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Various Non-Bald Discussions => General Discussion => Topic started by: Rafter on December 15, 2007, 07:27:26 AM

Title: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: Rafter on December 15, 2007, 07:27:26 AM
It's that time of year again. We're all going to be opening those dreaded boxes from distant and not too distant friends and family.
So what's the "Sly-way" to respond to that God awful present?

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Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: Tyro on December 15, 2007, 10:57:35 AM
So what's the "Sly-way" to respond to that God awful present?
If it was some elderly relative, I'd say I liked it no matter what and keep the darn thing.
But being Sly is about being true and honest to yourself and to others. So I'd tell my younger relatives, "Oh wow I can't believe this. I just got the very same present yesterday. I appreciate all the time and effort that went into buying it, but if it's ok with you, I'm going to the mall for an exchange!!".
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: SLYinKC on December 15, 2007, 11:58:20 AM
Sounds like the year my inlaw's got me a set of folding chairs for Christmas.  I think I just stared and said "Well, well, Well..."
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: Tyler on December 15, 2007, 02:31:42 PM
LOL.  This reminds me of a couple years ago when my mother-in-law was very excited about the gifts she got me and brother-in-law.  We both opened them to find a 49ers t-shirt - we're both Cowboys fans.   @c3

I was thinking, at least I have something to start the fire with!
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: frostillicus123 on December 15, 2007, 05:08:42 PM
i'm blunt...
what the hell where you tihnking?

this is a re gifter
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: Timmay on December 15, 2007, 07:07:53 PM
I usually respond with ...OH!..............That's nice! with a big grin on my face.  Then just shove it back in the box or bag and push it to the side.
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: Rafter on December 29, 2007, 11:42:26 AM
So, did any of you receive a X-mas gift you really didn't like?
Why am I asking?  :/O
 You're probably at the mall returning it!
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: Timmay on December 29, 2007, 01:14:30 PM
no really, I dont think I recieved anything I didnt like....other than the electric ice scraper......beings that I have a heated garage..............no reason really to have it...unless im stuck out somewhere...........
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: andrew on December 29, 2007, 02:01:28 PM
I received a pair of Chinese-made Hermans Survivors(NOT) boots.  They have a bright yellow tag hanging off the side that reads WATERPROOF.   They look cool and fit well, but I wore them for the first time today out in my yard walking through the snow taking Christmas stuff down, and felt water on my feet.  I couldn't believe it.  Thank you Walmart and China ...

Glad I also received Canadian-made Baffins ...
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: JDog on December 29, 2007, 02:57:17 PM
Sounds like the year my inlaw's got me a set of folding chairs for Christmas.  I think I just stared and said "Well, well, Well..."

Wow Rick!!!Folding chairs. Man I bet you were rapt when you opened those!!LOL
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: PBurke on December 29, 2007, 03:04:57 PM
how about just be cordial and polite. "thank you very much." spare someone else the bullsh*t of making them feel bad. it is christmas by the way. ok we got the responsible answer outta the way. now we can get to MY real answer. make a face and ask why they didn't get two of them. one to crap on and one to cover it with?  ok maybe cordial and polite was a better idea.
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: Razor X on December 29, 2007, 07:18:26 PM
I got two rubber chickens, which were actually presents for my dogs.  One of the chickens has been decapitated already.
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: Timmay on December 29, 2007, 09:24:19 PM
How long did the chicken run around the room before it toppled over?????
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: Razor X on December 29, 2007, 10:11:44 PM
How long did the chicken run around the room before it toppled over?????

Not long.  It was a quick and merciful death.   ;D
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: frostillicus123 on December 30, 2007, 02:04:19 AM
well i got a nice sweater that is a size too small and a turtle neck... i can't wear turtle necks i have no neck as it is.
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: SLYinKC on December 30, 2007, 08:03:44 PM
well i got a nice sweater that is a size too small and a turtle neck... i can't wear turtle necks i have no neck as it is.



Just got back from my in-laws from our final Christmas get-together.  This year my in-laws got me a toaster.  But this time, hidden in the crumb tray was $250.  I must say they've improved from the folding chairs I got several years ago.  I'm likin my inlaws more and more.
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: PBurke on December 30, 2007, 08:06:56 PM
my inlaws gave me a fifth of PATRON. works for me. >:D plan on opening it tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: JDog on December 30, 2007, 08:13:15 PM
well i got a nice sweater that is a size too small and a turtle neck... i can't wear turtle necks i have no neck as it is.


Hey Rick, Imagine how many folding chairs that you can buy with 250 bones!!


Just got back from my in-laws from our final Christmas get-together.  This year my in-laws got me a toaster.  But this time, hidden in the crumb tray was $250.  I must say they've improved from the folding chairs I got several years ago.  I'm likin my inlaws more and more.

Hey Rick, Imagine how many folding chairs that you can buy with 250 bones!!
Title: Re: Responding to Christmas presents you wished you'd never received!
Post by: SLYinKC on December 30, 2007, 08:17:43 PM
well i got a nice sweater that is a size too small and a turtle neck... i can't wear turtle necks i have no neck as it is.

Just got back from my in-laws from our final Christmas get-together.  This year my in-laws got me a toaster.  But this time, hidden in the crumb tray was $250.  I must say they've improved from the folding chairs I got several years ago.  I'm likin my inlaws more and more.

Hey Rick, Imagine how many folding chairs that you can buy with 250 bones!!



I think I can find something a little better to spend it on.  Besides, I still have the last ones they gave me.  They get used maybe once a year.