Xmas Pressies for your better half?

**Block G Raptor** · 20/11/2006, 9:55 AM

Just wondering what unusual pressies anyone is getting there nearest and dearest.

I've got Mrs Raptor some signed sheet music of take thats back for good (She's a Mega Fan)
which I'm framing on black velvet with CD and Sleeve incl.
also got her some signed photos on ebay(copies not original)
and I'm gonna get her one of those new pink motorolla phones for her stocking

**Dodge** · 20/11/2006, 10:15 AM

Haven't thought about it but its definitely massive pressure on us blokes. I mean most of us wouldn't be too upset with getting anything at all but for girls there are rules and the wrong gift could result in a severe loss of priviliges

Thankfully I've got it right so far but still, unneccesary pressure...

**Hulsey** · 20/11/2006, 10:31 AM

Generally a little private joke present goes down well as a little add on to the main present. Also shows that you were listening and remembered something, which is a big plus.

**Raheny Red** · 20/11/2006, 11:55 AM

I don't know what to get her, but every year she goes one better than me. Must have a snoop about and find out what she needs/wants.

**Pauro 76** · 20/11/2006, 1:43 PM

this year I have it sussed. For some reason the better half adores penguins, so im going to take a subscription for her to �adopt a penguin� for the year in London Zoo.....

**gustavo** · 20/11/2006, 1:45 PM

http://www.code-d.com/tesco-cards/te...-christmas.gif

Theres the card sorted anyway

**Eire06** · 20/11/2006, 1:46 PM

Originally Posted by PAURO 7

this year I have it sussed. For some reason the better half adores penguins, so im going to take a subscription for her to �adopt a penguin� for the year in London Zoo.....

Do you want to be dumped??

**Pauro 76** · 20/11/2006, 6:56 PM

Originally Posted by Eire06

Do you want to be dumped??

trust me, itll work.... or just buy a cuddly one instead...

**Babysis** · 20/11/2006, 7:34 PM

Originally Posted by Eire06

Do you want to be dumped??

I think thats a really sweet present. Shows a bit of thought. Well done

Best present I ever got a fella was an imported box set from America of the smashing pumkins. cant remember the details of it, was years ago, but he was made up.

**Pauro 76** · 20/11/2006, 8:40 PM

Originally Posted by Babysis

I think thats a really sweet present. Shows a bit of thought. Well done

There ya go!

**Magicme** · 21/11/2006, 8:44 AM

Pauro get her the cuddly one and attach the "adopt a penguin" card to it so that she has both. Last year my kids bought me "chickens for africa" was best present I ever got.

**BohsPartisan** · 21/11/2006, 8:49 AM

I'm keeping schtum. She could be on here trying to find out what I'm getting her.

**Block G Raptor** · 21/11/2006, 8:59 AM

Lucky for me Mrs Raptor has Internetiaphobia actually for that matter I think is computeraphobia she has so I can talk freely

**Eire06** · 21/11/2006, 9:32 AM

Originally Posted by PAURO 7

trust me, itll work.... or just buy a cuddly one instead...

Charity Pressies are grand for Mammy, sisters, brothers or Friends but not Girlfriends!!
Get her a cuddly toy with it but not along with the adopt a penguin and you'll pass

BTW did a survey of 12 girls and 11 agree with me

**Green Tribe** · 21/11/2006, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by Eire06

Charity Pressies are grand for Mammy, sisters, brothers or Friends but not Girlfriends!!
Get her a cuddly toy with it but not along with the adopt a penguin and you'll pass

BTW did a survey of 12 girls and 11 agree with me

hello eire06, nice to see ya, haven't seen ya around for a while.
Presents, hmm, difficult!
Have no idea about pressies for anyone yet.
Think a nice present for a partner would be a voucher thing for an unusual activity or day at a spa or something that u can spend time together.

**paul_oshea** · 21/11/2006, 1:33 PM

brought the missus back two pairs of 7 jeans ( for those of you who prolly dont know, they are mentioned in a song by black eyed peas and are very expensive designer jeans a la rockin republics, citizens, joes etc etc ) there a month ago from the states, which she seemed very happy with and wears the whole time, but she says just to give her money and go into town with her mates and buy her own stuff for xmas!!!!

im terribly insulted, nah not at all, i will get her something small still but at least i wont have to worry about getting her stuff. it took me fcuken ages to find those 7 jeans and i dont wnat to go through the same pressure trying to please this time around!!!!( american sizes, fit, length, type etc) i dont want a present either so its handy!!!

love the idea for kids, but think it should be left at that. too much hassle to make multis even richer.

**Pauro 76** · 21/11/2006, 2:08 PM

Originally Posted by Eire06

Charity Pressies are grand for Mammy, sisters, brothers or Friends but not Girlfriends!!
Get her a cuddly toy with it but not along with the adopt a penguin and you'll pass

BTW did a survey of 12 girls and 11 agree with me

11/12 eh?? hmmmm..... there's always one...

**Mr A** · 21/11/2006, 2:27 PM

Remember that time a bunch of dudes broke in and beat up the penguins in Belfast Zoo with iron bars?

That was pretty strange. If you ask me, I'll bet dolphins were behind the whole thing.

**Lionel Ritchie** · 21/11/2006, 2:31 PM

Originally Posted by Galway Harps

Remember that time a bunch of dudes broke in and beat up the penguins in Belfast Zoo with iron bars?

That was pretty strange. If you ask me, I'll bet dolphins were behind the whole thing.

I heard the penguins were dealing skank on their patch.

**Mr A** · 21/11/2006, 2:36 PM

Originally Posted by Lionel Ritchie

I heard the penguins were dealing skank on their patch.

That could well be it.

I understand the problem of the exotic animal narcotics trade has escalated massively around certain parts of Belfast in recent times, and it's starting to turn quite nasty.