The thought that counts

[kingandy]

If you buy a present for somebody, and then see it cheaper somewhere else, and take it back to the first shop and buy it from the second, it doesn't mean you love them any less, does it?  I am experiencing unreasoning urges to buy something else with the money I saved.  But surely it's the thought that counts.

In other news, gowhonker is apparently swanning off to Newcastle for new year instead of spending it with the Boltonicans.  Naturally I am taking this personally.

Comments

[gowhonker.livejournal.com]

Gah! I didn't know YOU were going to be there. Well, i've spent £50 on my ticket now, so i'd best go.
Next time, tell me.
And here's me, actually planning on being a light weight tomorrow night.
You missed your window.

[kingandy]

I'm reasonably sure I mentioned it at some point. Though it may have been a monday night meal, when you were either (a) pissed or (b) not there.

When will you be back? I have a present and everything.

[gowhonker.livejournal.com]

I was officially not at the Monday night meal. I was in Leeds.

I'll be back Sunday night. Late i think.

[kingandy]

Yeah, but I think I mentioned it at the prior one too, whereupon you were drunk.

Well, have fun, see you around some time.

[gowhonker.livejournal.com]

You make it sound as though i'm avoiding you.
You make me sad...

[kingandy]

It is some time since I've seen you. I sometimes get paranoid. But don't feel sad, unless you are, in which case you should. I'm sure you're not though.

Are you?

[ephrael.livejournal.com]

...cheaper somewhere else...

It doesn't mean you love them any less.
The value of the joy gained from a gift does not decrease if it was bought somewhere else for less.

I get in trouble with my mum if she thinks I've spent too much.

[kingandy]

That's what I keep telling myself, it's all relative.

Bah, I get into this every year - usually I buy a bunch of presents for my family early on, and then decide they're not worth enough (or good enough) and have to go back and buy more. I suppose I am just a big, materialistic old Hector.

[redhillian.livejournal.com]

Yes, but your mum is nuts.

[foul-temptress.livejournal.com]

But michelle can give him sex and you cant

[mrssshhh.livejournal.com]

[giggles quietly in the background]

[kingandy]

We are not a couple.

[kingandy]

So ... who had "four weeks" in the "Nook sniffing around exes" sweepstake?

[mrssshhh.livejournal.com]

That's not what I'm giggling about. Heheh.

[kingandy]

Then I'm lost.

[arwel.livejournal.com]

Bloody spliters with your secret party.

[kingandy]

I am sure you would be welcome, Al apparently has bought half a sheep or something.

[arwel.livejournal.com]

Sheep? I've already had sheep this week. Ahem. I want booze!

[kingandy]

There will be booze

oh yes

I will see to that