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Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

ChristineC68 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 10:57 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 10:57 PM

Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

DH's birthday is at the end of the month and I have no idea what to get him. He is being no help either - I have nothing to work with

He doesn't want to go away.

He has no hobbies or collections.

He doesn't want to go to a show, sports event or concert.

He doesn't want clothes.

He doesn't want any cds, movies, books or magazine subscriptions.

The only thing he needed was a new drill bit set, but the jerk (said with lots of love) just ordered one for himself

Is there a chance I left something out here??

(you can say this guy is praying or in pain - cause I am both here

)

oh yeah, no more electronics.

julz33 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:00 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:00 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

Hmmmm this is a tough one.
Maybe a gift certificate that he can use at a later date when he wants or needs something?
What about a watch?
Take him out to his favorite restaurant for dinner?

Julestrd Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:00 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:00 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

A watch???

bm2013 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:01 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:01 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

Wow, he really left you with slim pickings!

Maybe Cologne? Or 'male' accessories like a money clip, wallet, pocketknife?

If I think of anything else Ill let you know!

Edited b/c you already said no clothes! OOPS!

ChristineC68 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:02 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:02 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

No joke he has like 20 watches.

He is thinking about letting me take him out to dinner. Isn't that nice???

I want to get him something to open though, you KWIM???

BriBri529 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:05 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:05 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

What does he like to do? Is he a into construction or stuff like that?

Julestrd Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:06 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:06 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

How about some sexy lingerie and he can open you to check it out

My FH buys me this stuff and I tell him its not for me its for you!!!

ChristineC68 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:07 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:07 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

Posted by BriBri529

What does he like to do? Is he a into construction or stuff like that?

Nothing

He tinkers with stuff in the apartment but he has more tools then he could possibly use for now.

I am actually sorry I posted - you are all so nice to try and come up with ideas for me.

BriBri529 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:07 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:07 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

What about a gift certificate for Home Depot or Lowes? I wish you luck, My fh is the same way. He's hard to shop for.

SomedayBride Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:10 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:10 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

A subscription to Netflix, or a wine of the month club kind of thing?

ChristineC68 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:17 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:17 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

The wine thing sounds good! Maybe with a wine guide or something.

Thank you for even indulging me - he is being super impossible about his birthday this year

SomedayBride Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:21 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:21 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

Posted by ChristineC68

The wine thing sounds good! Maybe with a wine guide or something.

Ah, good idea, or how about those fancy glasses. (the kind that aerate the wine or whatever they do, I'm clueless, I don't drink it, but I know I've seen some special kind of glasses, and decanters.)

ChristineC68 Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:23 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:23 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

I know what you are talking about - they are sort of duck shaped??

Maybe I'll arrange for a wine tour out east when the start as a late birthday surprise or something.

I just feel so bad because he usually gets me something fantastic.

SomedayBride Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:25 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:25 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

Posted by ChristineC68

I just feel so bad because he usually gets me something fantastic.

Don't feel bad, that's his 'job'

Besides, it's not like you're not trying to get him something fantastic, he's just being impossible. I know how it goes, my FH is the same way.

Julestrd Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:26 PM+

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Posted: Mar 10, 2004 11:26 PM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

Posted by SomedayBride

Posted by ChristineC68

I just feel so bad because he usually gets me something fantastic.

Don't feel bad, that's his 'job' Besides, it's not like you're not trying to get him something fantastic, he's just being impossible. I know how it goes, my FH is the same way.

Yea don't feel bad I didn't get my guy anything for V Day and he spoiled me rotten.
Man's job!!

sophie78 Posted: Mar 11, 2004 12:10 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2004 12:10 AM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

What about:

-an IPOD
-magazine subscription
-small party
-fruit of the month club
-personal training sessions
-gift certificate
-something for his car

NYCMeghan Posted: Mar 11, 2004 03:52 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2004 03:52 AM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

how about a massage - guys never get those for themselves and all of my guy friends who were gifted a massage at one point or another raved about it

Lisa Rose Posted: Mar 11, 2004 05:33 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2004 05:33 AM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

Christine....I did the wine thing for Harry's b-day and he loved it. I bought a really good wine opener, book on wine, wine rack (we didnt have one) and 2 bottles of really good wine. I also bought a bar set, another thing we didnt have, and he loved it!!

Maybe you can get some wine from out East then tell him you will go out there for a tour of the vinyard and a tasting!!!

swags1016 Posted: Mar 11, 2004 06:47 AM+

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Posted: Mar 11, 2004 06:47 AM

Re: Birthday Gift Suggestions for DH

What about a couple of tickets to something like the Ducks, Yankees or that Other team for him and and his friends- kind of like a forced guys night out! Its a double present one for you and him

(I gave Frankie a guys night out for his birthday- he and some friends are going to Metalica!)