Well it's kind of early, but Woolworths doesn't seem to care, so...here are some virtual Christmas pressies for my linkees, because it's the season of goodwill, (and it's very easy to be generous when the presents are virtual.) Just call me Santa...
for Matt, a hat to proclaim his love of toast
for the Curve, a book about his favourite young soul rebels -but maybe he already has it? (and for Em a Roberts Radio for listening to Radio 4 in style)
And for bad Sarah a handy survival guide from our hero, Ray Mears
for Betty, some punk rock so she can watch the Slits in action once more
for Great She Elephant, some black & silver tango shoes to encourage her to go out dancing
for Alda, a cashmere beanie to keep her ears warm if Iceland gets too icy
for Cream, a gold skyscraper cocktail set, for when he's entertaining
for Rad, a cuddly R2D2 (though no doubt he already has it)
for Helga, our German girl about town, Lili Marlene - the collected works of Marlene Dietrich.
for pop fan Del, some Ronettes and Crystals singing Christmas tunes, even if he's not into carols he's got to like that cover
for Quink, now that he has a little Quinklet, he can continue his perambulations with this Time Out Guide - London for Children
what else for Señor T but a nice bottle of Rioja?
for Anxious, some kitchenware for her cookies and carrot cakes or maybe a retro apron for when she's feeling domestic
for Greavsie this classy car to drive Barberella around in style (because he wrote a nice post about his 'dad' car)
for QE, any one of these gaming t-shirts (I do not understand any of these references)
and a gravity-defying robot for hard-to-buy-for Sevitz
for young Heather a book with lots of pictures of her favourite man
for Realdoc a day in the spa, being a mum and a doctor I reckon she needs a day off
for Tim a nice bottle of brandy and glasses to sip it from when he needs a break from writing
for Pashmina, a handbag (what else?) Now one woman's dream bag might be another woman's fashion no-no but this Mulberry bag is fairly classic
for DcVer who has gone all green-fingered, this banana tree for his balcony
for Patroclus, this spiralight - I've no idea why, just thought it looked like fun
and for Billy an air zooka "air zooka your friends with high velocity air balls!" I could have thought of lots more intellectual presents for you but this looked like fun too.
for Guyana Gyal a hammock to swing on in the garden while she's thinking up stories
for art-loving Adrian, a membership to the Tate, where he can drink in the bar with a lovely view whilst appreciating some art
for Wyndham, a TiVo box to forward through all those pesky ads
for Dan, a case to carry his lovely camera in
for Viking, my fellow coffee fiend, this Gaggia to make coffee in his new place in Seattle
for Destructor a Pelikan pen to inspire him to write his next novel
for Rockmother, a pair of vintage platforms, so she can live up to her RoMo image, and see over people's heads at gigs.
for Natalie, some Mod Cat's Eye sunglasses for keeping the sun off next time she goes to a festival
for Gordon this 'charming' porcelain chihuahua night-light - sorry Gordon, I have no idea of your taste, I think it is the most hideous thing I've ever seen but it will be surely be a talking point in your gracious home.
for Shyha, one of these Lomo fisheye cameras (if I can borrow it sometime)
for Broke in Berlin, a baby Fiat - I'll get one too, we'll both learn to drive and we can tootle around Berlin having mini-car-races in them.
Wow, shopping online eh? This is much more fun when money is no object, and you don't have to go down Oxford Street.
If I left you out, drop me a line in the comments and I'll find one for you.
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28 comments:
Best... Virtual... Christmas... Present... EVER.
Oooh, a Tivo box! Now I can go to all those Christmas parties!
Darling, thank you so much. That's incredibly sweet. And thoughtful. And bloody good choices. You know your readers well!
Wow! Cheers m'dears. Already spinning it non stop you'll be pleased!
If only I could share a glass..hic!
Muchas gracias...
Annie,
You little sweetie. This loverly little gift to us all must have taken ages to organise. And as they say, it's the thought that counts. Actually in most cases this is not true, I'd be really pissed off if I only received thoughts for pressies. "Oh Dan, thought I'd bought you a Nikon D200..." and I would reply... "And..." and they would say... "Why, Dan, it's the thought that counts." and I would reply "You are not my friend.".
As you can see, thinking of pressies does not work.
So to received a wonderful camera case from you, Annie, why, why... (I'm dabbing a tear for God's sake!)
Annie Slaminsky, what a trooper!
xxxx
and an early Yuletide whatsit to you too.
x
Awww Annie, what a fantastic idea! Thank you! I'm in awe at your ability to choose great presents; I'm rubbish at it.
Now everyone must excuse me while I go and make psychedelic light-shapes on the wall. Woo!
Hee hee brilliant!!! :D
I've got a beany chewy but no cuddly Artoo. Cheers Annie. x
Thank you very much! Of course you can borrow it! Cheers!
I'm really touched - and what a fabulous idea for a blog post!
Bless you :)
I can think of nothing better than air zooka-ing my friends with high velocity air balls. Thank you! :)
You're so thoughtful - what a great idea! I will never get lost and will always know how to rub sticks for fire!
For you I will get you a stud man who is young and pretty and has a brain.
Love Bad Sar xxx
Blimey, as directed by Don "Letts Make Another Documentary With The Clash In" as he's known in our house. Thank you!
Ooh, thank you! How unexpected. I would use that very much. I still haven't been on those slides yet though, I must get my act together.
Thanks!
You read my mind! I'd been looking for new T-shirts to subtly demonstrate my quintessential obscurity (read: sadness), and I hadn't thought of gaming ones...
Cor, I'd definitely give you a spin too!
xx
you've given me some ideas for pressies, re,membership to the Tate and Time Out for kids, thanks I was struggling. will put in a link
Ahh, Annie, thank you, how I love my virtual pressie. I'll swing and read and drink tea and think up more tales to torment people with :-)
And what should we get you? A fabulous life in Barcelona.
This is such a great post, getting us all in the holiday spirit!
you're very welcome. You all are easy to please...
ta for the Roberts - ¡perfecto! I´d love one in every colour!!
I could collaborate with Guyana Gyal´s gift idea - a fabulous life in Barcelona is yours for the taking - join me, join me...
Annie it's my birthday as well. A day in the spa would be wonderful thank you so much.
i'm not getting any present!!
oii, annie, i want one!!
My fave! As Anthony Blanche announced before devouring four Alexanders, "Yum yum!"
Thanks, Annie. You rock.
De nada!
Treespotter, I'd give you Pure
by Gillies Mackinnon - haven't seen it, but he's a wicked director and it has your favourite Keira in it...
Thank you, that's lovely.
Oh wow oh wow! Thanks Annie - I LOVE my new beanie! And you're right - it's just what I needed. :)
Ohh you shouldn't have!
No, really. YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE!
whew - I LOVE platforms - especially vintage ones - thank you thank you xx
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