indosnm 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 MJ. Just ask any Indian restaurant where they get their stuff or where the halal shop is. heaps of good stuff there.. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Will do. Thanks Indo. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 9, 2007 Author Share Posted December 9, 2007 Originally Posted By: Indo MJ. Just ask any Indian restaurant where they get their stuff or where the halal shop is. heaps of good stuff there.. Halah is not an Indian thing my friend, it's a Muslim thing. The animals have to be killed with their throats cut. Link to post Share on other sites
indosnm 0 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Yeah I'm not a complete idiot.. In Japan Halal foods is a small chain of small stores in dodgy locations selling mainly indian spices and movies. They have lamb from OZ which is the halal style.. If you have a prob with that, take it up with them.. I don't mind, they give me what I need and never eat my ham sandwiches... Link to post Share on other sites
Go Native 70 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Mama I get my meat delivered through a Tokyo based importer. They import heaps of meat from Aus including kangaroo, crocodile and ostrich! I'm considering also getting a turkey...haven't decided yet. Link to post Share on other sites
HeatherLocklearRocks 1 Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 I am going to visit family for Christmas so they'll all be getting some very Japanese-style presents (of the non-cheesy kind) Link to post Share on other sites
2pints-mate 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 My g/f is getting a cookie jar that is the shape of a cute cow that says "mmoooooooooooo" when you open it. She will be very pleased. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 You have GOT to be kidding me 2Pints!! Unless she has a cow fettish I think you just ensured yourself of a long dry spell!!! Go with gold, diamonds, expensive perfume, luxurious handmade soap(I KNOW you got a LUSH store close by in LONDON) - or if she is a ski bunny get her some gear - even a sweet beanie....but for heaven sake - don't condemn yourself to celibacy!! Link to post Share on other sites
TheOrange 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I like that kind of girl more than the ones who are into diamonds and expensive perfume. Not because of the money....... Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Ok ... well maybe I was exaggerating about the diamonds and gold and expensive perfume ... but come on!!! A COW cookie jar that Moo's ... I have a friend who was seriously into pigs - ornaments etc (not the sick kind of into pigs!!) ... she ASKED for a pig cookie jar that oinked - and for her it was fantastic ... she loved it. But most women would be seriously offended - especially if it was a gift from thier partner. Personally I just told my hubby last night that I really didn't care what he gave me for Christmas as long as he selected it himself. Last year he got his secretary to do all the shopping, and it really took the shine off the gifts - he gave her suggestions and she picked the stuff out - and I could tell ... they were NOT gifts from him, they were gifts from her using his money. It was not the same. Editted to add: I do ALL the Christmas decorating, shopping and preparation in my house. I have bought ALL of the gifts for the last 20 years (since we started dating!!) for his family and mine. I buy all the gifts for the children, and I wrap EVERYTHING myself. The only thing he has to do (apart from work) is buy a gift for me. And I felt that delegating something that should come from his heart was just poor form. Link to post Share on other sites
me jane 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 What's wrong with a cookie jar that moos? Personally I'd prefer that to diamonds & expensive perfume - I hate that kind of stuff. MB, your second point is right, as long as it's something thoughtfully chosen by the giver, I'd be happy. Link to post Share on other sites
rach 1 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I'd actually quite like a mooing cookie jar. Sounds like fun. I would not be pleased with some secretary buying my presents though. Tut tut. I hope he got a bit of a cold shoulder for that one! Link to post Share on other sites
bobby12 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 I got my mum a suitcase set as she comes to visit sometimes. I got some weight watchers milkshakes for the wife - much better than cow cookie jar and more practical Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 The cow cookie jar works by letting everybody know you are about to have a naughty cookie. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 I've done diamonds, watches, handbags etc.. it's all the same. It's the thought that counts and it's got to be an expensive thought. Still haven't got a clue about what to get her yet. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Originally Posted By: thursday I've done diamonds, watches, handbags etc.. it's all the same. It's the thought that counts and it's got to be an expensive thought. Still haven't got a clue about what to get her yet. I think in my horror at how I would feel (as a weight battler since having the kids) I might have given the wrong impression about thinking gifts need to be expensive...they don't. The best gifts I have ever given ranged from cheap as chips to v.expensive - the common thing in them was the thought that went into them: **One year we had a $30 maximum for each other (hubby and I) and I managed to pick up a copy of Bryce Courtneys latest book (Hubby is a fan) and stand in a queue for 3 hours to have it personally signed by BC for him. He LOVES it! **Gave my parents a weekend on a cruise ship WITH us - time with thier kids and grandkids doing something completely decadant. They (and the kids) will remember that time forever. Very special! **My hubby loves the instant spiced apple cider sachets you can buy in the US - can't get them here - I did a couple of swaps with USA girls - TimTams for Cider sachets and have a gift of 3 boxes wrapped for him under the tree.. ...it need not be expensive. And as I said - if the girl is into moo-ing cows, great! But personally ... I would find that as offensive as the WW diet shakes (even though I buy THEM myself!), or a gym membership (even though I often join gyms)... Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 well, by your reckoning mamabear, buying someone (admittedly expensive) soap is akin to telling someone they smell! Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 and perhaps a book because they need the reading practice Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 "dummies guide to washing yourself" Link to post Share on other sites
kkk 7 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Don't buy expensive presents, coz then she'll think you are implying she is poor. Link to post Share on other sites
thursday 1 Posted December 11, 2007 Author Share Posted December 11, 2007 you buy her an expensive one cos you think she's cheap, then she retaliates with an even more expensive one. Yes. But can't see it happening. Link to post Share on other sites
HelperElfMissy 42 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 okay okay...maybe *I* am just hyper-sensitive about the "fat" thing! Fair call! Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 nah, i can quite easily imagine a cow shaped jar that moos going down the wrong way we expect a full report 2 pints and are you going to fill the jar with freegan cookies - or better yet, is the jar from a skip behind a shop? Link to post Share on other sites
jmoe 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 "GO AWAY" says SJForums and everyone else Link to post Share on other sites
spook 0 Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 wow, you sound very excited about this fantastic new product! Link to post Share on other sites
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