gift suggestions

[Guest guest]

Gea, Buy him some Hickory Farms. That will help with his pot smoking

munchies. Sorry I couldn't resist.

Seriously I haven't got a clue. I think you letting him stay at your house

for 3 weeks should be present enough, and having the patience to deal with him.

I think I would tell him to go and shower. He is a guest in your home and he

need not stink it up. If he doesn't like it, set a cot up for him outside.

Good luck to you, and hopefully someone will come up with a suitable gift for

him.

Rahnny

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I could use some help with a gift suggestion for my brother in law.

He is visiting and it has only been 4 days, but I am getting

stressed, I feel guilty - so many have no family.

He is a 45 year old bacholor, smokes pot all day(not in my house!)

eats candy by the pound & lays on my couch,even though my daughter

gave up her room- hates my dogs, something happened to my 3lb little

guy yesterday, I came into the room and the normally happy, playful

little guy was hiding in the corner whimpering. I know not everyone

likes dogs, but they live here and I am trying to keep them away from

him, but they are used to being allowed on the couch.

I am stuck with him as hubby works 15 hour days, he's depressed and

won't leave the house because everyone has families ,

responsibilities, work- he thought my husband was going to take off

work for 3 weeks while he is here, He can't I can hardly afford the

extra food for him and and haven't even gotten gifts for my kids yet.

At first I thought it was jet lag but hes getting worse, he doesn't

like me, makes fun of me, I am being nice to him he brought

pictures of his grandfather who was a advisor to FDR and I asked if I

could make a copy he told me keep the *##* thing- so out went my idea

of making him a photo album - kinda like a family tree sorta thing.

My kids are on me about a nice gift for him, and I am lost, he

laughed at my aromatherapy so no soaps or stuff like that- besides it

has been 4 days and he is still wearing the same clothes and hasn't

bathed, so what do you get a person like this- DH is no help he is

ignoring the tension and keeps telling me its only 3 weeks and I have

to be grateful to him for spending $ to come visit.

Help- I am trying- also any diffuser suggestions to get rid of odors.

Gea

[Guest guest]

I would make him the photo album . He would probably be happy that you

put so much thought into it. It would also included him as part of the

family bringing out the holiday spirit.

Here's some cookie & candies you can make for him.

Exported from MasterCook *

 

Chocolate Bourbons Balls

 

Recipe By :

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Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

-------- ------------ --------------------------------

1 1/2 Cups Fine Vanilla Wafer Crumbs

1/3 Cup Bourbon

1 Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips

2 Tablespoons Butter Or Margarine

1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Pecans

1 1/4 Cups Powdered Sugar , Divided

 

In a small bowl mix cookie crumbs and bourbon. Set aside.

Place chips and butter in a large bowl. Microwave at 50% (medium) 2 to 5

miuntes or untill chips are soft. Stir untill smooth. Stir in pecans and

crumb mixtures.

Slowly mix in enough sugar until mixture just holds together. Shape by

teaspoomfuls into balls, place on wax paper. Roll in remaining sugar to

coat. Store in refrigerator, tightly covered , no longer than two weeks.

 

Source:

" Microwave cook book from the Eighties - Chapter title Holiday Make

Aheads "

Yield:

" 4 Dozen "

 

I have been making this for over 20 yrs-- Yikes . It's always a big hit and

freezes well. Just be sure to put it in a air tight container .

 

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

 

Per serving: 1193 Calories (kcal); 73g Total Fat; (59% calories from

fat); 7g Protein; 107g Carbohydrate; 62mg Cholesterol; 253mg Sodium

Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 14

1/2 Fat; 7 Other Carbohydrates

 

NOTES : Use cheap bourbon- Jim Beam or such.

Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0

 

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Gea wrote:

 

> Hi all,

> I could use some help with a gift suggestion for my brother in law.

> He is visiting and it has only been 4 days, but I am getting

> stressed, I feel guilty - so many have no family.

> He is a 45 year old bacholor, smokes pot all day(not in my house!)

> eats candy by the pound & lays on my couch,even though my daughter

> gave up her room- hates my dogs, something happened to my 3lb little

> guy yesterday, I came into the room and the normally happy, playful

> little guy was hiding in the corner whimpering. I know not everyone

> l

[Guest guest]

Better than what I am thinking.

 

Linda ( I did type it, but deleted it instead of sending)

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Rahn68

 

Gea, Buy him some Hickory Farms. That will help with his pot smoking

munchies. Sorry I couldn't resist.

Seriously I haven't got a clue. I think you letting him stay at your house

for 3 weeks should be present enough, and having the patience to deal with

him.

I think I would tell him to go and shower. He is a guest in your home and he

need not stink it up. If he doesn't like it, set a cot up for him outside.

Good luck to you, and hopefully someone will come up with a suitable gift for

him.

Rahnny

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Oh many of you came up with ideas better than me.

 

My gift to him, if I knew he hurt my child or animal would be

jail. Of course during withdrawal sugar helps too!

 

Sugar, pot smokers, never have enough sugar.

If you have access to a nanny cam, set it up so you can

see what goes on in the living room when you are not there.

 

Can ya tell I have a totally trusting, loving, holiday spirit.

Love him but I don't trust him from clear across the country.

 

Good luck you are much kinder than I am. My house, my rules,

don't like it, there are lots of motels, that have smoking rooms and cable.

 

Janet

 

>Better than what I am thinking.

>

>Linda ( I did type it, but deleted it instead of sending)

> -

> Rahn68

>

> Gea, Buy him some Hickory Farms. That will help with his pot smoking

> munchies. Sorry I couldn't resist.

> Seriously I haven't got a clue. I think you letting him stay at your house

> for 3 weeks should be present enough, and having the patience to deal

> with him.

> I think I would tell him to go and shower. He is a guest in your home

> and he

> need not stink it up. If he doesn't like it, set a cot up for him outside.

> Good luck to you, and hopefully someone will come up with a suitable

> gift for

> him.

> Rahnny

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks guys,

 

Why am I putting up with this? it has been 10 years since he has been

back home and for a reason, I lost it after a 6week visit and I have

been blamed ever since for him not coming home.

I feel very strongly that my kids believe it is a time to give, so I

have to set the example I " preach " - it has sank into my kids and all

they want is for Uncle to have a happy holiday , my kids are so

sweet, all they see is the good.

Watching the news -I can't help to think about all the service people

who won't be with their families, they have the right to complain,

not me. Uncle would never hurt my kids, and the dogs well I put in

them in the kitchen with treats and toys and extra kisses:)

Gea

[Guest guest]

I certainly don't know all the answers, but what if you all sat down and

discussed the situation? At least everyone could voice their opinion and

maybe clear the air????

 

Jan

 

Gea wrote:

 

> Thanks guys,

>

> Why am I putting up with this? it has been 10 years since he has been

> back home and for a reason, I lost it after a 6week visit and I have

> been blamed ever since for him not coming home.

> I feel very strongly that my kids believe it is a time to give, so I

> have to set the example I " preach " - it has sank into my kids and all

> they want is for Uncle to have a happy holiday , my kids are so

> sweet, all they see is the good.

[Guest guest]

I forgot to mention the gift thing: How about personal grooming items,

house shoes, T-shirts, etc?

Jan

 

Gea wrote:

 

> Thanks guys,

>

> Why am I putting up with this? it has been 10 years since he has been

> back home and for a reason, I lost it after a 6week visit and I have

> been blamed ever since for him not coming home.

[Guest guest]

I ditto that sentiment X10.

 

I am so very sorry that at what should be a joyous time of enjoying family,

you are under added stress. You are much more gracious than I would be, Gea.

But I lived with miserable selfish people until I was 36. I have

no...none...not a remote bit of patience, for it whatsoever. A gift from me

would be a one way ticket to SOMEWHERE else, leaving yesterday.

 

~~~Shelley~~~

 

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lillizard.com

Monday, December 15, 2003 10:43 AM

Re: gift suggestions

 

 

Better than what I am thinking.

 

Linda ( I did type it, but deleted it instead of sending)

-

Rahn68

 

Gea, Buy him some Hickory Farms. That will help with his pot smoking

munchies. Sorry I couldn't resist.

Seriously I haven't got a clue. I think you letting him stay at your house

for 3 weeks should be present enough, and having the patience to deal with

him.

I think I would tell him to go and shower. He is a guest in your home and he

need not stink it up. If he doesn't like it, set a cot up for him outside.

Good luck to you, and hopefully someone will come up with a suitable gift

for

him.

Rahnny

 

 

[Guest guest]

More than anything I love the way you guys make me laugh-

Thanks

 

Gea

 

 

But I lived with miserable selfish people until I was 36. I have

no...none...not a remote bit of patience, for it whatsoever. A gift

from me would be a one way ticket to SOMEWHERE else, leaving

yesterday.

>

> ~~~Shelley~~~

>

>

[Guest guest]

Ozium is always a good gift for smokers!

 

http://www.vacuumhospital.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.100.exe/scstore/ozium.shtml?E+scs\

tore

 

You can get it offline at B & m stores.

In my youth , this was very popular .

Wendy

 

Rahn68 wrote:

 

> Gea, Buy him some Hickory Farms. That will help with his pot smoking

> munchies. Sorry I couldn't resist.

> Seriously I haven't got a clue. I think you letting him stay at your

> house

> for 3 weeks should be present enough, and having the patience to deal

> with him.

> I think I would tell him to go and shower. He is a guest in your home

> and he

> need not stink it up. If he doesn't like it, set a cot up for him

> outside.

> Good luck to you, and hopefully someone will come up with a suitable

> gift for

> him.

> Rahnny

>

>

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