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Post by palesa on Feb 17, 2009 5:43:11 GMT
Tomorrow, my niece and her husband leave South Africa to teach in South Korea for a year. It also happens to be her birthday tomorrow. I will see her briefly at the airport tomorrow, and want to give her a birthday gift.
It needs to fit in her hand luggage, needs to be hand luggage complaint, and something very useful.
I have bought them a Rough Guide to Korea, which I will give them tomorrow, but I want something for HER.
Thank you (in advance) for your brilliant ideas.
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 17, 2009 6:05:36 GMT
Textiles!
Doesn't South Africa have beautiful textiles typical to different parts of the country? It could be a garment, a table runner, or something else that catches your eye.
What about those wonderful embroidery pieces made right there in your area?
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Post by palesa on Feb 17, 2009 6:46:28 GMT
Bugger, I wish I had thought of Kopanang embroidery before, they make to order, so I have left that too late!
I will look out for a nice African table cloth or the like, will have to hit the shops this morning. Wonder what my boss will think of that?
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 17, 2009 6:50:13 GMT
Speaking of textiles -- he should be slobbering on the hem of your garment with gratitude that you bless him with your presence at all. You can tell him I said so!
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Post by happytraveller on Feb 17, 2009 7:03:05 GMT
Deodorants !
I think it was BIA who once mentioned that Deodorants are not available in Korea (or only very expensive in exclusive shops) and that she had to order it from the USA.
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Post by palesa on Feb 17, 2009 7:23:29 GMT
HT, I remembered that, so I told her take lots with, AND she has posted some to herself already.
You see, I dont just hang out here and talk rubbish, I have learnt some very interesting and useful things.
p.s. I got a star!!!!
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Post by happytraveller on Feb 17, 2009 7:25:05 GMT
Stars deserve to get a star !
(how did you do that ?)
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om sweet om
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Post by welle on Feb 17, 2009 7:30:58 GMT
A nice photo collage of friends and family
A Korean dictionary
Jewelry
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Post by palesa on Feb 17, 2009 7:55:02 GMT
HT, *kiss* *kiss*
Korean dictionary, or phrase book .......... you may be on to something.
THough, she has just called in a panic because the courier service has not collected their visa's which were supposed to be delivered to her home this morning. They are travelling from DBN to JNB this afternoon. So Aunty Palesa is sorting it out for her, so I may not have time to get a pressie, but I think the visa may be slightly more important.
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 17, 2009 8:03:33 GMT
Oooo, you are a star as an aunt, as well!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 12:55:50 GMT
the textile idea sounds good, I have a table runner myAunt Rose gave me 20 something years ago and when I pull it out I have instant fond memories of her. RE star:  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 12:57:38 GMT
Do you think they would be leaving for Korea without already having bought a dictionary?
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Post by palesa on Feb 17, 2009 13:10:11 GMT
I think the fact that I collected their passports and visas for them this morning and paid what had to be paid will just have to do, I don't have time to do more now I am afraid.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2009 13:21:17 GMT
GOOD LUCK! You do deserve a star!
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Post by palesa on Feb 17, 2009 15:46:41 GMT
Thank you.
There is no river to deep, no mountain too high, I will do anything legal for this niece.
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Post by spindrift on Feb 17, 2009 16:58:24 GMT
I like being given Chanel body lotion which is expensive and I hesitate to buy it for myself. She would like that. 'Allure' or 'Mademoiselle'.
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Post by welle on Feb 17, 2009 17:58:41 GMT
I'm sure getting the visa is better than any present at this point-nicely done!
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 17, 2009 18:00:25 GMT
You are all  !Jazz, make another 372 posts and you'll have your own star. It will happen before you know it. |
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Post by palesa on Feb 18, 2009 4:06:20 GMT
Jazz, the stars are nothing to be proud of, it just means that I have been hanging out here too much.  |
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Post by bixaorellana on Feb 18, 2009 4:22:34 GMT
*clutches hem of Palesa's dirndl*
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Post by palesa on Feb 18, 2009 11:05:44 GMT
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Post by happytraveller on Feb 18, 2009 11:32:34 GMT
Now you can look forward to all the exciting reports they will send to their favourite aunty.  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 11:44:46 GMT
And they can send you big buckets of homemade kimchee.
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Post by happytraveller on Feb 18, 2009 12:11:48 GMT
And Bibimpap
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 12:13:31 GMT
We don't need no stinkin' stars!
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Post by palesa on Feb 18, 2009 12:52:22 GMT
I am looking forward to all the pics and updates and requests for things Casimira, I am the only star you need? |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2009 12:55:49 GMT
Is that a question?  |
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Post by palesa on Feb 18, 2009 14:33:37 GMT
Well, more of a statement, but feel free to disagree. Despite being fragile and emotional, I do not think I will jump out of my window.
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Post by happytraveller on Feb 18, 2009 14:41:58 GMT
Well I am so glad to read that !
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Post by palesa on Feb 18, 2009 14:43:38 GMT
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