Scratch that idea then

[prunesquallormd]

3 days to go to Christmas and I still have to get something for my brother and my sister-in-law. I even went so far as to ask her what she might fancy, to which she responded, 'oh, you know, a book or a CD'. Which is the single most useless suggestion ever because I've known her for a decade and a half and I've always got her a book or a CD. It's basically what I do with anyone (although obviously, it's far easier to get presents for people I know well, and actually like). I thought about the new Norah Jones CD for her, because it strikes me as being suitably middle of the road, but reading the reviews it seems to be about the collapse of a relationship, and given the not entirely happy state of their marriage it might not be the most thoughtful present. Bugger.
I don't know. Micheal Bubble maybe? That's about as middle of the road as you can get. (Hell, it's a shame that Coldplay doesn't have a new album out. That'd be perfect). Or I could go the other way and buy her a Slayer or a Napalm Death CD. That'd teach her to be more specific.

Oh well, sitting here isn't going to get it done. God it's horrible outside. Wish me luck (and if anyone has any suggestions, that'd be good too).


Happy Christmas, all.

♥

Comments

[spangle-kitten.livejournal.com]

I actually quite like Michael Buble...*shame*

You could try John Barrowman (Another Side is the best imo) as he's nice and middle-of-the-road, but has a great voice and a lovely interpretation of classic covers. Yeah, I like him too...maybe I should give up goth and start going to W.I. meetings...

With people that are hard to buy for I generally go for wine!

[flister.livejournal.com]

I'm doing my mum a copy of the Transatlanticism album for Christmas because I basically fell in love with it this year and think everyone should hear it! Do you think that's the kind of thing your sister might like?

My siblings were even more useless than that and said they didn't want ANYTHING which you know is ridiculous because if you actually go on that, they'll have got you something and then you'll feel like a tit...

*sigh*

Anyway - Merry Christmas my lovliness :)

And same to you as I said to Al - be careful outside! S'dangerous!! <3

[siviusx.livejournal.com]

I would go with Buble. It's SO UNOFFENSIVE that it offends me. ♥

[sahra-patroness.livejournal.com]

At times like these I am glad I am muslim :P
Happy Holidays to you hun!

[smeetie.livejournal.com]

How about a copy of the new Skins fanfic/book? That should make for some lols - for you!
But really anything by the American Idol stable of useless singers/aka tuneless dreck should go over well, no?
Or if you never want to see them again, figure out Lulu and print them a book of some of our favorites stories ;)

Please excuse my lack of helpfulness - I feel your pain love.
x sme

[one6two6.livejournal.com]

Good luck!

And why not knock two out with one stone and get a soundtrack for a film?

[lareinemisere.livejournal.com]

>a Slayer or a Napalm Death CD. That'd teach her to be more specific

*giggles*