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Any Ideas.............
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LollyWithSprinklez | Report | 19 Nov 2012 20:14 |
How about adopting an animal from one of the wild life charities that will send her photo's and newsletters....Or even a local Zoo if you have one? |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 19 Nov 2012 20:15 |
Actually you are right 74 is not old. I have another cousin who is the same age as my Aunt but they are light years apart in terms of attitude and both physical and mental strength. |
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AnnCardiff | Report | 19 Nov 2012 20:17 |
liver salts? I thought Viagra was the new liver salts :-D or is that Phyllosan for the over forties |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 19 Nov 2012 20:25 |
Exit Paula .............. running to check the bathroom cabinet for Liver Salts |
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AnninGlos | Report | 19 Nov 2012 21:29 |
Lol stupid I pad it changes words if you aren't careful. I thought I typed liqueur. Prescriptive text obviously thought otherwise. |
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Suzanne | Report | 19 Nov 2012 21:32 |
Tena lady and a bottle of gin,maybe a packet of fags,and a box of chocolates.she will love you for ever more. :-D :-D :-D |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 19 Nov 2012 21:33 |
I know what you mean, when I text the word "and" it sometimes comes out as "abduction" I have no idea why, but I have had some very strange responses to my messages |
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Ron2 | Report | 19 Nov 2012 21:36 |
Take her out for a meal - lunch? Or take her out somewhere she'd like to visit for the day |
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AnnCardiff | Report | 19 Nov 2012 21:44 |
like your thinking Suzanne - specially the Tena Lady |
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Sylvia | Report | 19 Nov 2012 21:52 |
My daughter is getting her grandad a food hamper. She is making it up herself buying all his favourite foods and sweets etc. A lot of the stuff is from M&S which he likes but cannot afford very often, so he will love it. Only thing is, thats what I usually do for him so any ideas for my 83 year old dad who doesnt smoke or drink. |
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BrendafromWales | Report | 19 Nov 2012 22:03 |
Had to laugh at Ann's ..liver...know what she means about iPad changing words..you have to check a lot as it catches you out. |
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ChrisofWessex | Report | 19 Nov 2012 22:27 |
I know as we reach mid sixties we are difficult to buy for, we usually have all we want and if not we go get it! Since in the past years I have become even less mobile I am told by all and sundry I am a nightmare. |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 19 Nov 2012 22:33 |
Chris what a fab idea ,I am sure your friend will love it, I know I would., however I am not too sure it would be right for my Aunt. I might see if she can put an indoor shrub by her front door. |
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Wend | Report | 19 Nov 2012 22:45 |
What sort of person is your aunt Paula? I have friends in their early seventies and I know I wouldn't have any problem buying them a gift because I know what each of them likes? |
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maggiewinchester | Report | 19 Nov 2012 23:55 |
My ex's aunt (late 70's) gave me a packet of glasses wipes and a candle last Christmas :-S |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 20 Nov 2012 14:14 |
My dear Aunt is a quite gentle soul, a bit timid, and reserved, but does have a good sense of humour and loves to talk about the past and our family.She is taking a great interest in my research on GR. I take her out to lunch and my Uncle (her younger brother) takes her out too. My cousin stays there most of the time, so she is never lonely. Years ago my Aunt liked to knit and crochet, and when she lived in a house she loved gardening. She is not really fit, unfortunately she has suffered a series of medical problems and has had number of falls over the last few years. Today she is in hospital for the day to have cataracts removed, hopefully this will give her some confidence. I believe health plays a major part in the way we live our lives. I have a cousin who is the same age as my Aunt, she is fit and well and has boundless energy. She went off yesterday alone to join a cultural coach trip around Italy, it was her 75th birthday present to herself. My gift to her was so easy, a lovely big Tote bag very trendy and she loved it. Thank you for all your suggestions I am working on them. |
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AnninGlos | Report | 20 Nov 2012 14:50 |
does your Aunt listen to music Paula? Has she got the means of playing CDs? If so there is a new Susan Boyle CD out. |
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AnninGlos | Report | 20 Nov 2012 14:51 |
Or, how about a large photo frame with a montage of her family members/ancestors. |
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PollyinBrum | Report | 20 Nov 2012 15:15 |
AnnG I have brought her so many CDs I can't remember what I have brought, but I know I have brought her Susan Boyle. |
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SuffolkVera | Report | 20 Nov 2012 17:41 |
Some years ago I bought my then elderly mil a collection of cards of all sorts- notelets, birthday cards for men, birthdays for women, blank ones etc. and put them in a pretty box with a load of postage stamps and a nice ball point pen. She was really pleased as she loved to remember everyone's birthdays etc. but couldn't always get out herself to buy cards and stamps. |