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    The 'I need ideas please for a pressie' thread!

    We did this a few years ago ,and it was really interesting to hear some ideas.....so I'll start with my quandaries if I may?

    Last 2 pressie...both about £30...

    30 yr old son. Very modern, loves gadgets and cars.....
    90 yr old mother. Got everything she needs!

    both need to be small and light and can be carried in the hold on a plane....and not bought over the Internet !

    any ideas very, very welcome please!
    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

    Location....Normandy France
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    Why no internet Nicos?

    I know that many online shops can arrange collection from the closest A*gos if post is your problem.
    I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

    Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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    • #3
      Wrong country Lumpy!
      "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

      Location....Normandy France

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      • #4
        Sorry Nicos, I assumed you would be in the UK.
        I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

        Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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        • #5
          Nah...tis the other way round...forgot yo say they are coming here...
          "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

          Location....Normandy France

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          • #6
            I bought solar fairy lights for my daughter in the UK online...and it's been cloudy/rained ever since!
            Hopefully they will be more handy in the summer!
            "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

            Location....Normandy France

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            • #7
              Is there owt on here Nic?

              https://www.theguardian.com/technolo...-wireless-wifi
              Last edited by Bigmallly; 17-12-2016, 02:35 PM.
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              • #8
                For Mum:

                27 Gift Ideas to Surprise and Delight Your Elderly Parents or Grandparents
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                • #9
                  Unless I'm delusional which is ofter the case did you mention that you have a flea market near you? How about getting your son something car related but from an old car? A headlight, badge etc and explain it away as the fore runner of todays fast and furious.

                  As far as you Mum is concerned is there a really good patisserie(cake shop) as my spelling is carp. Take her for a full afternoon of yummy goodness.
                  I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

                  Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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                  • #10
                    Nice ideas BM...I'd never have thought of some of those...will look into some of them further..ta !
                    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                    Location....Normandy France

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                    • #11
                      Nice ideas Lumpy!
                      "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                      Location....Normandy France

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                      • #12
                        If your son likes tinkering buy an old wireless (radio to you) that needs fixed and and give him that along with any spare parts required, I know you said modern, but its surprising how much satisfaction comes from getting something to work.
                        For your Mum similar to what Lumpy said take her to a nice cafe, then ask her what charity she would like you to make a donation to in her name.


                        The satisfaction re the radio is similar to your wife doing the housework while you (husband) sit about
                        it may be a struggle to reach the top, but once your over the hill your problems start.

                        Member of the Nutters Club but I think I am just there to make up the numbers

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                        • #13
                          If you have a family photo that was taken at a special occaision e.g birthday, christmas or holiday get a nice frame for it and give it to your Mum.
                          I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work. Thomas A. Edison

                          Outreach co-ordinator for the Gnome, Pixie and Fairy groups within the Nutters Club.

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                          • #14
                            For your mum, hows about a newspaper published on a memorable date. ie her wedding day, your birth date etc................just a thought. You know how us oldies like a trip down memory lane...............
                            Last edited by Bigmallly; 17-12-2016, 05:28 PM.
                            sigpic“Gorillas are very intelligent, but they don't have to be as delicate as chimps -- they can just smash open the termite nest,”
                            --------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Official Member Of The Nutters Club - Rwanda Branch.
                            -------------------------------------------------------------------
                            Sent from my ZX Spectrum with no predictive text..........
                            -----------------------------------------------------------
                            KOYS - King Of Yellow Stickers..............

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                            • #15
                              Hmmm...I had thought having read these posts that maybe print out a load of piccies of either us living in France...or me as a youngster and making a 'memory lane ' booklet...plus a rather snazzy cafe / restaurent nosh up!

                              My son loves taking things to pieces, so mmmm......a nice idea about getting something old he'd need to fiddle with to work.

                              Do keep ideas coming in though...I may not be able to find my initial ideas!

                              Anyone else needing help,with pressies???
                              "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                              Location....Normandy France

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