tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post7063322846136048154..comments2023-10-12T09:27:23.744-04:00Comments on weese: Gift? cardsweesehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15618625306145677343noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-32876812903300154592007-12-20T20:19:00.000-05:002007-12-20T20:19:00.000-05:00Teresa informed me the other day that there was so...Teresa informed me the other day that there was some ungodly amount of money in unspent gift cars languishing in the American populace. I will do my best to spend my Starbucks gift card (given by an employee) and encourage our student workers to do the same with itunes one I will present them tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>I'm part of the problem. Wouldn't give Teresa one, though.sporksforallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758692656233965298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-76502179120998477072007-12-20T16:26:00.000-05:002007-12-20T16:26:00.000-05:00It should be clarified that eb could roll over on ...It should be clarified that eb could roll over on xmas morn and simply say "Good morning," and get plenty of hot tea in return.maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135568424013434013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-75403028108858620862007-12-20T11:24:00.000-05:002007-12-20T11:24:00.000-05:00If y'all don't want to give a gift card to your sp...If y'all don't want to give a gift card to your spouse, cheers to you. I, however, prefer my tea full-bodied and hot as hell. If a gift card is gonna get me that then I'm all OVER the idea of being thoughtless. I'm shallow like that.<BR/><BR/>o...and gift cards don't pee on the rug or break fences and run away and roll in poo.ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420158428882932160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-6592895342105051352007-12-20T09:47:00.000-05:002007-12-20T09:47:00.000-05:00Ok, I will jump on this bandwagon too. I reserve G...Ok, I will jump on this bandwagon too. I reserve GCs for the brother-far-away and to stores his not-so-pleasent-wife doesn't care for. However, my special friend and I buy gift cards for ourselves to our favorite restaurants with any X-mas cash that comes our way. That way the sender has treated us to a nice meal (or a portion of a nice meal...we are too old to be getting cash anyway) and we look forward to (cheap) date nights.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04494869781168359179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-27745361125471810032007-12-19T23:59:00.000-05:002007-12-19T23:59:00.000-05:00I agree with you on not giving gift cards to your ...I agree with you on not giving gift cards to your spouse, that just doesn't make sense, but I can tell you that I would much prefer that one of my SILs give us a gift card rather than what ever thoughtless last minute thing that she pick up for us.Zoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13243666555055966517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-11970452061691483162007-12-19T22:30:00.000-05:002007-12-19T22:30:00.000-05:00Controversy in weese-ville?Typically, the only gif...Controversy in weese-ville?<BR/><BR/>Typically, the only gift cards we give away are to a family that are good friends of ours. There are six of them. SIX. They actually enjoy doing things together, so we have given them gift cards for movie tickets plus snacks, or a restaurant they enjoy. Such a gift has the added bonus of being "disposable" meaning no "stuff" is attached, nothing but hopefully a pleasant memory. :)<BR/><BR/>I mostly agree with weese, with the caveat that there are exceptions to every rule. The comments have pointed out several.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17832720652240317984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-37195907838618676662007-12-19T21:43:00.000-05:002007-12-19T21:43:00.000-05:00I just got one in the mail today from my boss. I ...I just got one in the mail today from my boss. I did a cartwheel and danced around the room. However if the GF tries this idea I'm gonna shut her off from hot tea.chapinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045893338624019442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-50962651559358746062007-12-19T20:53:00.000-05:002007-12-19T20:53:00.000-05:00this might be my favorite weese blog!this might be my favorite weese blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-69827351542630039042007-12-19T19:59:00.000-05:002007-12-19T19:59:00.000-05:00oooo...there ya go. A perfect reason to give your ...oooo...there ya go. A perfect reason to give your spouse a gift card - hot tea!ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420158428882932160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-13672124564106959822007-12-19T18:08:00.000-05:002007-12-19T18:08:00.000-05:00Yes...I'll take deck of gift cards thankyouverymuc...Yes...I'll take deck of gift cards thankyouverymuch...and then serve up plenty of hot tea to express my delight...maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14135568424013434013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-9646538178723931622007-12-19T17:04:00.000-05:002007-12-19T17:04:00.000-05:00I loved how you opened this article. The first tw...I loved how you opened this article. The first two lines were perfect. But I agree, a gift card is like saying I don't care enough to make my gift personal to you. So if anyone is now feeling guilty you may send all the cards you've purchased to me and I'll dispose of them properly for you.The Guy Who Writes Thishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14640163878085652809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-22783348496235999812007-12-19T15:57:00.000-05:002007-12-19T15:57:00.000-05:00oh shit... (sometimes I really need to be more car...oh shit... <BR/>(sometimes I really need to be more careful with what I say)weesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15618625306145677343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-36889818518462965062007-12-19T15:08:00.000-05:002007-12-19T15:08:00.000-05:00While I agree about the spouse, there are times, I...While I agree about the spouse, there are times, IMO, that gift cards are the best thing, particularly for co-workers you don't really know well, or want to know well. Mr. Cool (coworker) and I just got Tim Horton gift certificates for our tech. repair/install guys because the work they do keeping the computers running makes our jobs much easier. We wanted to remind them that we do appreciate all they do. We know they all like the food and coffee from there, so we thought it might be nicer than guessing at whether or not they'd actually like a specific item.<BR/><BR/>BTW, you're much too cute and funny to ever piss anyone off!SassyFemmehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11825555906386002414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-13246333999685943032007-12-19T13:38:00.000-05:002007-12-19T13:38:00.000-05:00In a very long Circuit City line on Saturday, one ...In a very long Circuit City line on Saturday, one customer was atwitter because all she saw were <I>holiday</I> themed gift cards. She was in need of a <B>Birthday</B> gift card. The giftee, she droned on and on, does not like his birthday mixed with Christmas. D suggested she pass on the gift card and go across the aisle to Serpent Safari and buy him a little lizard. <BR/><BR/>No lines, no waiting. And no holiday colors.Middle Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12334580430376973159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-28784694827142536432007-12-19T12:47:00.000-05:002007-12-19T12:47:00.000-05:00Good idea! I am pulling up petfinder.com right now...Good idea! I am pulling up petfinder.com right now. Puppy Puppy Puppyyyyyyyyy....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-38700626343238656072007-12-19T11:58:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:58:00.000-05:00I don't mind receiving gift certificates...especia...I don't mind receiving gift certificates...especially from my mom...For some reason she insists that I like frilly clothes with fake fur trim!... a gift certificate from her would be MUCH more thoughtful than what she does now :-)<BR/><BR/>But the spouse thing... ya... gotta agree.drowning pisceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03857757362275337806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-59624553799639979502007-12-19T11:29:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:29:00.000-05:00oh also...(I know, I've said enough already)...Som...oh also...(I know, I've said enough already)...<BR/><BR/>Some people (I won't name names) enjoy the experience of shopping. So giving a gift card to someone like that (not that I know anyone like that, but maybe I do) is a good gift because you're giving them an experience. Plus, you can go shopping with them and watch as they delight in the joy of shopping. I certainly enjoy shopping but not as much as some people (one of whom I might know).<BR/><BR/>Oh, and giving to those less fortunate is always a good thing.<BR/><BR/>Ok, I'm done.ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420158428882932160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-78161577828259928622007-12-19T11:20:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:20:00.000-05:00The beloved weese piss people off? Mais non. It ca...The beloved weese piss people off? Mais non. It can not be pos-ee-ble.<BR/><BR/>I certainly agree with your post. Ergo, you have not pissed me off. I'm sure you're relieved.<BR/><BR/>Hi-ever, there are just some people in this world that are impossible to please. They won't tell you what they want but then if you get them something you think they want, it's not what they want. Or, they're less than thrilled.<BR/><BR/>And, like tina-cious says, gift cards can be thoughtful if you get a card from a store that someone really likes. Some people really like Starbucks. Certainly, in that case, I think a gift card is a perfect cuz it's kinda hard to wrap a mocha latte.ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420158428882932160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-88531779874335873772007-12-19T11:19:00.000-05:002007-12-19T11:19:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.ebhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420158428882932160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6947900.post-79365946817469035742007-12-19T10:31:00.000-05:002007-12-19T10:31:00.000-05:00LOLI agree about the spouse one -- but I think gif...LOL<BR/><BR/>I agree about the spouse one -- but I think gift cards are thoughtful especially ones to Blinkin' Blonuts! LOLLandlady of Fathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06398567504134200832noreply@blogger.com