western australia

A gift which cost us nothing

@JudyEv (325853)

Rockingham, Australia

December 18, 2020 3:05am CST

Tomorrow we have a three-hour trip to my sister’s place. We will be celebrating Christmas with some of her children, spouses and grandchildren. She lives with her son and his partner on a five-acre property but has her own house which is very lovely and exactly right for her. We bought her a giant cup and saucer as a gift. It is meant to be a plant pot. We also want to give our nephew a gift. Mostly we exchange ‘token’ gifts – a tin of biscuits or perhaps chocolates. However, this time we have done some work on a set of pegs that were just sitting in the shed. The pegs are actually old railway 'dogs' which are used to hold the rails to the sleepers. We took the pegs out and painted them, then sanded and varnished the board before replacing the pegs. I hope he likes them.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306527)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

18 Dec 20

I'm sure he'll get a lot of use from it. I hope you have a wonderful trip and celebration with your sister and family.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (306527)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

18 Dec 20

@JudyEv Yes, it will.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

He is the one with all the goats so there is bound to be a shed where it will come in useful.

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@xFiacre (12602)

• Ireland

18 Dec 20

@judyev You pair are just so full of imagination! Well done.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

Thanks. We like making stuff and preferably making use of what's around the place.

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@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

18 Dec 20

I think he will love it. There's nothing like a homemade gift and the time and love4 spent making it.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

That's how I feel. And I don't want them to be embarrassed thinking we spent a lot on a gift.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Dec 20

@HazySue We gave it to them yesterday and they were really pleased with it so that's really good. Thanks

@HazySue (39264)

• Gouverneur, New York

19 Dec 20

@JudyEv You are giving him two gifts. The one you made and the one of taking their feelings into consideration.

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@LindaOHio (156383)

• United States

18 Dec 20

I'm glad you were able to recycle the pegs into a great gift. Have a safe trip.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

Thanks. I'm keen to see if he likes it although he is bound to say he does, isn't he?

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@LindaOHio (156383)

• United States

19 Dec 20

@JudyEv He will love it!

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Dec 20

Have a safe trip and a wonderful visit with family. What a great gift, he will love this.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

I like practical things as gifts. Thanks.

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@CarolDM (203452)

• Nashville, Tennessee

18 Dec 20

@JudyEv Me too.

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@sophie09 (34246)

• Indonesia

18 Dec 20

I think that is great

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

Thanks. It looks good now it's all prettied up.

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@sophie09 (34246)

• Indonesia

19 Dec 20

@JudyEv yay good to hear that

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@rebelann (111204)

• El Paso, Texas

19 Dec 20

Those are the best kind of gifts.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Dec 20

I like to think so too. Thanks.

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@RebeccasFarm (86766)

• United States

18 Dec 20

Pegs are so handy and I am sure he will love it Judy. So you will be gone all the time now over there til Christmas is over?

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

No, we're just staying two nights then coming home for Christmas.

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@Jackalyn (7559)

• Oxford, England

18 Dec 20

What a great idea! I am glad to find someone else whose family does not do big presents. We never have.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

We've never been into huge presents. The first year my son was married Christmas nearly broke them as they were expected to buy big present for everyone. It's just ridiculous. Thankfully they draw names and just buy for one person now. And welcome back. Lovely to see your name again. I hope everything is well with you.

@LadyDuck (458377)

• Switzerland

18 Dec 20

This is so pretty and useful, you and Vince are great.

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@LadyDuck (458377)

• Switzerland

18 Dec 20

@JudyEv I agree and I also like the idea to "recycle".

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

Thanks. It's nice to be able to make something - and also to not have it cost too much.

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@wolfgirl569 (95319)

• Marion, Ohio

18 Dec 20

It looks good. I would use it for a coat rack.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

It would be good for that. I have hats on one in the laundry.

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

18 Dec 20

that is an awesome gift. I will be happy to receive something like that

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

Hopefully they'll find it useful.

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@rakski (112925)

• Philippines

18 Dec 20

@JudyEv I am sure they will!!!

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@Shiva49 (26207)

• Singapore

19 Dec 20

A gift that is lovingly made is always worth cherishing. Wish you both a safe trip and enjoyable time.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Dec 20

Thanks. We're home again now. They were pleased with their gifts so that's nice.

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@arunima25 (85366)

• Bangalore, India

18 Dec 20

They look good and I am sure he would appreciate it

. You did a lot to make it look sophisticated. Have a good time with your sister and her family. I would love a cup and saucer pot for my garden

Thoughtful gifts

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

Thank you. We're expecting it to be put up in a shed and that's okay.

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@arunima25 (85366)

• Bangalore, India

19 Dec 20

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@prinzcy (32322)

• Malaysia

19 Dec 20

Vince and you are really creative.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Dec 20

Thanks. We enjoy creating these sorts of gifts.

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@allknowing (130064)

• India

7 Jan 21

Since you know your nephew and his needs surely you have given a thought to that gift

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

7 Jan 21

I didn't want to embarrass him by spending a lot of money.

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@jstory07 (134373)

• Roseburg, Oregon

18 Dec 20

That is a nice gift that you made.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

Thanks. We thought it turned out nicely.

crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

20 Dec 20

merry Christmas! i hope the trip to'n fro goes well, 'lready know y'all've a great time with all the family. 'specially spendin' time with yer sis. i think this's a wonderful gift! very useful 'n somethin' folks don't 'ways think 'bout needin'. 'til they get one'n then wonder why they've not many, lol. i know i'd be plum tickled with such :)

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39515)

• United States

22 Dec 20

@JudyEv aw, yer welcome! so glad all went well 'n y'all got to spend the time with family. i knew such'd be most welcome :) ours'll be quiet, no family get togethers 's we're still'n the 'red level'. our case #'s 're finally goin' down, but hospitalizations remain quite ugly. that bein' said, i've great hopes that folks realize the true meanin' 'f the holiday. might e'en try to figure out a way to get a video chat with the young'uns. 'll need to cabbage 'nto the hubs puter coz 't seems that windows 7 doesn't support such antics.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

22 Dec 20

@crazyhorseladycx It would be a real buzz to have a video chat. I hope you're able to organise it.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Dec 20

Thanks for the good wishes. We did have a lovely time and are home again now. The gift got a great reception so that's nice. I hope you have an enjoyable Christmas too.

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@MALUSE (69413)

• Germany

18 Dec 20

Self-made presents are always the best.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

We like to make things where we can.

@rhuenz (10646)

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18 Dec 20

That's a nice gift,i am sure they will be happy. Have a safe trip and enjoy.

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@JudyEv (325853)

• Rockingham, Australia

18 Dec 20

Thanks. We were pleased with it.