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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: rabbidrabbit on December 14, 2008, 10:27:18 AM
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Yes, what to get for the wife.
I hate buying gifts for her since its always expected and never appreciated.
The rules:
It can't be cheap.
It can't be something useful.
It can't be something usable by me.
She won't give me any ideas and is offended that I might consider asking.
I was looking at a HD camcorder but she booted up my LT and found the open tabs. She wanted nothing to do with that.
Basically, I'm stuck on jewelry even though its a complete waste of money.
Any ideas? My fallback is a lump of coal but it will cost me dearly.
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You can always buy her a power boat and a big bottle of booze to go with it.
Other than that jewelry and a day or two at a nice spa where she can be pampered might go well.
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The rules:
It can't be cheap.
It can't be something useful.
It can't be something usable by me.
She won't give me any ideas and is offended that I might consider asking.
Well, in Femspeak that means jewelry ... so you're absolutely buttered there. Not knowing what your wife may like.. below are some alternatives.
1) How about an exotic vacation? A cruise? Maybe tell her in xmas but the trip can take place in 09. A weekend retreat to Niagara falls or vegas or a cruise.. up to her.
2) Spa treatment. Never understood this but women seem to love to pay dearly for someone to fondle them, splat mud on their face, pin cucumber parts on their eyelids, steam cook them and all that stuff. I mean, I could do that for free :P . Anyways, I think they just like to make us pay for it. Evil XX gene carriers I tell you. :devil
3) Rent a flashy expensive convertible or bike and go out for a whole days drive.. have a romantic picnic somewhere?
4) Hire a male stripper and pop him out of a huge gift box under the tree. If she likes it YOU can be the one in the box next year.. if she doesn't then I bet you she will not nag you about the present ever again. She'll tell you what she wants or risk another cake-man. Win win situation my friend. :D
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I'll sell you Menudo, I've had them locked in my basement since the 80's
(http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o138/GKAVN/menudo.jpg)
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http://www.starregistry.com/
Name a star after her. It's only about $50 for the least expensive package, but is something extremely special and thoughtful. :)
*edit* p.s. as far as the "cheap" goes on this one, you can upgrade to the expensive gift set, which comes with engraved stuff, framed certificate (instead of unframed), etc.
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You're OBviously an uncaring, insensitive dolt, and as such, whatever you do will be wrong. (What my wife does is drop VERY slight, casual hints about such things when we are out and about...to pass the afore-mentioned 'uncaring, insensitive dolt' test, I must remember all said hints and produce the correct things on Christmas morning :eek:)
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Get a voucher for a spa, obviously don't call it a beauty spa cause she's already beautiful and that would just cause issues of another kind. You can find these places which have a huge range of girly things and it gives a day maybe two of pampering for her and only her. Just be sure you look online at the pricing and get the amount that will cover most things (Large money) or you will be in trouble for her in ability to experience what the spa has to offer. Bear in mind girls like to do this in packs so allowances will need to made for this in your thoughtful purchasing process.
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http://www.starregistry.com/
Name a star after her. It's only about $50 for the least expensive package, but is something extremely special and thoughtful. :)
Pleeeeeeeaaaaase don't!
It's not thoughtful at all as it's essentially nothing but a scam.
This company has the same "right" of naming stars as you and me: none.
They are just seeling some overpriced, fancy but effectively worthless certificate. I could sell you the same...
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Pleeeeeeeaaaaase don't!
It's not thoughtful at all as it's essentially nothing but a scam.
This company has the same "right" of naming stars as you and me: none.
They are just seeling some overpriced, fancy but effectively worthless certificate. I could sell you the same...
Agreed
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I could sell you the same...
Check is in the mail. Please be sure it is here by Christmas!
Thanks.
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Check is in the mail. Please be sure it is here by Christmas!
Thanks.
Sorry, stars are out of stock.
But how about a nice doctor's degree (University of Fakesburg)... or a pretty bridge? ;)
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Observe above. Those are the kind of "functional" answers that wives really don't give a crap about. Who cares if they have no rights to the stars! We ain't talking about functionality, practicality, or reality ~ we're talking about a gift for her.
The point would be that a man she loves went through the trouble of having one named after her ~ who gives a crap if it keeps it's regular 'ole name and is never, ever, ever, ever known by any other name other than the one it was originally given ~ that is totally and completely besides the point.
:) And if you're just as able to make it happen, then put it into place, and I'll start buying from you instead of them. I buy about one a year.
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Going to buy mine Gold and Silver coins.
:aok
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Get a basket with smelly soaps and a gift card to a spa.
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I got mine a king size pillow top bed. We stayed at a resort in Lake of the Ozarks a few years ago that had one of these beds. She's been after me ever since to get one for us. Get her one of these beds.You won't regret it. :D
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What about a great smelling perfume? Great for her and for you. And I'm sure you could find a really expensive bottle.
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Sorry, you are screwed
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2 real nice gifts for wife:
(http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq77/AAdeath/fishingpole.jpg)
If you have more to spend make sure you get 30lb. test spider wire!
(http://i435.photobucket.com/albums/qq77/AAdeath/th_bowling_ball.jpg) (http://s435.photobucket.com/albums/qq77/AAdeath/?action=view¤t=bowling_ball.jpg)
Make sure you get fingers pre drilled with your size to insure no return to pro shop for sizing! (Women hate this)
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I always make sure to stop at Victorias Secret
when shopping the the wife.. Then on Christmas
Eve, I give her a "smile", that lasts all the way to
New Years Eve... Then start over!!!
RC
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Sometimes the answer is in front of you sir. We simply forget to stop and look around for it!
:salute
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Most women don't want electronics. Heck I screwed the pooch one year a long time ago after my wife saw a commercial on techtv for The Sims and she said that it looked pretty cool. Anyway my dumb butt went out and bought the games and all the expansion packs for her...my point is we as men don't speak woman code. Another case in point is we are driving by a store (any kind that appeals to her, jewelery, furniture, clothing, etc...) and she says..."Hey look that place is new; I wonder what they have there?"; I continue driving and say "I don't know but why don't you go check it out sometime"...The point is sometimes she just wants you to do things with her and ASK her what she wants.
Those of us with kids ask them to make a list so why not ask her to make one as well. That way you don't have to get it all but just pick out something and you should be good to go.
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If your still perplexed then understand that with woman $100 bills always work. Woman do take cash. In fact it makes them giddy.
She didn't want the camcorder cause she knew "you" wanted it and that you'd always be using it. Nice try however.
So give her cash. But if you do decide to believe the jewelry salesman when he says he's giving you a great deal........?
Then see below first.
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If you are going with jewelry, do something cool and romantic on Christmas Eve and make the jewelry store a stop on the way home. Christmas sex is a given!
Somewhere like Zales or even go to Jared! You could tell everyone *WE* went to JARED!!!! That would take a while to get old. ;) :D
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Start with the things you know she's into. Think about it, and come up with something appropriate.
For example, my wife's been getting more and more into gardening. For her, planning landscaping and working in the yard is both a creative and therapeutic outlet. (Meanwhile, for me it's a pointless and mind-numbing duty.) So one Christmas her main gift was a hefty gift certificate at the local garden port. Big hit -- she didn't expect it, but it clearly showed I was paying attention to what was important to her. Before that she got interested in bird identification, so I got a fancy birdfeeder system from Wild Birds Unlimited -- set it up in near view of the kitchen window and left it for her to see on Christmas AM. For her birthday got a good bird ID book.
So if she's into music, check out when her favorite group is coming to some nearby venue and pre-order tickets. Etc, etc.
If you can swing it, a getaway weekend can be good too, especially if its to some place you know she'd like but SHE knows you're not hyped about. (Where I live an example might be a bed and breakfast trip to amish country.)
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Almost every woman has something she does to relax... Find out what that is and feed it....
My regards,
Widewing
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http://www.starregistry.com/
Name a star after her. It's only about $50 for the least expensive package, but is something extremely special and thoughtful. :)
*edit* p.s. as far as the "cheap" goes on this one, you can upgrade to the expensive gift set, which comes with engraved stuff, framed certificate (instead of unframed), etc.
Actually I did this a few years back for my Mother-in-Law before she passed away from cancer. I thought it was a neat gift, but I never imagined what an impact it would be with her and practically everyone in my wife's family. By far the best gift I have ever given. To the right person it's priceless.
:salute Mom
One thing I got for my wife this year is an antique Bible from 1880. Raised leatherbound, embossed with gold, and brass closures. It weighs a ton. The perfect gift for a good Catholic Girl. :angel:
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Commemorative Nascar plates! (http://ak.collectiblestoday.com/images/product/150/0902028007.jpg)
Chicks always go for them!
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What about the commemorative Barrack Obama plate???
Your wife should love that one too.