Meenzer 15716 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 It's my fella's birthday in a couple of weeks and mine a few weeks after that, and it's the first time either of us has been in a Proper Relationship when it's been the other person's birthday. And, surprise surprise, we're both completely clueless about what to get each other. Trouble is, we talk about DVDs and music and books and stuff all the time, so nothing like that would be a surprise, and we're the kind of people who go out and buy/download what we want when we want it anyway... And we've already said we're going out for a meal, so I can't even wrap that up as some kind of lazy Romantic Gift... So it's brainstorming time, people. Any of you lot got any useful tips for pressies - whether normal or somewhat off the beaten track - that have worked for you in the past, or just sound like they might hit the spot? Sorry to be so vague, but, well, I am... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Any of you lot got any useful tips for pressies Well one of them could always work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6700 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 You both could always just buy something for yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Go down to Argos and buy two "his" chains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Toast in the Post. What says "I Love You" more than toasting a slice of bread, attaching a stamp and address to it (apparently butter is the best way) and shoving it in a postbox. I'm not making this up. www.toastinthepost.com You're welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Fridge magnets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Fridge magnets. 48129[/snapback] Toast is better tbh ... which I think says more about the fridge magnets than the idea of posting toast... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Presents for my Eighteenth... Mark - A Pint DM - 4 cans of Skol and some fluffy dice for me car Get yer fella either one of those Meenzer and he should be chuffed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Make something. Whether it's a video, a photo album or a mix tape. They're always more appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Chops 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 A Ring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Make something. Whether it's a video, a photo album or a mix tape. They're always more appreciated. 48136[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Make something. Whether it's a video, a photo album or a mix tape. They're always more appreciated. 48136[/snapback] 48141[/snapback] Well that's this thread finished for me. night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Toplass-101 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 eeeew that pic :S how about buyin each other a holiday, trips are always coolio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted October 21, 2005 Share Posted October 21, 2005 Make something. Whether it's a video, a photo album or a mix tape. They're always more appreciated. 48136[/snapback] 48141[/snapback] Well that's this thread finished for me. night. 48143[/snapback] You didn't have to quote it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 A trip in a hot air balloon?? Different. I was going to say a ride in a hot air balloon but I didn't want people to conjure up the image and put them off their cornflakes!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Buy him a piece of the moon, its certainly special My hubby is easy to buy for, all he ever wants is new race tyres for his hot rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 Some lovely ideas in there, ta folks. And some bizarre ones. And then there was Brock... I'm glad I'm not the only one with that photo in my bookmarks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 Some lovely ideas in there, ta folks. And some bizarre ones. And then there was Brock... I'm glad I'm not the only one with that photo in my bookmarks 48270[/snapback] Well Meenz, the saying 'it takes one to know one' is definately true then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny_nufc 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 It's my fella's birthday in a couple of weeks and mine a few weeks after that, and it's the first time either of us has been in a Proper Relationship when it's been the other person's birthday. And, surprise surprise, we're both completely clueless about what to get each other. Trouble is, we talk about DVDs and music and books and stuff all the time, so nothing like that would be a surprise, and we're the kind of people who go out and buy/download what we want when we want it anyway... And we've already said we're going out for a meal, so I can't even wrap that up as some kind of lazy Romantic Gift... So it's brainstorming time, people. Any of you lot got any useful tips for pressies - whether normal or somewhat off the beaten track - that have worked for you in the past, or just sound like they might hit the spot? Sorry to be so vague, but, well, I am... 48099[/snapback] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted October 22, 2005 Author Share Posted October 22, 2005 It's my fella's birthday in a couple of weeks and mine a few weeks after that, and it's the first time either of us has been in a Proper Relationship when it's been the other person's birthday. And, surprise surprise, we're both completely clueless about what to get each other. Trouble is, we talk about DVDs and music and books and stuff all the time, so nothing like that would be a surprise, and we're the kind of people who go out and buy/download what we want when we want it anyway... And we've already said we're going out for a meal, so I can't even wrap that up as some kind of lazy Romantic Gift... So it's brainstorming time, people. Any of you lot got any useful tips for pressies - whether normal or somewhat off the beaten track - that have worked for you in the past, or just sound like they might hit the spot? Sorry to be so vague, but, well, I am... 48099[/snapback] 48344[/snapback] Christ, you're perceptive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 How about a surprise something? Like a surprise trip somewhere. Does he like surprises? If not, that kinda sucks. But like say 'we're going out for the day - get in the car' and then u drive somewhere, without telling him where you're going... and then suddenly you arrive at some place he's ALWAYS wanted to go to... or he LOVES going to.. or that he's never thought about, but you know it's just his kinda thing. Failing that... toast in the post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Kenneth Noisewater 0 Posted October 22, 2005 Share Posted October 22, 2005 It doesn't have to be anything expensive. Sometimes a daft little present like a mug or a soft toy or a print hit a certain chord if they are chosen well. Try to think of something he's mentioned in passing in the past, extra brownie points for paying attention. Thoughtful and personal are the keys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasepud 59 Posted October 23, 2005 Share Posted October 23, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 3508 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 You sort this yet Meenzer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted October 25, 2005 Author Share Posted October 25, 2005 Nah, I'm still umming and ahhing. Some really good suggestions and comments among this lot though. Might try and put together a mini-photo album of "the story of us so far" or something equally soppy... ...though that's possibly best saved for an anniversary, I dunno. Inspiration still gratefully accepted, in other words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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