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Last activity 24 March 2006 by Olivier de Montréal

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redTed

Hello Everyone,

What do people usually do when it's their parents' birthdays back home? Last year all I did was call, which made me feel like a cheap bastard cause it only cost me $2 - onesuite - I'd send flowers or candy or something but internationally that's a bit much. What's something nice, but not wallet breaking?

Ted

Julien

You can send a nice card, hand written in which you can say that you miss them :) You can also talk about your life in a blog, send them its address an type messages especially for them! Blogs are a fantastic way to keep in touch with your family & friends ;)

How funny it's actually my mother's birthday in a couple of days I have to remember it!

Olivier de Montréal

I usually buy books or flowers online. :)

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