That age old question that has plauged man-kind

[Randylandy]

It is fast approcing when we blokes are subjected to the anual tourtue of trying to think of something for what to get the cook for xmas. Being a typical bloke I think of things we need however SWMBO seems to get upset when she unwraps a new toaster or Iron and dinner ends up quite often Baked Beans on toast.

Maybe we can get a list togeather of what every one is getting for their little woman and swap idears.

mmm let me think........

we realy need a new socket set:angel:

[VladTepes]

good idea.

We've done all our Christmas shopping.

Or at least I thought we had until I read this thread and thought
"oh yeah, better get Mrs Vlad something".

[85 county]

a teddy is always good

[Tote]

Vouchers for the hairdresser is a good standby, also going shopping at my expense at her clothing shop of choice. (usually for wrangler jeans and RMW tops )

Regards,
Tote

[abaddonxi]

A painting, this year.

[Chops]

a teddy is always good

Now,, is this the cuddly one you refer to,, or is it one "we" get to snuggle up to :D

We really need some input from our lovely ladies on this forum, they should have some good sound ideas for us,, ;)

[OLR-067]

I am in same boat...no idea...might just get her a can of baked beans and tell her hard times are here:D...or just hand the credit card over and prey...
i have no idea....good thread.

[Pedro_The_Swift]

A painting, this year.

you? or her?

maybe an aussie flag on your back?

[dmdigital]

A painting, this year.




you? or her?

maybe an aussie flag on your back?
I was wondering car or house:confused:

[dmdigital]

I'm stuck for ideas. For some reason she doesn't want camera equipment or Land Rover parts :confused:

[blitz]

I'm stuck for ideas. For some reason she doesn't want camera equipment or Land Rover parts :confused:

With ya on that one big fella :D

[Ratel10mm]

My missus has put me on to a website called strawberrynet.com that sells a lot of high end girly potions & lotions.
I haven't bought anything there yet so can't comment on service etc. And I have no affiliation with the business.

[abaddonxi]

you? or her?

maybe an aussie flag on your back?


I was wondering car or house:confused:

Scoundrels.

Actually it's a work on paper.

Picked it up at auction on a whim. Have to wait and see if it was a good pick or not.:D:D


https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2010/12/1381.jpg (http://www.aulro.com/app/showphoto.php/photo/19085/title/5709198-3232431/cat/500)

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[Scouse]

Ahh, one of Mr Squiggle's finest works !!

[Pedro_The_Swift]

during his dark period,,,

[Narangga]

I'm stuck for ideas. For some reason she doesn't want camera equipment or Land Rover parts :confused:

We shared the new camera last year and we are sharing the console cup holders for the D2 this year. ;)

[Scouse]

during his dark period,,,Actually, his darkest period starts now.

AM - Mr Squiggle's creator dies 07/12/2010 (http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2010/s3086503.htm)

[abaddonxi]

Actually, his darkest period starts now.

AM - Mr Squiggle's creator dies 07/12/2010 (http://www.abc.net.au/am/content/2010/s3086503.htm)


Artist dies, price of artwork doubles overnight.

Change of plans, it's an investment.

Looks like she gets flowers this year.:D

[jerryd]

My youngest wants me to buy "SWMBO" a quad bike :eek: Yes you've guessed it, so he can ride it around the block and help with gardening chores :D

Sounds like a plan

[adm333]

Folks

The answer is simple and provides you with birthday / christmas and anniversay present ideas for the next 10 years.

.......a Pandora Bracelet.

If you haven't heard of these look them up.

Jewellery | Pandora (http://www.pandora.net/en-AU/jewellery)


Its a charm bracelet, which allows you to add little trinket charms as you please and they are available on any scale of expense from $40 up to a couple of hundred.

Then you can simply buy new charms for subsequent occasions.

I believe you will be in better favour with this than the toaster.

Dave

[DeanoH]

My missus has put me on to a website called strawberrynet.com that sells a lot of high end girly potions & lotions.
I haven't bought anything there yet so can't comment on service etc. And I have no affiliation with the business.

Been there, done that, bottle's still sitting on the bathroom window sill. Whatever you do don't give them your real e-mail address, had to put them on my 'banned list' to stop their spam.

One year Kaye bought me a gas stove and I bought her a Tilley lamp.

Deano:)

[Scouse]

Some Land Rover shirts would make a great pressie.

:wasntme:

[Yorkie]

Some Land Rover shirts would make a great pressie.

:wasntme:

i wonder where you could get such apparel?? ;)

[Ranga]

dunno why, but mine doesn;t want a new rifle?

Being the masochist that I am, I'm taking her to see Wicked. I ****** hate musicals, would rather choke on someone elses vomit. NFI what I was thinking! :eek:

Reckon she'll be ****ty if I take my headhpones and control of her iphone and watch a movie?

Did I mention i hate musicals?

[land864]

Vouchers

Massage . Elle Bache beauty treatment etc ( have to be careful how that one is intrepreted though :) )

[Homestar]

dunno why, but mine doesn;t want a new rifle?

Being the masochist that I am, I'm taking her to see Wicked. I ****** hate musicals, would rather choke on someone elses vomit. NFI what I was thinking! :eek:

Reckon she'll be ****ty if I take my headhpones and control of her iphone and watch a movie?

Did I mention i hate musicals?

Not sure if I'm barking up the wrong tree here Ranga, but do you hate musicals?:D. I don't think you made your point clear enough...:Rolling:

[DeanoH]

dunno why, but mine doesn;t want a new rifle?.................


Compromise, buy her a subscription to 'Australian Shooter' magazine. :)



Reckon she'll be ****ty if I take my headhpones and control of her iphone and watch a movie?
Did I mention i hate musicals?

careful here, ................'Warning, Will Robertson, Warning'.........SWMBO might decide to......'Wash that man right out of my hair'............if you try this on.:o

Deano:)

[Chops]

I'm stuck for ideas. For some reason she doesn't want camera equipment or Land Rover parts :confused:


Go figure ehh,,,theres just no reasoning with some people,, How could you not get excited over some exquisite car parts for the Rover,,, ;)

[Basil135]

As mentioned, Pandora is always a good idea. It also means that you have birthdays, mothers day, I am sorry, bought new man-toys etc, covered for the next 3 - 5 years or so.

I am up for a new bracelet for her this year, cause "this one is full"...:Thump:

[clubagreenie]

I'm confused. Been married for ten years (as at August this year) and she's never had to cook.

As for a toaster, think esoterically. Give her a roll of fencing wire and tell her to make her own toaster.

If you don't have a girly girl ( I do but don't) Pandora's out. A rifle she's just as likely to turn on me. The new console lid as discussed on another thread is my chrissy present (but she hasn't seen the visa bill yet at least). Winch and bar would only confuse ger as would a new MAF. I could change the oil on her car I guess, or at least wrap the filter...

The list goes on.

[Bushie]

Kids --iPod
Dad --iPad
Mum -- iRon

:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:eek::censored::censored::censored:


Martyn

[dmdigital]

Martyn I think that may well read:
Kids - iPad
Dad - iRon to back of iHead
Mum - iPod (because the kids won't share the iPad)

[Ean Austral]

Christmas lunch at a resturant and a taxi there and home, for Mrs Austral,:)


Stuff for the camper trailer for me :):)


Think were about even...


Cheers Ean

[dmdigital]

Mrs DM got diamonds early in the year, I got a new camera lens for Christmas. Still need to get her something else though but can't think what.

Chrissy lunch will probably be BBQ prawns (thanks Ean :D) out at one of the beaches or creeks.

[DeanoH]

I'm confused. Been married for ten years (as at August this year) and she's never had to cook.


Crikey! She must be real good at .................................errr, other things.:eek:


Deano:)

[The ho har's]

we realy need a new socket set:angel:


yep could do with a whitworth one here as well:angel:



We really need some input from our lovely ladies on this forum, they should have some good sound ideas for us,, ;)

input as requested but I am not sure some of you're lovely ladies Will agree with me:o


My youngest wants me to buy "SWMBO" a quad bike :eek:
Sounds like a plan

what a top Idea as I won't have to walk 500 meters to collect the mail




One year Kaye bought me a gas stove and I bought her a Tilley lamp.

Deano:)

top idea:)


Some Land Rover shirts would make a great pressie.

:wasntme:

yes they would:D


Vouchers

Massage . Elle Bache beauty treatment etc ( have to be careful how that one is intrepreted though :) )

yes occasionally I like a nice back rub:D


I am sure I wasn't much help though gents;):D



Oh BTW I am getting a EGT for the fender....

Mud & Dust
by Micheal K. Cecil

:D:D
Mrs hh:angel:

[PAT303]

dunno why, but mine doesn;t want a new rifle?

Being the masochist that I am, I'm taking her to see Wicked. I ****** hate musicals, would rather choke on someone elses vomit. NFI what I was thinking! :eek:

Reckon she'll be ****ty if I take my headhpones and control of her iphone and watch a movie?

Did I mention i hate musicals?

I'm the same,she doesn't want a new rifle,turret press or reloading gear.I tried talking her into getting a hobby lathe so we can make stuff for her new collection but she wouldn't be in that either. Pat

[dmdigital]

Good to see you helping us all out Mrs H2 with some wonderful suggestions ;)

[Narangga]

Mrs DM got diamonds early in the year, I got a new camera lens for Christmas. Still need to get her something else though but can't think what.

Chrissy lunch will probably be BBQ prawns (thanks Ean :D) out at one of the beaches or creeks.

If you don't think of something them more than likely you'll be up one of said creeks. :o

[The ho har's]

Good to see you helping us all out Mrs H2 with some wonderful suggestions ;)


Hey if we did eat prawns and we both don't:o...a BBQ at Cape Arnhem sounds terrific:D:D


we will have that as a crissy pres gladly:twobeers::arms:


Mrs hh:angel:

[LSD_AUTOMOTIVE]

Depends on how girly your other half is to be honest and your budget...

Massage
Manicure & Pedicure
Hairdresser vouchers
Shoes (be careful)
Perfume
Jewellery (get something engravable and be sentimental ;)) or a jewellery box
If you've got kids Vouchers for a photographer who does quality family photos?
A framed photo of the two of you (could be recent, could be from years ago) with a note on the back of the frame
Hotel for a night, dinner, sleep in, fluffy bath robes.
If she decorates cakes, the new planet cake cupcake book (have a family member who would kill for this)
If she loves to bake (biscuits, cakes etc) one of those kitchen aid mixers?
If she loves to cook (not cooks for love) any of the new release cookbooks...pick a recipe from the book, make a hamper with the ingredients and cook it together?
Something in the tech area...laptop, ipod, ipad, kindle, new camera
A set of wine glasses, her favourite bottle of wine and a box of her favourite chocolates....or a basket filled with her favourite foods (make your own hamper)
If she loves IKEA a gift voucher?
Tickets to a show...a musical, drama, opera, ballet, comedian
A purse or handbag
See if you can have a bouquet of flowers delivered on Christmas day? (interflora maybe)
If she likes natural products go to the Body Shop and have them make a hamper for you or purchase a ready made one?
Dinner at a nice restaurant
A novel/paperback by her favourite author
A Nikon D90 with lenses, SD cards and Bag (you had better read this Simon, I'd really really love you :p but have to kill you for spending too much :()
If she enjoys gardening, new gloves, tools, a plant or three, plant pots, water feature
If she loves diy new tools, a new tool box etc
If she loves art and you know her style you could get her an art print? deviantart.com has free shipping around this time of year and thousands of artists to choose from. I purchased this for the other half last year deviantART Shop Framed Wall Art Prints & Canvas | Photography | Urban & Rural | Good Morning, London. by artist `geckokid (http://www.deviantart.com/print/4693936/?itemids=204)
Edit to add - DVDs from ABC shop or SBS (Dymocks I believe)...Any of the series they just HAD to watch in a DVD set is always a good idea
La Premiere or Gold Class Movie Vouchers (where you sit in the comfy recliners and get delivered food and drink before and during the film)...you may have to let her choose the film as well ;)

OH! A 2011 Land Rover Calendar! :D:p Then she can write your anniversary on there and you'll not forget!

[clubagreenie]

Crikey! She must be real good at .................................errr, other things.:eek:


Deano:)

You didn't stop to think that maybe she's just bad at cooking?

[51jay]

They are a bit hard to figure out sometimes, I was surprised (not pleasantly) by her reaction when I offered to buy her a P38A for Christmas. It got even worse when I thought I'd realised my mistake and quickly offered a Defender instead :confused:

[richard4u2]

all us single blokes out there, look what all these married blokes go through this time of the year and all we do is sit back with a beer or two and a snag or two on the barby :p

[George130]

My list was easy.
I proposed
Eldest son needs a dual rear wheel carrier to fit a 130.
Middle child needs a rear winch for same.
Youngest needs a mud dash pod.
Mrs needs a camper trailer with defender wheels:D.

My santa priveledges have now been suspended:eek:.
Wife did ask how they would open the presents if they were bolted to George on the drive:D.

[scarry]

Well,mines had hers,three ipod's in the last 2 months.First one went through the wash,second one the new pup chewed up,third doesn't work after going for a jog with it in the rain.:(

Now i just need to find a waterproof one....

[VladTepes]

Painting is not a good idea. The last one didn't go down all that well, those who were at my wedding could tell you why.
I kinda like it though.

Ranga my missus likes musicals but don t know if shed like wicked. Since you are up for two tickets anyway make the other one out to Mrs Vlad - we'll send em together and get on the **** !

[CraigE]

My wife is actually quite happy that as a shared gift we spend some money on the Defender with some Dolium treats.
Cant get better than that.
:p:p

[DeanoH]

My wife is actually quite happy that as a shared gift we spend some money on the Defender with some Dolium treats.
Cant get better than that.
:p:p


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???????????????:o:o

Deano:)

[rockyroad]

I am hoping Mrs Road will like a bright pink pool cue.

That way I might actually get to use mine when we play.

[El Duderino]

all us single blokes out there, look what all these married blokes go through this time of the year and all we do is sit back with a beer or two and a snag or two on the barby :p

Hahahaha! Yeah that PS3 n games as a present to myself were a real killer decision...as were the motorbike parts, materials for the patio area, camping trip with the mates, etc. Chrstmas n summer are sorted just nicely thanks! :cool: