I have bought...........

Yes, I think you should, jingl. It does sound like that, doesn't it...?

Fill it with whisky or whatever liquor he likes!

I've got him some bottles of ale to go with it.

I can always explain.

Better do it straight away, before he's traumatised, jingl?

Righto

You're overthinking it, jingl. he must be used to you by now! After all, he presumably knows what you bought his sister last year.

Oh yes! Of course!

I won't worry any more.

My DSx2 would love that jo5 and it got me thinking: What would men really like for Christmas? About 5 years ago I bought 2 cheap, remote controlled cars from Lidl (as a joke).Surprise,surprise, out they come every year for the two 'boys' to play with

jingle I like the alternative presents you send, next year I think I will send my list to you for some perfect alternatives

Righto

I think it depends on your relationship with your son. Mine would have no problem but my DiL would hate it.

jingle my DS1 would find it very funny but the younger one would analize it and think allsorts,when it was DS1s birthday Saturday gone I bought him a card of plastic mustashes from Next,all different shapes he has been trying to grow a tash all year with not much success he found the prezzie very funny,his future MIL bought him a spiderman onesie and he was delighted younger son would have thrown it in disgust so they are all different,I bet he will love it as he knows your sence of humour well I should think after all these yrs.

Yep! I reckon you're right Glamma.

Movedalot did you mean to say DiL? I wouldn't dare give it to a daughter-in-law! (not that I've got one ).

Yes, j05 I have to tread on eggshells as she doesn't seem to have a sense of humour!

I replace everything DH has lost during the year(at least only the things he mourns) I have been told we never lose things by accident but he is just absentminded.

No, just make sure there is plenty to go in the inside. I don't think sons are that quick to see offence, especially where none intended.

My DS often buys quirky presents.
One last Xmas was 'Goodbye Cruel World ...a book of memorable epitaphs'
I was somewhat concerned ..but he's survived this very unhappy year,has a new job and a new girl-friend!! The book in fact is quite amusing and thought- provoking.