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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

what to choose...what to choose...

sadly the following list is NOT A JOKE.  it is the actual unaltered email i received from my fathers wife.  i didn't feel i should hoard the laughter i got from this just for myself...happy holidays.


Greetings Folks: 

 

I'm responding to some of your requests for "ideas."   I think you'll find them all pretty practical.  For those who have not sent us your "wish lists," I would appreciate them as soon as possible.    Thank you very much!

 

·         Rubbermaid snap on easy find lid containers in various sizes.  Scott (my dad) complains "bitterly" about our current containers and finding the correct lid.  BLACK lids only. 

·         Placemats for our round kitchen table.  Need to be easy to launder or wipe off.  Maybe the slightly rounded style; but not necessary

·         JC Penneys Gift Card

·         Scott needs underwear (we hardly ever get a chance to shop).  He likes the extra heavy v-neck t-shirts (size L in Strafford brand) and size M briefs (she's talking about my dad here!)

·         Jammies or Nightshirt/gown style for Syl (probably size small)

·         Lounge pants & top for Scott (probably size large)

·         Barnes & Noble Gift Card

·         Movie Gift Card

·         Two hours of closet cleaning/organization assistance by anyone

·         Two hours of "spring cleaning" assistance in the store- vacuuming and dusting.  Does not need to wait until spring

·         Frozen meals

·         Small bottles of water (pod size)

·         Small bottles of  Fanta orange pop

·         Sunday morning breakfast

·         Refills for Airwick Freshmatic air fresheners (large & small size)

·         Microsoft wireless mouse x 1 for store

·         Swingline battery operated stapler for store

·         Store supplies (paper towels, paper plates, paper bowls, toilet paper)

·         Hand towels  (white, blue, yellow)  that have a loop/hook to hang on a hook. 

·         Plastic storage bin(s) with wheels

·         Schwan's Ice Cream Gift Certificate

·         Columbia Crest Merlot, Shiraz, or Chardonnay Wine

·         Casserole dish holder for round, oval, and rectangular casserole dishes

·         LARGE frying pan with lid

·         Black & Decker Adjustable Wrench for Scott (we saw an ad on TV. lately and he thought it looked good)

·         Glasses (probably clear) that have a very low small stem 10-12 oz size.  It would be nice if there was a matching style in about a 4-6 ounce size.

·         Swingline electric (BATTERY Operated) stapler for store

·         Small personal battery operated calculator for store--something to throw in a desk drawer

·         Note pads for the store (anyone's giveaways work just fine for notes and scratch paper)

·         Nice smelling liquid hand soap for home and store. 

4 comments:

APS412 said...

OMG. This belongs on the Ettiquette Hell forum. Did your father marry a 19-year-old poor college student? Is there something worng with her? Boy, I bet family gatherings are a BLAST with her around. And I thought my Christmas was going to suck ...

You should get her Lava soap and ziplock containers (blue lids). Maybe get her an Emily Post book, as well.

R. said...

not a poor college student, sadly. just a very bizarre woman who i maintain has undiagnosed mental health issues (clearly). i will be drinking a good amount of wine at their holiday gathering...this much i know for sure.

i had the same idea to get her the blue lids, i thought i might take a step further and buy different sets of tupperware and repack it so she gets only mismatched lids and containers...

Jane said...

You know Rebecca, in a way I am kind of jealous. Everyone says their family is crazy. But you have actual documented proof of the insanity of your family. I can’t prove a thing unless you spend an evening with us (I guess I could take pictures…) But again, I say give her the wine. Maybe she will have too much and pass out:)

R. said...

if i saved all of the lunatic emails i get from members of my family i could start yet another blog... (sadly).