"What do you want from Santa?"

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 4:02 pm

The dreaded question!
As a bloke in his late 50's what on earth could I possible want or need?

So, I thought of turning to all of you for suggestions.

Have you received a present that was a little unusual and not the usual aftershave, socks, tie & shirt, or wooly jumper?
What was the best present you ever received?

Rick_Muller · Post by **Rick_Muller** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 4:15 pm

Scalextric, or a snooker table. But I was a child when I received these (different years, and the snooker table was shared with my brother...) not helping am I...?

bfccrazy · Post by **bfccrazy** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 4:25 pm

3 points will do me.

catcatcher · Post by **catcatcher** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 4:27 pm

I am getting my husband a spitfire beer cooler like this:

RalphCoatesComb · Post by **RalphCoatesComb** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 4:33 pm

A new motorbike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rnrnGX01VzI

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 4:45 pm

Six points from the two away games.

piston broke · Post by **piston broke** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 4:45 pm

I'm lucky enough to not need anything.
The eldest always gets me that years second shirt.
The youngest will get me one or two of the new books, that seem to be coming out prolifically and that isn't a complaint.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:27 pm

A nice Lagavulin Malt Whisky to wile away these winter nights.. lovely

Holmeclaret · Post by **Holmeclaret** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 5:30 pm

Me two front teeth.

Healeywoodclaret · Post by **Healeywoodclaret** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:15 pm

LoveCurryPies wrote:The dreaded question!
As a bloke in his late 50's what on earth could I possible want or need?

So, I thought of turning to all of you for suggestions.

Have you received a present that was a little unusual and not the usual aftershave, socks, tie & shirt, or wooly jumper?
What was the best present you ever received?

A puppy LCP? Or it might be too soon.

happyclaret17 · Post by **happyclaret17** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:26 pm

best present I ever got was a game called RAVING BONKERS back in the 70s when I was 8 or 9 yo....it was a game where 2 of you controlled a boxer and if you punched him in the face his head flew up and you won......problem was that me and my brother found the present a couple of weeks before christmas and played with it.....it was broken by christmas day....lol...we enjoyed it though.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 6:32 pm

A Galway United season ticket for the new season . Hope the wife is reading this one

burnleysteve · Post by **burnleysteve** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:17 pm

two weeks in st lucia sandals resort NO KIDS

Buxtonclaret · Post by **Buxtonclaret** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:28 pm

Dear Santa,
Can we go on an unbeaten run from Christmas Day until the end of the season.
Thanks.
Buxtonclaret

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:30 pm

"Burnley Football Club is delighted to announce a new 5 year contract for James Tarkowski"

They don't even need to wrap it, I'm not that fussy

Dazzler · Post by **Dazzler** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:36 pm

Buxtonclaret wrote:Dear Santa,
Can we go on an unbeaten run from Christmas Day until the end of the season.
Thanks.
Buxtonclaret

This

spadesclaret · Post by **spadesclaret** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:49 pm

This will sound so boring to most of you but the gift I look forward to each year is an Amazon Gift Voucher from my son. The pleasure I get from buying new books for my Kindle is enormous.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:53 pm

An ounce of coke.

What am I gonna get? Probably some ******* socks.

ElectroClaret · Post by **ElectroClaret** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 9:56 pm

Admin for Rovers.

AngleseyClaret · Post by **AngleseyClaret** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:17 pm

All I want is a win for the Clarets against Spurs on 23rd December when another 50 Anglesey kids will be coming again.

strayclaret · Post by **strayclaret** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 10:43 pm

Neuf point gracci arse, starting from Tottenham Hotspur si vous plais

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:31 pm

I want a christmas card from mr dyche with a message that says "Thanks for your support Wile E Coyote, I would have gone if it hadn't been for you"

kritichris · Post by **kritichris** » Wed Nov 22, 2017 11:47 pm

Reindeer meat..

Smeghead · Post by **Smeghead** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:19 am

kritichris wrote:Reindeer meat..

I had a reindeer dish on a SAS flight to Norway many years ago - very tasty indeed. If Father Christmas is reading this, and I’ve heard he’s a Claret, he should just get the barbeque on and choose a different mode of transport.

PaintYorkClaretnBlue · Post by **PaintYorkClaretnBlue** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:22 am

burnleysteve wrote:two weeks in st lucia sandals resort NO KIDS

Spooky, I’m going there in a couple of weeks, only for a week though!!

Claretjug · Post by **Claretjug** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:28 am

Subbuteo set with floodlights please......

The Enclosure · Post by **The Enclosure** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 8:30 am

A tv showing the next 4 Burnley matches after Bournemouth in Candolim Goa...

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:28 am

I don't know what it's called for certain but it's about 20 years old, has long legs and doesn't understand the meaning of the word 'no'. And it's NOT a horse.

moaninclaret · Post by **moaninclaret** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:02 pm

you want Kermit the Frog for Xmas houseboy ???

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:24 pm

A separate forum for people who want to talk about politics. Myself included.

Will never happen though because they get the clicks. I think they should change the name of this board to Up the parliament

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:32 pm

No, it's an elephant. I want it so I can put it in the middle of my living room to see if everyone ignores it.

PS. Wouldn't Kermit be about 40 now?

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:41 pm

Inchy wrote:A separate forum for people who want to talk about politics. Myself included.

Will never happen though because they get the clicks. I think they should change the name of this board to Up the parliament

How about a chip for the other shoulder?

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 12:49 pm

A Yamaha XJR1300 would do for me.

thelaughingclaret · Post by **thelaughingclaret** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:05 pm

He's called Father Christmas, not 'santa'.

iluva64 · Post by **iluva64** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:09 pm

I have sent off my wish list!

houseboy · Post by **houseboy** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 1:29 pm

thelaughingclaret wrote:He's called Father Christmas, not 'santa'.

Yeah!!!!! A kindred spirit. I don't like 'Santa'.
Other 'Americanisms' I don't like:
Whatever
Zee instead of Zed
24/7
Sidewalk (yes, I heard it the other day)
German Shepherd (it's an Alsatian)
Virtually any shortening of a phrase to initials
Of course this is not an exhaustive list, just the ones that come to mind.
By the way I know that Santa is not strictly American (is it German, I'm not sure) but it has become popularised through American TV and films.
My 4 year old grandson even has a fake American accent (too much TV and films).

How can you tell things are slow at work? I start spouting pure drivel in an angry man sort of way.

Sorry folks.

halfmanhalfbiscuit · Post by **halfmanhalfbiscuit** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 3:38 pm

Last Christmas my children genuinely got me a Dukla Prague away shirt.

LennyDi · Post by **LennyDi** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 4:22 pm

Are you saying there are guys who get stuff other than aftershave and socks? I've been lied to…

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:04 pm

Teenage Mutant Hero Turtle's blimp.
Ghostbuster's tower house with working fireman's pole,
WWF ring with Papa Shango, Hulk Hogan, Bushwackers, and Legion of Doom wrestling figures,
Right Said Fred's latest album,
Football Italia annual and the VHS boxset of Absolutely Fabulous.

I miss my early 90's childhood...

Cirrus_Minor · Post by **Cirrus_Minor** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:05 pm

40 points before Easter.

Bin Ont Turf · Post by **Bin Ont Turf** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 7:31 pm

A Heinkel he-115 seaplane airfix model.

Pstotto · Post by **Pstotto** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:15 pm

How about asking for a handmade KENT moustache comb, Curries? The finest Sawcut manufacture and £3 from Boots. At just over 7 cm long including integrated handle, the 81 T model can be used with either the left or right hand and fits discreetly in any toilet bag. I won't post a picture of it, as that might spoil your surprise if you ask for one from your nearest and dearest.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:45 pm

You materialistic capitalist nasty bunch. Me ? I want peace on earth, an end to famine, social justice for all, access to clean water,healthcare and education for all. For me a new BMW five bedroom house all an suite with a pool recording studio and private jet.

john'sroseyspecs · Post by **john'sroseyspecs** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:50 pm

A television that doesn't weigh more than i do. Can afford it but I'm 43 years old and baffled by the options!

50 shades of Grey · Post by **50 shades of Grey** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 9:54 pm

Bottle of Makers Mark (just seen it reduced to only £23 Asda, I'm avin one); oh, and that cheeky little blonde at work (yes please).

edenclaret · Post by **edenclaret** » Thu Nov 23, 2017 10:43 pm

£3K watch

Foshiznik · Post by **Foshiznik** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:37 am

Pstotto wrote:How about asking for a handmade KENT moustache comb, Curries? The finest Sawcut manufacture and £3 from Boots. At just over 7 cm long including integrated handle, the 81 T model can be used with either the left or right hand and fits discreetly in any toilet bag. I won't post a picture of it, as that might spoil your surprise if you ask for one from your nearest and dearest.

I actually have one of them. Keep it in my wallet. Also have the bigger beard comb.

ClaretDiver · Post by **ClaretDiver** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 10:40 am

LoveCurryPies wrote:The dreaded question!
As a bloke in his late 50's what on earth could I possible want or need?

So, I thought of turning to all of you for suggestions.

Have you received a present that was a little unusual and not the usual aftershave, socks, tie & shirt, or wooly jumper?
What was the best present you ever received?

Sorry to be selfish but to wake up on Christmas Day and my wife to have made a miraculous recovery

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:38 am

ClaretDiver wrote:Sorry to be selfish but to wake up on Christmas Day and my wife to have made a miraculous recovery

I am sure it is safe to say... "We all wish Mrs Claret Diver makes a full recover!"

LoveCurryPies · Post by **LoveCurryPies** » Fri Nov 24, 2017 11:39 am

john'sroseyspecs wrote:A television that doesn't weigh more than i do. Can afford it but I'm 43 years old and baffled by the options!

The days of going to an electrical shop and having a choice from just 2 or 3 have gone.