DJS0302 wrote:

>>Did anyone ever think that maybe his wife asked for it for christmas...there
>>are many of times when i have asked for kitchen things..i enjoy cooking so
>>why wouldnt i want something to enhance my hobby.
>>Would you be offended if you were an athlete and someone bought you a
>>basketball????
>>"Tony P.
>
>
> I thought the same thing. Apparently some people think that gifts should only
> be luxury items like jewelry. That seems a bit shallow to me. Sometimes a
> practical gift is more appreciated in the long run.

Nope, doesn't have to be luxury items at all. But
should be something well thought out, and would be
desired and appreciated by the recipient. I have
my shallow moments.. but I also know a lousy gift
when I see it. One given for the *givers* benefit
is a lousy gift.
Goomba