Just bought my first Christmas present.. Yes this is truly early for me and for most. But this year starting in November we will be living on just my income and our savings. We aren't eligible for Ricks pension for a few more years. So I want to get some things bought and put away before money gets a little tight. Not that it will be a problem. We will be doing a sort of reverse savings. We put money away the last couple of years just for this. Enough till the pension etc kicks in. But I am truly a bit of a scrooge in a way.. I hate taking out of the bank once I've put it in! I know,silly woman.. After all, that's what it's for. But I guess because there wasn't much growing up after my dad died (I was 6) I've got a bit of an issue in that regard. Funny because my sister is just the opposite. She loves to spend.. But she was 16 when my father passed and already a bit spoiled. She's who the first Christmas gift is. She already let me know what she wanted.. Well, that does make it easier for me.. And sometimes she gets me nice gifts.. Last year I got several books. But some years she just gets silly things. Like once she bought me a pajama top but no bottom. Pink fleece.. She thought it was a blouse.. Lol!
I really don't care.. It's for the fun of it more than anything! Anyone else start to think of the holidays yet? While we still are sitting on the beach????
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Max, If you were nearby I'd make sure you had a bit of a holiday too! For the fun if nothing else!
Dai, sounds like you have the right idea. It all sounds lovely..
Sue, normally my sister is totally oblivious to what is or isn't good for some. She gets so wrapped up in certain people (like her kids and grandkids) that everyone else sort of becomes an afterthought! She's bought my husband extra large shirts for all these years. We keep telling her he's a large.. Me, she usually buys or makes in ceramics, Christmas decorations. I've told her for years I have no room.. Sigh.. She doesn't listen well! I was totally surprised that last year I got books that I could enjoy for a change! Just a few paperbacks but that's fine with me! Really it's silly that we even exchange anymore.. But it's more for the fun than anything so itsok.. Maybe next year when money is a little tighter I will say no more.