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IS YOUR OTHER half clueless when it comes to the Christmas shopping?
Are you fed up receiving the wrong size in clothes you’d never wear anyway?
Well, we’re here to help. There are ways and means to get what you want this Christmas – you just have to know the right hints to drop. With our step-by-step guide, you’re bound to end up with something a lot better than socks this year. We’ll toast to that.
Shopping together is the ideal time to lay down some solid hints. Make sure you pause by that Nespresso machine you have your eye on, make some (subtle) comments about the dress you’d like looking great on that mannequin, and ostentatiously ogle those killer heels. After all, the eyes have it.
If you really want to go full throttle, you could even throw in “Do you think that would look good on me?” If they don’t pick up what you’re putting down, you might need something a little more drastic.
You know the way your mother loves to talk? Well, let her know exactly what you’d love from your other half this Christmas – she’s bound to spill the beans. Chinese whispers can work in your favour for once, and you’ll end up with that coveted leather wallet you wanted under the tree.
Want to drop a more subtle hint? Try leaving your iPad or computer open on pages of things you want while browsing online. If they’re too nice to take a peak, then leave some catalogues open around the house. You WILL get those sunglasses, by hook or by crook.
If all else fails, it’s time to bring out the big guns. Write out your wishlist and leave it in plain sight on the bedside table – “by accident” of course. Now start practising your butter wouldn’t melt face, stat.
If they get it right, be sure to let them know with oodles of gratitude and fuss. That way, they’ll be more likely to do it again. Everyone’s a winner, right?
Still can’t take the hint? Then get your other half a gift card for Kildare Village. With luxury brands at great value, they’re sure to find something chic they’ll love. And that’s you off the hook for another year.
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They realised they were in Roscommon
@Brian Buckley: yeah. Seems the idea of being on Roscommon is so unappealing that they’re not even having the talk about it anywhere near Roscommon. They’re going to Kilkenny instead.
What about water charges. USC and property taxes !
Roscommon is a beautiful county with plenty to see and do. People should visit and see for themselves before judging.
@Roisin Carty: what is to see and do?
@Roisin Carty:yea, theres the field, the holy stone of clonrichert, the very dark caves….
@Roisin Carty: I love lough key forest park, there’s a zip wire network set up there that’s so much fun, spend the day on the ‘assault’ courses and I tried the Boda Borg thing before too (think Chrystal Maze puzzle rooms) and the grounds themselves are beautiful. Looks like visiting rindoon is now on my list of places to visit
@Roisin Carty: I was in Westport last week and headed for Donegal. Missed a turn and ended up in Roscommon. It was grim to say the least.
Tulsk reminded me of the village in the League of Gentlemen, Royston Vasey.
“the local land owner is supportive of the extensive conservation work”
Nice to see.
Must go for a look.
Was it because of poor broadband coverage ?
This would make an excellent Time Team episode
@Daniel Wilson: Nah, they would have to discuss the English policy here that lasted for centuries were the homeless Irish were killed because they were homeless, ethnic cleansing for travellers and the homeless.
Probably abandoned due to delays in the Shannon drainage scheme.
Because they all headed to Galway
@David Cloherty: on a stag. Shop street has them now.
@David Cloherty: To Hell or to Galway lol.
High unemployment?
St John’s Primeval Natural Oak Woodland( the only one in the country ) is beside it so there ! So get down there before it all goes belly up from Leo’s “republic of opportunity ” the race to the bottom etc
Must have been lost first day,wouldnt visit there at gunpoint
what is so unusual about a deserted Irish village,most of them are.!!!!
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