Is This Too Little

[emmie]

plan on giving brother some money for wine/chocs for Xmas, is
50 pounds too little, he is putting up with me for a few days at Christmas

[Mamyalynne]

No, it's perfect - I'm sure he won't be expecting money.

[Zacs-Master]

Ah, so you decided to go. Glad you decided one way or t'other. I think £50 is plenty.

[emmie]

i have already given him other money for the two boys, so this will be for some nice wine hopefully..

[mikey4444]

As long as you can afford it Emmie, it sounds about right to me !

[emmie]

i might send him something for Xmas by Amazon, last year it was a litre bottle of Baileys... what else could i send do you think.

[pixie374]

Sounds lovely, emmie. I doubt he expects rent, but a nice gesture.

[emmie]

they moved into new home recently, so they have more room now. Plus mum passing away this year its been a toughun.

[jno]

do you think he needs money? I used to give my sister money when we stayed with her because she was always struggling; but if she hadn't been it would have felt like paying rent, and I'd never expect guests who stayed a few days to pay their way. Give him the wine or chocs instead.

[albaqwerty]

I think £50 is fine if finances permit.

Is brother and family into fruit?
Maybe a monthly subscription to a fruit-of-the-month club?

[Wispy68]

Maybe a nice food and wine hamper?

[emmie]

can't take the stuff with me, the wine and chocs that is as i have to go by cab and its 75 miles away, so too much to carry, thought if i give him the money he can choose what they want.

[Islay]

How about a cheese hamper instead of money?

[jennyjoan]

Just give him the money Emmie - then he can do what he wants with it.

[Old_Geezer]

Dunno. How awful are you to put up with ?

[jno]

I would have thought a cab was the ideal way of transporting victuals; much trickier if you go by train or bus.

[emmie]

brother suggested 50 quid a night and some brekkie thrown in, he always did have a sense of humour my little brother....