wmw999 2,534 #26 March 22, 2011 the gaps are there when the posts are hidden temporarily. If they're entirely deleted, then there aren't any gaps. Of course, usually, when posts are hidden "temporarily" they never come back. Boy, it'd be fun to have some time with the dz.com trash bin, but I'd never get anything done. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiLFy 3 #27 March 22, 2011 Hi Nat, How about you give her the best gift you can? Give her your time. Give her a Wonka Ticket, redeemable for one full afternoon w/her Aunt Nat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #28 March 22, 2011 Quote Hi Nat, How about you give her the best gift you can? Give her your time. Give her a Wonka Ticket, redeemable for one full afternoon w/her Aunt Nat +1! also that thinkgeek.com that shah posted earlier is a great place to look for kids presents that are also educational. I also loved Madeline as a kid. It was one of my favorites. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #29 March 22, 2011 Quote the gaps are there when the posts are hidden temporarily. If they're entirely deleted, then there aren't any gaps. Of course, usually, when posts are hidden "temporarily" they never come back. Boy, it'd be fun to have some time with the dz.com trash bin, but I'd never get anything done. Wendy P. I'm sure if you visited a mod, he or she just might let you look at the recycle bin... "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #30 March 22, 2011 They could make money with a Pay-Per-View of the things Billy has posted that wound up in there. "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #31 March 22, 2011 Quote Hi Nat, How about you give her the best gift you can? Give her your time. Give her a Wonka Ticket, redeemable for one full afternoon w/her Aunt Nat Awesome idea, but I'm not working at the moment, so a flight to Canada is a bit out of my budget! But I still really like the idea - maybe when she's a bit older we can explore the possibility of flying her to Europe to visit me "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,534 #32 March 22, 2011 I had each of my nephews visit for a week when they were about 10. It was a huge success. But 5 is young for that, even if you had an awesome job. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #33 March 22, 2011 Quote I had each of my nephews visit for a week when they were about 10. It was a huge success. But 5 is young for that, even if you had an awesome job. No kidding!! Besides, she probably wouldn't even remember it!!! I've just asked one of my friends if she would make my niece a hat. My brother's spouse just posted the cutest pics of her with her new hat and my friend makes these amazing crochet hats... But I just thought of it and my niece's birthday is in just under 2 weeks, which doesn't give my friend enough time!! If she agrees to make one, I think I will send a small gift in the meantime and send the hat when it's ready. Right now am really liking the Madeline idea, but still open to suggestions "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiLFy 3 #34 March 22, 2011 Bummer. I thought she was across the channel, not the ocean. Ah Well, food for thought, then. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
missbrz 0 #35 March 22, 2011 Or if not Madeline, what about Babar the elephant? It's a French story originally, but made into a Canadian cartoon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davjohns 1 #36 March 23, 2011 Didn't we do this last year?I know it just wouldnt be right to kill all the stupid people that we meet.. But do you think it would be appropriate to just remove all of the warning labels and let nature take its course. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
piisfish 140 #37 March 23, 2011 Quote I would like to give her something that will last a long time and that has links to her French[-Canadian] or British heritage (her mom's side emigrated from England). In previous years, I got her a Paddington Bear (and book), a Roald Dahl box-set, a (real) tea set, a red coat (similar to Paddington's trench). Can't for the life of me think of anything this year, though... She's too young for a mini scooter!! If anyone has ideas, I would be very grateful... now you are in France, get her a Tour Eiffel. You find them in all sizes, materials and uses. scissors beat paper, paper beat rock, rock beat wingsuit - KarlM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #38 March 23, 2011 Quote Didn't we do this last year? No, but I did ask for gift ideas for a host family a couple of months back... What can I say - people on here have good suggestions "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel99 568 #39 March 23, 2011 Quote5-year-olds like toys. It's what they do. If she already has a camera, she really doesn't need a second one. Legos and clay are fun at that age, as are dolls (yes, they're sexist, but, well, they are popular, and if there are grandmothers, they can make extra doll clothes -- that's a memory that lasts a long time. Royal Wedding stuff just teaches her to pay attention to celebrities. Who needs that. While tunnel time is a great idea, wait for a few years, and then she'll actually remember it. Wendy P. Wendy - need to defend my suggestion. My sister was given royal wedding crap when Diana got married. She is not into celebs but was into the whole "princess" thing. Big white weddings married to a prince yada yada. Besides over in the US you can't turn around without being asked about the frigging wedding! Anyway hijack over - hopefully Nataly finds something cool.Experienced jumper - someone who has made mistakes more often than I have and lived. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #40 March 23, 2011 Quote Wendy - need to defend my suggestion. My sister was given royal wedding crap when Diana got married. She is not into celebs but was into the whole "princess" thing. Big white weddings married to a prince yada yada. Besides over in the US you can't turn around without being asked about the frigging wedding! Anyway hijack over - hopefully Nataly finds something cool. No worries Nigel - to me, the suggestion is similar to getting her a doll... It fits into gender-stereotypes, but lots of girls *do* love them... So I see where you were coming from. It was a good idea, but I just didn't see anything that didn't make me cringe!! ETA - My friend is going to make her a hat - see pics of some of her creations... They are *awesome* EFTA - I really like the Madeline idea, so that's Christmas sorted "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #41 March 24, 2011 Quote Quote EFTA - I really like the Madeline idea, so that's Christmas sorted Well good! There are Madeline dolls, costumes, books (both hardcover and paperback) and the DVD movie with Frances McDormand as the nun/teacher. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kiyami 0 #42 March 24, 2011 Apparently not :) http://www.basejumpingsite.info/5-yr-old-skydive-puerto-escondido/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Unstable 9 #43 March 24, 2011 Do you know those pillow/stuffed animal things you see for sale in Wal-Mart? They seem pretty popular now. Give her something familiar to cuddle with.=========Shaun ========== Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #44 March 24, 2011 Quote Apparently not :) http://www.basejumpingsite.info/5-yr-old-skydive-puerto-escondido/ Oh dear... Well, my friend made *two* hats, so I will shelve the tandem idea until at least next year!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #45 March 24, 2011 Get her a horse! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #46 March 24, 2011 Quote Quote My niece is turning 5 and I'm really struggling to find her a pressie... I would like to give her something that will last a long time and that has links to her French[-Canadian] or British heritage (her mom's side emigrated from England). In previous years, I got her a Paddington Bear (and book), a Roald Dahl box-set, a (real) tea set, a red coat (similar to Paddington's trench). Can't for the life of me think of anything this year, though... She's too young for a mini scooter!! If anyone has ideas, I would be very grateful... Maybe a Madeline book or two and a Madeline costume? Madeline is a story about a French orphan girl. There was also a movie made. My older girl loves it. I think it is spelled Madeleine.Which also happens to be my daughters name Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nataly 38 #47 March 25, 2011 Quote I think it is spelled Madeleine.Which also happens to be my daughters name Well, Madeleine is a more common name, but Madeline also exists - and it's not pronounced the same way! The books are definitely about "Madeline" - I googled!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
