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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Baitman on September 05, 2008, 02:46:55 PM
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I have a problem.
It is the misses 37th birthday today. I have never been good at buying good presents. Once a few years back for Christmas I bought her a mop and broom set. Vaccum for Birthday one year. Pot and pans, cook books.
Never been one to buy flowers or trinkets (Use them for special get off the hook presents)
I was thinking about getting a home gym for her this year but wondering if that was bad idea.
Bait (the romantic :rofl )
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My dad got my mom to cry when he bought her wedding band that got stolen. The thing was 3000$, I think the rock was alil bigger then he first :)
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Damn and I thought I had problems!!!! :rofl
Dude buying her a home gym? Save the money and just walk up to her and tell her she's fat, same effect, no wasted money and I'm SURE she'll appreciate it. :O
Take her to dinner, go for a walk in the park or something, run her a bath when you get home, and clean the living room and bedroom while she's in the tub. She'd probably enjoy that more than a home gym. :aok
Damnit I am turning into a metrosexual :furious
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Get a basket ~ the three dollar kind from the craft section at wal mart is just fine.
Put in it:
a small box of chocolates
a crystal candle holder (with candle)
a $10 or $15 (whatever they cost) gift certificate to a nail place so she can get a manicure
bath scrubbie stuff (soaps, gels, foot soak, eye salve... whatever. it's all together at the pharmacy section of wal mart).
a great book
Buy until the basket is filled. Make sure none of it is for your pleasure... it's all stuff for her which doesn't include you ~ that means no nighties or anything like that should be included.
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Break down and buy her some roses. Keep her guessing! :D
I usually buy the wife a dozen every month. I mix up the days so she never knows when she's getting them. She deserves them.
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Get a basket ~ the three dollar kind from the craft section at wal mart is just fine.
Put in it:
a small box of chocolates
a crystal candle holder (with candle)
a $10 or $15 (whatever they cost) gift certificate to a nail place so she can get a manicure
bath scrubbie stuff (soaps, gels, foot soak, eye salve... whatever. it's all together at the pharmacy section of wal mart).
a great book
Buy until the basket is filled. Make sure none of it is for your pleasure... it's all stuff for her which doesn't include you ~ that means no nighties or anything like that should be included.
I will take one of the girls down town with me and give her this list. :)
Break down and buy her some roses. Keep her guessing! :D
I usually buy the wife a dozen every month. I mix up the days so she never knows when she's getting them. She deserves them.
Can't buy anything like that or she will start thinking I am up to something. :noid
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that means no nighties or anything like that should be included.
How are nighties not for her?
:devil
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I have a problem.
It is the misses 37th birthday today. I have never been good at buying good presents. Once a few years back for Christmas I bought her a mop and broom set. Vaccum for Birthday one year. Pot and pans, cook books.
Never been one to buy flowers or trinkets (Use them for special get off the hook presents)
I was thinking about getting a home gym for her this year but wondering if that was bad idea.
Bait (the romantic :rofl )
dude.....you're lucky she didn't hit ya with the pans, or stick the broom up,,,,,,,,,
start taking notice of what she seems to like, or like to do.
orrrr....buy her jewlrey.
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Bait, I did this a couple of years ago for our anniversary...
got friends to babysit, Make Reservations for a suite at a nice Hotel (Omni, chocolates, champagne), reservations for a nice restaurant, Limo for the evening.
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dude.....you're lucky she didn't hit ya with the pans, or stick the broom up,,,,,,,,,
start taking notice of what she seems to like, or like to do.
orrrr....buy her jewlrey.
I am finding out years later that get me nothing really means get me something. Man I hate all the reading between the lines stuff with her.
As for what she likes it is Horses, Horses and more Horses. I know nothing about them other than they have 4 legs and a tail. I like machinery of all kinds NOT animals.
Jewelry..... Maybe for her horse other wise she doesn't wear any not even a watch.
good thing the girls are teens now and I can use them to shop for me.
BTW TxMom why isn't me giving what nature has given me to her for her birthday not considered a present for her? :huh
Bait <---- hopeless romantic.... NOT :rofl
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Bait, I did this a couple of years ago for our anniversary...
got friends to babysit, Make Reservations for a suite at a nice Hotel (Omni, chocolates, champagne), reservations for a nice restaurant, Limo for the evening.
Hey that Sounds the best yet...... I get something out of it too :D
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I am finding out years later that get me nothing really means get me something. Man I hate all the reading between the lines stuff with her.
As for what she likes it is Horses, Horses and more Horses. I know nothing about them other than they have 4 legs and a tail. I like machinery of all kinds NOT animals.
Jewelry..... Maybe for her horse other wise she doesn't wear any not even a watch.
good thing the girls are teens now and I can use them to shop for me.
BTW TxMom why isn't me giving what nature has given me to her for her birthday not considered a present for her? :huh
ok...you just hit it.
is there any ranches near you>? that you could take her on a trail ride? if there is, learn the basics of riding.....don't let her know you're doing it. then take her out riding on a trail.
set up a picnic somewhere along the trail. if you have to, pay the ranch to get the things there. make sure it's all "mushy" lovey dovey. also, make sure it's something SHE likes, foodwise, and if you have any sort of music there, same thing.
she'll love it. aaannnnd, she'll be impressed as all hell that you took the time to learn to ride JUST FOR HER.
things like that have worked for me in the past.
good luck!
Bait <---- hopeless romantic.... NOT :rofl
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I have a problem.
It is the misses 37th birthday today. I have never been good at buying good presents. Once a few years back for Christmas I bought her a mop and broom set. Vaccum for Birthday one year. Pot and pans, cook books.
Never been one to buy flowers or trinkets (Use them for special get off the hook presents)
I was thinking about getting a home gym for her this year but wondering if that was bad idea.
Bait (the romantic :rofl )
Here is a gift I gave to my wife a few years ago for her borthday.
No way you loose in this one. NO WAY.
As Texas Mom or any other woman you know.
Get her a gift card for a day at a Day Spa
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Here is a gift I gave to my wife a few years ago for her borthday.
No way you loose in this one. NO WAY.
As Texas Mom or any other woman you know.
Get her a gift card for a day at a Day Spa
excellent choice =)
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Pardon my idiocy, but first off a wife means you should know her a bit I'd hope...
second off as a wife she should let you know what she likes and not be all "mysterious". Why women always keep stuff from their "man" confounds and irritates me personally.
All you have mentioned is she loves horses, why not get her some saddle time in a special horse, or some time on a ranch together riding? she must have a usual place of riding, check with them about a weekend package of riding trails or something similar. see if they recommend a place that can provide such.
does she own her own saddle? they are quite expensive, but you can take her some place and just say "pick one".
thats my thoughts.
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Strangely enough, my wife has been complaining that I haven't bought her a gucci expensive do-everything food processor dingus. It's about $250 for the model she wants.
She also wants a $900 gold/diamond ring.
Suxxors.
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No, no, no, no! You have to get romantic. Wait till she is in bed and walk out of the bathroom wearing nothing but a big red ribbon. And by nothing, I mean nothing but the ribbon. Your descretion at where it is placed. :aok
Now if you will excuse me, I have to throw up at the thought of Baitman in a red ribbon. :salute
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excellent choice =)
I rest my case.
Taint nothing a woman enjoys more then a day of being pampered with the knowlege that the person doing the pampering isnt doing it just so they can get some.
That in itself may end up getting you some.
But
If you take her away for a romantic evening and she'll be thinking to herself
"Is this supposed to be gift for me,or him?"
romantic getaways is for anniversaries
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Pardon my idiocy, but first off a wife means you should know her a bit I'd hope...
second off as a wife she should let you know what she likes and not be all "mysterious". Why women always keep stuff from their "man" confounds and irritates me personally.
All you have mentioned is she loves horses, why not get her some saddle time in a special horse, or some time on a ranch together riding? she must have a usual place of riding, check with them about a weekend package of riding trails or something similar. see if they recommend a place that can provide such.
does she own her own saddle? they are quite expensive, but you can take her some place and just say "pick one".
thats my thoughts.
Dave, I'll be married 10 years in December. I simply stopped trying to "figure her out" about 4 years ago. I've known her 15 years and she still manages to "surprise me". Life became easier for me after I stopped trying.
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Get her a psychedelic colored bowling ball with your first name engraved in it with sparkles. :D
No seriously, get her one of those blasted "blue box" jobs from Tiffanys. Cost a lot, but when you forget a birthday/anniversary etc, you gotta pay. :uhoh
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Break down and buy her some roses. Keep her guessing! :D
I usually buy the wife a dozen every month. I mix up the days so she never knows when she's getting them. She deserves them.
Txdad does this as well. Instead of getting showered w/gifts at b-day & christmas, he gives me gifts on just regular 'ole days... for no expected reason. It's marvelous. :)
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Txdad does this as well. Instead of getting showered w/gifts at b-day & christmas, he gives me gifts on just regular 'ole days... for no expected reason. It's marvelous. :)
Kinda what we do for each other. As for a horse we live on a farm (own another close by with access to the mountain) have 6 horses here and she keeps her special horse at a indoor riding arena. The horse cost me $11,000 one of the saddles cost me $3,500 and it doesn't stop there. I usually keep my wife in tack and other stuff.
Its 8:45 PM I am going to get her Pizza and a card. I guess thats what she really wants.
Btw Sooner I look good in nothing but a red ribbon........(in the dark :rofl)
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I usually keep my wife in tack and other stuff.
I'm a little confused.... You have your wife fitted for a bridle and saddle? Sounds a bit kinky. Not that there is anything wrong with that. :devil
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I'm a little confused.... You have your wife fitted for a bridle and saddle? Sounds a bit kinky. Not that there is anything wrong with that. :devil
:rofl now you mention it does sound kinky but no that was the first wife. Putting my words on computer doesn't look the same as it sounds. :rofl
Dave, I'll be married 10 years in December. I simply stopped trying to "figure her out" about 4 years ago. I've known her 15 years and she still manages to "surprise me". Life became easier for me after I stopped trying.
I stop trying to figure them out to. We simple men could never understand the thinking of a woman or guess what she will do next (when they are driving too).
Wtg on 10 years in Dec..... My wife and I have been together 12 years in Jan..... I will marry her some day...
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My wife and I have been together 12 years in Jan..... I will marry her some day...
12 years you say? Maybe it's time to man up and buy the ring eh? :salute
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Here is a gift I gave to my wife a few years ago for her borthday.
No way you loose in this one. NO WAY.
As Texas Mom or any other woman you know.
Get her a gift card for a day at a Day Spa
Yeah.. An unlimited 1 or 2 day pass at that or a massage parlor, whatever they're called. She gets to go over there and relax away from everything inside mud and jacuzzis etc and not even think a single time of who pays what while professionals quietly slave away at every imaginable detail of comfort.
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12 years you say? Maybe it's time to man up and buy the ring eh? :salute
We are both from failed marrages and both bring children to the partnership. I gave her a ring and we got engaged 10+ years ago. A paper that says we are married isn't as important as the relationship.
BTW got a card and a horse magazine. Inside the card a note with a day spa or equivalent moneys for tack for her horse. She was very happy :aok
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Good for you Bait! Tell the misses, "Happy B-Day from the nuts on the AH BBS". :aok
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Yeah.. An unlimited 1 or 2 day pass at that or a massage parlor, whatever they're called. She gets to go over there and relax away from everything inside mud and jacuzzis etc and not even think a single time of who pays what while professionals quietly slave away at every imaginable detail of comfort.
This doesn't work with some women... My wife would consider a trip to a spa a massive waste of time. She'd be there whole time thinking about all the things she wanted to be doing instead, and she'd leave the spa a lot less relaxed than when she got there.
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Well yeah, you don't give em that sort of present while they're in the middle of work :) I've had good results with it so far, even an ex that I hadn't seen in 3 years (I sent it from the other side of the planet, incognito) took it and gladly ran with it ..
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Deleted. Noticed it had already been suggested.
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Deleted. Noticed it had already been suggested.
A butt crack knife?
:)
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Google "Linda Tellington-Jones". You will find something about the "T-Touch".
There is one book about that on humans (it'smostly about horses, dogs etc). Find that one.
I think it's some guite to calming massage. Thinking of it for my missus for christmas, since she loves massage.
Just an idea, and she'll never be able to know what she's getting:D
As for just today, oh dear. If she's a reader, a seriously good book. If she's complaining about you having to little time together, take her out. Basically aim for her interests though.
Hope it helps.
BTW, my last birthday present for the missus was (together with many family members, forming the necessary funds)....a greenhouse. Currently fixing it, for it blew over in a hurricane :uhoh
Next one might be a hot-pot.
Anything for the missus....!
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Can't go wrong with a Vermont Teddybear!!! I gave one to my wife last christmas. since I ride alot and she thinks im the sexxor in all my leather I gave her the biker teddybear. She still likes to cuddle with it when watching her horror flicks. It really is the gift that keeps on giving
http://shop.vermontteddybear.com/index.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=TRADE%20NAMES&ne_ppc_id=545&ne_key_id=685595&tracking=685595 (http://shop.vermontteddybear.com/index.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=TRADE%20NAMES&ne_ppc_id=545&ne_key_id=685595&tracking=685595)
LOTS to choose from. i find that when you get one that represents you woman like it more. The wife also keeps hers on my side of the bed when I go out of town on bussiness :aok
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Can't go wrong with a Vermont Teddybear!!! I gave one to my wife last christmas. since I ride alot and she thinks im the sexxor in all my leather I gave her the biker teddybear. She still likes to cuddle with it when watching her horror flicks. It really is the gift that keeps on giving
http://shop.vermontteddybear.com/index.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=TRADE%20NAMES&ne_ppc_id=545&ne_key_id=685595&tracking=685595 (http://shop.vermontteddybear.com/index.html?utm_source=Google&utm_medium=CPC&utm_campaign=TRADE%20NAMES&ne_ppc_id=545&ne_key_id=685595&tracking=685595)
LOTS to choose from. i find that when you get one that represents you woman like it more. The wife also keeps hers on my side of the bed when I go out of town on bussiness :aok
I think we disagreed about this one before ~ The Vermont Teddybears advertising is full of sleazy little tramps with the message that "if you buy this bear for your sweetheart, you're sure to get some sex out of it." I'd be totally offended if my husband ever considered buying one of those.
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I have a problem.
It is the misses 37th birthday today. I have never been good at buying good presents. Once a few years back for Christmas I bought her a mop and broom set. Vaccum for Birthday one year. Pot and pans, cook books.
Never been one to buy flowers or trinkets (Use them for special get off the hook presents)
I was thinking about getting a home gym for her this year but wondering if that was bad idea.
Bait (the romantic :rofl )
If she will use the home gym buy it. Great idea.
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I will take one of the girls down town with me and give her this list. :)
I think you are missing the point TXMom was trying to make. :)
It must come from you. And Hornet's suggestion about doing some cleaning is spot on. BUT........
CLEAN ONLY, DO NOT RE-ARRANGE OR MOVE ANYTHING!!!!!! You would not be helpful by doing this.
Cleaning means dusting, vacuuming, getting rid of dirt, etc.
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If she will use the home gym buy it. Great idea.
When is the last time you got laid? Lack thereof, is proven to be a cause of faulty logic. :)
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When is the last time you got laid? Lack thereof, is proven to be a cause of faulty logic. :)
Ask Cthulhu.
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:noid
Not sure I want to ask any more questions.
In fact, I really should get back to my work before the boss gets irritated.
Maybe train for that marathon while I'm at it, count the floor tiles, ............anything
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:noid
Not sure I want to ask any more questions.
In fact, I really should get back to my work before the boss gets irritated.
Maybe train for that marathon while I'm at it, count the floor tiles, ............anything
I like you byline anyway. I am German.
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Danke!
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Bitte schön
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Not sure I want to ask any more questions.
In fact, I really should get back to my work before the boss gets irritated.
Maybe train for that marathon while I'm at it, count the floor tiles, ............anything
Messa, how's that Marathon Training going? ;)
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I think we disagreed about this one before ~ The Vermont Teddybears advertising is full of sleazy little tramps with the message that "if you buy this bear for your sweetheart, you're sure to get some sex out of it." I'd be totally offended if my husband ever considered buying one of those.
I've actually given them in the past.
both times, they loved it.
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I think we disagreed about this one before ~ The Vermont Teddybears advertising is full of sleazy little tramps with the message that "if you buy this bear for your sweetheart, you're sure to get some sex out of it." I'd be totally offended if my husband ever considered buying one of those.
Well thats not the reason I gave her a VTB. I know the ads can be sleazy but it truly is the thought behind it. I get sex pretty much whenever I want...no problemo in that area. I gave her the biker bear cause I luvs her and wanted to give her something special...something different
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Messa, how's that Marathon Training going? ;)
I was wondering why you kept pointing that Osti turret at me last night......... :noid
:rofl
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I've actually given them in the past.
both times, they loved it.
Let us know how the third time goes. :D
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Don't you think the present depends on the person? I would love the home gym. Squeeze in a workout inbetween housework, homework, etc. fOR Someone who hates exercise a Teddy Bear is great, or chocolate.... chocolate is always good.
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I would love the home gym.
We utilize the bedroom as one. :devil
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Do "we" want to go there again, sweetheart!! :O
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I am now more aware of your identity, now. :D
I make it a point to only put my foot in my mouth, once per week :lol
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Besides the rock hard body you get at the gym contributes to the bedroom. :devil
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Besides the rock hard body you get at the gym contributes to the bedroom. :devil
Without a doubt :aok :aok