Fishing is a hugely popular hobby in the U.K. If you have a partner or family member who is into fishing what can you buy them for their 'sport' this Christmas?
Gift Vouchers Most people who love fishing buy numerous bits and pieces to support their hobby. If they have fished for some time it could be tricky getting something they need and want and keeping it a surprise. You could always ask what they want but if you want to surprise them what about a gift voucher? This could be a great option but take care; a local fishing shop sells gift vouchers but they have a limited time before they expire. Make sure your gift voucher has longevity. Remember also the recipient could easily misplace or lose the voucher; in some ways cash could be a better option. But if you want a gift here are a few possibilities for the fisher person in your life or family. Clothing Does the recipient only fish in good weather or is he or she faithful to the hobby all year around? Either way there will be some items of clothing available as a gift. Apart from traditional waders what about a warm gilet, hat (which can be warm and woolly or accommodating for hooks and more), gloves, sun-glasses, fun T Shirt, mac or umbrella all specifically for use while fishing Remember fishermen and women come into contact with water all the time meaning material is important. Seating Chairs for this hobby range from the cheap and cheerful to the streamlined and comfortable. Bear in mind the space needed to carry fishing paraphernalia in a car. You can find various fishing chairs at this link. Fishing bits and bobs may include:
Check out whether the person only pond fishes, enjoys sea fishing, like fly fishing or is even more diverse before you begin to shop around. A fishing licence is costly and can make a good gift. There are many fishing magazines such as Angling Times and an annual subscription to one will go down a treat. Books on fishing and fishing videos and DVD's may appeal but take care; some people simply want to fish not watch others doing it. However a DVD or book offering fishing tips and advice may work well.
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The following was originally written a few years ago after watching a Christmas themed show on television in which it was stated that the correct way to decorate a Christmas tree was to start with the lights, add the tinsel and then the decorations.
This advice was the reverse to how I had always decorated my Christmas tree. Now my tree down the years has always looked good though I say so myself. After more than 40 years of marriage to the same guy we have quite a few decorations bought or passed down. But I am always open to suggestions on how to improve anything or make it easier so I tuned in and listened up. The presenter stated that her method would guarantee that the lights sparkled discretely onto the tree's ornaments. My tree as I already said has always looks fab, and received plenty of good comments, so I guess that either way will work well. But here is the basic advice then, no matter which order you chose to decorate your tree:
It is always best to place your tree and then lay out all of the tinsel and decorations on the floor. Put the lights in one place on the floor, the tinsel another and the decorations with each other. This way you can see exactly what you have got. This may prevent your tree having too many ornaments in one part and empty bare patches in another. Above all remember that Christmas should be about fun. Try not to make decorating the tree just another Christmas chore. Take your time, have a small glass of wine, or two, and a mince pie, or two, and enjoy yourself. Tips & Warnings
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Wouldn't it be great to have family tree decorations to hand down to future generations? In order to do just that you will need to make sure that you take good care of your decorations.
The vast majority of tree decorations around these days are practically unbreakable but they are the more run of the mill ones. Extra special tree decorations can still be a little delicate and even those that are tough may still start to look a little tatty without the necessary care. Good storage of precious Christmas tree decorations can also:- • Save you time as you will not have to keep shopping for new tree ornaments each year or wasting a huge amount of time decorating your tree as you will know exactly where everything is. • Save you money as you will not have to purchase over and over again but rather just buy the odd new decoration. So here are my tips for storing those little tree treasures 1- Always lightly dust your decorations as you take them down to put away for another year. This way they will be in pristine shape next Christmas with little effort. 2- You can just use cardboard boxes but it is better to pack in wooden boxes or crates if possible. If you use cardboard boxes make sure that they are tough and strong. It is often preferable to store the decorations in the original packaging; also, you never know, this way they could become valuable antiques someday. 3- Layer suitable tissue paper at the bottom of the box or an old blanket. Make sure though that there are no fibres which may snag the decorations. 4- Wrap each decoration in kitchen paper or soft tissue paper. This will prevent one decoration scratching the surface of others that are close by. 5- Layer more tissue paper between layers of the decorations. 6- Preferably use a box that has a tight fitting lid. If not make one yourself. 7- Try to ensure that the box is as airtight and as damp proof as possible. 8- Store the box or boxes of Christmas decorations somewhere that will be easy to access the next year but out of harm’s way. A loft which is not damp or regularly accessed may suit. This should mean there is no chance of the decorations getting broken by a silly accident. Overall As with anything precious that you want to protect a little thought goes a long way. When you look at how pretty but delicate some decorations are it is obvious that you need to take care of them. I love my Christmas tree but I am a lazy decorator of it. All of my decorations are threaded with Christmas wrapping ribbon and tied with a generous loop. For the last few years these ribbons have been red, gold and green to match the decorations. This means that every year my decorations are already threaded and good to go. Every once in a while a change of ribbon is all that’s needed. There is really no need to but a different colour can alter the whole appearance of the tree and its decorations. Amongst our home Christmas decorations there is one that was mine as a child, a few that were my mother-in-laws and even one that was my Grandma's which dates back to WWII. These may not look full of glitz or glamour but they are heart-warming at Christmas-time. |
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