flien Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 Okay, my Mum's been an avid organic gardener since the sixties, so fifteen years ago, when the Boss and I finally got our first critters, she said, "Oh, critters? Will you have any er, uh, ahem?" Anyhow, when contemplating the annual what-to-get-for-Mother's-Day dilemma the other day, I realized that the answer was right here. I've got a utility trailer load of partially composted, spoiled hay ready to head out in a few minutes-- she'll be ecstatic! (She's also a native plant enthusiast, so I'll also be toting along some freshly potted Solomon's Seal -- for good measure ). So what's the oddest thing you ever gave your Mom? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyoBC Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 I can't really rememebr anything weird. I just get her a rose and something little to go with it every year. God Bless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stangs13 Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 hmmmmmmm im only 13 so not much.haha.This year we got her a bird bath ,is that wierd? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeus and Cody's mommy Posted May 14, 2006 Report Share Posted May 14, 2006 I got the awesomest thing from my daughter...I have had my eye on this border collie statue at the Hallmark store for over a year, and it costed $75. The only one they had, and it was there, everytime I went in to the store, I checked everytime I was at them mall. My problem was I dont generally spend that kind ofmoney on myself, for personal things, but she knew how badly I wanted it, all this time, and always said, Oh mooooom, everytime I said I had to pop in to admire it again-lol. The little thing weighs about 18 lbs and looks just like my beloved Zeus. ANYHOW....she went to the mall last night with intentions to purchas eit forme for Mother's day, and when she went up to pay for it, prepared to spend $75 on her mom...the lady at the checkout said to the manager, was this included in the dog clearance items? The manager walked up and said, yeah, we need to get rid of it cuz it takes up too much space, give her 80% off!!!!! She ended up paying a little over $15 for it and made this the best mother's day ever for me!!!!! She said she almost cried when the woman gave her the total due she was soooo excited. So it wasn't a weird gift, but it was ironic that she got it and got it so cheap when I have been him hawing over it for this long!!!! It hasa little name tag we are gonna have Zeus engrave on it, and he sits proudly next to my little year round Xmas tree in the living room-if I can download the pic soon, I will attach it one of these days-it is beautiful!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebecca, Irena Farm Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 I got nine hand-dug post holes (dug while severe weather raged all around), and the matching set posts and brace assemblies. I can't remember a better Mother's Day present, ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BustopherJones Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 This year we got her a bird bath ,is that wierd?No, that is not weird; that is very thoughtful. I'm certain that your mother loved it. Most mothers don't care what the gift is (just DON'T forget the card); it is only important that their children think of them. And a bird bath is a gift that keeps on giving; your mom can watch the birds frolic in the water for years to come. Another great gift (to keep in mind for the future) is a butterfly house (you can buy them on the Internet on stakes that can be put anywhere in a yard or garden); that's what the dogs gave to DW this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dal & Mad's Mom Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 I took my mom to Pam dennison's seminar for and early mothers day present. I got Templer Grandin's book Animals in translation. I cant wait to read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 One year I got my stepmother some poop/compost/fertilizer that was hardened and shaped like a gargoyle. It would basically melt and spread as it disintigrated when it rained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammy525 Posted May 15, 2006 Report Share Posted May 15, 2006 That's a good one Laura, although I think my dad would appreciate that a lot more for Father's Day than my mom would for Mother's Day!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flien Posted May 16, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Laura wins! That was great. Oooh, Rebecca! That's not weird, that's awesome! I was right, BTW, my mother was almost teary-eyed when she saw us roll in with her pile of "black gold." We "grown-ups" (The Boss, my 76 yr. old mother, 81 yr. old father, and I) spent the next part of the day unloading the heap and piling it by the garden, while my kids made dinner for us. It was universally declared "the best Mother's Day ever!" (Okay, so we don't set our sights real high around here ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carson Crazies Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Felicity, sounds like a perfect Mother's Day to me! A girl's gotta have priorities, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prosperia Posted May 16, 2006 Report Share Posted May 16, 2006 Well, DH thought he had the perfect idea for a mother's day present for me. Ehem, well lets just say that that it was a typical guy idea. See, we've been talking about having another child. . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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