Ron in Drums PA
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What was the worst Christmas present you ever received?
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wudnhed
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Ron, can't remember the worst present but I do remember the worst Christmas. I was about 12 maybe 13, woke up about 11:00 went out to the tree and sneaked a peek at everyone of my presents. There was no anticipation or excitement Christmas morning when it came time to open presents for real. It was also awful trying to ACT surprised so my parents wouldn't figure it out. I NEVER DID IT AGAIN! As I became an adult and had children of my own, I made sure they never experienced the same ordeal [}
]. I assigned each child a different cartoon character name each year, they never peeked.
]. I assigned each child a different cartoon character name each year, they never peeked.cowchaser
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Wudnhed, I know what your saying there. Did that also, but it wasn't worth it. Also had a grandfather that use to show all the kids what he had bought them. His philosiphy was if something happened to you (die) before Christmas then you would never know what you got. So he wanted everyone to know.
Probably the worst present I received was from my mother in law. She was being her normal self one year and needless to say I was the only one that received a pair of booties that year. We have a long history dating back to high school and if you knew the entire story you would understand.
Probably the worst present I received was from my mother in law. She was being her normal self one year and needless to say I was the only one that received a pair of booties that year. We have a long history dating back to high school and if you knew the entire story you would understand.
winpooh498
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Perfume and Froufrou Frilly smelly girly stuff! [}] I am allergic to perfume smelly stuff.[xx(] And they all know it. Now every year someone gives the garbage to our daughter.
] I am allergic to perfume smelly stuff.[xx(] And they all know it. Now every year someone gives the garbage to our daughter. 
great12b4ever
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great12b4ever
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My worst? At one plant where I worked we drew names for Christmas. The person (at least that is what HE said) had his wife pick out and wrap the gift for me. Evidently she went by my full given name (which can and is used for both genders) and didn't ask any questions. Anyway. I received a fancy comb and brush set. I am a male (last time I looked anyway) and on top of that I have a Chrome Dome!! BTW it was regifted.
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Texatdurango
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Worst present... a God awful, butt ugly, black and white sweater! I wanted either a Fort apache set or Rifleman rifle but got neither that year!
Ron in Drums PA
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Worst: A box full of Sorby turning tools
Here I'm thinking, I don't own a lathe, what the heck am I going to do with these? Then I look at the big smiles on my wife and two daughters and say "Thanks, I really can use these. This is the best ever!" They giggle some more.
Best: A Lathe
About an hour later my wife asks for me to do something and I need to get a screwdriver. I walk downstairs into my shop and nearly trip over a big box. It was a 1236.
Here I'm thinking, I don't own a lathe, what the heck am I going to do with these? Then I look at the big smiles on my wife and two daughters and say "Thanks, I really can use these. This is the best ever!" They giggle some more.
Best: A Lathe
About an hour later my wife asks for me to do something and I need to get a screwdriver. I walk downstairs into my shop and nearly trip over a big box. It was a 1236.
Santa
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George .... George ... George ... sometimes Santa messes up! Right? You gotta let it go, George. How long's it been? 40 years? Let me look thru my archives, I bet a have a Rifleman rifle I can scrounge up for you. As a matter of fact ... I think it even has Lucas' and Mark's autograph. Gosh, I miss those guys. I wonder what ever became of Micah. Sigh.Originally posted by Texatdurango
Worst present... a God awful, butt ugly, black and white sweater! I wanted either a Fort apache set or Rifleman rifle but got neither that year!
Doghouse
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Pink slip for x-mas this year. Although that is bad, they are being very generious with the layoff, and getting us through the holiday season.
The details are in the link above...
Pink slip for x-mas this year. Although that is bad, they are being very generious with the layoff, and getting us through the holiday season.
Texatdurango
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40 hell.... it was three years ago! That's why I'm still upset!Originally posted by Santa
George .... George ... George ... sometimes Santa messes up! Right? You gotta let it go, George. How long's it been? 40 years? Let me look thru my archives, I bet a have a Rifleman rifle I can scrounge up for you. As a matter of fact ... I think it even has Lucas' and Mark's autograph. Gosh, I miss those guys. I wonder what ever became of Micah. Sigh.Originally posted by Texatdurango
Worst present... a God awful, butt ugly, black and white sweater! I wanted either a Fort apache set or Rifleman rifle but got neither that year!
TBone
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Worst present was a red wire basket full of mixed nuts from a cheap sister in law.
Randy_
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For me the glass is always half full !!
The "BEST" Christmas gift I ever received was a little Beckman digital volt meter. It is about the size of a big candy bar and easily slips in a shirt pocket. When I received it.....about 20 years ago.....it was the smallest thing on the market. There is not a week that goes by that it doesn't see some use. My Mom purchased it for me. I think she may have had a little hint that it would be appreciated!!
The "BEST" Christmas gift I ever received was a little Beckman digital volt meter. It is about the size of a big candy bar and easily slips in a shirt pocket. When I received it.....about 20 years ago.....it was the smallest thing on the market. There is not a week that goes by that it doesn't see some use. My Mom purchased it for me. I think she may have had a little hint that it would be appreciated!!