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I'm at a loss this year. Last year, we did not get each other anything, we just tried to take care of our kids and grand kids. I thought we were doing that again this year and I found out last night that my wife cheated and got me something. Now here I am with my face hanging wide open trying to figure out what to get her. How about giving a fellar some help here guys, I'm brain dead when it comes to shopping for her. ???
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bigguy
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« Reply #1 on: December 19, 2011, 09:45:37 AM » |
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OK, Let's see if I understand the problem. Your wife cheated on you, so now you need to cheat on her?  I'm not sure what to advise you to get her. Jewelry is usually fairly safe. Just keep the receipt so she can take it back. Remember, she's less concerned with WHAT you get her than simply the fact that you agonized over it for weeks and weeks. And for God sake, don't let her think you just randomly grabbed something off the shelf. Look for that personal tie in that lets her know how attentive you are. "It goes with your eyes; that lovely dress you wore to blah blah; the ring your sister gave you;" etc. Let this be a lesson to you. The next time she drags you to the store take a few minutes, before you head off to drool on the tools you can't afford, to see what she's looking at. Pay special attention to anything she mentions that she likes, but doesn't buy. (This is know as a hint and can have significant benefit to the clever male who recognizes and uses it.) Just DO NOT buy her a dual bag vacuum cleaner.
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« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2011, 09:48:00 AM » |
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Join the club. I've yet to get out and shop for her and the morning of 24th is coming soon. (My shopping day). Totally bereft of ideas.  One year I got her expensive perfume. She made me take it back and exchange it for a bread-maker. So yeah - some may actually prefer a vacuum cleaner. |
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« Reply #3 on: December 19, 2011, 09:51:34 AM » |
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Must... resist... urge... to... post... certain... Justin Timerlake & The Lonely Island... music... video...
Few tips - Some things do NOT generally work: Mops, vacuum cleaners, irons/ironing boards, cooking lessons, etc...
Some things that do work - jewelry, fluffy bath robes, fluffy slippers, fluffy blankets (Noticing a trend here?), new bedroom comforters. If you've got the $$$, a cruise would be generally go over well.
Gift certificates to local spas/manicure/pedicure/massage (If massage, check the place out and make sure it's not THAT kind of massage place first!) places.
Home printed coupon book that are redeemable to you, things like "Good for one free back rub, good for one free husband provided dinner, good for one free (Whatever, use your imagination)" have saved my butt too...
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« Reply #4 on: December 19, 2011, 10:19:36 AM » |
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sucks to be you!! when she kills you, can i have your cycle!! do like i usually do, buy her a piece of chrome, and tell her that when it's on the cycle you can see her reflection in it and that reminds you of how beautiful she is!!  |
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« Reply #5 on: December 19, 2011, 11:04:41 AM » |
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I'm in the same boat only I have an excuse, my son has her car (his is being repaired for the last few weeks) and she has my truck. So I can't shop. Just tell her "honey, go ahead and buy yourself something real nice and oh, BTW, it'll be on me." It's always best to let them know who's boss.
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« Reply #6 on: December 19, 2011, 11:18:58 AM » |
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We had a mens shopping day with coworkers yesterday. Once a year we meet for lunch then go wife shopping. We met at the Tilted Kilt. After a hour the guys left except for me and another guy. Since I'm a sucker for belly rings on a tanned body we decided to tie one on before shopping.  After 4 shots of Gentleman Jack, numerous free beer samples, 6 Bud lights, and 4 hours later, shopping was not getting done! We never buy for each other either till this year. Did go out and and get her a new tongue stud, a ring for another body part  , a gun cleaning kit, and a choaker from Montana Silversmiths. So she got alot of jewlry for x-mas this year.  |
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« Reply #7 on: December 19, 2011, 11:21:11 AM » |
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Make it personal and make sure to get an exchange slip. Do not fall into the hasty goofup. I pay attention to my wife and she has it all. I heard her one simple request and I got it for her.
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« Reply #8 on: December 19, 2011, 11:24:08 AM » |
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Well, my wife turned 70 this last tuesday so I am tapped out for Xmas gift ideas. But, more than one friend told me to buy for my wife something she would never buy for herself. So I bought her a new M1A rifle because I know she would never buy that for herself. Unfortunately the gift was not received in the spirit it was purchased.
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« Reply #9 on: December 19, 2011, 11:39:50 AM » |
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Well, my wife turned 70 this last tuesday so I am tapped out for Xmas gift ideas. But, more than one friend told me to buy for my wife something she would never buy for herself. So I bought her a new M1A rifle because I know she would never buy that for herself. Unfortunately the gift was not received in the spirit it was purchased.
Lucky she doesn't use it on you...  |
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« Reply #10 on: December 19, 2011, 11:49:43 AM » |
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USE CASH! If she sees the cancelled check or cc bill with a date this late, it means you weren't planning long enough to get her gift. Don't ask how I know.
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« Reply #11 on: December 19, 2011, 12:25:51 PM » |
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My wife wears hoop pierced ear rings, and she wanted some for our wedding anniversary.
Went shopping with her, she looked at 3 different sets. Made a comment she sure liked to have all 3, but she figured that would be toooo much $$$$. As Joe May says, ya can't hide $$$$. Figure this way she gets what she wants and the kids get cut short on their inheritance.
We bought one pair, I caught the clerk off writing up the purchase and told her to put the other 2 back till tomorrow.
Went back and got them, she will get 1 pair Christmas and the other set on her Birthday. Jewelry store has always been very good with us, in cases she likes it at purchase time and then changes her mind. They have been very cooperative in exchanges.
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« Reply #12 on: December 19, 2011, 12:29:01 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: December 19, 2011, 05:10:11 PM » |
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I know buy her a................................. Valkyrie ! |
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« Reply #14 on: December 19, 2011, 05:36:15 PM » |
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Give her money.
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« Reply #15 on: December 19, 2011, 07:53:52 PM » |
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I don't do well with gifts/surprises... so, I asked my wife saturday to go shopping for presents for each other. She bought a real expensive purse (?????? of all things), and I bought a................................piano....lmao Been wanting a decent electric keyboard for sometime. This way, she got what she wanted, and I got what I wanted!!!
Boring, maybe, but it worked, and we are both happy...well, except for those listening to me try to play!!! LOL
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« Reply #17 on: December 20, 2011, 05:44:01 AM » |
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Well, for one thing, you've started WAY too early!  Christmas isn't until the 25th.. that's this Sunday. No need to get in a rush. The stores are all open late Christmas Eve Besides that, you'll get a better deal on your purchase.  |
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« Reply #18 on: December 20, 2011, 06:07:26 AM » |
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My wife suggested I get myself one of those penis enlargers. So, I did. She is 21 and her name is Lucy.  |
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« Reply #19 on: December 20, 2011, 06:08:35 AM » |
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« Reply #20 on: December 20, 2011, 09:16:42 AM » |
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Thanks!!!! I'm just gonna go ahead and hang myself from a rafter and get it over with. .......... Have to admit, some good ideas in there, new gun, chrome, new tools,
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« Reply #21 on: December 20, 2011, 09:28:46 AM » |
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im heading out to dillards for a pair of ugg slippers
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« Reply #22 on: December 20, 2011, 10:46:21 AM » |
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Theyres only two things you need to know about a woman.
You dont need to know what to order her for dinner. She'll order off the menu.
You dont need to know what sports she likes. She'll watch what she wants.
Shoe size and ring size. The annonominity (?) of the internet and a trusted friends address, WIN!
Some comfy, some thing you'd like to see, ;-), some thing warm. Dont sweat practical, its a gift.
Rings at the pawn store. I got a real nice opal, heart shaped for $100 and sized as part of the deal.
There is a reserve of pressies in the garage in a box marked "Greasy car parts".
BTW, I OWN Valentine's day.
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« Reply #23 on: December 20, 2011, 10:58:49 AM » |
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I was thinking a riding vacuum cleaner.
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« Reply #24 on: December 20, 2011, 12:23:31 PM » |
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Think I did OK this year, hope so anyway. '93 goldwing interstate think trike kit for anniversary.
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« Reply #26 on: December 20, 2011, 03:58:15 PM » |
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I once bought my wife a set of mud flaps for Christmas and she WAS NOT Thrilled. I thought that since they were going on the then new Chevy Tahoe that went with them, she'd like them.
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« Reply #27 on: December 20, 2011, 06:54:26 PM » |
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Well, my wife turned 70 this last tuesday so I am tapped out for Xmas gift ideas. But, more than one friend told me to buy for my wife something she would never buy for herself. So I bought her a new M1A rifle because I know she would never buy that for herself. Unfortunately the gift was not received in the spirit it was purchased.
'but honey, it's the thought that counts'  no I'm pretty sure it's the gift that counts. |
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« Reply #28 on: December 22, 2011, 08:56:49 AM » |
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You guys are killing me. Well, update, I bought her a Shark, that's what she wanted. I am not lying |
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« Reply #29 on: December 22, 2011, 10:03:11 AM » |
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You guys are killing me. Well, update, I bought her a Shark, that's what she wanted. I am not lying Shark as in helment, or shark as in fish for the fish tank? hmmm.... mind wandering..... Hay  Jimmyt |
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« Reply #30 on: December 22, 2011, 11:07:04 AM » |
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Is she a reader? Buy her a Kindle....or a Nook. I'd suggest the Kindle Touch. |
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« Reply #31 on: December 22, 2011, 11:30:25 AM » |
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:)You know, a steam shark to steam hardwood floors and tile and stuff..... Oh, and we did get a notebook thingy for her too, but called it a business purchase. We got the Toshiba thrive for her job |
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« Reply #32 on: December 22, 2011, 12:08:51 PM » |
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:)You know, a steam shark to steam hardwood floors and tile and stuff..... Oh, and we did get a notebook thingy for her too, but called it a business purchase. We got the Toshiba thrive for her job THAT kind of shark huh? You are doomed... Hay Jimmyt |
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« Reply #34 on: December 22, 2011, 01:19:24 PM » |
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I thought you meant one of these - I was going to say cool.
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« Reply #35 on: December 22, 2011, 01:21:55 PM » |
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:)You know, a steam shark to steam hardwood floors and tile and stuff..... Oh, and we did get a notebook thingy for her too, but called it a business purchase. We got the Toshiba thrive for her job Jimmy Jimmy Jimmy. You might as well have gotten her the dual bag vacuum. I warned you about the doghouse. But as you've obviously forgotten, here we go again.
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« Reply #36 on: December 22, 2011, 04:00:01 PM » |
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« Reply #37 on: December 22, 2011, 05:31:28 PM » |
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I'm trying to find Kathy something nice to match the Craftsman tool set that I got her last year. Any suggestions?
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« Reply #38 on: December 22, 2011, 07:07:43 PM » |
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I'm trying to find Kathy something nice to match the Craftsman tool set that I got her last year. Any suggestions?
Get her a rubber mallet..... it's a little less painful than the ballpeen hammer, and your medical bills will be lower. Whatever you do, do not get her a nail gun.
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« Reply #39 on: December 22, 2011, 07:35:42 PM » |
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It is all about the presentation! Get her a 10$ gift and make her think you got her nothing..." I figured I'd be in trouble for getting the wrong gift" or "If I had we would just spend the day in line to return it", "I'd be in the dog house for something so I figured I'd just EARN it! " And then, Just as she pulls back the slide and drops the safety off....Give her ANY gift BEFORE she pulls the trigger and you are golden....or mortally wounded |
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