Hello everyone. As most of you non-single people are most probably aware, Valentines day is nearly upon us. And I don't have a scooby doo what to get the other half.
I need actual present advice. Taking her out to dinner and all that stuff I know how to do just fine, but as for an actual gift, buggered if I know.
Any help would be much appreciated. And don't bother asking me what kind of stuff she likes because you probably have just as much of a clue as me.
Cheers
Rich
Well I'm getting mine a new tumble dryer! Does she like white goods?!!
A voucher for a spa, massage, facial or somesuch?
I'm crap at getting presents for women too, though.
Why not get an experience day? I'm taking my partner gorge walking. And no, that's not a euphemism.
You can't usually go wrong with Not on the High Street (http://www.notonthehighstreet.com/), although this year my beloved is getting a box of fudge from Roly's Fudge (https://rolysfudge.co.uk/shop/assorted-selection/), a shop she adored whilst on holiday in Devon.
Quote from: shaolin_monkey on 09 February, 2016, 09:25:31 AM
Why not get an experience day? I'm taking my partner gorge walking. And no, that's not a euphemism.
Good idea. If she's not afraid of heights, maybe one of those romantic baloon trip things. I think they lay on champagne too if she likes that.
Amazon local often have a lot of deals for various excursions.
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 09 February, 2016, 07:38:53 AM
...massage, facial or somesuch?
No more Pornhub for you.
Completely endorse the 'experience day' thing - spending time together is better tat, and something you'll both remember long after. I'm trying to arrange a soap-making course myself, failing that I've an eye on a theatre trip. Even a night away somewhere with nice scenery etc. - plenty of cheap nights in rural hotels this time of year (although NOT Valentine's Day itself).
Quote from: Tordelback on 09 February, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 09 February, 2016, 07:38:53 AM
...massage, facial or somesuch?
Completely endorse the 'experience day' thing - spending time together is better tat, and something you'll both remember long after. I'm trying to arrange a soap-making course myself,
Don't know if you watched the recent (brilliant) sitcom Catastrophe - I'm reminded of Rob's idea of a romantic date-night (Paraphrasing:
"This is your big surprise? You want me to spend my night off making candles? Fuck off, that's rubbish"
Quote from: Tordelback on 09 February, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 09 February, 2016, 07:38:53 AM
...massage, facial or somesuch?
No more Pornhub for you.
Awwww, To-ords. ;)
The aforementioned balloon trip could be good; I went with my dad a couple of years ago and we got a look at our local area as we'd never seen it before. It was bleeding amazing, in fact. Though don't hold out for anything flashy or romantic during the traditional champagne drinking - they waited till we landed, opened a fold-out table from their van and served it in plastic glasses. Can't complain though; it was an excellent day out.
Just remembered I have photos, actually; here's me and the old man.
(https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash2/v/t1.0-9/1011653_10152178180624012_1490675639_n.jpg?oh=50b083247c9f8df081394071978d0ad4&oe=576FDA3B)
That looks great, how was the landing, I would love to do that but have to admit I would be nervous on the landing.
Quote from: Dandontdare on 09 February, 2016, 12:06:04 PM
Quote from: Tordelback on 09 February, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 09 February, 2016, 07:38:53 AM
...massage, facial or somesuch?
Completely endorse the 'experience day' thing - spending time together is better tat, and something you'll both remember long after. I'm trying to arrange a soap-making course myself,
Don't know if you watched the recent (brilliant) sitcom Catastrophe - I'm reminded of Rob's idea of a romantic date-night (Paraphrasing: "This is your big surprise? You want me to spend my night off making candles? Fuck off, that's rubbish"
Heh, there is that, but in my defence my missus loves that sort of quasi-practical crafty crap - we visited a soap-making place in Clare last year and she's been on about it ever since. She took me for afternoon tea at the Craggy Island Parochial House for a Valentine's treat last year, which was amazing, so I owe her a good one this year.
Although a balloon trip has now taken my fancy, if there's ever a break in the weather.
Damn another year, another missed opportunity
Isn't this a Roman saint based some who had some obsession for human hearts.
I think this holiday had some very bloody beginnings according to Sheldon Cooper.
Quote from: ThryllSeekyr on 09 February, 2016, 04:09:17 PM
Damn another year, another missed opportunity
Isn't this a Roman saint based some who had some obsession for human hearts.
I think this holiday had some very bloody beginnings according to Sheldon Cooper.
I thought using wikipedia as a source of information these days was bad enough, but relying on The Big Bang Theory is taking it too far sir. ;)
Jewelry. Always. Women are like magpies.
Seriously, you come to a comic geek board for advice on wimmin?
Why not ask her? :D
Quote from: Old Tankie on 09 February, 2016, 12:45:01 PM
That looks great, how was the landing, I would love to do that but have to admit I would be nervous on the landing.
It's fine, Tankie; don't remember there being any hassle at all. There was a bit of a rush to pull ropes and stuff but all good; no bump or anything. Come on, fella, you were a tank gunner; this is child's play ;)
Seriously though, highly recommended. (Sorry, I've totally steered this thread off topic now!)
Quote from: Tordelback on 09 February, 2016, 10:22:03 AM
I'm trying to arrange a soap-making course myself...
Soap-making? Can't that kind of present get you into trouble? Almost as dangerous as buying one's wife weighing scales.
I usually make her a card, buy flowers/chocs and that's it. My cynicism about Valentines Day allows me to go no further. No going for a meal. No nothing.
Plus I am hit with her birthday which is a couple of days away. I strain my brain for an Xmas present let alone a present in February. Was hoping to book a weekend break, but being an old romantic... I didn't.
In fact, I just turned on the computer hoping to order a birthday present online. You lot distracted me again.
Quote from: SuperSurfer on 10 February, 2016, 01:20:39 AM
I usually make her a card, buy flowers/chocs and that's it. My cynicism about Valentines Day allows me to go no further. No going for a meal. No nothing.
Tried the meal with my wife not long after we met. She had a half of lager, complained that it 'tasted funny' and then spent the whole night being sick! Needless to say between that and the sprogs, valentines meal has been a rarely attempted exercise (tried it once in the last twenty years IIRC). The fact that she is as cynical as me about the whole shebang does help. Card, flowers, chocs or some clothes tends to be her preference.
I do think the comment by Proudhuff about seeking advice here was most apposite mind!
Quote from: Proudhuff on 09 February, 2016, 06:05:35 PM
Seriously, you come to a comic geek board for advice on wimmin?
Why not ask her? :D
I don't know about yours, but when I ask about presents I get the standard reply of "oh I don't want anything" and then she gets angry when you don't get her anything!
(http://img1.joyreactor.com/pics/post/comics-restaurant-valentine's-day-death-571557.jpeg)
Quote from: richerthanyou on 10 February, 2016, 05:53:39 AM
Quote from: Proudhuff on 09 February, 2016, 06:05:35 PM
Seriously, you come to a comic geek board for advice on wimmin?
Why not ask her? :D
I don't know about yours, but when I ask about presents I get the standard reply of "oh I don't want anything" and then she gets angry when you don't get her anything!
Your mouth is full of right!
But, you have to be more sneaky*. ;)
You:' boy at work got his missus horse riding lessons and a balloon ride for her birthday, crazy huh?'
Her: ' I think that's sweet, the balloon thing not the horses'
*This is meant as a guide and I can't be held responsible for any fisticuffs or fallouts, relationships can go up as well as down.
Sean Locke says that married men should avoid commenting on, or expressing any enthusiasm for, ANYTHING from about October, or else that's what you'll be getting for Christmas. He tells of pointing out a bird in a park - "....and that's how I end up standing in a wet field in February wearing a leather glove and swinging a lump of meat on a string around my head"
Quote from: Dandontdare on 10 February, 2016, 01:47:50 PM
Sean Locke says that married men should avoid commenting on, or expressing any enthusiasm for, ANYTHING from about October, or else that's what you'll be getting for Christmas. He tells of pointing out a bird in a park - "....and that's how I end up standing in a wet field in February wearing a leather glove and swinging a lump of meat on a string around my head"
If this was a universal truth I'd be drowning in X-Wing Miniatures by now.
Going to have a meal and watch that romantic classic called Deadpool.
Then on the day itself, watching some 6 nations. Ok romantics we are.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 10 February, 2016, 04:30:23 PM
Going to have a meal and watch that romantic classic called Deadpool.
Then on the day itself, watching some 6 nations. Ok romantics we are.
Thou doth maketh me swoon sirrah. :)
Haha! I know, my life could have been written by the old romantics :lol:
Mrs Buttonman is already enjoying her Valentine's day paper shredder. £23 or so - in return I got some £75 running shoes - result!
My kind of romantic! Pragmatic!
Quote from: Buttonman on 10 February, 2016, 05:21:01 PM
Mrs Buttonman is already enjoying her Valentine's day paper shredder. £23 or so - in return I got some £75 running shoes - result!
You'd better go check your progs. :o
Having apparently gotten my wife hooked on Lego, I've bought her a Lego Wall•E. I'm fairly certain that's going to go down well.
Quote from: von Boom on 10 February, 2016, 06:47:33 PM
Quote from: Buttonman on 10 February, 2016, 05:21:01 PM
Mrs Buttonman is already enjoying her Valentine's day paper shredder. £23 or so - in return I got some £75 running shoes - result!
You'd better go check your progs. :o
More likely she's finally taking decisive action on the stack of Proudfoot/Watson love letters that BM keeps under the mattress.
Quote from: IndigoPrime on 10 February, 2016, 07:15:27 PM
Having apparently gotten my wife hooked on Lego, I've bought her a Lego Wall•E. I'm fairly certain that's going to go down well.
You missed a trick IP; http://shop.lego.com/en-GB/Valentines-Cupid-Dog-40201?fromListing=listing
Incidentally, my other half and I have become casual AFOL's over the past few years too.
It seems to be contagious, several guests that have been to our home have commented on it and then went on to buy some sets.
Quote from: Something Fishy on 10 February, 2016, 04:30:23 PM
Going to have a meal and watch that romantic classic called Deadpool.
Description of Deadpool: "A cancer victim can't bear to leave the one he loves, so he undergoes an experimental treatment that tests the limits of their relationship."
That's going to be poignant stuff. My wife has battled the big c, so I just have to hope she doesn't think I'm taking the piss with this choice of film :lol:
I've gone with the classic expensive necklace and chocolates
that should put me in good standing til her birthday.
Wish me luck :D
We both loved the film so that was a good choice :lol:
I baked her cookies to enjoy when she got home too and that seemed to go down well.
Oh and good luck Richer, hope it goes well.
Quote from: JayzusB.Christ on 09 February, 2016, 10:13:08 PM
Quote from: Old Tankie on 09 February, 2016, 12:45:01 PM
That looks great, how was the landing, I would love to do that but have to admit I would be nervous on the landing.
It's fine, Tankie; don't remember there being any hassle at all. There was a bit of a rush to pull ropes and stuff but all good; no bump or anything. Come on, fella, you were a tank gunner; this is child's play ;)
It's just occurred to me that your mobility isn't what it used to be, Tankie (which was probably why you were concerned about the landing?), and now I feel bad. Apologies. I still think you should give the ballooning a shot, though; I honestly remember it being an easy landing - my Dad had no problem, for example, and he was 70 and had bad knees when we did the flight.
Oh, and best of luck, richer; you can't really go far wrong with those gifts.
Don't get caught up in this corporate rubbish. You don't need Valentine's Day for your other half to buy you stuff. She can do that any day of the year ;)
Thanks Jayzus, l was worried about the old pins, but based on what you have said I'm going to give it some serious thought and stop being a wimp!!!
Good man, Tankie; you'll enjoy it!
I'm a pretty much terminally single bachelor type giving married/partnered guys romantic ideas for their Valentine's romantic excursions. Who'd have believed it?
Let us know how the trip goes Tankie!
Quote from: Tordelback on 10 February, 2016, 07:39:03 PM
Quote from: von Boom on 10 February, 2016, 06:47:33 PM
Quote from: Buttonman on 10 February, 2016, 05:21:01 PM
Mrs Buttonman is already enjoying her Valentine's day paper shredder. £23 or so - in return I got some £75 running shoes - result!
You'd better go check your progs. :o
More likely she's finally taking decisive action on the stack of Proudfoot/Watson love letters that BM keeps under the mattress.
Its the piles of reject letters for BM that will have to go first, then his topless photos, then his shirts, THEN those billy doos.