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Wife's 40th birthday. What to do/buy?
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Originally posted by ChimpMaster View PostI am the worst at buying gifts or coming up with romantic or adventurous ideas.
So - with some degree of seriousness to this request - what have you bought (for your partner) or done (for your partner) for major milestone birthdays?"A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George OrwellComment
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My missus wanted loads of presents for her 40th. I just ended up giving her one...'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostMy missus wanted loads of presents for her 40th. I just ended up giving her one...Comment
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But seriously... I'd hate to be sexist but I'll guess your wife just likes being made a fuss of rather than material presents so the winner is...
Work with a few friends and family. Give each a month of the year, you take a couple. In each month that person arranges an experience. A meal out with friends somewhere nice one month, spa another, theater another, weekend away and so on. Celebrate the birthday at each. Put it together in a little book and give her that as a present. That way she has something nice to look forward to every month for the next year. She's pampered for the whole year rather than just a day or a weekend. The thought and effort will be much appreciated as will being the center of attention at each do she goes to. Like 12 mini parties.... If you don't get your oats regularly over the rest of year I'll be a blue arsed baboon.'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!Comment
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Originally posted by ladymuck View PostI try to avoid doing stuff on my birthday, it always seems to be way more important to other people than it is to me.Comment
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Originally posted by DimPrawn View PostI gave my missus what she has always wanted for the big 40.
A divorce.Comment
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Originally posted by northernladuk View PostBut seriously... I'd hate to be sexist but I'll guess your wife just likes being made a fuss of rather than material presents so the winner is...
Work with a few friends and family. Give each a month of the year, you take a couple. In each month that person arranges an experience. A meal out with friends somewhere nice one month, spa another, theater another, weekend away and so on. Celebrate the birthday at each. Put it together in a little book and give her that as a present. That way she has something nice to look forward to every month for the next year. She's pampered for the whole year rather than just a day or a weekend. The thought and effort will be much appreciated as will being the center of attention at each do she goes to. Like 12 mini parties.... If you don't get your oats regularly over the rest of year I'll be a blue arsed baboon.See You Next TuesdayComment
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