldn't you just shit if when you went to visit and peeked into their
bedroom you noticed the four poster bed and mirrored ceiling.


I bought two of these but not from here:
http://www.creektree.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=951

I bought the harmonicas here along with the two Slinkys and the two
wooden train whistles... they no longer have the harmonica or the
whistles but they still have the Slinky:
http://www.duluthtrading.com/store/...p_redirect=1&p_keyword=toys&processor=content
Duluth Trading sells a lot of nice things.
The harmonicas are still in their sealed boxes... I've been very
tempted to open one and try it but I want them to remain new until I
give them to some kid... the parents will either hate me or love me. I
tend to stock up on inexpensive but quality and educational toys
around Christmas time because I know a lot of items will quickly get
sold out. I'm already stocked up for this coming Christmas, and a few
birthdays.
 
In article , [email protected] says...


There's a high population of very active older people here, I can
instantly think of half a dozen (and some older) pairs who got together in
their 70s.


Only if they drink coffee; a fair number of people give up caffeine in
later life because the side effects become more noticeable/ inconvenient.


Janet.
 
On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 20:45:21 -0400, Cheryl
wrote:


Picking something from the registry means if they don't like it, it's
their fault - not yours.

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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
I really don't see any
connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
seperate gifts for a grab bag. Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
never give comestibles as a wedding gift, especially not for people I
barely know. Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. The next day I put
some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. I gotta
say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. I tried them
again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
"We need
more junk around here." But they do wake up and say, "I'll go put the
coffee on." And ground coffee would be stale by the time they opened
the second bag.




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afaqanjum28
 
ChattyCathy wrote:

Agreed. Giving a wedding gift especially to people I don't know I'd
not give anything too personal, certainly not where taste (literally)
is involved... if I felt it should be something culinary I'd give a
gift certificate for a major cookware emporium, such as one there they
can order on line, probably Williams-Sonoma... they're high class,
give excellent service, and contrary to what many think their prices
are comparable plus they do have great sales, I've purchased many high
end items there for less than half what everyone else charged.
Williams-Sonoma outlet stores have fantastic buys, too bad I no longer
live near one. I think gift certificates are appreciated wedding
gifts no matter at what age the couple, no one is too old to
appreciate money. I try to make a concious effort to never gift
someone something that I would like for myself, unless it's toys for
children... I love shopping for kids toys, in fact I buy toys just to
have in case an occasion arises, I have a whole drawer full of various
toys, children's books, art supplies, work books, etc... last things I
bought for my collection were a couple of Horner harmonicas and two
old fashioned metal Slinkys, eventually some kids will get them. For
newborns (when I know the parents) I always have Tiffany & Co. send a
silver child's drinking cup with the child's name and birth date
engraved on it, that's my signature gift for newborns... I never give
parents a gift for making a kid, they had all the fun. I would never
give any food item as a wedding gift... that's just plain tacky, and
very juvenile... a coffee or spice assortment is something I might
send my brother for no occasion whatsoever except to try something I
found that I thought he may like too... I wouldn't send him spice
blends because I know he doesn't cook, he makes reservations... but I
know he considers himself a coffee maven so I may take the risk...
actually he usually sends me coffee because his son manages a
Starbucks so he gets more free coffee than he can ever use... my
brother says he doesn't drink Starbucks because it's garbage, I see
nothing terrible about their beans, I've never in my life been to a
Starbucks so I can' comment on what they brew. But I listen for
hints, like when he said he was getting into smoothies so I sent him a
Kitchen Aid blender... not something I'd give as a wedding gift,
giving a blender or a toaster is like giving mom a new vacuum cleaner
for Mother's Day. For wedding gifts I'm very old fashioned, I always
give cash... Kalmia's beans and spices had to have set her back at
least $100, more with shipping. I would have put a check for $100
made out to the couple in an envelope and during the affair handed it
to the bride... there is no wedding gift more classy than money... in
fact you can give half as much than you'd spend on a gift and cash is
still classier and better received... 99 times out of 100 those spices
and beans will be regifted, plain given away, or more likely sampled
and tossed into the trash... two days after the wedding Kalmia's gift
will have been totally forgotten/dismissed... that's what occurs when
someone transfers their personal values onto others, however no one
has outgrown/given away my Tiffany & Co. engraved silver cups.
 
On Mar 18, 3:43?pm, Brooklyn1 wrote:

I'd much rather get some artisanal chocolate than some cheap Chinese
waffleiron I'd only have to find room for and never use.
 
I
barely know. Just last week aquaintences gifted me a two pound bag of
coffee beans from their native land, Colombia. The next day I put
some in my coffee grinder so they'd be reqdy for me to try. I gotta
say, I was very disappointed, they produced a pot of coffee that
tasted awful, after a few sips it went down the drain. I tried them
again the next morning, but still they produced the most scuzzy brew,
I dumped it. The beans are still in my grinder only because I'm still
trying to decide if I'll toss them in my composter or in the trash,
it's still too mucky outside to get to my composter. This was a gift
for no occasion, but I would never consider giving coffee as a wedding
gift... maybe you should have given a nice burr grinder, they are not
very pricy, certainly would have cost less than the discombobulated
assortment you bought. Maybe it's still not too late and most
folks don't own a coffee bean grinder. *I really don't see any
connection between spice blends and coffee beans unless they're
seperate gifts for a grab bag. *Maybe I'm out of touch but I would
never give comestibles as a wedding gift,




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afaqanjum28
 
On Mar 18, 5:55?pm, Brooklyn1 wrote:

Victoria's Secret is targeted far more to women under 35 than over 65.
I could see it as a shower gift, though.
 
On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:42:57 -0400, "Dora" wrote:


A coffee grinder can be very inexpensive and would be a thoughtful
addition to the gift basket. They can always turn it into a spice
grinder if they already have one they'd prefer to grind their coffee
with.


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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
On Sat, 19 Mar 2011 09:08:48 -0700 (PDT), spamtrap1888
wrote:


So what, no retailer targets senior citizens... but srs have the most
disposable income and they certainly do buy expensive undergarments.
 
On Mar 17, 9:32?pm, Brooklyn1 wrote:

I DO know the bride very well and know she loves coffee. I figure
better to give this type of gift than something they don't need. I
also figured between the two households combining, there is prob. a
coffee mill, but I'm not about to ask them.

Oh, why am I defending my fait accompli. If I screwed up, so be it.
So, it IS too late in my book.
 
spamtrap1888 wrote:

I'm 51 and their panties are the only ones I can wear. They're the only
ones that fit me right. I don't buy too much else from them though.
Occasionally bras and yoga pants.
 
Brooklyn1 wrote:

Actually there are some that do, but they assume all seniors are addle
brained or handicapped in some way.
 
On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 09:05:15 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
wrote:


See my other post about my opinion on the subject.

It's never too late to add an inexpensive coffee (or future spice)
grinder. ;)

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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
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