Posted on 12/25/2004 7:57:48 PM PST by lowbridge
This thread is for those who got diddly, nada, zilch, zip, zero Christmas Presents this year (or any other year). Come and commiserate. You're among friends here.
And to those of you who offer the beautiful homily, "It's better to give than receive", please take the time to have a nice tall glass of shaddup.
In my case I hope you're a female. If not, then at least a woman trapped in a mans body.
It allows you to go up to random people on the street and demand money. < rim shot >
Are you a boy or a girl? </smirk>
I got a watch, a sweater and a "Mom is great" pen from my daughter. I'm a single Mom with a wonderful 7 year old daughter. She wanted to buy me gifts...with no money. I gave my Mom money to take my daughter shopping for me. My daughter was upset before she and Nana went shopping for me because she didn't have anything to give me and she wanted me to be happy when I opened up presents from her. She is awesome...she made my day!
Depends. Did you know that cyanide has an almond scent and taste?
Virginia Slims won't do? ;)
I got lots and lots and lots of WONDERFUL presents--but then I have been very good ALL year long!
I got a cold, too! Couldn't go eat with my brother and family today. Got no Christmas gift today either. Feel like going to bed and pulling the covers over my head and hoping that the cold will go away soon! I did watch, "My Dog Skip" on TV. Good movie!
If Amex won't give me one, I will manufacture my own!!
AMERICAN EXPRESS INTRODUCES THE CENTURION CARD
Black Card Sets New Standard For Premium Service With Free Upgrades on British Airways Concorde® and Enrollment in Elite Airline Frequent-Flier Programs
NEW YORK, October 14, 1999 -- American Express today announced the introduction of the CenturionTM Card. The Centurion Card will be offered by invitation only to selected Platinum Cardâ members.
The black-colored Centurion Card offers customized personal service to help ease the busy and demanding lifestyles of cardmembers. It has been designed for individuals who travel frequently, entertain often and value single points of contact for service.
“We created the Centurion Card in response to customer research that identified a small but affluent group of cardmembers for whom individual attention and access to previously unavailable elite travel benefits was of great interest,” said James Bush, senior vice president of Consumer Marketing at American Express. “Many of our prospective cardmembers are already frequent travelers receiving elite benefits on one airline. The Centurion Card is the only product on the market that can grant them elite status on four airlines, and much more.”
The introduction of the Centurion Card is part of a broader American Express strategy to introduce a wider array of card products to specific market segments.
“Our company’s innovation includes the creation of the world’s first Travelers Cheque more than 100 years ago, and has continued with unique services for the Personal Card and the invention of the first Gold and Platinum Cards,” added Bush. “With the Centurion Card, we’ve again set the standard -- raising the bar in the premium card category.”
Centurion Card Benefits
The card provides customers with all the benefits and rewards they received with their Platinum Card, plus numerous additional travel, lifestyle and financial services benefits, including:
Elite Travel Benefits
Centurion members are eligible for upgrades and enrollment in the elite tiers of several airline frequent flier, hotel guest and car rental programs, without the rigorous mileage requirements usually needed to join. Examples include:
* Upgrades to the Concorde at no additional cost with the purchase of a full-fare, first-class transatlantic ticket to or from London and any British Airways gateway in the United States.
* Complimentary upgrades, dedicated check-in, priority boarding and mileage earning at an accelerated rate via complimentary enrollment in the Continental Airlines
â OnePassâ Gold Elite Program, Delta Air Lines Gold MedallionÔ program, TWA Aviators Elite 1 program and US Airways Dividend Milesâ Preferred PlusSM.
* Complimentary access to the airport clubs of Continental, Northwest and TWA airlines when flying those airlines.
* Room upgrades, late checkout, complimentary use of fitness centers and other benefits through enrollment in Starwood Gold Preferred Guest program, Gold VIP membership in the Hilton HHonorsâ program, Diamond membership in the Hyatt Gold Passport program and membership in the Inter-Continetal Six Continents Club.
* Confirmed room upgrades when available, at Ritz-Carlton and select Four Seasons properties around the world and more than 330 other fine hotels, resorts and spas.
* Complimentary international cellular phones, which will be delivered directly to Centurion Cardmembers, who pay only the cost of the calls.
Personal Assistance
* Each cardmember will be assigned a personal travel counselor to handle all travel needs, and their own concierge to help with anything from special occasion planning and selecting ideal gifts, to locating unusual items.
Retail Privileges
* Special privileges will be extended to Centurion members at Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, including personal shopper services, invitations to exclusive events, free consultation for restyling of precious jewelry (Neiman Marcus) and private shopping hours (Saks.)
Rewards
* Fee-free enrollment in Membership Rewards Plus
SM, the premium level of the Membership Rewardsâ program. This includes redemption of points for travel on any airline anywhere in the world, and for purchases charged on the American Express Card.
* Fifty-percent Membership Rewards point bonus on all charges made with a Centurion Card at our Centurion partners. These partners include Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, TWA, British Airways, Hilton Hotels, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, and others.
Financial
* Complimentary two-hour consultation with Provident Financial Management, a subsidiary of American Express Tax and Business Services, which specializes in planning for high-net-worth individuals, including industry leaders and celebrities.
* A 25 percent reduction in the management fee for investments and a reduced minimum investment requirement at Portfolio Management Group, a division of American Express Asset Management Group at American Express Financial Advisors.
American Express is a diversified worldwide travel, financial and network services company founded in 1850. It is a world leader in charge and credit cards, Travelers Cheques, travel, financial planning, investment products, insurance and international banking.
Awesome!
I got lifesavers candy- whew hoo!!!!
Meanwhile my fav bluesman died, this sucks big time!!!!
Hi, LB.
I'm lookin' at nothin' under the tree, and neither is Mr. Mabelkitty.
2004 was a really tough year.....Oh well. He will handle it. New Year next week!
Larry Lucido
Chairman & CEO
The Human Fund
http://www.snopes.com/business/bank/blackcard.asp
Jessica Simpson has one. They showed it on Newlyweds, with her info blurred out. :)
Virginia Slims won't do? ;)
LOL! No, even though they're "slimmer than the fat cigarettes men smoke". Gotta be Marlboro...
Candles are very good to have during a winter storm and the electricity goes off...or when a hurricane comes through...or when you need light where there is no electricity... Other ideas, y'all??????
George, is that you?
The most important Christmas present for all of us is the tiniest under the tree -- the presence of the Child Jesus Christ.
We all got this present.
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