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We are going ski-ing!
Not sure if I mentioned it but my middle son is back from Australia and is
now working in Italy (he teaches English) not too far from the ski slopes. As he only has a short holiday I have decided to take Freddie and go out to see him this time. So this year Christmas will be away as we leave on Christmas eve and will be there by late afternoon so we will still have plenty of time to check for chimneys and hang up our stockings. The trouble is that Santa has to negotiate the Alps with a full sleigh so I am looking for ideas for small lightweight presents that fit into the corners of a suitcase without setting off security alarms. Any suggestions? Dennis |
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We are going ski-ing!
Dennis Here youreply wrote in message ... Not sure if I mentioned it but my middle son is back from Australia and is now working in Italy (he teaches English) not too far from the ski slopes. As he only has a short holiday I have decided to take Freddie and go out to see him this time. So this year Christmas will be away as we leave on Christmas eve and will be there by late afternoon so we will still have plenty of time to check for chimneys and hang up our stockings. The trouble is that Santa has to negotiate the Alps with a full sleigh so I am looking for ideas for small lightweight presents that fit into the corners of a suitcase without setting off security alarms. Any suggestions? Dennis Hmm.... he is how old? |
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We are going ski-ing!
"Dennis Here" youreply wrote in message ... Not sure if I mentioned it but my middle son is back from Australia and is now working in Italy (he teaches English) not too far from the ski slopes. As he only has a short holiday I have decided to take Freddie and go out to see him this time. So this year Christmas will be away as we leave on Christmas eve and will be there by late afternoon so we will still have plenty of time to check for chimneys and hang up our stockings. The trouble is that Santa has to negotiate the Alps with a full sleigh so I am looking for ideas for small lightweight presents that fit into the corners of a suitcase without setting off security alarms. Any suggestions? Ship 'em ahead of time. We're leaving Xmas eve morning to go see my family, so I"ve already arranged to ship out the presents (unwrapped, you can wrap them there) 10 days ahead of time, and my parents will stash 'em. Then when I get there, all I have to do is wrap and label 'em, and we're good to go on Xmas morning. Dennis |
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We are going ski-ing!
When my son was six he had the opportunity to go on a cruise at
Christmastime with his dad. (some of you may remember this trip) Anyhoo, his dad and I had agreed that 'Santa' was going to be at my house. This left a problem, because he'd be out in the middle of the ocean on Christmas day. So...we had 'Santa' write my son a letter explaining that he knew all about the cruise and that he brought his presents to him early so he wouldn't have to worry about it on the ship. it worked perfect! We had 'Santa' early, and then a family present exchange when he got back. if that doesn't help, I'll start thinking of toy suggestions for ya! hugs, *bri "Dennis Here" youreply wrote in message ... Not sure if I mentioned it but my middle son is back from Australia and is now working in Italy (he teaches English) not too far from the ski slopes. As he only has a short holiday I have decided to take Freddie and go out to see him this time. So this year Christmas will be away as we leave on Christmas eve and will be there by late afternoon so we will still have plenty of time to check for chimneys and hang up our stockings. The trouble is that Santa has to negotiate the Alps with a full sleigh so I am looking for ideas for small lightweight presents that fit into the corners of a suitcase without setting off security alarms. Any suggestions? Dennis |
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We are going ski-ing!
Tiffany wrote in message ... Hmm.... he is how old? Nearly eight. Dennis |
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We are going ski-ing!
Moon Shyne wrote in message ... Any suggestions? Ship 'em ahead of time. So simple I overlooked it! Thanks We're leaving Xmas eve morning to go see my family, so I"ve already arranged to ship out the presents (unwrapped, you can wrap them there) 10 days ahead of time, and my parents will stash 'em. Then when I get there, all I have to do is wrap and label 'em, and we're good to go on Xmas morning. I think I'll send them wrapped as we arrive late on Christmas eve and we will be in a small appartment. Dennis |
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We are going ski-ing!
'Kate 'Kate wrote in message Ship the presents to your son. Bring an extra suitcase. Extra suitcase? I only have one! A 25 year old "Globetrotter" http://www.globetrottersuitcase.co.uk/ that has done all my family holidays over three continents. Anything can be made into "something suspicious". If your son takes you to the airport and the screener won't let an item on the plane, he can ship it to you. Have a box ready just in case. Another good idea, thanks but the baggage screening is after entering the departure area so son will not be allowed through. Have to pack it all in the Globetrotter. Dennis |
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We are going ski-ing!
turtledove wrote in message ... Anyhoo, his dad and I had agreed that 'Santa' was going to be at my house. This left a problem, because he'd be out in the middle of the ocean on Christmas day. So...we had 'Santa' write my son a letter explaining that he knew all about the cruise and that he brought his presents to him early so he wouldn't have to worry about it on the ship. it worked perfect! We had 'Santa' early, and then a family present exchange when he got back. Yeah, that is what I thought I would do and still will for the bulky items but I will ship over some surprises in advance as well. Dennis |
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We are going ski-ing!
How about one of those bags that fold up? Then on the return, you can fill
it up. T Dennis Here youreply wrote in message ... 'Kate 'Kate wrote in message Ship the presents to your son. Bring an extra suitcase. Extra suitcase? I only have one! A 25 year old "Globetrotter" http://www.globetrottersuitcase.co.uk/ that has done all my family holidays over three continents. Anything can be made into "something suspicious". If your son takes you to the airport and the screener won't let an item on the plane, he can ship it to you. Have a box ready just in case. Another good idea, thanks but the baggage screening is after entering the departure area so son will not be allowed through. Have to pack it all in the Globetrotter. Dennis |
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We are going ski-ing!
Dennis Here youreply wrote in message ... Tiffany wrote in message ... Hmm.... he is how old? Nearly eight. Dennis Even if you ship ahead, you want to be buy lightly. I have to buy and ship gifts all the time and it can cost alot to ship a heavy gift. I really don't know..... what does he like? books? music? toys? legos? T |
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