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Post by Stomski on Nov 24, 2008 15:06:06 GMT
Yeah, I've drawn the one person in the company I know *nothing* about. Some research by looking at his webpage has indicated that he may have been in to Babylon 5 eight years ago... So I could get him something related to that I guess.
Anyone got any other good gift ideas for £5??
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 24, 2008 15:07:02 GMT
Yeah, a £5 gift voucher.
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Post by karla on Nov 24, 2008 15:11:42 GMT
Get them a tree!! who doesn't like trees?
you could get some tree seeds, or nick a sapling from somewhere, and spend the money on some decent manure.
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Post by Stomski on Nov 24, 2008 15:28:07 GMT
A few people have made it known that they would like a "£5 contribution to charity", but really, if people were doing things properly, the buyer would already know they want that!
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 24, 2008 15:57:01 GMT
Five Earth pounds worth of pick n' mix sweeties.
-Ralph
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Post by Grand Moff Muffin on Nov 24, 2008 17:09:25 GMT
Get them a tree!! who doesn't like trees? you could get some tree seeds, or nick a sapling from somewhere, and spend the money on some decent manure. ...and then discover that he lives in a flat. Martin |
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 24, 2008 23:21:19 GMT
A small inflatable wilderbeast.
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 25, 2008 0:04:37 GMT
An 'I have spoken to the mighty Shockprowl' certificate of authenticity.
-Ralph
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Post by grahamthomson on Nov 25, 2008 9:26:17 GMT
"I have seen the mighty Shockprowl"
"I have been re-sus-it-ated by the mighty Shockprowl"
"I have been had a hoover attachment removed by the mighty Shockprowl"
Perhaps?
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Post by blueshift on Nov 25, 2008 9:42:33 GMT
Go to one of those many gimmicky gift shops that have shot up everywhere and get him a remote control tarantula or something. You can't go wrong with a comedy gift.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2008 20:57:24 GMT
There's a couple of those kind of shops in Leicester that I frequent regularly. There's just something amusing about these kind of 'boys toys' that amuse both adults and kids alike.
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 25, 2008 23:50:29 GMT
[quote author=grahamthomson board=general thread=1830 post=31597 time=1227605177
"I have been re-sus-it-ated by the mighty Shockprowl"
Perhaps?[/quote]
Er, yeah, it's kinda hard to get one of these, if you know what I mean.... (so many souls lost....)
Like the MIGHTY part. Mighty. Yeah, that does all kindsa things to me....
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Post by karla on Nov 26, 2008 21:42:02 GMT
Get them a tree!! who doesn't like trees? you could get some tree seeds, or nick a sapling from somewhere, and spend the money on some decent manure. ...and then discover that he lives in a flat. Martin your point? |
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Post by Stomski on Nov 27, 2008 9:49:46 GMT
Aha... I have found on his company intranet website a link to the National Lottery results page. Perhaps a £5 lucky dip entry would be a good idea??
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Post by karla on Nov 27, 2008 20:58:07 GMT
500 penny sweets
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Post by Stomski on Nov 28, 2008 9:08:24 GMT
heh... I'd considered that Karla  I'm now informed that said person used to have a gambling problem... Maybe lotto tickets aren't the answer, hrm. edit: Aha... Got it, he mentions FPS games on his site, so I've got him a book about John Carmack and friends re. ID Software etc. |
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Post by Nigel on Nov 28, 2008 11:03:15 GMT
Ooh, I could be my own Secret Santa and I'll have an excuse (as if one were needed) to buy myself a Transformer.
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Post by Hero on Nov 28, 2008 11:21:49 GMT
A Gift Voucher sounds the best idea.
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Post by Stomski on Nov 28, 2008 11:45:22 GMT
In the spirit of the season, Secret Santa is about taking the opportunity to learn a little more about someone you don't really know... A gift voucher is hardly in the spirit of it!
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Post by The Doctor on Nov 28, 2008 18:25:32 GMT
It is if it's a voucher for a store you find out they really really like.
-Ralph
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Post by Nigel on Nov 28, 2008 18:37:37 GMT
Best not Woolworths, though.
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Post by Shockprowl on Nov 30, 2008 23:38:00 GMT
In the spirit of the season, Secret Santa is about taking the opportunity to learn a little more about someone you don't really know- Nah, just get him the voucher. |
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 1, 2008 0:02:43 GMT
You could get him a voucher for a voucher.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 1, 2008 0:08:12 GMT
Best not Woolworths, though. If you don't like him and you want to crush him, get him the Woolies voucher! AAAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!! |
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Post by grahamthomson on Dec 1, 2008 8:55:36 GMT
In the spirit of the season, Secret Santa is about taking the opportunity to learn a little more about someone you don't really know... A gift voucher is hardly in the spirit of it! Well you should have used your time more wisely to get to know this person instead of fannying around on the internet asking us (who know him less than you do) for suggestions! |
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Post by Stomski on Dec 1, 2008 11:55:01 GMT
I did that, G! Did you not see my post above?? My original thought was with the Babylon 5 thing, I thought someone here may know about what sort of merchandising was still available (other than books). ANYWHOS... RIP Woolworths. Thank you for introducing me to Kinder Bueno 6 years before they were available mass market in England. |
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Post by grahamthomson on Dec 1, 2008 18:49:16 GMT
Well why don't you take this person out for a nice meal or a coffee and get to know them*/**.
*The flaw in this idea, however, is that what you spend on the coffee will leave you less with which to use for the actual present.
**Another flaw, depending on which way you swing your Secret Santa, is that said person may get the wrong idea about your intentions.
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 1, 2008 19:59:19 GMT
Aye-Karumba!
(Is that how one spells 'Aye-Karumba'?)
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Post by The Doctor on Dec 1, 2008 20:00:08 GMT
It is now.
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Dec 1, 2008 23:41:01 GMT
Yes!
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