No, she is really picky about wine (only drinks Riesling from a particular vineyard etc) so I can't do booze and probably chocolate also out as she's a bit eating disordery.
i got lots of flowers, which was appreciated (if you're worried about her having a houseful, buy her a bouquet with a vase included so that it's one less thing to worry about). You could also send her a handwritten card (separate to the one attached to the flowers), telling her how sorry you are etc etc, and if you knew her Dad, you could put in something personal about him. That's what i liked, people taking time to remember him and their memories of him.
i bought a beautiful box recently for a friend whose husband had died, to put all the letters etc in. When i went round there were already masses of flowers and the letters piling up in a plastic folder.
"Hope this is a close enough replica, to remind you of him."
(I'm going to burn in hell for this, am I not? In my defense, I am still in the office waiting for a junior to turn something for me to review that has to go out tonight.)
Almost nothing. Maybe a hug or do something for them that gives them some space to try to stop everyday bullshit stealing that last moment of presence.
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Lego death star
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You don't think she will end up with a house full of flowers?
She does like nice things so maybe that is still the answer.
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Ice sculpture bust of deceased, to remember them by.
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Flowers are nice, I agree.
Bottle of her favourite wine/chocs?
F&M hamper or similar?
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I've just googled for t-shirts on this theme but no1 seems to stock a "ha ha haaaaaaaa, I GOT ALL THE MONEEE" one
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Bath salts or other smellies if they like that sort of thing.
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Molton Brown, texture like sun
Take it down, to the Spoons in redruth
Thruout the night
Wont be so tight
Everyone frowns
After Molton Brown
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Yes she has kids (they are two young probably to really notice tho).
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Is this your boozer m7? Go for gin. Not a posh one tho, it's not like she'll be adding the fever tree
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GIn could go well with the ice sculpture. She can just chip off a nose or ear whenever topping up.
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No, she is really picky about wine (only drinks Riesling from a particular vineyard etc) so I can't do booze and probably chocolate also out as she's a bit eating disordery.
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i got lots of flowers, which was appreciated (if you're worried about her having a houseful, buy her a bouquet with a vase included so that it's one less thing to worry about). You could also send her a handwritten card (separate to the one attached to the flowers), telling her how sorry you are etc etc, and if you knew her Dad, you could put in something personal about him. That's what i liked, people taking time to remember him and their memories of him.
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Is friend’s mum still alive? If so, I’d have thought a Mandingo (don’t google that at work) styled vibrator would be a thoughtful offering.
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Jo Malone candle. Smells better and lasts longer than flowers and is a nice treat.
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Thanks, all. Will see what looks nice.
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i bought a beautiful box recently for a friend whose husband had died, to put all the letters etc in. When i went round there were already masses of flowers and the letters piling up in a plastic folder.
depends how well ypu know her really.
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I think we both know this is going to end up being Lego.
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Flowers, a diptyque candle or some nice bath stuff
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a call? a chat? a meeting to check she / he is doing ok?
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I saw you had posted and I knew it would be stupid and I am not disappointed.
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Bit rude towards Minkie I thought she was being helpful.
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?
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I like the Jo Malone candle suggestion. I'd be really pleased if someone bought one for me.
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I did too but annoyingly that's what I got her for Christmas! Maybe a diptyque is the solution.
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Don't get flowers. Bereaved people are usually inundated.
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This thread title puts me in mind of Ken Dodd's dad's dog's dead
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a small outdoor plant in a pot (ie something she doesn't need to do anything to ). I was given a small rose tree and I love it
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The idea of a ‘death present’ is really pretty appalling.
Just act like a human being FFS and send a handwritten letter of condolence.
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"I saw you had posted and I knew it would be stupid and I am not disappointed."
I see you are still dripping with arrant drudgery. Keep digging.
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A dildo.
"Hope this is a close enough replica, to remind you of him."
(I'm going to burn in hell for this, am I not? In my defense, I am still in the office waiting for a junior to turn something for me to review that has to go out tonight.)
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Pp it is her FATHER. You spent too damn long in Japan.
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did you already send something? only someone sent me a big delivery from Cook when my mum died and that was very thoughtful adn much appreciated
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I haven't yet - thanks, escaped, you always have ace ideas for things.
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Almost nothing. Maybe a hug or do something for them that gives them some space to try to stop everyday bullshit stealing that last moment of presence.
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