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Christmas gifts for farming families

Last post Tue, Dec 15 2009 20:22 by charliemoo. 9 replies.
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  • Fri, Nov 20 2009 9:58

    Christmas gifts for farming families

    For anyone who (like me!) hasn't thought about Christmas shopping yet, here are a few suggestions. Anyone else got any good ideas for gifts for farmers and their families?

    For a round-up of quirky rural news see my blog Field Day
  • Fri, Nov 20 2009 10:49 In reply to

    • Jacobus
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    Re: Christmas gifts for farming families

    Yesterday I bought a bottle of Laphroaig 15 year old malt to give to Mrs J who will sell it to her father to give to me for Christmas.  The money he gives her should come back to me - in theory!

  • Fri, Nov 20 2009 11:26 In reply to

    • Peter Wells
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    Re: Christmas gifts for farming families

    1 Pin cushion of Hilary Benn with a printed set of incantations in gothic script.

    2. Wallet with hole in bottom. This real synthetic wallet comes complete with embossed EU logo.

    3, Reel of miracle red tape that never runs out.

    4. Subscription to the RSPCA with exclusive access rights to The Moral High Ground.

    5. £2000 Government voucher to trade in your battered British made Land Rover for a shiny Japanese made Eco car.

    6. Private viewing (at a cinema near you) of the new film starring Gordon and Prudence. A movie showing the struggles of our heros to get an Act of Parliament through the House of Commons in time to save the Western World from total financial collapse.

    7. A newly published manual of self help from Kansas Farmer. This shows how dreams can be realised by practical work on a prairie farm and becoming a fire fighting sheriff of a Mid West town. This book is accompanied (foc) by a booklet by the eminent accountant Jacobus showing how farm revenue can be maximised by a, little known, legal mechanism which allows a citizen to avoid paying any tax to anyone they consider shifty, evasive or nasty.

    8. A set of new eco light bulbs to replace those ageing gas mantles. (They give the same light (lumens) but last longer.

    9. A montage comprising photos of the staff of Farmers Weekly. This montage come with a written guarantee, that when hung in a nursery it will bring instant relief from infant colitis, or when hung in the dairy will immediately cause an evacuation of all flying insects. (Tests are underway to examine the effect of this montage on passengers and staff of the Montreal underground railway system.)

    Further additions to this catalogue of Christmas treats will be welcomed.

     

     

     

     

     

  • Sat, Nov 21 2009 3:01 In reply to

    • AllyR
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    Re: Christmas gifts for farming families

    A form filling computer programme for all the compulsory bureaucracy.

    A clock that goes backwards at midnight, then starts again at six O'clock.

    A radio alarm that actually has a clear reception and that starts softly and doesn't get any louder.

    A special cartoon video of Scrooge casted by MP's.

    A years sub to FW.   (soooock!)

    Padlocks which respond to an electronic, car key type, hand set. (is there such a thing?).

    A ticket/credit note for a night out at the theatre, restaurant etc.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
  • Mon, Nov 23 2009 8:27 In reply to

    • AllyR
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    A Breadmaker.

             I was given a bread maker last year from the family. It is a great machine and I have not eaten a bought loaf since!!

    When in Rome, do as the Romans do.
  • Mon, Nov 23 2009 13:40 In reply to

    Re: Christmas gifts for farming families

    These aren't specifically aimed at farming families - but The Times has come up with quite a few ideas.

    For a round-up of quirky rural news see my blog Field Day
  • Mon, Nov 23 2009 23:08 In reply to

    Re: Christmas gifts for farming families

     Sheep that can talk, thus eliminating the need for EID as they can state, when asked, their name, date of birth, address etc. etc.

    Not every day is baaaaad.....
  • Tue, Nov 24 2009 8:24 In reply to

    • Jacobus
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    Re: Christmas gifts for farming families

    OMG, talking sheep!!!

    One caveat - sheep are only allowed to pass on useful information and under no circumstances are they allowed to descend to sarcasm.  Oh yes, and name rank and serial number - which we all know isn't useful at all!

  • Tue, Dec 15 2009 15:03 In reply to

    Re: Christmas gifts for farming families

    What do people think about these things - slankets? Apparently they're selling really well this Christmas.

    For a round-up of quirky rural news see my blog Field Day
  • Tue, Dec 15 2009 20:22 In reply to

    • charliemoo
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    Re: Christmas gifts for farming families

    Our single farm payment would be nice!!    Big Smile

    Charlie
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