The
theme for the 2016 Holiday Gift Exchange is ready for the world to experience. Okay,
maybe not the world, but certainly for the 8 members of the
Potts/Dellon/Grimmius Group. Here it is. Because you’re one of them.
This cartoon is for Annie. It will make sense when you know this year's HGE theme.
Over
the years we’ve had a superb variety of HGE themes that have tapped into the
creativity and frustrations of all involved.
You’ll all remember the awe-inspiring mix and match of stores and themes
in 2009, College (2010), Merry Monogram (2011), Happy Holidays on the Farm E-I-E-I-O
(2012), Superheroes (2013), Let It Go with Gadgets, Gizmos, and Thing-a-ma-jigs (2014), The
Force Awakens (2015). Does anyone remember 2007 or 2008? Did we do the HGE back
then? Why can’t anyone remember?
As
possibilities for this year’s theme emerged, one family member suggested practical,
useful gifts only. Another suggested he or she (he) get ALL the gifts as a sign
of our deep and abiding appreciation. Use your own judgement about fulfilling
either request.
This
year’s HGE will offer the same rewards and challenges as in the past, possibly
literally, because the theme is… ta da… wait for it… BEEN THERE, DONE THAT.
Tips from
your 2016 HGEC
Just
what are “been there, done that” gifts? Some thoughts …
· Gifts related to travel. Have
you been there? Has your giftee been there?
· Perhaps a memento of something
you’ve done, or that your giftee has done, hence the phrase “done that”. For example, been to prison? Your giftee might appreciate a souvenir of
your incarceration.
· How about gifts from other HGEs?
To paraphrase Mick Jagger, you may not have always gotten what you wanted. This
could be your golden opportunity to pass it along.
· I encourage all HGE Giftees to
share additional “been there, done that” ideas, especially with those of us who
have been there, done that, for a lot longer than any of the rest of you.
Some don’ts to keep in mind
· No “been there, done that”
bathroom gifts for Dad/Larry
· Pre-sat-upon pillows for Annie
are discouraged
· Charlie’s Betsy Paul wig has
already been done
If you haven’t really been there or done that, we don’t have to know.
How
much should you spend? Range is $0 to $50, because you’ve all been there, done
that.
Gifters may present their gifts to Giftees any way they choose. There are no specific guidelines this
year because we've all been there…….
Watch email soon for the
