sammynb 2934 Posted October 25, 2005 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. 49039[/snapback] Well the first thing is what's he into? I had this discussion with a friend's wife the other day and she said she coudn't buy presents for shit. Whatever it is it has to be special. Something they would pick but with a bit of your taste. A handmade English silk tie in colours they like but with a pattern you like. A mont blanc pen in a design they would like but maybe fountain instead of rollerball. A new old stock swiss watch (ebay has plenty) that is brand new but 70s design and dirt cheap - brands like edox and omega are bargains. Cufflings, tie clips things that you can buy something that can have a bit of both of you. Even great quality sex toys - glass, titanium or stainless are good options. Forget consumables, even music because as you said if people want those things they just go buy them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Does he love animals? You could sponser one for him at your local zoo. Then have a trip there on his birthday to see it. How about a 'gadgety' gift? I love buying pressies from the gadget shop as its something a bit different. So much to choose from, clocks, games, puzzles, unusual lighting, radio controlled cars. all sorts!! Does he like spanish/italian football? how about getting a pair of tickets to a game (really cheap) and booking a cheap flight and taking him over? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmag 336 Posted October 25, 2005 Share Posted October 25, 2005 He needs a kitten Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14136 Posted October 26, 2005 Author Share Posted October 26, 2005 He needs a kitten 49095[/snapback] I'm sure he'd rather have a houseboy around the place, the dirty swine. (Psst... we're definitely getting a kitten some day though... ) Toonraider, gadgety stuff is a fine idea, you never know quite what you're going to find in shops like that. Trouble is I don't get into London until the evening of the night before his birthday, so shopping time is going to be seriously limited. I might beg for a one-day amnesty to give myself some space to find something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snakehips 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 He needs a kitten 49095[/snapback] *leave it,son, leave it* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 He needs a kitten 49095[/snapback] I'm sure he'd rather have a houseboy around the place, the dirty swine. (Psst... we're definitely getting a kitten some day though... ) Toonraider, gadgety stuff is a fine idea, you never know quite what you're going to find in shops like that. Trouble is I don't get into London until the evening of the night before his birthday, so shopping time is going to be seriously limited. I might beg for a one-day amnesty to give myself some space to find something. 49605[/snapback] Do they not sell things in Germany? Or are you hoping to end up getting a bulky and heavy gift and you don't want to have to carry it over. Now, see, if you sent him toast in the post.................................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 He needs a kitten 49095[/snapback] *leave it,son, leave it* 49607[/snapback] I had to tell myself exactly the same thing snakey I was bursting to say it (all in good fun of course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted October 26, 2005 Share Posted October 26, 2005 He needs a kitten 49095[/snapback] I'm sure he'd rather have a houseboy around the place, the dirty swine. (Psst... we're definitely getting a kitten some day though... ) Toonraider, gadgety stuff is a fine idea, you never know quite what you're going to find in shops like that. Trouble is I don't get into London until the evening of the night before his birthday, so shopping time is going to be seriously limited. I might beg for a one-day amnesty to give myself some space to find something. 49605[/snapback] I can see your time problem, why dont you look on the gadget shop online? i think you can order off there too. I know its not the same as looking around the store, but you might see something that is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toonraider 0 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 (edited) Might be too late now, but here are a few more fun ideas http://www.thedoghouse.co.uk/ProductDetail...8-B091C6672262} http://www.thedoghouse.co.uk/ProductDetail...C-40BF2BD82E90} I'd quite like to be a Lady of the glen If his birthday has passed, what did you get him in the end? Edited November 5, 2005 by Toonraider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9217 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 make the day special, without making it obvious, then drop a nice big surprise on him at the end of the day... like... oh I dunno,.... tell him you're leaving him for the barmaid you met the last time you had an argument either that or a box of Quality Street... nowt says true love like cheap tacky sweets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sicklee Sausage Roll 0 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 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] Less disturbing than Brock sniffing around under-age girls, tbh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Less disturbing than Brock sniffing around under-age girls, tbh... 53013[/snapback] Pretty much the same age though, I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou 0 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Oh I'd forgotten about this thread. And I wanna know what Meenz got. But he's just disappeared off to Lahhnndon... so we won't find out till he gets back/misses us so much he comes back to the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Less disturbing than Brock sniffing around under-age girls, tbh... 53013[/snapback] Pretty much the same age though, I think... 53016[/snapback] Ffs I was only saying hi to the lass, she's 2 years younger than me an arl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Less disturbing than Brock sniffing around under-age girls, tbh... 53013[/snapback] Pretty much the same age though, I think... 53016[/snapback] Ffs I was only saying hi to the lass, she's 2 years younger than me an arl 53029[/snapback] Admit it, you disguise yourself as a school of an evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny_nufc 0 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve 0 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Yet I'd still read any Meenzer thread over any by you, Jonny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gejon 2 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Less disturbing than Brock sniffing around under-age girls, tbh... 53013[/snapback] Pretty much the same age though, I think... 53016[/snapback] Ffs I was only saying hi to the lass, she's 2 years younger than me an arl 53029[/snapback] So if a bloke come on you would say his with the little flower smilie and whatever over smilies you used?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou 0 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 53211[/snapback] You're really just a bit of an idiot, aren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brock Manson 0 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 Less disturbing than Brock sniffing around under-age girls, tbh... 53013[/snapback] Pretty much the same age though, I think... 53016[/snapback] Ffs I was only saying hi to the lass, she's 2 years younger than me an arl 53029[/snapback] So if a bloke come on you would say his with the little flower smilie and whatever over smilies you used?? 53215[/snapback] No because then people would assume I work in the packaging dept. in Thornton's fudge factory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9217 Posted November 6, 2005 Share Posted November 6, 2005 53211[/snapback] wow... you're a total fucktard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2934 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Oh I'd forgotten about this thread. And I wanna know what Meenz got. But he's just disappeared off to Lahhnndon... so we won't find out till he gets back/misses us so much he comes back to the board. 53019[/snapback] So meenzer besides a slap on the arse and a darn good seeing to what did you end up getting him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14136 Posted November 21, 2005 Author Share Posted November 21, 2005 That was about it actually. Oh, and after all that, I buckled and got him a bloody CD and DVD, didn't I? But I also hot-footed it over to IKEA while he was at work one day and stocked up on the ingredients for a full-on Swedish Christmas dinner, which is something we both lurrrrve. Whipped it up like a good little househusband (the meal, that is), and it seemed to go down a treat (the meal, that is). (The parentheses are for Jonny's benefit, since he seems to be such a perceptive little fella. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammynb 2934 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 That was about it actually. Oh, and after all that, I buckled and got him a bloody CD and DVD, didn't I? But I also hot-footed it over to IKEA while he was at work one day and stocked up on the ingredients for a full-on Swedish Christmas dinner, which is something we both lurrrrve. Whipped it up like a good little househusband (the meal, that is), and it seemed to go down a treat (the meal, that is). (The parentheses are for Jonny's benefit, since he seems to be such a perceptive little fella. ) 58348[/snapback] Being the operative words. (Or so his mum says.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 9217 Posted November 21, 2005 Share Posted November 21, 2005 Being the operative words. (Or so his mum says.) 58349[/snapback] Being the operative words (or so the milkman wishes) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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