Go Back  British Expats > Living & Moving Abroad > Middle East > The Sand Pit
Reload this Page >

Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Old Dec 30th 2012, 9:15 am
  #31  
Concierge
 
Blue Cat's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 29,625
Blue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Scamp
I smashed my credit card to pieces but have just worked out I can pay off a big chunk of it this month.

Do I get half a star?
no
Blue Cat is offline  
Old Dec 30th 2012, 9:16 am
  #32  
Bored liberal
Thread Starter
 
Meow's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Over there ----->
Posts: 13,713
Meow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Scamp
I smashed my credit card to pieces but have just worked out I can pay off a big chunk of it this month.

Do I get half a star?
A good start young Scamp. You've been here long enough to start saving now, but set yourself a specific goal as it's much easier to work to that than a vague concept of saving.
Meow is offline  
Old Dec 30th 2012, 9:17 am
  #33  
Account Closed
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 0
scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Meow
A good start young Scamp. You've been here long enough to start saving now, but set yourself a specific goal as it's much easier to work to that than a vague concept of saving.
It's my NY reso. Decided.

2013 - debt free and saving.
scrubbedexpat141 is offline  
Old Dec 30th 2012, 9:20 am
  #34  
Concierge
 
Blue Cat's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 29,625
Blue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Scamp
It's my NY reso. Decided.

2013 - debt free and saving.
Blue Cat is offline  
Old Dec 30th 2012, 9:21 am
  #35  
Bored liberal
Thread Starter
 
Meow's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Location: Over there ----->
Posts: 13,713
Meow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond reputeMeow has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Scamp
It's my NY reso. Decided.

2013 - debt free and saving.
Good lad. Let me know if you want to formalise a plan (not an insurance company plan - a plan for you). Sometimes it's easier to sit with someone objective to organise matters.

Meow is offline  
Old Dec 30th 2012, 10:04 am
  #36  
BE Forum Addict
 
Patsy Stoned's Avatar
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: Dubai
Posts: 4,403
Patsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Scamp
It's my NY reso. Decided.

2013 - debt free and saving.
Well done darling xxx
Patsy Stoned is offline  
Old Dec 30th 2012, 10:10 am
  #37  
Account Closed
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 0
scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141 scrubbedexpat141
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Meow
Good lad. Let me know if you want to formalise a plan (not an insurance company plan - a plan for you). Sometimes it's easier to sit with someone objective to organise matters.

Probably a very good idea.
scrubbedexpat141 is offline  
Old Dec 31st 2012, 7:28 am
  #38  
Forum Regular
 
Equestra's Avatar
 
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 185
Equestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud ofEquestra has much to be proud of
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Scamp
It's my NY reso. Decided.

2013 - debt free and saving.
Go for it!! No nicer feeling than having a couple of pennies in the bank for a rainy day, emergency or the future.

I got:

- A 'The White Co' hooded fluffy dressing gown (replaced the same one I got 7 yrs ago that now resembles a dirty rag, it lasted well though).

- Pandora bracelet - didn't expect the 5 charms, came as a package deal apparently which works for me!

- A very modest pair of diamond earings which I totally didnt expect (I lost one this year..... didn't dare ask for a replacement pair, but Hubs came good bless him!).

Santa was very generous and I'm a happy lass with this years stash. Thank you Sants! x
Equestra is offline  
Old Dec 31st 2012, 10:37 am
  #39  
Forum Regular
 
Joined: Jul 2012
Location: Motor City
Posts: 67
BritGeek is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Living up to my username I got an Apple TV. Fab gadget, now I want one for the bedroom too!

And it does more than I thought, which is always a bonus
BritGeek is offline  
Old Dec 31st 2012, 1:51 pm
  #40  
 
rowell's Avatar
 
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,271
rowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond reputerowell has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Blue Cat
currently stashing cash for a rather nice Rado watch
I do like the Rado watch.
rowell is offline  
Old Dec 31st 2012, 1:59 pm
  #41  
womble
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,675
OriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond reputeOriginalSunshine has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

MB pen
OriginalSunshine is offline  
Old Dec 31st 2012, 2:03 pm
  #42  
Account Closed
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Dubai, working at Dust World Central
Posts: 3,706
mikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by OriginalSunshine
MB pen
Gave myself one of them, 100 dits from Karama
mikewot is offline  
Old Dec 31st 2012, 2:31 pm
  #43  
Concierge
 
Blue Cat's Avatar
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 29,625
Blue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond reputeBlue Cat has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by rowell
I do like the Rado watch.
this one is lush, a silver colour with a sparkly face
Blue Cat is offline  
Old Dec 31st 2012, 2:37 pm
  #44  
BE Forum Addict
 
Patsy Stoned's Avatar
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Location: Dubai
Posts: 4,403
Patsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond reputePatsy Stoned has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by mikewot
Gave myself one of them, 100 dits from Karama
Then it is NOT a MB pen darling!!
Patsy Stoned is offline  
Old Dec 31st 2012, 2:48 pm
  #45  
Account Closed
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Dubai, working at Dust World Central
Posts: 3,706
mikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond reputemikewot has a reputation beyond repute
Default Re: Christmas Presents - what did you get?

Originally Posted by Patsy Stoned
Then it is NOT a MB pen darling!!
Got the box, instructions etc. Looks just like an original. Same as my Tag and Hublot watches :-D
mikewot is offline  

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service -

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.