They should automate it. Add a registry of stuff we want, have people set up automatic deductions when (good) friends hit their birthdays/anniversaries, add up

They should automate it. Add a registry of stuff we want, have people set up automatic deductions when (good) friends hit their birthdays/anniversaries, add up the amount of cash and buy whatever it can afford, send thank-you letter to each person, and a "pleasure" email back. And a "we must get together soon" discussion, also automated. Much as it's nice receiving the smallest personal message from someone you haven't spoken to, I am a touch jaded at how automatic birthday reminders are. Can you tell? :)