We used to tell my parents' specific things the kids needed when it was time for birthdays or Christmas, and they were always happy to get something they knew we wanted. You could always make it more of a suggestion, though: "Wow, Grace and Noah would LOVE those!"
Wash: You want a slinky dress? I can buy you a slinky dress. Captain, can I have money for a slinky dress? Jayne: I'll chip in. Zoe: I can hurt you.
'Shindig'
Natter 68: Bork Bork Bork
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Amy - Oct 01, 2011 11:22:47 am PDT #29465 of 30001
Because books.
Sue - Oct 01, 2011 11:43:23 am PDT #29466 of 30001
hip deep in pie
My family can be pretty direct about gifts. I have sent home specific lists with brands and sizes before. But it's usually after I've been asked what I want.
Burrell - Oct 01, 2011 11:54:30 am PDT #29467 of 30001
Why did Darth Vader cross the road? To get to the Dark Side!
Ugh Jesse, that sucks. I am feeling for you.
Is that tacky?
Not in my book. They are always welcome to give something else too, right? But don't most people prefer giving something they know is wanted?
sj - Oct 01, 2011 11:57:01 am PDT #29468 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Jesse, that sucks! I hope they give you another month and good luck finding a place. I think when my last apartment went condo they gave us a month and a half and if we had to stay after that it was going to be $500 more per month than what I was already paying.
Jessica - Oct 01, 2011 12:03:53 pm PDT #29469 of 30001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I always give my parents wish lists for the kids, it's just easier that way.
Typo Boy - Oct 01, 2011 12:04:45 pm PDT #29470 of 30001
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
The point is NOT that Jesse should just stay, but can use that to get an extension - not by threatening anything, but just by saying "I really can't be out that soon. I'm going to have to stay through [date] I have no choice."
At that point they may agree to [date] rather than face a legal hassle.
Lee - Oct 01, 2011 12:13:55 pm PDT #29471 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
It would seem gmail has decided to disable my main account.
This is going to be a huge pain, isn't it?
Kat - Oct 01, 2011 12:14:31 pm PDT #29472 of 30001
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
Are you kidding? Any reason why?
Lee - Oct 01, 2011 12:16:47 pm PDT #29473 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
No idea. It worked a couple of hours ago.
Amy - Oct 01, 2011 12:18:12 pm PDT #29474 of 30001
Because books.
What the fuck? How do you know?