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What do women want for christmas?
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 16:09
by The Green Lantern
Previously I've bought her a pyjamas and a bathrobe, some fine belgian chocolate (surprisingly expensive) and I've named a star after her (surprisingly cheap!) among other things. I'm running out of ideas, fast. Hints, ideas, suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 16:25
by streamline
Have you tried an acre of land on the moon (or any other celestial body of your choice)?
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 16:38
by RicheyJames
do you really know so little about your missus that you're resorting to asking a bunch of strangers what you should get her for christmas?
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 16:45
by Gottdammerung
I did once buy a girlfriend a shrek mask to go with the copy of Shrek i got her for christmas..
didn't go down well for some reason...
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 17:13
by MrChris
What women want is for men to read their minds and know exactly what they want for a present, without having to ask them or anyone else. If you can figure this out, you've given them what they REALLY want, and hence don't have to buy them anything, given that after all material goods are a poor substitute for a genuine relationship based on empathy and understanding.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 17:15
by markfiend
Get her something with deep personal significance.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 17:23
by Jaimie1980
I find one of the few consolations of being useless in that department is not having such choices.
But being serious I'd agree with the above post.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 17:56
by Ozpat
A night in a forrest under a full moon, burning a fire, having a nice drink, something to eat and listening to some Sisters' songs....
After the romantic stuff, dance around the fire singing This Corrosion....
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 18:23
by boudicca
Ozpat wrote:After the romantic stuff, dance around the fire singing This Corrosion....
That IS the romantic stuff!
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 18:25
by _emma_
I'm sure the best christmas present imaginable for any woman in the world would be the new Sisters album.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 18:26
by Ozpat
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 18:31
by Izzy HaveMercy
Diamonds always work.
I should know. I make them.
Want a cheap deal?
For the missus, I always manage to buy something that is nearly impossible to get. She reads a lot and is, just like me, a huge fan of Terry Pratchett.
So I bought her the 'Soul Music' DVD for X-mas, which she thought was long deleted. But she underestimates the power of eBay
She has all the books already anyway...
IZ.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 18:34
by boudicca
Speaking from personal experience
. There was no fire tho'...
Ask her, for god's sake. As far as buying for your significant other is concerned, it is largely the thought that counts, the fact that you care about getting her something that will light up her oh-so-beautiful face on Christmas morn.
Just tell her you really want to get her something special but you're stumped, ask for just an idea if you still want to give her some surprise.
Unless she's a very tough customer she shouldn't rip your head off for not having read her mind.
Mark's idea is good as well... think of what has personal significance.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 18:37
by eastmidswhizzkid
if she liked the star and they're cheap then get her another and start collecting for an entire constellation..
otherwise-
RicheyJames wrote:do you really know so little about your missus that you're resorting to asking a bunch of strangers what you should get her for christmas?
-wot he said.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 18:51
by streamline
eastmidswhizzkid wrote:if she liked the star and they're cheap then get her another and start collecting for an entire constellation..
otherwise-
RicheyJames wrote:do you really know so little about your missus that you're resorting to asking a bunch of strangers what you should get her for christmas?
-wot he said.
I just love the turn of phrase on Heartland!
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 19:07
by scotty
Gottdammerung wrote:I did once buy a girlfriend a shrek mask to go with the copy of Shrek i got her for christmas..
didn't go down well for some reason...
So are you saying my "Catharine Zeta - Jones" mask present won't be appreciated?
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 19:15
by Ozpat
scotty wrote:Gottdammerung wrote:I did once buy a girlfriend a shrek mask to go with the copy of Shrek i got her for christmas..
didn't go down well for some reason...
So are you saying my "Catharine Zeta - Jones" mask present won't be appreciated?
@ Green Lantern: Not knowing your missus, not knowing you, what are you expecting?
When I would be you I would think of something romantic and sweet...something that comes from your heart. You know her I suppose so it shouldn't be a problem. And if you can't think of something just, like said before, ask her....
Good luck anyway and let us know what you came up with....
Re: What do women want for christmas?
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 19:23
by scotty
The Green Lantern wrote:Previously I've bought her a pyjamas and a bathrobe, some fine belgian chocolate (surprisingly expensive) and I've named a star after her (surprisingly cheap!) among other things. I'm running out of ideas, fast. Hints, ideas, suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Surely the "pyjamas & bathrobe", will be a bit worn out by now and will need replacing?, problem solved
, or you could go for the
Scotty style of present buying, "there's twenty quid, away and buy yirsel somethin' nice for Christmas"
Re: What do women want for christmas?
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 19:32
by eastmidswhizzkid
scotty wrote:The Green Lantern wrote:Previously I've bought her a pyjamas and a bathrobe, some fine belgian chocolate (surprisingly expensive) and I've named a star after her (surprisingly cheap!) among other things. I'm running out of ideas, fast. Hints, ideas, suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
Surely the "pyjamas & bathrobe", will a be bit worn out by now and will need replacing?, problem solved
, or you could go for the
Scotty style of present buying, "there's twenty quid, away and buy yirsel somethin' nice for Christmas"
as long as its alchoholic or a catherine zeta-jones mask
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 19:41
by canon docre
MrChris wrote:What women want is for men to read their minds and know exactly what they want for a present, without having to ask them or anyone else. If you can figure this out, you've given them what they REALLY want, and hence don't have to buy them anything, given that after all material goods are a poor substitute for a genuine relationship based on empathy and understanding.
That's just a rumour amongst men to save their pennies.
Easy rule: If it doesn't cost anything, forget it and take the Gucci bag instead.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 19:48
by Izzy HaveMercy
canon docre wrote:That's just a rumour amongst men to save their pennies.
Easy rule: If it doesn't cost anything, forget it and take the Gucci bag instead.
Told ya. Diamonds.
Oh, and Marilyn Monroe, welcome to the forum
IZ.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 20:05
by canon docre
Yep. Diamonds are always a good choice, but probably not within the reach for most of the chaps.
I personally would show the door to any bf who forces me to dance around a fire on Christmas eve.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 20:07
by boudicca
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 20:10
by Izzy HaveMercy
Women in roofing. Gee.
IZ.
Posted: 05 Dec 2005, 20:10
by scotty
Can't see anything in my size though
Claire