Just wondering what would the ladies here think of a trip to London for a 3 night wkend and tickets to the show Mamma Mia as an xmas present for the better half??
On that note actually, has anyone seen that show and is it any good??
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Just wondering what would the ladies here think of a trip to London for a 3 night wkend and tickets to the show Mamma Mia as an xmas present for the better half??
On that note actually, has anyone seen that show and is it any good??
I did the same for her 21st a year or so ago, went down a storm, and I went to see fulham reading (doyle scored the only goal!) :cool::D while her&a few girlie friends from london went to a show. wasnt that one, but I'd say a shows a show!Quote:
Originally Posted by lionelhutz
this year i've been told to get an mp3 player, but will have to get the usual extra few bits aswell :confused:
What extra bits?Quote:
Originally Posted by EAFC_rdfl
in my best Louth accent ..... you tell me!!:D:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Dodge
I dunno, get a cd to go with it anyways after that Im kinda stumped! have to avoid jewellery as thats been used for xmas / birthdays nearly everytime. perfume books vouchers? I dunno!!
I got herself a Orgasmatron !! not what it sounds like its not some weird sex toy its a head masager looks kind alike a giant metal spider but the copper legs tickle the head and react to the electric current in the body drives them wild !!! .
Also got her a 8gb ipod nano video , digi cam + printer and dvd
It would have sounded better if you said you planned to give her an Orgasmatron, and left it at that.Quote:
Originally Posted by anto1208
But i dont make promises i cant keep :DQuote:
Originally Posted by Bluebeard
Shocking show saw it on Broadway wanted to leave after first act.Quote:
Originally Posted by lionelhutz
Trip away is a good one but instead of wasting money on Mamma Mia, try getting Dirty Dancing tickets or shopping spree
yeah go for Dirty Dancing. The best movie ever for girls so she will love the show.
I would love to see Mama Mia but would have to shoot someone if had to sit through Abba songs.
Okay here's my dilemma. All help and suggestions appreciated. Started casually seeing a girl in October. Started off a drunken thing, but have met up a few times since, she calls over to my house a few times and we speak every day. She still won't let me call her my girlfriend, and I dare not even mention the "L" word. So all-in-all it's pretty casual.
However she's absolutly stunning, and I really like her so want to make an effort for christmas. Can't be anything too lovey-dovey or too meaningful (don't want to freak her out). Last thing is we're both 24.
Ideas so far:
Digital photo frame (filled with her photos and fav songs)
Massage
Earrings/Necklace
Ideas I've already shot down:
Weekends away - too soon
Concert tickets - all good concerts are 5/6 months away - don't want to presume we'll last that long ;)
Lookin at the €150 mark
1) GeekyQuote:
Originally Posted by shedite
2) are you doing it for her?
3) Jewellery = commitment
€150 is a big sized budget for a casual thing. I think something like clothes might be the handiest thing here. You know what type of stuff she likes (presuming you have functioning eyes) so just get similar stuff. Next time you talk to her you can bring up shopping and see what shops she likes (she mightn't even think you're gay if you saying you're getting something for your sister/cousin/lollipop lady). A nice bottle of perfume (or a LUSH type gift basket) is a good option too.
As well as something half decent get her something "jokey" to show that you don't want to marry her just yet. You'll know her sense of humour so you'll know how far you can push it.
Don't get her anythign you like as it'll look like you're trying to drag her into a relationship.
As I've said €150 is a huge budget so maybe use some of it to get her out for thenight with you
shedite >> giftvoucher for hair/nail/massage treatment is a good idea. I went to this place http://www.freespiritsalons.ie/index.htm in the IFSC last month, enjoyed the treatment (Swedish massage) and prices are reasonable compared to other places.
Or perhaps a giftvoucher for a nice meal out? Most mid-range to top end restaurants sell giftvouchers. If you're in Dublin try Ely for example http://www.elywinebar.ie.
Best of luck with the gift hunt!
Was gonna say €150 is a lot for a casual thing. I'd go for perfume/smelly stuff, safe option or even nicer get a nice set with lots of different cosmetics made up in some of the shops. Keep it simple
Oh Damn...I misread the thread title, I thought it said how to get a missus for Christmas.
Early nominee for December POTM :DQuote:
Originally Posted by cheifo
I made a complete disaster of the 'joke present' thing when I started with me missus but she still suffered through.Quote:
Originally Posted by shedite
Presume you won't be seeing her Christmas day and 150 is big for two months so I'd get her summat small but really nice (maybe the digital photo frame but I don't have a clue what that is) and spend most of it on taking her out Christmas Eve or the night before.
Dinner, drink and something else, depending on your priorities of film, music and dance.
Give her a nice little present then when ya say goodbye and happy Christmas to keep her thinking of ya.
All the best either way.
That's an exciting Christmas.
Would tend to agree, wouldn't want anyone spending that amount on me for Christmas, far too much. Not that anyone is going to this Christmas:DQuote:
Originally Posted by Maz
Especially if it is casual, 150 Euros is madness!
Is she expecting you to spend that much or something?:eek:
Agree with the girlies on this one. She will only feel that she hasnt spent enough on you or feel obliged to get you something more and am sure you dont want to put that kinda pressure on her yet.
Next time you see her, tell her she smells good and ask what perfume she is wearing as you think your sister (if you have one) would like that and then get her it with the body lotion type set. That should set you back bout €60-80 and she will be delighted that you made the effort to find out what she wears.
If you feel like doing something more, as the lads suggest, take her out for a meal and make her feel special.
Would avoid jokey kinda thing tbh but some small sweet present like a cute/funny keyring or a CD would grand.
Well when I said the €150 mark, it was a max. PRob gonna take her out for a meal or somethign which is prob gonna be close to €70 anyway, so maybe a massage voucher for €80 or somethin would fit the bill. I'll report back with results anyway folks!
Just give her one , thats what all girls really want :D
Note on the digital photo frame as a bloke id thought it was a great idea tested the water and she said she would hate it
I love the way you say it like it isnt the bloke equivalent of solving some really complicated equation!!!!!! (altho its still a good idea tho...:D)Quote:
Originally Posted by Maz
Just say the above and they'll know what you speak of. I only ever have good Ideas
Shedite is loaded, he can well afford the €150 no bother :P !
My missus has her birthday on the 22nd December which is always a disaster, have sorted the birthday present but have not yet sorted the Christmas one. Think the DS lite with a few games mentioned above could be a good idea
Yes, working there im sorted :)Quote:
Originally Posted by DIFChick
Works all the timeQuote:
Originally Posted by Maz
Can you get those teddy's delivered - I'm in Limerick so it'd be a bit of a trek to Dublin???Quote:
Originally Posted by FarmHoop
Cant get a DS Lite anywhere, she has been droppin hints all week and I aint been able to get my hands on one.Quote:
Originally Posted by SÓC
Ya ders no sign of the DS anywhere besides Ebay and Amazon who are selling them for over 250euro each - face value of 150. Anybody got any other ideas of where to get one??
Best of luck trying to get a DS lite now. Last year the game shops ran out of the most popular games (super mario kart/ super mario bros. etc.)
I think Wii's are sold out as well unless you'd settle for second hand stuff :(
WTF?
There was Wiis available in Douglas Court tonight.
Where does this stuff come from?
You can get a ds from here www.videogamesplus.ca for about 100 euro + p&p which wont be much.
I use this site its fine, delivery about a week maybe more this time of year
Mrs Raptor wants a CD Player that looks like a Jukebox, so I'm going to surprise her with a real one. was looking at this one http://www.superleague.ie/omtipod.htm but i emailed for a price its slightly out of my price range @ €8,800
I got my girlfriend the new Westlife Album, 2 tickets to the gig in Croke Park and was gonna get her a nice Bracelet???
What you think of that??? we are only going out a year, thoughts??
If she's not a Westlife fan your screwed...Quote:
Originally Posted by juan pablo
Otherwise pretty good I'd say.
Our main present to each other this year is going to be a new TV so only had to get the smaller bits. Got her oil paints, brush set, canvas, (she's a brilliant artist and is getting back into it recently) Bon Jovi calendar (she's a huge fan, already have tickets to see them in the summer), CSI Series 7 DVD (she has all of them up to season 6, her favourite TV show) and a little Me to You bear Christmas decoration (Me to You bear and card is a tradition at this stage, we moved in together this year and have our first Christmas tree so went with the little decoration).
Even though this is our fifth Christmas I'm still terrified she's not going to like the presents. It's probably the first year I haven't got her any jewellery or make-up due to the budget so I'm nervous (even though I'm 99% sure she'll be happy).
Ya theyre gr8 presents but only, as passinginterest said, if she loves westlife. If she's anythin like every women i know, there'll be no prob.Quote:
Originally Posted by juan pablo
My girlfriend already has their new album and the concert tickets, dagnamit!! So i got her a 3 day trip to London, staying in a nice hotel - very central, and going to the Mamma mia play over there. Earlier in this thread i was advised to get Dirty Dancing tickets but they were all sold out :( :(
Also got her a Blackburn training shirt - she supports them, the DVD of our first film and must get a couple of other things - teddy, pampering set.....
Hope to God she likes them!
Am resurrecting this thread as this year is even worse than last year and last year was so bad I dont even remember what I got her.
Jewellery - has done it to death, She has more jewellery than Mr T
Weekend away - Sofia and Italy(Rome) already spoken for - might struggle with annual leave
DS Lite - broached it with her - not interested
Anything for the house - dont even go there
All suggestions welcome
You could always propose.
Is polygamy still illegal ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr A
Only if you are caught!:DQuote:
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