Gift-giving hasn’t been purely about the thought since before I can remember. It would be good if these logistics issues help us reset how we think about gifts.
While there’s nothing inherently wrong about shopping locally, there is the availability aspect (and not just for gifts).
Would I rather drive from store to store to store for, say, a particular spatula that I prefer or shop online, find it, and buy it? I know the answer for me.
I don’t care for the statement “it’s the thought that counts”. Most people now a days don’t think about what a person wants. They just grab something off a shelf and wrap it. I try to find something that the person will like (I listen to know what they are interested in). It is obvious by some of the gifts I get, that the person doesn’t know what interests me. I’m talking about family members.
nomad almost 3 years ago
Wow! She admitted he was right. I wonder what that’s like.
Robin Harwood almost 3 years ago
But that won’t stop her trying.
whahoppened almost 3 years ago
This is like showing your math teacher how to do long division w/pencil on paper.(She knows this, am I walking into a trap?)
nosirrom almost 3 years ago
The gift reflects the thought. Be careful of what you buy.
MRBLUESKY529 almost 3 years ago
My wife told me I was right once. 22 years married and I’ve been right once! And I don’t even remember what I was right about.
Dobby53 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Alternatively – make a gift donation to a local charity in the persons name. Food banks, homeless shelters, humane/rescue groups….
bobpeters61 almost 3 years ago
The last panel standing alone defines all online comment sections.
Jhony-Yermo almost 3 years ago
Just give ca$h. You can NEVER GO WRONG.
Dani Rice almost 3 years ago
THIS was laugh-out-loud funny! Than you, Mr. Johnson.
jonesbeltone almost 3 years ago
Arlo loses, even when he wins.
julie.mason1 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Even a blind pig finds an acorn once in a while.
david_42 almost 3 years ago
Looking to replace our wall oven. Delivery dates run from December to March, depending on the model.
Tyge almost 3 years ago
Yeah! Since when! 8^ )
DawnQuinn1 almost 3 years ago
Doesn’t happen often.
Mr. Organization almost 3 years ago
Gift-giving hasn’t been purely about the thought since before I can remember. It would be good if these logistics issues help us reset how we think about gifts.
MuddyUSA Premium Member almost 3 years ago
@nomad- nicely said.
paranormal almost 3 years ago
Sometimes the online are cheaper than the in-store prices.
Tetonbil Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Yowza! There is a moment to savor!
David Huie Green AmericaIsGreatItHasUs almost 3 years ago
My wife can do it.
Homerville Premium Member almost 3 years ago
I think she had a moment of temporary sanity. Maybe not.
dnotkin Premium Member almost 3 years ago
While there’s nothing inherently wrong about shopping locally, there is the availability aspect (and not just for gifts).
Would I rather drive from store to store to store for, say, a particular spatula that I prefer or shop online, find it, and buy it? I know the answer for me.
cat3crazy Premium Member almost 3 years ago