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OT: But In Time For the Season, I / We Need Your Help |
bandjoey |
Dec 3 2017, 05:33 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So with just a few weeks to Christmas, and married for many many many many years (almost 25, Yikes) She says.....Don't get me anything this year. Let's just let the kids do Christmas. So, If I do what she says, on Christmas day, my head will be stuffed inside the turkey's butt. However, I'm at a loss for what to get her.
HELP ME (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) and I'll bet some of you are looking at the same problem. She can get anything she wants and I'm really at a loss for what to buy. Give me your new and thoughtful ideas...not just a spa day. She does that already. What is the perfect present in this case???? Ideas for me and possibly you too are: |
PanelBilly |
Dec 3 2017, 06:02 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,788 Joined: 23-July 06 From: Kent, Wa Member No.: 6,488 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
I've been in the same position. I buy Julie a new purse. Doesn't matter that it isn't the one she wants. She'll take it back and pick out something she likes. Usually go to Nordstroms or Macy's so it's easy for her to get cash back if they don't have one she likes. Warning: a good purse cost $300-375 and don't bother picking one out that's on sale. Get a gift receipt.
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Elliot Cannon |
Dec 3 2017, 06:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
So with just a few weeks to Christmas, and married for many many many many years (almost 25, Yikes) She says.....Don't get me anything this year. Let's just let the kids do Christmas. So, If I do what she says, on Christmas day, my head will be stuffed inside the turkey's butt. However, I'm at a loss for what to get her. HELP ME (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) and I'll bet some of you are looking at the same problem. She can get anything she wants and I'm really at a loss for what to buy. Give me your new and thoughtful ideas...not just a spa day. She does that already. What is the perfect present in this case???? Ideas for me and possibly you too are: Buy her a flying lesson. Maybe a ride in a sail plane or helicopter. Fair warning. This could get very expensive for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
KELTY360 |
Dec 3 2017, 07:09 PM
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914 Neferati Group: Members Posts: 5,024 Joined: 31-December 05 From: Pt. Townsend, WA Member No.: 5,344 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
What's her favorite charity? Make a nice donation in her name to a worthwhile cause.
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Coondog |
Dec 3 2017, 07:16 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Make up your own gift cards for her. Going on dates is what they really want. Make one for each month of the year
# Dinner # Movie # Weekend get away # sexy lingerie # nails done # day spa Ect ect ect Be creative, she will love this better then any present. |
My 914 |
Dec 3 2017, 07:20 PM
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Casual Member Group: Members Posts: 560 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Massachusetts Member No.: 19,928 Region Association: North East States |
Being married for 25 years always warrants gifts. Jewlery is a good option. Small package, sends a nice message and is usually much appreciated as it's not often requested.
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Elliot Cannon |
Dec 3 2017, 07:28 PM
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914 Guru Group: Retired Members Posts: 8,487 Joined: 29-December 06 From: Paso Robles Ca. (Central coast) Member No.: 7,407 Region Association: None |
So with just a few weeks to Christmas, and married for many many many many years (almost 25, Yikes) She says.....Don't get me anything this year. Let's just let the kids do Christmas. So, If I do what she says, on Christmas day, my head will be stuffed inside the turkey's butt. However, I'm at a loss for what to get her. HELP ME (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drunk.gif) and I'll bet some of you are looking at the same problem. She can get anything she wants and I'm really at a loss for what to buy. Give me your new and thoughtful ideas...not just a spa day. She does that already. What is the perfect present in this case???? Ideas for me and possibly you too are: Buy her a flying lesson. Maybe a ride in a sail plane or helicopter. Fair warning. This could get very expensive for you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/santa_smiley.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Maybe here. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) https://www.usaviationacademy.com/ Ask for the discovery flight. |
bobboinski |
Dec 3 2017, 07:36 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 197 Joined: 23-April 16 From: Petaluma Member No.: 19,929 Region Association: Northern California |
Being married for 25 years always warrants gifts. Jewlery is a good option. Small package, sends a nice message and is usually much appreciated as it's not often requested. 37 years here. My wife once said "I always like small, sparkly things". No complaints yet. Helps to find out her favorite jeweler in town, they will know what she likes. |
bandjoey |
Dec 3 2017, 07:44 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
So far, jewelry and airplanes. don't you know I'm a CSOB Teener owner? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
Jewelry is probably the safest way and with a receipt. what else works? |
76-914 |
Dec 3 2017, 07:45 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,455 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Last year I bought my wife a goat thru Heifer International and that might have been her favorite present yet. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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GermermanCarGuy |
Dec 3 2017, 08:15 PM
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GermanCarGuy Group: Members Posts: 81 Joined: 13-May 14 From: Rapid City, SD Member No.: 17,346 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
QUOTE So with just a few weeks to Christmas, and married for many many many many years (almost 25, Yikes) She says.....Don't get me anything this year. Let's just let the kids do Christmas. Stop! It's a Trap! Whatever you did, it's probably bad. Buy her diamonds. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) |
rhodyguy |
Dec 3 2017, 08:22 PM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,042 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
Jeanne and I decided to donate to Operation Agua which is providing gravitational water purifiers to our fellow citizens in Puerto Rico. Check it out www.aft.org. $150 buys 5 purifiers that can provide 24 liters of safe water per day with a estimated filter life of 5k liters.
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Chris914n6 |
Dec 3 2017, 08:26 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,287 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I'm sorta kidding...
https://www.etsy.com/shop/imyourpresent What I was actually looking for. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads_offsite/img1.etsystatic.com-431-1512354402.1.jpg) |
Lucky9146 |
Dec 3 2017, 08:38 PM
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Always Wanted A Bigger Go Cart Group: Members Posts: 1,597 Joined: 22-September 14 From: Poway California Member No.: 17,942 Region Association: Southern California |
Make up your own gift cards for her. Going on dates is what they really want. Make one for each month of the year # Dinner # Movie # Weekend get away # sexy lingerie # nails done # day spa Ect ect ect Be creative, she will love this better then any present. Agree! He is right. I have done this before and it works! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/white914.jpg) |
burton73 |
Dec 3 2017, 08:41 PM
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burton73 Group: Members Posts: 3,457 Joined: 2-January 07 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 7,414 Region Association: Southern California |
Being married for 25 years always warrants gifts. Jewlery is a good option. Small package, sends a nice message and is usually much appreciated as it's not often requested. 37 years here. My wife once said "I always like small, sparkly things". No complaints yet. Helps to find out her favorite jeweler in town, they will know what she likes. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) I agree. I was married for 30 years and my wife passed away coming home from working out. She was addicted to working out. 5 years later I got married to a wonderful woman the same age as me just 2 weeks ago. My life’s experience with woman is they love jewelry and flowers but number one big buy is jewelry. I can look at a Porsche car part like they look at Diamond’s Bob B |
IronHillRestorations |
Dec 3 2017, 08:55 PM
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I. I. R. C. Group: Members Posts: 6,707 Joined: 18-March 03 From: West TN Member No.: 439 Region Association: None |
It's hard to go wrong with baubles, but it can come off as somewhat generic.
Plan an overnight or weekend trip based on things she likes to do and surprise her with it. If you want to do a "change the world" kind of gift in her name, sponsor a child through Compassion International or one of the other life changing charities. For what amounts to eating out once a month you can help raise a kid (who isn't expecting a new iPhone) out of poverty. |
warpig |
Dec 3 2017, 09:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 290 Joined: 2-August 10 From: Portland OR Member No.: 12,002 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Buy her a new 914!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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bandjoey |
Dec 3 2017, 10:39 PM
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bandjoey Group: Members Posts: 4,920 Joined: 26-September 07 From: Bedford Tx Member No.: 8,156 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Weekend surprise trip and jewelry sounds like fun too
I like it so far. |
toolguy |
Dec 3 2017, 10:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,267 Joined: 2-April 11 From: San Diego / El Cajon Member No.: 12,889 Region Association: Southern California |
25 years , huh. . A custom made wooden jewelery box. . there are some nice Italian inlaid boxes. .with something special inside. . Try to figure out something that will have a sentimental aspect to it . . something that represents you lives together.
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budk |
Dec 4 2017, 08:28 AM
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Yes! It's a Bumblebee! Group: Members Posts: 676 Joined: 24-July 10 From: Hickory, PA Member No.: 11,970 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
A cruise - with or without you!
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