opinions4u Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I complete 25 years service with the same company next month. I've just got a glossy brochure through the post which gives me points to the value of £468 (no idea why that amount) to spend on a wide range of gifts. Now I'm not used to spending money on myself. Most of it, once the bills are paid and a holiday taken, gets distributed between wife, offspring and Latics. So what do I get? The brochure has anything and everything in that sort of price range - carriage clock, decent Tag Heur type watches, Mont Blanc pens, hi-fi, washing machine, golf clubs, luggage sets, perfume, jewellery, bedding, small kitchen gadgets etc etc. It's basically like an Argos / Tesco Direct catalogue. Don't want a carriage clock. Don't need a new watch as Mrs o4u bought me a decent one last year. Mont Blanc pens are nice but I chew pens and they get pinched off your desk at work. Got a hi-fi and too many TVs. "Need" a new dishwasher, but I don't want to think of work when I'm sticking dirty plates in it. I don't do jewellery and it doesn't seem right to give this £468 to the wife. I don't drink much these days, so 15 bottles of scotch probably wouldn't last me to death. The golf clubs I have reflect my ability and I only play a couple of times a year. So if you had c£500 to spend on something special for a bloke in these circumstances what would you get? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zorrro Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Xbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beag_teeets Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Surprise them, ask for drugs and whores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 Surprise them, ask for drugs and whores. I need those tonight. Wife and kids away ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'll maintain my hippy persona: buy something inclusive. So is there something which will allow you to develop a hoppy with the Mrs or the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddog Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Any trips or holidays? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorvik_latic Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 Is it something like Cottrils? Decent SLR camera? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) Is it something like Cottrils? Decent SLR camera? Good call - but I would need to develop an interest in photography. But it is Cottrils. Any trips or holidays? Not that I can see. But there are some 'red letter day' type events. Edited August 27, 2011 by opinions4u Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stitch_KTF Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 I need those tonight. Wife and kids away ! Reserve the points for your christmas shopping and blow the cash you'll save this evening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 If BT's idea isnt a runner, go with stitch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted August 27, 2011 Share Posted August 27, 2011 (edited) A "racing school" day on a motor bike.Have a great day out ,and put a smile on ya chops,oh and you will have enough left for a chippy supper on your way home. Edited August 27, 2011 by 100milesaway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 27, 2011 Author Share Posted August 27, 2011 I'd better cash it in quick - looks like the redundancy notice is following soon after! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 dont go for the balloon trip made that mistake with mine form the railway (had already done all the driving ones ) 15 attempts over 2 years never got off the ground always foiled by the bloody weather ended up exchanging for some cd tokens (was with virgin balloons ) go for the camera supprising what you can learn to do with them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueJazzer Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 How about a 240v Fistmaster 5000 latex pussy with realistic elasticated arsehole and spunk collection tray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldhamSheridan Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 I was thinking something similar, but then Peanuts said not to go for balloons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted August 29, 2011 Share Posted August 29, 2011 The 5000 model is notoriously unreliable. The Tugmaster 250 might be lower tech but it never lets you down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 29, 2011 Author Share Posted August 29, 2011 How about a 240v Fistmaster 5000 latex pussy with realistic elasticated arsehole and spunk collection tray? Already got the deluxe model. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 DSLR Camera. The difference in quality to a normal camera is stunning... iPad ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 DSLR Camera. The difference in quality to a normal camera is stunning... iPad ? iPad not in the catalogue. But I bet they could source one! Bit of digging to do. Ta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opinions4u Posted August 30, 2011 Author Share Posted August 30, 2011 Nope. Can't get an iPad. Here's the link to online catalogue. http://www.cottrillsaspirations.com/homepage.asp (4,680 point allowance) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted August 30, 2011 Share Posted August 30, 2011 Nope. Can't get an iPad. Here's the link to online catalogue. http://www.cottrills...om/homepage.asp (4,680 point allowance) http://www.cottrills...6173&ref=search That's a pretty decent entry level SLR... Review here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oafc0000 Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 http://www.cottrills...6173&ref=search That's a pretty decent entry level SLR... Review here I have a Nikon and I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ackey Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Panasonic are kicking :censored: out of the Market at the moment with some really nice gear. Shame I can't afford any of it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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