What's on your Christmas List?

otto

otto

TCS Member
Thread starter
Top Cat
Joined
Mar 7, 2008
Messages
9,837
Purraise
197
People who I exchange gifts with keep asking me what I want or need, for Christmas. I keep telling them the same things I told them for my birthday. I want and need gift certificates to the vet, the feed store and Lowes. All cat related expenses.

What I really need, desperately, is a new couch. No one is going to be able to give me that, of course, (unless they have a decent old one to donate).

But if I could get ahead on some of these other expenses, such as vet bills and cat food expenses, maybe I could manage to get a couch. My couch smells of mold and mildew and it's getting very bad, I have GOT to get it out of here.

So, now, since no one was taking me seriously about the vet and feed store gift certificates I am now explaining to them why those things would help me, because then I could get a couch.

I don't need anything for myself. I don't need gloves, or scarves, or socks or slippers, or Christmas decorations. Or stationery or calendars or even tools. I need a couch.
 
ut0pia

ut0pia

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Nov 25, 2008
Messages
5,120
Purraise
34
If I could get vet gift certificates it would definitely be all I would ask for too
 
ldg

ldg

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Jun 25, 2002
Messages
41,310
Purraise
842
Location
Fighting for ferals in NW NJ!
To fix the odor of the couch for now, you could ask for Nok Out.


Our wish list is basically the same. Vet vouchers. Since that's where we get their cat food, that's basically it.
But we could really use some help paying for the ferals to be speutered - we've got four new ones in just the last week. And I expect a few more will turn up now that it's getting cold and the park is empty (less trash and no one else around feeding them).

I could use some new clothes. I've lost a lot of weight, and everything's hanging on me. I gave away all my "thin" clothes summer of 2009 when we "cleaned house," because they hadn't fit for years, and I figured they'd never fit again.
 
my4llma

my4llma

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Oct 23, 2010
Messages
9,556
Purraise
247
All I wanted for Christmas was Lynxx to be ok. Since he died last Saturday, I will never get my Christmas gift.

I told everyone I don't want anything. I don't even want to celebrate. I've got the decorations and tree up, because the kittens need to have first Christmas. But if they weren't here, I wouldn't have decorated.

I did make sure the kittens got something. I got them a tent with all kinds of tunnels attached to it, for them to play in. It will go in the living room when the tree comes down. It says it's for kids, but I think cats could enjoy it to. It was only $19.99.
 
mbjerkness

mbjerkness

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Jun 18, 2007
Messages
7,583
Purraise
18
Location
In the middle of BC
Originally Posted by Momofmany

A new car. Mine was totaled in an accident last week.
Click to expand...
Glad you are alright I hope you find the right car


On the top of my list is a puppy for my oldest daughter. We lost our sweet Rosie 2 weeks ago. She was 13. My daughter is a special needs girl. She really needs a puppy to take care of and to bond with. Rosie was really the only friend she has ever had. I have been to the SPCA in the city. a local humane society there are no puppies anywhere. Well there is some great danes for $1000 a little too much for me.
Any other time the bulliten boards are full of mixed breed dogs.
 
starryeyedtiger

starryeyedtiger

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Apr 5, 2005
Messages
22,317
Purraise
20
Location
USA
Dishes & Glasses! I'm down to two-three drinking glasses, 2 cereal bowls and 3 plastic plates
Not good considering my sister and her kids are always over!

When I went through my divorce a while back, I was broke when I moved, so I just got a set of plates/bowls/cups from Walmart. Needless to say, those cheap things didn't last at all!

During "Cycber Monday" I found some dishes I really loved online at half price...I could just kick myself for not ordering them! Ugg! I might look for coupon codes and try again soon! I'm super picky, so it took me ages to find some I really liked, the only issue was I was hesitant to order them online since I couldn't inspect them for cracks/breaks, but now that I've read reviews, I really wish I had got them! Oh well.
At the end of the day it's really not a big deal, I have soo many things to be greatful for
 
E

emrldsky

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Jun 27, 2006
Messages
2,335
Purraise
2
Location
Nuh uh...might give me away!
There's nothing I really really need, since DH and I are in a position to provide those things for ourselves, thank goodness (we have been over our finances and know what to do if one of us loses our job, though).

The big item I have on my list is called an Agbay. It's a cake leveling tool.
http://www.agbayproducts.com/

I'm seriously in love with it, and have been asking for over a year for DH to get it for me for birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
 
S

strange_wings

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Dec 20, 2006
Messages
13,498
Purraise
39
I'm another one that really doesn't need anything. For the sake of giving others some simple stuff I said more jewelry wire, beads, and such. I pointed out some nice sweaters in the Black Friday fliers for stores and told people my size so they'd have a cheap alternative.

One thing I would really like to have.. A snap on case for the back of my phone to keep the battery cover from popping off when I stick in it my tighter jeans pocket. Except my phone is too new and I don't know if there's even anything to fit it yet.


StarryEyedTiGeR - You should have hit up garage sales over the summer and early fall. Often you can find people selling complete, and decent, sets because either a) they got them as a gift and didn't need them or b) they've bought all new dishware.
But, I'm one that can't warrant spending a lot of something that will eventually be broken.
 
catsallaround

catsallaround

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Mar 21, 2009
Messages
3,104
Purraise
66
As a temporary thing you may want to look at a brand new futon/click clack if your looking for seating and could use it in another room down road. I picked up one and stuck padding on the slats so its really comfortable now and was about 100 total


I would love to get our central heating fixed but its one of those impossible wishes

Same for my inlaws finally deciding a white d inlaw is NOT the end of the world!!!!
My only serious thing would be gift card/money to use on ebay for pet related discounts/cards. My family has this great you cant give CASH!!!! so i return alot of things i dont need...
no hard feelings tho lol
 
libby74

libby74

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Jan 21, 2006
Messages
6,217
Purraise
18
Location
Illinois
We're at the stage in our lives where we don't really needanything, either. Of course, that doesn't stop DH from asking for toys (the toys of his youth, making them vintage
). I'd be happy with gift certificates to Hobby Lobby or movie passes.
 
S

snp81

TCS Member
Adult Cat
Joined
Nov 12, 2010
Messages
111
Purraise
1
Location
Miami, FL
I am also the guy who has everything, so I really don't need anything.


But I'd be very happy if the Mrs. got me another watch. I already sent her a list of about 5 or 6 that I've had my eye on.
 
cococat

cococat

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Feb 2, 2007
Messages
4,953
Purraise
12
Location
USA
I did make a list as requested. But the things I really want no list can give me. Oh well, the holidays are still a lot of fun. I love giving gifts to others.
 
nurseangel

nurseangel

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Jul 6, 2007
Messages
10,156
Purraise
4,861
Location
1 Happy Place
Originally Posted by snp81

I am also the guy who has everything, so I really don't need anything.


But I'd be very happy if the Mrs. got me another watch. I already sent her a list of about 5 or 6 that I've had my eye on.
Click to expand...


For some reason, this made me laugh. Actually cheered me up on a bad day. I bet she'll take the hint and you'll get one of those watches. Women are smart.


All I wanted from DH was the make-up kit that is available for an additional cost if you buy Estee Lauder perfume. And I have it on good authority that I will get it, because I bought my mom a gift set of Beautiful perfume and picked up the make-up kit for DH to give me. It's sitting in my closet right now.
 
margecat

margecat

Mentor
Staff Member
Mentor
Joined
Oct 11, 2006
Messages
5,216
Purraise
2,588
Originally Posted by otto

People who I exchange gifts with keep asking me what I want or need, for Christmas. I keep telling them the same things I told them for my birthday. I want and need gift certificates to the vet, the feed store and Lowes. All cat related expenses.

What I really need, desperately, is a new couch. No one is going to be able to give me that, of course, (unless they have a decent old one to donate).

But if I could get ahead on some of these other expenses, such as vet bills and cat food expenses, maybe I could manage to get a couch. My couch smells of mold and mildew and it's getting very bad, I have GOT to get it out of here.

So, now, since no one was taking me seriously about the vet and feed store gift certificates I am now explaining to them why those things would help me, because then I could get a couch.

I don't need anything for myself. I don't need gloves, or scarves, or socks or slippers, or Christmas decorations. Or stationery or calendars or even tools. I need a couch.
Click to expand...
Woudl you be willing to check your local Goodwill, if they carry furniture (some no longer do)? I've bought decent armchairs from there, for less than $10 each. I'm not crazy about used upholstered furniture, but they do sanitize it, according to the tags. Of course, you need to be able to get it home, but maybe a cheap sofa from there could tide you over until you can afford a brand-new one? Also, if you need transport, do you have a Home Depot/Lowe's nearby? We've rented a pick-up truck from HD, for about $20 for (I think) 90 minutes or so.

I hope you get all you need for Christmas, and have a WONDERFUL Christmas, and happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!!!
 
kailie

kailie

TCS Member
Veteran
Joined
Jan 20, 2010
Messages
9,025
Purraise
25
Location
New Brunswick, Canada
There's nothing I really need either. I told Dana not to bother shopping for me, but he insists anyway. He is a VERY thoughtful shopper and always gives me the most wonderful gifts.
 
tara g

tara g

TCS Member
Top Cat
Joined
Jul 16, 2007
Messages
5,678
Purraise
96
Location
On the farm
Since I can never think of anything when put on the spot, I found a site that you can keep track of a Christmas/birthday/wish/etc list and send to people. I only sent it to my hubby, since he always asks what I want for Xmas. I don't expect everything on it, but as I think of things I add them. So far, I have on it:

An aerial hoop and rigging.
A 45mm X-pole (for pole fitness)
Chrome platform pole shoes
An eBooks gift card for the nook
The book on Dewey the Library Cat
A white gold and diamond cat necklace from Kay's (have a different one from another year

A 12ga bolt action Marlin goose gun with 36" barrel (on its way)
Andes mints for a stocking stuffer


It started out with just three things and grew. I told him to get whatever off of it, there's always birthday and anniversary in Feb


However much he spends on me, he wants me to spend that much paying on his Matco tool bill for work.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top