Thought I would offer a bit of advice for anyone seeking to by their loved one a last minute gift of J Lo perfume. I bought this for the "bosses" birthday a few months back and would you believe it there are two different kinds! And guess what I got the wrong one. I countered with the typical bloke argument that "I didn't know" Only to have that thrown back in my face with you've seen the bottle! Fair point I suppose. Two months on I remarked that her perfume smelt lovely, quickly countered with thats what the proper perfume smells like. Who would have thought that wrong perfume would cause this much grief!
So be warned check the dresser before going to Boots
Festive Shopping Advice
Festive Shopping Advice
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The Kraken Wakes
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Thankfully my gf doesnt ask for things like that, maybe because she doesnt trust me...
Hopefully there isnt such a thing as the wrong type of adipose...
Hopefully there isnt such a thing as the wrong type of adipose...
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The thing was I'd done it off my own back to get brownie points and it well and truely back fired! Hey ho it'll soon be Christmas.The Kraken Wakes wrote:Thankfully my gf doesnt ask for things like that, maybe because she doesnt trust me...
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scoobydie
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Happened to wander into town for a Secret Santa gift , 10 times busier than a Saturday,
I`m off shopping in the early hours for the next day or two.
God bless 24hr Asda`s
I`m off shopping in the early hours for the next day or two.
God bless 24hr Asda`s
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Chopper
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My wife's birthday is next week, got here a diamond pendant for Xmas (had too, I got the Millennium Falcon) and I'm choosing all by myself a gold necklace to match. Well not really, a mates a Jeweller, he's helping because I KNOW I would cock it up. Getting it wrong is 10 times worse than forgetting.
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For our first Christmas together back in 2005, gung-hoeddie remembered that I mentioned I liked Britney Spears perfume (no, I don't like Britney Spears herself, I just like the perfume. It's made by Elizabeth Arden, so it's alright)
He found there were two sorts so just bought me both. Works every time!
I, however, ordered completely the wrong Joby Gorillapod for my mother this year (and it was non-returnable, dammit) so had to order the correct (more expensive) one as well.
He found there were two sorts so just bought me both. Works every time!
I, however, ordered completely the wrong Joby Gorillapod for my mother this year (and it was non-returnable, dammit) so had to order the correct (more expensive) one as well.
On touching the trig point, I found my thrill
To the east Brokeback Mountain, to the west, Benny Hill
I'll give you the grid ref, you might like to go
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To the east Brokeback Mountain, to the west, Benny Hill
I'll give you the grid ref, you might like to go
SO224350
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If only I'd known!!AnnieM wrote:He found there were two sorts so just bought me both. Works every time!
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I think the women on Boots perfume counter have a duty to let men know when there may be a choice... ie "Sir would like Jade Goody perfume, but would that be "Shhh" by Jade Goody or the newer "Controversial" by Jade Goody?"
I have scored an ace with the presents I've got for gung-hoeddie this year.....
I have scored an ace with the presents I've got for gung-hoeddie this year.....
On touching the trig point, I found my thrill
To the east Brokeback Mountain, to the west, Benny Hill
I'll give you the grid ref, you might like to go
SO224350
To the east Brokeback Mountain, to the west, Benny Hill
I'll give you the grid ref, you might like to go
SO224350
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The main woman in the Dundee Boots shop is scary She has about 10 layers of make up on and a 60's style hair do! If you are ever in Dundee drop in and have a look you'll know who I mean straight away.AnnieM wrote:I think the women on Boots perfume counter have a duty to let men know when there may be a choice
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gung-hoeddie
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the best advice i can give other than buying both lots which is expensive. Is cop out and get a gift card that way they can get whatever they desire.
CIA got you pushing to many pencils.