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Post by scattymare on Apr 27, 2009 20:04:11 GMT
Its OH's birthday on Sunday and other than a trip to Alton Towers I've got him NOTHING. And got no idea what to get him. Help.
So what would you buy for...
A 33 year old police officer. He's not really into films or games. Bit of an outdoorsy person. We've got things like new camera, camcorder etc. He quite likes gadget type things - got him a RC helicopter for xmas which he loved (but broke!!)
He's just bl**dy awkward really.
Any ideas please I'm running out of time.
Oh budget about £80.
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Post by babymare on Apr 27, 2009 20:08:53 GMT
make a nice meal champers candles soft music if he would like that? but hey a trip to alton towers is fab and not cheap - stop off for a nice meal after. A pressie does not always need to be wrapped up you know  |
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Post by racaille on Apr 28, 2009 11:53:09 GMT
men are soooo difficult to buy for ....
What about a Leatherman pocket multi-tool/knife? Very handy for the outdoor types and more high-tech than a Swiss Army knife.
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Post by spotti on Apr 28, 2009 11:55:55 GMT
I hate buying for the OH - he's just so hard to buy for!!! Even though I've known him for like EVER I still find it hard to find him stuff for his birthday/christmas etc.
Is there anything he particulalry likes? Something he needs? Or just like Babymare suggest, why not just take him out for a nice meal after your day out at alton towers? (or spend the night there if they still have the hotel...??)
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Post by racaille on Apr 28, 2009 11:58:31 GMT
.... or an 'experience' day out - flying lesson/ferrari driving at a racetrack/extreme 4x4 driving .....
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Post by Blonde Donkey on Apr 28, 2009 12:12:51 GMT
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Post by perfectpony on Apr 28, 2009 13:01:02 GMT
oo its mine too! i would like a new pair of boots and a set for the horsey! maybe you should buy something you want, give it to him then you can use it too! lol
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Post by brigadier on Apr 28, 2009 14:18:11 GMT
Some really flash sunglasses. All police officers have them these days! (presuming that he already hasnt got some that is!)
Best pressie I bought my OH was a surfing weekend (for us both) it was a bit pricey but more because I went too but he loved it and ended up getting his own board etc.
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Post by florence on Apr 28, 2009 19:54:31 GMT
My OH is really hard to buy for too.
The trip to Alton Towers is good but if you want to get him something else then as the others say, a red letter day or maybe vouchers? Amazon or something like that. In fact, they can email vouchers so he would get them on time and he could choose what he wants.
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Post by scattymare on Apr 29, 2009 12:05:05 GMT
Thatnks for the ideas.
I've done the voucher days befor - white water rafting & Zorbing - was such good fun. Maxi yes he has cool SG's (so thats why - it's the PO's fault!!)
So I've setteld on - a RC plane (easy to fly and unbreakable one)
Pair of trainers - which he will probably take back!!
And I've bought a really nice frame for his group police picture from the day he started.
Hmm might have to take PerfectPonies advice though....I'm sure I heard him say he'd love a nice new 6' 6'' lightweight rug.......
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Post by ceej on Apr 29, 2009 12:13:01 GMT
heeheee!!! My Oh is geting his tripto Fortwilliam muntainbike downhill cup and a posh hotel (all in all cost be £400! - on credit card of course) He aint getting nowt else (I say this now but we go on the 6th-9th june and his b-day end June so may have to get him a little openable present - Yes in fact I to am sure i heard him say he wanted a limpet pad (ooo err)
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Post by maximum on Apr 30, 2009 9:16:29 GMT
well mine is the big 4 0 so have booked a few days in Milan- I am so SURE thats where he said he wanted to go!! its not until December so better get saving!
RC plane sounds like a good boy toy!
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Post by fimacg on May 1, 2009 10:32:56 GMT
I to am sure i heard him say he wanted a limpet pad (ooo err) Ceej - don't do the limpit pad, yes it sticks to their back but it makes them really really hot and brings them out in bumps under the saddle, at least that what mine did on Chompy. It's also impossible to get the hairs out of. I you wanted to try one I would send you mine down to have a go with as I wont use it anymore |
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Post by FirenLady on May 6, 2009 7:57:41 GMT
sounds a tough one, My OH's has just been I got him coupla CD's (Kings of Leon and Lily Allen (on condition he doesn't listen to it while I am around) A zombie game for Xbox and I cheated and did him a portrait of our cat.
That sounds really nice what you've bought him scatty, a real variety! Hope he likes them.
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