"Tacky Tourist"

My first experience with "tacky tourist" gift giving (T.T.G.G.) was quite hysterical. I knew NOTHING about T.T.G.G. and as I'm opening Christmas gifts from Gerry's sister the first year I married him, I kept trying to be excited about some really crappy looking things. I kept thinking, "Man, I thought Geniza had good taste". It wasn't until I noticed Gerry giggling and I asked why, that I was told that I was a victim of T.T.G.G.!!!!!!!!!! Everyone (including Gerry's father) in the family gets really creative in finding things AND we always leave the price tag on the item....for the good laugh.

So this year, I get this BIG box from Wes & Kathleen that is wrapped so nicely (I should have known) and I'm so excited about opening it. Well, to my unbelieving eyes, it's a Motorized Pink Flamingo. It's right leg and neck move. PRICELESS! Let's not overlook the Cactus Candle Holder (that I think Maureen will shortly receive). The bottle of Tabu came from my husband....I said, "Why Tabu"? He said, "That's the perfume you told me you wanted". I said, "Uh, no, the perfume was from Este Lauder...my grandmother wouldn't even wear this". He started to laugh and I'm already giggling. So, even Gerry tries to get tricky with me on this too! This all adds a new layer of fun to opening Christmas packages and keeps me laughing every year! Thanks guys!!!!!!!!!! Now your talent is posted world wide!