Right lads I'm completely stuck on what to get my girlfriend for Christmas. We have only being going out a few months but I want to get something soon and not leave it until the last minute. And ideas or tips?
Also what are ye getting for your other half this Christmas?
Has she an iPod, or an iPod Nano or something? If you're only going out a few months, don't go crazy unless she is high maintenance. You know the girl, obviously, but some can be spooked by a big pressie early on. (I've heard :D)
Youd never fit in it hardstation.
Ive got my wife her present, no idea what to get the girlfriend.
www.myzeno.ie
A weekend away always goes down well with my missus. Then I can spend the weekend in the pub watch sport.
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 29, 2007, 05:28:53 PM
Right lads I'm completely stuck on what to get my girlfriend for Christmas. We have only being going out a few months but I want to get something soon and not leave it until the last minute. And ideas or tips?
Also what are ye getting for your other half this Christmas?
CD
Got her an ipod for her main present last year. Getting her perfume and GHD straighteners this year.
A rabbit.
Girls love rabbits 8)
You cant go wrong with a bracelet or necklace, but FFS dont even think about getting a ring
Mind you GB, you could get her a jersey with Mc Geady or O Shea on the back & you could fantasize about them as you............well you know the rest ;)
Quote from: JimStynes on November 29, 2007, 05:52:16 PM
Got her an ipod for her main present last year. Getting her perfume and GHD straighteners.
What are GHD straighteners?
Quote from: Chrisowc on November 29, 2007, 05:52:33 PM
A rabbit.
Girls love rabbits 8)
Youll never get a look in - you'd need to get one for yourself too.
the elbow until after Christmas
Quote from: Puckoon on November 29, 2007, 05:53:42 PM
What are GHD straighteners?
Quote from: Chrisowc on November 29, 2007, 05:52:33 PM
A rabbit.
Girls love rabbits 8)
Youll never get a look in - you'd need to get one for yourself too.
They straighten your hair puckoon - big thing with the ladies
Do you know he isnt talking about the furry animals :o
Quote from: JimStynes on November 29, 2007, 05:52:16 PM
Got her an ipod for her main present last year. Getting her perfume and GHD straighteners this year.
they're a £100.00 you know! (cant believe you never heard of them puckoon!)
My woman's got jewerly for almost every birthday, christmas and anniversery - I have to say, I'm getting stuck :-\
I hope you are taking the piss pog
You arent giving your woman a cd for Christmas?
Why dont you give her a good going over to release all your anger ;)
Quote from: full back on November 29, 2007, 05:56:39 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 29, 2007, 05:53:42 PM
What are GHD straighteners?
Quote from: Chrisowc on November 29, 2007, 05:52:33 PM
A rabbit.
Girls love rabbits 8)
Youll never get a look in - you'd need to get one for yourself too.
They straighten your hair puckoon - big thing with the ladies
Do you know he isnt talking about the furry animals :o
Full back, I was born at night, but it wasnt last night. ;)
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 29, 2007, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 29, 2007, 05:52:16 PM
Got her an ipod for her main present last year. Getting her perfume and GHD straighteners this year.
they're a £100.00 you know! (cant believe you never heard of them puckoon!)
My woman's got jewerly for almost every birthday, christmas and anniversery - I have to say, I'm getting stuck :-\
Maybe shes waiting for the one piece of jewellry she has yet to get
Quote from: full back on November 29, 2007, 06:01:32 PM
I hope you are taking the piss pog
You arent giving your woman a cd for Christmas?
Why dont you give her a good going over to release all your anger ;)
Hes got more rage than stamina.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 29, 2007, 05:57:29 PM
Quote from: JimStynes on November 29, 2007, 05:52:16 PM
Got her an ipod for her main present last year. Getting her perfume and GHD straighteners this year.
they're a £100.00 you know! (cant believe you never heard of them puckoon!)
My woman's got jewerly for almost every birthday, christmas and anniversery - I have to say, I'm getting stuck :-\
i got them on ebay for just under £75. I wouldnt pick jewerly for a woman, they are to fussy and i would rather let her pick something she wanted rather than me pick her something shite but she has to pretend to like it.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 29, 2007, 06:03:25 PM
Quote from: full back on November 29, 2007, 05:56:39 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 29, 2007, 05:53:42 PM
What are GHD straighteners?
Quote from: Chrisowc on November 29, 2007, 05:52:33 PM
A rabbit.
Girls love rabbits 8)
Youll never get a look in - you'd need to get one for yourself too.
They straighten your hair puckoon - big thing with the ladies
Do you know he isnt talking about the furry animals :o
Full back, I was born at night, but it wasnt last night. ;)
Must have been the night before then if you havent heard of GHD's ;)
Fullback - touche.
Quote from: hardstation on November 29, 2007, 06:09:02 PM
Splash out a bit lads.
(http://img.alibaba.com/photo/11081295/Sony_Playstation_3_60gb_Game_Console__Brand_New.jpg)
Jesus i would love to. Imagine the slap you would get if she opened her present to find a PS3
Quote from: full back on November 29, 2007, 05:53:08 PM
You cant go wrong with a bracelet or necklace, but FFS dont even think about getting a ring
Mind you GB, you could get her a jersey with Mc Geady or O Shea on the back & you could fantasize about them as you............well you know the rest ;)
That was my first choice full back, but she doesn't like jerseys. :(
I was thinking jewelry, but shes very picky and she might not like what I get her. An I-Pod is out of the question, she would never use it.
An other option is perfume, but I wouldn't know which one to get her. Lads I'm very bad at this sort of thing.
If you dont know enough about her to know what she wants/needs take her shopping - let her pick what she wants & everyone goes home happy.
Unless of course she is one of these ones that say there is no 'thought' involved if you dont pick it. If this is the case you are fcuked & you need to get rid of her asap
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 29, 2007, 06:20:56 PM
Quote from: full back on November 29, 2007, 05:53:08 PM
You cant go wrong with a bracelet or necklace, but FFS dont even think about getting a ring
Mind you GB, you could get her a jersey with Mc Geady or O Shea on the back & you could fantasize about them as you............well you know the rest ;)
That was my first choice full back, but she doesn't like jerseys. :(
I was thinking jewelry, but shes very picky and she might not like what I get her. An I-Pod is out of the question, she would never use it.
An other option is perfume, but I wouldn't know which one to get her. Lads I'm very bad at this sort of thing.
You'd need to get better right and quick.
It gets easier as you get older. If shes high maintenance, get out of dodge quick. Any woman worth her salt will at least pretend to be overjoyed by whatever you get her. Heres a few staples you cant go wrong with (unless shes the aforementioned high maintainence):
1. Nice underwear - doesnt have to be super naughty or anything, but stay away from these -
(http://www.mizrak.com/catalog/images/WHITE%20PANTY.JPG)
2. Buy her tickets to a concert/west end show and take her to london sometime in the new year.
3. Get a hold of her sister/friend and ask them to come shopping with you - when she finds out you made that effort its win win win all around.
4. Nice diamond necklace - chicks love them
Whatever you do dont get her any kind of kitchen utensil, house cleaning appliance.
Quote from: full back on November 29, 2007, 06:26:20 PM
If you dont know enough about her to know what she wants/needs take her shopping - let her pick what she wants & everyone goes home happy.
Unless of course she is one of these ones that say there is no 'thought' involved if you dont pick it. If this is the case you are fcuked & you need to get rid of her asap
I dont think she will go for the "let her pick option". No I know enough about her, but I know whe is very hard to shop for. I'm thinking jewlery maybe or perfume.
Theres a girl from work who is away to New York for a few days. Shes getting my woman Abercrombie and Fitch perfume apparently you cant get it over here, that should build up some brownie points.
Hardstation, Ive sampled the top two out of those three, Mrs Puck gets bored with perfumes easily, so she has about 8 3/4 full bottles on the shelf.
Thank god for Parfum1.com. Top brands, cheap prices.
i got my woman a DS for her birthday its what she wanted shes 20 by the way! got her couple of games for Xmas and also getting a mobile phone and a few bits and peices but enuf about her whats she getting me?!?
Christ, whats a DS?
Oh jaysus you're all hilarious on this!!!
Galwaybhoy, if I was going out with you and you got me a big present after a couple of months, I'd run for the hills.
GHDs are the job but the £75-ebay ones are the old (Mk3) model (I presume, at that price) - there's a new MK4 model out now which is much better. Obv check if she has them first as many (most) who want them have them at this stage. And if they break, they're guaranteed for years.
Jewellery - hmmm, not sure about this one. I don't really wear jewellery so wouldn't thank you for it.
Perfume - very useful but not wildly personal. Just buy it if you've been going out with her for ages and don't have to impress.
Me: would def prefer wkend away (to coincide with an away National League game but then not all girls would want that) if I was going out with you for a while or a new Tyrone jersey if it was a new relationship :P.
I'd also quite like to go on a wine-tasting course so if you could find that (about £80 with Direct Wine Shipments in Belfast for four sessions).
Run a few more past me there..
We have already talked about a weekend away and have decided on doing that between us already.
Dont even mention GAA Rois, thats not her thing at all. :D
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Me: would def prefer wkend away (to coincide with an away National League game but then not all girls would want that) if I was going out with you for a while or a new Tyrone jersey if it was a new relationship
But what if your boyfriend hates weekends away because the hotel or nothing is up to the standard he expects and he spends the entire time complaining to the point you just want to kill him - for example.
He doesn't like wine either.
What would you want then?
Also Rois what would you consider a "big" (no pun intended) present, jewellery surely wouldnt fall under this category would it?
Quote from: Rois on November 29, 2007, 07:16:30 PM
Oh jaysus you're all hilarious on this!!!
Galwaybhoy, if I was going out with you and you got me a big present after a couple of months, I'd run for the hills.
GHDs are the job but the £75-ebay ones are the old (Mk3) model (I presume, at that price) - there's a new MK4 model out now which is much better. Obv check if she has them first as many (most) who want them have them at this stage. And if they break, they're guaranteed for years.
Jewellery - hmmm, not sure about this one. I don't really wear jewellery so wouldn't thank you for it.
Perfume - very useful but not wildly personal. Just buy it if you've been going out with her for ages and don't have to impress.
Me: would def prefer wkend away (to coincide with an away National League game but then not all girls would want that) if I was going out with you for a while or a new Tyrone jersey if it was a new relationship :P.
I'd also quite like to go on a wine-tasting course so if you could find that (about £80 with Direct Wine Shipments in Belfast for four sessions).
Run a few more past me there..
With the present, or after returning it?
What would you like the year after?
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 29, 2007, 07:21:12 PM
We have already talked about a weekend away and have decided on doing that between us already.
Dont even mention GAA Rois, thats not her thing at all. :D
Galwaybhoy - what kind of an operation are you running?
Wouldn't use an ipod?
Doesn't like the GAA
Wouldn't want to pick her own stuff.
Appears either very high maintenance, or very low.
Is this your girl?
(http://www.custardpie.co.uk/images/23/21137_big.jpg)
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 29, 2007, 07:21:36 PM
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Me: would def prefer wkend away (to coincide with an away National League game but then not all girls would want that) if I was going out with you for a while or a new Tyrone jersey if it was a new relationship
But what if your boyfriend hates weekends away because the hotel or nothing is up to the standard he expects and he spends the entire time complaining to the point you just want to kill him - for example.
He doesn't like wine either.
What would you want then?
A new boyfriend Id imagine.
Also, surely if the boyfriend was responsible for buying the hotel - he'd be an absolute clown to pick one he didnt like?
Hardstation
have you a CD fetish or something :D
A CD fetish? You know that CD is the accepted vernacular for cross dressers in the personal ads?
snowed under told me that
Quote from: Puckoon on November 29, 2007, 07:24:03 PM
Quote from: Rois on November 29, 2007, 07:16:30 PM
Oh jaysus you're all hilarious on this!!!
Galwaybhoy, if I was going out with you and you got me a big present after a couple of months, I'd run for the hills.
GHDs are the job but the £75-ebay ones are the old (Mk3) model (I presume, at that price) - there's a new MK4 model out now which is much better. Obv check if she has them first as many (most) who want them have them at this stage. And if they break, they're guaranteed for years.
Jewellery - hmmm, not sure about this one. I don't really wear jewellery so wouldn't thank you for it.
Perfume - very useful but not wildly personal. Just buy it if you've been going out with her for ages and don't have to impress.
Me: would def prefer wkend away (to coincide with an away National League game but then not all girls would want that) if I was going out with you for a while or a new Tyrone jersey if it was a new relationship :P.
I'd also quite like to go on a wine-tasting course so if you could find that (about £80 with Direct Wine Shipments in Belfast for four sessions).
Run a few more past me there..
With the present, or after returning it?
What would you like the year after?
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 29, 2007, 07:21:12 PM
We have already talked about a weekend away and have decided on doing that between us already.
Dont even mention GAA Rois, thats not her thing at all. :D
Galwaybhoy - what kind of an operation are you running?
Wouldn't use an ipod?
Doesn't like the GAA
Wouldn't want to pick her own stuff.
Appears either very high maintenance, or very low.
Is this your girl?
(http://www.custardpie.co.uk/images/23/21137_big.jpg)
:D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Quote from: Puckoon on November 29, 2007, 07:25:01 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 29, 2007, 07:21:36 PM
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Me: would def prefer wkend away (to coincide with an away National League game but then not all girls would want that) if I was going out with you for a while or a new Tyrone jersey if it was a new relationship
But what if your boyfriend hates weekends away because the hotel or nothing is up to the standard he expects and he spends the entire time complaining to the point you just want to kill him - for example.
He doesn't like wine either.
What would you want then?
A new boyfriend Id imagine.
Also, surely if the boyfriend was responsible for buying the hotel - he'd be an absolute clown to pick one he didnt like?
:(
He mighten like anything other than his own bed!
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 29, 2007, 07:29:13 PM
Quote from: Puckoon on November 29, 2007, 07:25:01 PM
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 29, 2007, 07:21:36 PM
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Me: would def prefer wkend away (to coincide with an away National League game but then not all girls would want that) if I was going out with you for a while or a new Tyrone jersey if it was a new relationship
But what if your boyfriend hates weekends away because the hotel or nothing is up to the standard he expects and he spends the entire time complaining to the point you just want to kill him - for example.
He doesn't like wine either.
What would you want then?
A new boyfriend Id imagine.
Also, surely if the boyfriend was responsible for buying the hotel - he'd be an absolute clown to pick one he didnt like?
:(
He mighten like anything other than his own bed!
Then Ive rehighlighted in bold as appropriate.
Plus Im assured most establishments have sausages on hand these days.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 29, 2007, 07:24:03 PM
Quote from: Rois on November 29, 2007, 07:16:30 PM
Oh jaysus you're all hilarious on this!!!
Galwaybhoy, if I was going out with you and you got me a big present after a couple of months, I'd run for the hills.
GHDs are the job but the £75-ebay ones are the old (Mk3) model (I presume, at that price) - there's a new MK4 model out now which is much better. Obv check if she has them first as many (most) who want them have them at this stage. And if they break, they're guaranteed for years.
Jewellery - hmmm, not sure about this one. I don't really wear jewellery so wouldn't thank you for it.
Perfume - very useful but not wildly personal. Just buy it if you've been going out with her for ages and don't have to impress.
Me: would def prefer wkend away (to coincide with an away National League game but then not all girls would want that) if I was going out with you for a while or a new Tyrone jersey if it was a new relationship :P.
I'd also quite like to go on a wine-tasting course so if you could find that (about £80 with Direct Wine Shipments in Belfast for four sessions).
Run a few more past me there..
With the present, or after returning it?
What would you like the year after?
Quote from: Galwaybhoy on November 29, 2007, 07:21:12 PM
We have already talked about a weekend away and have decided on doing that between us already.
Dont even mention GAA Rois, thats not her thing at all. :D
Galwaybhoy - what kind of an operation are you running?
Wouldn't use an ipod?
Doesn't like the GAA
Wouldn't want to pick her own stuff.
Appears either very high maintenance, or very low.
Is this your girl?
(http://www.custardpie.co.uk/images/23/21137_big.jpg)
:D :D
Shes just not really sporty, wouldnt be into I-Pods or technical stuff.
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He mighten like anything other than his own bed!
Translated as he's a tight hungry hoor ;)
No, he's not!
In fact, he'd happily pay to stay at home.
Big - over £100 (€150) - actually even at that, that's a bit "big". Jewellery would be OK but are you sure you know what she'd wear? What colours/styles are in?
As someone suggested, going out with someone who liked neither GAA nor wine would make me seriously question the relationship as that's what I spend most of my weekends doing (playing/watching GAA and drinking wine, obv not at same time).
POG, feel very sorry for your woman...
What would I buy a fella? A few years ago I had lined up tickets to see Arsenal at home for what is now (and was by Christmas) an ex. Bought him a flying lesson at one stage too. Now that I think about it, I'd def go for the experience present.
I'd trust myself to buy clothes for a fella too.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 29, 2007, 06:33:56 PM
3. Get a hold of her sister/friend and ask them to come shopping with you - when she finds out you made that effort its win win win all around.
This is a superb idea puckoon.It is good for 2 reasons.
1. puckoon's reason as above or
2. if it turns out you give her the boot, you have already done a bit of digger work for your next legover ;)
QuotePOG, feel very sorry for your woman...
Yeah, God love her, she doesn't have an easy life :(
Quote from: hardstation on November 29, 2007, 07:40:53 PM
Did you (supposed to) accompany him?
It didn't get that far - prob would have told him to take a friend to the match but let me come to London. Pity for him it didn't last a bit longer, I now know Arsenel's CEO's son...
I did go on the flying lesson though (pure chance).
Quote from: 5iveTimes on November 29, 2007, 07:42:42 PM
Pints are you not buying your missus a puncture repair kit and a pump. I hear she has been a bit down lately.
(http://www.partystuffonline.co.uk/largeimages/9318smiffy.jpg)
:D :D :D Excellent 5Times!!
I'm buying her a trip to The Emirates.
Quote from: Rois on November 29, 2007, 07:44:38 PM
I now know Arsenel's CEO's son...
You know him, or you
know him Rois?
Quote from: full back on November 29, 2007, 07:47:03 PM
Quote from: Rois on November 29, 2007, 07:44:38 PM
I now know Arsenel's CEO's son...
You know him, or you know him Rois?
Don't be cheeky now ;)
In fairness, I prob wouldn't "know" him if I was still going out with the other boyo.
I think hes in love with Rois now
Quote from: 5iveTimes on November 29, 2007, 07:42:42 PM
Pints are you not buying your missus a puncture repair kit and a pump. I hear she has been a bit down lately.
(http://www.partystuffonline.co.uk/largeimages/9318smiffy.jpg)
:-\
OMG, totally forgot about a handbag!!!
Get her a Radley handbag - you can get them in Debenhams, House of Fraser (there's one in Dundrum for the Dubs), or in some boutique shops like one down the street at the back of Boots in Belfast.
The bags with the little Scottie dogs.
www.radley.co.uk
There are some highly dodgy ones in the collection though so have a browse and I'll tell you if I think a normal girl would like it.
(ps I was on secondment to Radley last year for a few months, I know lots and lots about them...and would still buy their handbags)
When buying a present for a woman it seems that £100 is the price threshold below which a Christmas present is deemed unacceptable.
I discovered this last year when I bought my missus an Electrolux Speedy Press Mark III electric steam iron. It's a top notch model but it only cost £90 and I assume this was the reason that my missus took the big time hump with me and never spoke to me until St Patrick's Day.
I'm not going to get caught out like that this year though. No way hose. I've spent £120 on a Qualcast Concorde Cylinder Lawnmower. I can't wait to see the look on her little face when she opens it on Christmas morning.
Oh oh oh!
I got my woman a handbag one...christmas I think it was.
granted, the woman in the shop picked it but still!!
and you felt sorry for her rois!
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 29, 2007, 08:10:50 PM
Oh oh oh!
...
and you felt sorry for her rois!
Good man yourself, and you get extra points for asking the woman in the shop rather than picking it yourself.
Gift vouchers are your only man! She'll love you for ever! £100 M&S hard to beat.
QuotePints, I hope you said that you picked it yourself.
Yeah, but I think she knew.
Quote from: pintsofguinness on November 29, 2007, 08:16:54 PM
Yeah, but I think she knew.
I bet you she knew 100% and loved you all the more for it
*blushes*
Quote from: Rois on November 29, 2007, 08:05:56 PM
OMG, totally forgot about a handbag!!!
Get her a Radley handbag - you can get them in Debenhams, House of Fraser (there's one in Dundrum for the Dubs), or in some boutique shops like one down the street at the back of Boots in Belfast.
The bags with the little Scottie dogs.
www.radley.co.uk
There are some highly dodgy ones in the collection though so have a browse and I'll tell you if I think a normal girl would like it.
(ps I was on secondment to Radley last year for a few months, I know lots and lots about them...and would still buy their handbags)
Yeah will have a look through there later on, and I will pick out ones that I think are nice, you can let me know what you think thanks. A mate just told me a few minutes ago I'm worrying over nothing!
As for her not liking GAA, well I dont play hurling or football now (I'm only 22) so it dosent matter if she likes it or not.
Give her options, see what ones she likes and then pick one, your happy, shes happy and the element of surprize is still there.
Quote from: Rois on November 29, 2007, 07:16:30 PM
Oh jaysus you're all hilarious on this!!!
Galwaybhoy, if I was going out with you and you got me a big present after a couple of months, I'd run for the hills.
GHDs are the job but the £75-ebay ones are the old (Mk3) model (I presume, at that price) - there's a new MK4 model out now which is much better. Obv check if she has them first as many (most) who want them have them at this stage. And if they break, they're guaranteed for years.
Jewellery - hmmm, not sure about this one. I don't really wear jewellery so wouldn't thank you for it.
Perfume - very useful but not wildly personal. Just buy it if you've been going out with her for ages and don't have to impress.
Me: would def prefer wkend away (to coincide with an away National League game but then not all girls would want that) if I was going out with you for a while or a new Tyrone jersey if it was a new relationship :P.
I'd also quite like to go on a wine-tasting course so if you could find that (about £80 with Direct Wine Shipments in Belfast for four sessions).
Run a few more past me there..
No Rois i double checked they are the new ones. Some deal i got, the new ones are well over £100 i think.
God Jim you def did well!
Quote from: Rois on November 29, 2007, 08:05:56 PM
OMG, totally forgot about a handbag!!!
Get her a Radley handbag - you can get them in Debenhams, House of Fraser (there's one in Dundrum for the Dubs), or in some boutique shops like one down the street at the back of Boots in Belfast.
The bags with the little Scottie dogs.
www.radley.co.uk
There are some highly dodgy ones in the collection though so have a browse and I'll tell you if I think a normal girl would like it.
(ps I was on secondment to Radley last year for a few months, I know lots and lots about them...and would still buy their handbags)
I knew Mrs Puck backed a winner. ;D ;D ;D
Went for coach rois, this one. Should I take it back, or wrap it up?
(http://www.pursepage.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/coachhandbag5.jpg)
I just give her some green and she buys clothes with it, saves any hassle.
Depends on the age Puckoon...
If Mrs Puck is a 27-year-old then take it back.
If she's over 50, she'll prob like it.
:-[ :-\ :'(
T Fearon possessed me for a while there.
Well, its better than a CD.
I guess we will have to see on Christmas morning, Ive lost the receipt.
Quote from: Rois on November 29, 2007, 10:24:50 PM
Depends on the age Puckoon...
If Mrs Puck is a 27-year-old then take it back.
If she's over 50, she'll prob like it.
;D ;D ;D Unlucky Puckoon, looks like another trip to the store
Lads, it's simple, buy her something practical that she can use again and again and will speed up the "process" when ur heading out. But her a................
Ladyshave................
You would need to be a right silly fcuker to buy her one of those handbags for about £300.........
Quote from: hardstation on November 29, 2007, 11:52:52 PM
How do we know Rois is actually a woman and not ONeill on the wind up?
I can assure you I'm female and not O'Neill.
I don't know why you think it's hilarious - that bag, my mum might use, I (27 year old) wouldn't. Simple honest truth.
Rois them GHD's will wreck your hair.
Most decent hairdressers will tell you that.
I've been married too long :)
Sure I know that - had to dye my hair back to brown from blonde cause it broke all over the place due to heat exposure (and bleach)!
Still use the ghds though!
Boyzone tix went on sale this morning.
Quote from: Donagh on November 30, 2007, 10:13:54 AM
Boyzone tix went on sale this morning.
Yeah but if you get her them you will probably have to go with her!!
Quote from: hardstation on November 30, 2007, 10:26:06 AM
I'm still laughing at her reply to Puckoon.
Take a bow, Rois.
But it's the truth!
Quote from: Donagh on November 30, 2007, 10:13:54 AM
Boyzone tix went on sale this morning.
No no no!
I nearly had to go to a westlife concert one time.
Rois, on the GHDs - you can get this spray you put on your hair before you use them and it protects your hair.
Protects it to an extent Pints, but regular use will still wreck it.
Feck what are we talking about, I'm off to spit on the ground and eat some raw beef!!
Quote from: his holiness nb on November 30, 2007, 12:40:12 PM
Protects it to an extent Pints, but regular use will still wreck it.
Feck what are we talking about, I'm off to spit on the ground and eat some raw beef!!
NOt if you use conditioners and stuff.
f**k you Pints just f**king f**k you!! >:(
GHDs are bad for your hair no matter what.
Bastard!!! >:(
Quote from: his holiness nb on November 30, 2007, 12:43:59 PM
f**k you Pints just f**king f**k you!! >:(
GHDs are bad for your hair no matter what.
Bastard!!! >:(
No they're not!
My woman uses them all the time and according to my four year old nephew she has "beautiful hair" :D
Girls cant live without GHD's. so if she hasnt got them, it would be a brilliant present...
Quote from: charlie on November 30, 2007, 12:47:19 PM
Girls cant live without GHD's. so if she hasnt got them, it would be a brilliant present...
Seriously, my ,missus had one and used it a bit along with the protective products.
Her hairdresser told her to get rid, said its terrible for your hair. She pays top dollar getting the hair done and seems that the better and more reputable hairdresser they are, the more anti ghd they are.
Pints you should smack your 4 year old nephew for encouraging it! ;)
think il maybe go for an ipod myself. wheres the best place to get one sort of reasonably priced?..... and dont say jonesborough.
Bensars, where did your boobs go?
Yi hairdressers do say that, but take it from me, when a girl goes anywhere for a night the first thing she takes is the straighteners... There a must have... Its like drink, its bad for you but we still do it!!!
Well my gf's cousin works in some poncey hairdresser's in Lisburn Road and she gets the ghsd straigteners cheap,beacuse they are in the business, so not all hairdressers are hell bent against them. On a related note my missus uses them and some girl stopped her in the shop and asked her who did her hair.........
Dont get me wrong, they make ur hair look nice and it could be years before you see the difference.
Re hairdressers, many sell them so wont speak ill of them, many dont know the full details either.
But if you go to any top of the range hairdresser, they will say avoid like the plague.
My missus used to use it quite a bit before she was warned off it (not just by one hairdresser either), so no disrespect Charlie but it aint a must have for all girls.
My missus is hoping to still have a nice head of hair in 20 years time ;)
Quote from: his holiness nb on November 30, 2007, 01:14:33 PM
But if you go to any top of the range hairdresser, they will say avoid like the plague.
OK, they might not be the best for a lady's hair, but them hairdressers who charge a fecking mortgage payment to do your hair would say that so you have to keep coming back to them
They may just have another agenda...
Last year I signed her up to the local Gym. £25 a month. Spreads the cost of Christmas. I thought it was a great idea but it didn't go down well!
Quote from: Lecale2 on November 30, 2007, 04:11:11 PM
Last year I signed her up to the local Gym. £25 a month. Spreads the cost of Christmas. I thought it was a great idea but it didn't go down well!
:D
Suprised you are still walking - cheeky b4stard :D
Quote from: Lecale2 on November 30, 2007, 04:11:11 PM
Last year I signed her up to the local Gym. £25 a month. Spreads the cost of Christmas. I thought it was a great idea but it didn't go down well!
I wonder why?? I suppose it could have been worse - signed up to weight watchers!
:D :D :D
You're all great craic with the ghd chat.
Yes of course it ruins hair - I can tell someone who uses them a lot - their hair breaks at the top and they have little flyaway hairs all along the top layer. But obv it depends on how strong your hair is. I spend a clean FORTUNE on my hair, protector sprays, intensive conditioners at £6 per single treatment, hair repair sessions, blah blah blah.
Haidressers will maintain that if you can dry someone's hair well enough, you don't need them.
When ceramic straighteners first came out, I got a free pair from my previous (male) hairdresser in exchange for getting him a ticket to Armagh's AIF victory in 2002.
There are far too many blokes on here that know way toooooooooo much about hair products, its my wife, yeah right!! ;D
All the spice boys from the other end of the town use straighteners. You can spot a prod a mile off, hair died, spiked up every road and straightened of course.
Quote from: JimStynes on November 30, 2007, 06:40:46 PM
All the spice boys from the other end of the town use straighteners. You can spot a prod a mile off, hair died, spiked up every road and straightened of course.
Diddnt realise that there were so many prods living in Wes Belfas
Nope
just stating that there are a hell of a lot of guys who fit that bill living in West Belfast (the none protestant part)
Lads, what about giving a donation to charity on her behalf. Concern and Trocaire have amazing gifts at all prices, and if she doesn't like it, then dump her as it will show her true character. Have been giving to charity for a few years now instead of presents, and it always goes down a treat.
Off course, give her some small token gift as well just to keep her sweet.......
Happy shopping
Quote from: give her dixie on November 30, 2007, 07:16:15 PM
Lads, what about giving a donation to charity on her behalf. Concern and Trocaire have amazing gifts at all prices, and if she doesn't like it, then dump her as it will show her true character. Have been giving to charity for a few years now instead of presents, and it always goes down a treat.
Off course, give her some small token gift as well just to keep her sweet.......
Happy shopping
Did they tell you how much of your donation is absorbed on "administration" costs?
A five night Cruise in Mexico i believe is on the cards, her Birthday is Boxing day to boot
so all bases should be covered.......... i think ;)
dont trusth that lad dixie i think he works for concern. Dont give him any money.
Aye, I wrk for concern all right.
Since you are from Armagh, a bottle of Buckfast will keep your mot happy and the poor can starve.
Maybe he has a point. 2nd post and you're straight in there.
Quote from: Tyrones own on December 01, 2007, 02:34:15 AM
A five night Cruise in Mexico i believe is on the cards, her Birthday is Boxing day to boot
so all bases should be covered.......... i think ;)
That should keep you in the good books for a month or so!
What's everyone getting their other halves for Christmas. Terrible at buying pressies so I am. Nowadays if someone wants something they just go out and buy it themselves. Impossible to buy for anyone.
Also we are doing secret Santa at work, balls, I have drawn a girl. Spend limit is 10GBP. Advice?
Hate getting presents for the woman. She's all in to her fashion and what's in and that shite where as i dont have a clue about that stuff. Anybody any advice on stuff to get her?
Quote from: Hashtag on November 17, 2011, 09:37:57 AM
What's everyone getting their other halves for Christmas. Terrible at buying pressies so I am. Nowadays if someone wants something they just go out and buy it themselves. Impossible to buy for anyone.
Also we are doing secret Santa at work, balls, I have drawn a girl. Spend limit is 10GBP. Advice?
Take her down the street for some shopping. It's hell for half a day but at least you can get her to pick what she wants
Secret Santa for a tenner - a Yankee Candle would go down well, think you can get the smaller ones for that.
A well-chosen handbag is always a great present but only if you're spending significant money on it. Or a nice dress or something from a reputable shop - for example, Ted Baker has a 20% off sale on today, if you went in there and asked someone they'd def help you (and I am loving the stuff in there at the mo), plus they could exchange after Christmas if it didn't fit. Swap Ted Baker for any girls' clothing (Karen Millen, Reiss etc).
I need help too. I'm going out with her a few years now and i'm stuck every christmas. No point buying clothes as basically everything she takes out of the wardrobe has to be de labelled! Got perfume last year with GHD's and clothes so thats all those options out the window!! >:(
Also what would be a good budget? We both earn good salaries but we both have over £1,000 to fork out at Christmas for skiing holiday in March!
HELP!
A new ski jacket?
www.twoseasons.co.uk - shop in Vic Sq in Belfast
We're off on hols to the US in December so I will not be expecting much, nor spending much in return.
Quote from: Rois on November 17, 2011, 10:32:14 AM
A new ski jacket?
www.twoseasons.co.uk - shop in Vic Sq in Belfast
We're off on hols to the US in December so I will not be expecting much, nor spending much in return.
That could be a good idea! She said that we shouldn't spend very much on each other considering the hol - but does she really mean this??? :-\
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on November 17, 2011, 10:47:45 AM
Quote from: Rois on November 17, 2011, 10:32:14 AM
A new ski jacket?
www.twoseasons.co.uk - shop in Vic Sq in Belfast
We're off on hols to the US in December so I will not be expecting much, nor spending much in return.
That could be a good idea! She said that we shouldn't spend very much on each other considering the hol - but does she really mean this??? :-\
We have said this every year for the past four years, never works out. If you did decide not to spend much you will get THAT LOOK on Christmas morning.
Quote from: Hashtag on November 17, 2011, 11:00:20 AM
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on November 17, 2011, 10:47:45 AM
Quote from: Rois on November 17, 2011, 10:32:14 AM
A new ski jacket?
www.twoseasons.co.uk - shop in Vic Sq in Belfast
We're off on hols to the US in December so I will not be expecting much, nor spending much in return.
That could be a good idea! She said that we shouldn't spend very much on each other considering the hol - but does she really mean this??? :-\
We have said this every year for the past four years, never works out. If you did decide not to spend much you will get THAT LOOK on Christmas morning.
Its almost like shes sayin "i'm not going to spend much on you but feel free to spend as much as you want on me"
Christmas is a religious festival. You are meant to show Christian values.
For all my relatives I purchase gift cards from them to charity operations, the main one being http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.ie/ the Donkey Sanctuary in Cork. There's a new initiative where you can get people to sign a legal document which results in them leaving a percentage of their legacy to the Donkey Sanctuary. It's called The Donkey Will.
Last year I got all my brothers, sisters and parents that document which donate 10% of their assets to the donkeys when they DIE. I did pick up a vibe after the 4th envelope was opened around the Christmas coffee table that their disappointment was twofold.
1) They knew what they were getting. The 7th, 8th and 9th recipients didn't even open their envelopes. It may have been the thinking of death and wills.
2)They wanted something to eat, drink or wear which is the WRONG FEELINGS to have at Christmas.
It whole day sorta fell flat after that although the slideshow on the donkey welfare I did maybe halted the festive hilarity.
My point is - if your wife or girl or partner is a good person they'll accept a donation in their name to a charity and the donkeys is just one idea. If she does not accept this and reacts badly or violently to your chosen gift then she should be told to leave your life. It'll only get worse and she may be in it for your money. It's a good litmus test for families to try out this Christmas. Or is it Christmas any more?
Quote from: Olly on November 17, 2011, 12:17:14 PM
Christmas is a religious festival. You are meant to show Christian values.
For all my relatives I purchase gift cards from them to charity operations, the main one being http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.ie/ the Donkey Sanctuary in Cork. There's a new initiative where you can get people to sign a legal document which results in them leaving a percentage of their legacy to the Donkey Sanctuary. It's called The Donkey Will.
Last year I got all my brothers, sisters and parents that document which donate 10% of their assets to the donkeys when they DIE. I did pick up a vibe after the 4th envelope was opened around the Christmas coffee table that their disappointment was twofold.
1) They knew what they were getting. The 7th, 8th and 9th recipients didn't even open their envelopes. It may have been the thinking of death and wills.
2)They wanted something to eat, drink or wear which is the WRONG FEELINGS to have at Christmas.
It whole day sorta fell flat after that although the slideshow on the donkey welfare I did maybe halted the festive hilarity.
My point is - if your wife or girl or partner is a good person they'll accept a donation in their name to a charity and the donkeys is just one idea. If she does not accept this and reacts badly or violently to your chosen gift then she should be told to leave your life. It'll only get worse and she may be in it for your money. It's a good litmus test for families to try out this Christmas. Or is it Christmas any more?
Thats deep
Luckily for me, herself dropped her Nintendo DS in the bathtub in the summer. Will be replacing that and giving her the Lego Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows game.
Sorted.
couple yrs back bought her the exact same watch 2 yrs running fukin put my head away the shoping nothing but a bullbate
Put her to work
(http://www.myredpacket.co.uk/shopimages/products/thumbnails/pink_tookkit.jpg)
Quote from: Puckoon on November 17, 2011, 04:39:20 PM
Luckily for me, herself dropped her Nintendo DS in the bathtub in the summer. Will be replacing that and giving her the Lego Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows game.
Sorted.
:o what the hell age is your girlfriend?
31, why?
From the post - 16 wouldn't have been a surprising response- I think thats where he was going
Lads lads lads yous all complain about wives and girlfriends not wanting to watch sports or getting annoyed if you even mention the PS3 or XBOX and here is a man who's wife actually plays video games and you heckle!?!?!!?!?
Fair play to her, its not my cup of tea at all. She does a fair bit of travelling and footering about waiting on the football to be over - and enjoys the puzzle games on the DS.
It'd be great if she was younger, but alas - you take what you can get.
Quote from: Olly on November 17, 2011, 12:17:14 PM
It whole day sorta fell flat after that although the slideshow on the donkey welfare I did maybe halted the festive hilarity.
I'd say some were hoping for a goat from Bothar, would explain their disappointment.
I hope you reminded them that a donkey is for life and not just for Christmas ;D
Quote from: Radda bout yeee on November 17, 2011, 10:23:58 AM
I need help too. I'm going out with her a few years now and i'm stuck every christmas. No point buying clothes as basically everything she takes out of the wardrobe has to be de labelled! Got perfume last year with GHD's and clothes so thats all those options out the window!! >:(
Also what would be a good budget? We both earn good salaries but we both have over £1,000 to fork out at Christmas for skiing holiday in March!
HELP!
Romantic!!!
Also the line in bold, you're some what of a toff now???
Necklace. Can't go wrong with a bit of bling.
Pandora bracelets always seem to be popular (although it may be a safe card), then u can always buy the charms/beads to add to it on diff occasions.
Personally I'd prefer vouchers for me to choose something I actually liked, eg. From house of fraser/ beauticians/hairdresser etc rather than a pressie or else I would have dropped a few 'subtle' hints lying around.
Vouchers are for people who don't get into the spirit of gift-giving. The whole point of it is you know the person well enough that you know something they'll like.
Boob job. She asked, why refuse.
Quote from: thebigfella on November 18, 2011, 01:15:02 AM
Boob job. She asked, why refuse.
You could just try exercising to lose them
Quote from: heganboy on November 17, 2011, 09:04:14 PM
From the post - 16 wouldn't have been a surprising response- I think thats where he was going
I can confirm this is what I was thinking.
#garyglitter
Quote from: thebigfella on November 18, 2011, 01:15:02 AM
Boob job. She asked, why refuse.
Going to be VAT on boob jobs now. About an extra £1000 on it. Let her get one done just.
Quote from: Puckoon on November 17, 2011, 09:15:16 PM
Fair play to her, its not my cup of tea at all. She does a fair bit of travelling and footering about waiting on the football to be over - and enjoys the puzzle games on the DS.
It'd be great if she was younger, but alas - you take what you can get.
Quote of the week!
What do you think would be the last day for ordering pressies online in order for them to be here for Christmas?
12th?
Quote from: Hashtag on November 30, 2011, 12:11:38 PM
What do you think would be the last day for ordering pressies online in order for them to be here for Christmas?
12th?
they usually give the date, but it would depend on the size and where its coming from.
Anybody know a site to order Perfume / creams etc christmas packs.
Know exactly what to get but the cost of postage adds almost another €100
Anyone been in the Jack Wills shop in Belfast? What's it like? Going to get herself something from there possibly. Meant to be like Hollister expect more expensive.
Quote from: maggie on November 18, 2011, 12:49:58 AM
Personally I'd prefer vouchers for me to choose something I actually liked, eg. From house of fraser/ beauticians/hairdresser etc rather than a pressie or else I would have dropped a few 'subtle' hints lying around.
Most women wouldn't be too impressed with a voucher i'd imagine.
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 04, 2011, 05:06:58 PM
Anyone been in the Jack Wills shop in Belfast? What's it like? Going to get herself something from there possibly. Meant to be like Hollister expect more expensive.
Hollister / Jack Wallis :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Most Overpriced, over-hyped places......EVER
All the kids just want them because of the name, there are better clothes shops out there in my opinion for half the price.
Marketing geniuses though :-\
Hardy Bucks box set. Sorted. ;)
Quote from: Christmas Lights on December 04, 2011, 08:30:02 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 04, 2011, 05:06:58 PM
Anyone been in the Jack Wills shop in Belfast? What's it like? Going to get herself something from there possibly. Meant to be like Hollister expect more expensive.
Hollister / Jack Wallis :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
Most Overpriced, over-hyped places......EVER
All the kids just want them because of the name, there are better clothes shops out there in my opinion for half the price.
Marketing geniuses though :-\
Couldn't agree more. I'd take Jack Jones anyday over those two.
I can get Hollister stuff off the back of a lorry though but apart from that I wouldn't wear the stuff, complete rip off.
Just started going with a girl and dont know what to get her for xmas - dont want to go overboard as I have only started going with her. Also, its her birthday 4 days before xmas, should i just get her one really gift to cover the 2, or 2 average enough gifts?
Quote from: southdown on December 05, 2011, 12:11:59 PM
Just started going with a girl and dont know what to get her for xmas - dont want to go overboard as I have only started going with her. Also, its her birthday 4 days before xmas, should i just get her one really gift to cover the 2, or 2 average enough gifts?
depends how much you want to impress her.... you know the answer to that and thus the question itself, you dont need to ask anyone. :-\
Quote from: ardal on December 04, 2011, 04:39:45 PM
Anybody know a site to order Perfume / creams etc christmas packs.
Know exactly what to get but the cost of postage adds almost another €100
http://www.megashopbot.com/
Quote from: ardal on December 04, 2011, 04:39:45 PM
Anybody know a site to order Perfume / creams etc christmas packs.
Know exactly what to get but the cost of postage adds almost another €100
Could you not ask your local chemist if they could get them for you? They may be already stocking items from the same manufacurer and so could get them for you?
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 05, 2011, 03:15:44 PM
Quote from: ardal on December 04, 2011, 04:39:45 PM
Anybody know a site to order Perfume / creams etc christmas packs.
Know exactly what to get but the cost of postage adds almost another €100
Could you not ask your local chemist if they could get them for you? They may be already stocking items from the same manufacurer and so could get them for you?
Debenhams make up xmas boxes of creams. Just tell them how much you are willing to part with and they'll sort the rest
Finally got the wife's presents sorted:
GHD's
(http://hairandbeautyreviews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/ghd-hair-straighteners.jpg)
Westlife tickets (this is annivesary weekend so I'm claiming this is part of that as well)
(http://www.yourticketmarket.com/eventimages/westlife_big.jpg)
A dress
(http://cdn.priceprobe.net/i/7603788.88434e0f0fa493c568.62278335)
Urban Decay Eye Shadow
(http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2010/urbandecay_nakedpalette007.jpg)
How much was the urban decay stuff?
I would be wary about buying a dress or any clothes. Two reasons, dunno what size and dunno if they would like it.
Quote from: Don Johnson on December 05, 2011, 03:41:53 PM
How much was the urban decay stuff?
I would be wary about buying a dress or any clothes. Two reasons, dunno what size and dunno if they would like it.
I paid £50 for that stuff on Saturday, pure rip off
Quote from: Don Johnson on December 05, 2011, 03:41:53 PM
How much was the urban decay stuff?
I would be wary about buying a dress or any clothes. Two reasons, dunno what size and dunno if they would like it.
£31.50 in debenhams. Free delivery. Came two days after I ordered. Happy enough with that. Her wee sister recommended it.
Agreed regarding clothes. Hate trying to buy them but have took a chance. Dunno if she will even like it but......
Always a good excuse to start private mailing the mates, this time of year.
Hastag I might steal your idea of make up as my Jack Wills gift idea now has been shelved.
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 05, 2011, 06:41:02 PM
Always a good excuse to start private mailing the mates, this time of year.
Hastag I might steal your idea of make up as my Jack Wills gift idea now has been shelved.
#thumbsup
Why not get her something she'll never expect . . . . . . . . .
(http://www.easter-eggs.org.uk/uploaded_images/crunchie1-725185.jpg)
Anyone any ideas for pressies for brother, mother and father?
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 09:41:43 AM
Anyone any ideas for pressies for brother, mother and father?
Give them your computer
Quote from: haranguerer on December 06, 2011, 01:48:21 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 09:41:43 AM
Anyone any ideas for pressies for brother, mother and father?
Give them your computer
But how would I contribute to the online world of gaaboard messaging forum?
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 02:26:00 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on December 06, 2011, 01:48:21 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 09:41:43 AM
Anyone any ideas for pressies for brother, mother and father?
Give them your computer
But how would I contribute to the online world of gaaboard messaging forum?
It's the present that keeps on giving.
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 05, 2011, 06:41:02 PM
Always a good excuse to start private mailing the mates, this time of year.
Hastag I might steal your idea of make up as my Jack Wills gift idea now has been shelved.
I can sell you two Westlife tickets for Croke Park, 23rd June 2012. I bought 4 at the time but only needed two for the missus. Was going to sell the other two to my cousin but I don't think he would want to spend as much. Only thing is the seats are beside the misses and myself. I don't want to have to speak to you before/during or after the concert.
Quote from: Tony Baloney on December 06, 2011, 02:27:26 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 02:26:00 PM
Quote from: haranguerer on December 06, 2011, 01:48:21 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 09:41:43 AM
Anyone any ideas for pressies for brother, mother and father?
Give them your computer
But how would I contribute to the online world of gaaboard messaging forum?
It's the present that keeps on giving.
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Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 02:28:08 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 05, 2011, 06:41:02 PM
Always a good excuse to start private mailing the mates, this time of year.
Hastag I might steal your idea of make up as my Jack Wills gift idea now has been shelved.
I can sell you two Westlife tickets for Croke Park, 23rd June 2012. I bought 4 at the time but only needed two for the missus. Was going to sell the other two to my cousin but I don't think he would want to spend as much. Only thing is the seats are beside the misses and myself. I don't want to have to speak to you before/during or after the concert.
How much are the tickets?
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 02:28:08 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 05, 2011, 06:41:02 PM
Always a good excuse to start private mailing the mates, this time of year.
Hastag I might steal your idea of make up as my Jack Wills gift idea now has been shelved.
I can sell you two Westlife tickets for Croke Park, 23rd June 2012. I bought 4 at the time but only needed two for the missus. Was going to sell the other two to my cousin but I don't think he would want to spend as much. Only thing is the seats are beside the misses and myself. I don't want to have to speak to you before/during or after the concert.
I think I'd rather shit myself than have to sit through that.
Quote from: Don Johnson on December 06, 2011, 04:49:43 PM
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 02:28:08 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 05, 2011, 06:41:02 PM
Always a good excuse to start private mailing the mates, this time of year.
Hastag I might steal your idea of make up as my Jack Wills gift idea now has been shelved.
I can sell you two Westlife tickets for Croke Park, 23rd June 2012. I bought 4 at the time but only needed two for the missus. Was going to sell the other two to my cousin but I don't think he would want to spend as much. Only thing is the seats are beside the misses and myself. I don't want to have to speak to you before/during or after the concert.
How much are the tickets?
The robbing w***** were 80 Euro. I paid via my bank card. Four cost me £309.42. Below is a copy and paste from my online Ulster Bank Account
11 Nov 2011 POS 3856 09NOV11 , TICKETMASTER.IE , DUBLIN IE , EUR 352.39, RATE 1.1718, CHARGE 0.75, ERTF 7.97 - 309.42
You must really love her
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 06, 2011, 05:07:52 PM
You must really love her
Due to the fact that I married her or that I bought Westlife tickets?
Two for sale, come on Fitzroyalty- me and you- Hogan Stand- Shane and the boys. I can see it.
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 05:14:39 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 06, 2011, 05:07:52 PM
You must really love her
Due to the fact that I married her or that I bought Westlife tickets?
Two for sale, come on Fitzroyalty- me and you- Hogan Stand- Shane and the boys. I can see it.
Bringing her to Westlife. :-X
While tempting as it is, Don Johnson seems intersted - puke him into going.
You seem a more fun, cost price for you, an extra 20 needed for Don.
Quote from: Hashtag on December 05, 2011, 03:28:26 PM
Finally got the wife's presents sorted:
GHD's
(http://hairandbeautyreviews.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/ghd-hair-straighteners.jpg)
Westlife tickets (this is annivesary weekend so I'm claiming this is part of that as well)
(http://www.yourticketmarket.com/eventimages/westlife_big.jpg)
A dress
(http://cdn.priceprobe.net/i/7603788.88434e0f0fa493c568.62278335)
Urban Decay Eye Shadow
(http://www.temptalia.com/images/fall2010/urbandecay_nakedpalette007.jpg)
Fair play to you Hashtag. Out of these
1) Have heard of GHDS I think
2) Westlife - big sacrifice on your part.
3) Dress - wouldn't know where to start.
4) What???
Nothing was bought without running it past a panel of females at work. Think I have done well. Think its the first time ever going into christmas where everything is a surprise. Usually make her pick the things and I pay for them.
I wouldn't mind seeing Westlife they have some good tunes. The woman isn't as big a fan of them as I am though I think so I'm out.
This Christmas I am going to just get her a good few wee things, no major presents. Have got her an ipod, a tv, GHDs etc previous christmases, birthdays so she has done ok out of it so far. Got to the stage now where we realised it was too much pressure on each other to spend ridiculous money on the other.
Though I think I have heard her mention that urban decay stuff before so might run it by her sister to get the yay or nay for it.
Don't really buy many other presents. My ma will get her customary bottle of perfume and my da his customary bottle of Baileys.
Hard to bate Primark PJs the women love them. Mightn't do much to set the wild fires of passion off in the bedroom mind you. A nice15% off all fragrances in Debenhams too at the moment
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 02:28:08 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 05, 2011, 06:41:02 PM
Always a good excuse to start private mailing the mates, this time of year.
Hastag I might steal your idea of make up as my Jack Wills gift idea now has been shelved.
I can sell you two Westlife tickets for Croke Park, 23rd June 2012. I bought 4 at the time but only needed two for the missus. Was going to sell the other two to my cousin but I don't think he would want to spend as much. Only thing is the seats are beside the misses and myself. I don't want to have to speak to you before/during or after the concert.
Are they still available? I'll take them. The wife is hymming and hawing but SaffronSam2 says he'll go with me if she pulls out. That ok?
:D
Quote from: ONeill on December 07, 2011, 12:30:53 AM
Quote from: Hashtag on December 06, 2011, 02:28:08 PM
Quote from: fitzroyalty on December 05, 2011, 06:41:02 PM
Always a good excuse to start private mailing the mates, this time of year.
Hastag I might steal your idea of make up as my Jack Wills gift idea now has been shelved.
I can sell you two Westlife tickets for Croke Park, 23rd June 2012. I bought 4 at the time but only needed two for the missus. Was going to sell the other two to my cousin but I don't think he would want to spend as much. Only thing is the seats are beside the misses and myself. I don't want to have to speak to you before/during or after the concert.
Are they still available? I'll take them. The wife is hymming and hawing but SaffronSam2 says he'll go with me if she pulls out. That ok?
No problem. Sounds good:
Seat location: Hogan Stand section LOW333, row KK, seats 17-20
I call first dibs on Hashtags spare Westlife tickets. I can guarantee that no one will dare speak to you when there.
Quote from: mikasas on December 07, 2011, 10:03:35 AM
I call first dibs on Hashtags spare Westlife tickets. I can guarantee that no one will dare speak to you when there.
The tickets have yet to arrive from Ticketmaster. I was hoping they would be here before Christmas.
Not a bother if they don't arrive before Christmas, So long as they are promised to me for when you do get them? Deal? £160 for the two?
With money like that I will be a millionaire.
Let me think it over. I want to talk to a couple of family members first to see if any of them want them, if not I will take your £160. You have a possible deal. May I suggest we celebrate are new found arrangement over a glass of mulled wine?
If you are in the Belfast Area i would take you up on that offer at the Christmas market.
Quote from: mikasas on December 07, 2011, 11:39:16 AM
If you are in the Belfast Area i would take you up on that offer at the Christmas market.
Will not be in the Smoke this week but I know a guy who is. I could send him as my substitute. You don't have any problem with people of the Asian persuasion?
He may or may not wish to make love to you after, depending on if you are goodlooking enough.
I have come to an agreement with Mikasas in regards to the sale of the two spare Westlife tickets. We are having a problem of how to do an exchange as I don't actually physically have the tickets yet. I think he is in fear of a double cross. He was keen to know if we had a deal before the Belfast show goes on sale tomorrow. How do I convince him that I am good to my word?
If you promise us all ul feck off somewhere and never come back we would all buy westlife tickets for Mikasas. Thats the best way round it i think.
Quote from: Hashtag on December 08, 2011, 11:57:48 AM
I have come to an agreement with Mikasas in regards to the sale of the two spare Westlife tickets. We are having a problem of how to do an exchange as I don't actually physically have the tickets yet. I think he is in fear of a double cross. He was keen to know if we had a deal before the Belfast show goes on sale tomorrow. How do I convince him that I am good to my word?
Maybe start up a separate forum for the two of you and reveal each other's personal info on it so you know it is genuine?
Quote from: tyrone girl on December 08, 2011, 12:51:06 PM
If you promise us all ul feck off somewhere and never come back we would all buy westlife tickets for Mikasas. Thats the best way round it i think.
??? :'(
I'm starting to think you have a disliking of me. I have only ever commented directly to you about twice.
Also if we go with your idea can you leave the money with me and collect the tickets for Mikasas?
Got her a big sparkly diamond ring on Sunday and she said yes!! So she is getting nothing for Christmas, well ok, maybe a selection box!! :D
Good man - congratulations. :)
Quote from: leaveherinsir on December 14, 2011, 08:07:04 PM
Got her a big sparkly diamond ring on Sunday and she said yes!! So she is getting nothing for Christmas, well ok, maybe a selection box!! :D
You'll rue that ya boya !!
But congratulations anyway !! ;)
Got mine a kitten at long last. Have to give it to her early though.
Quote from: Armaghgeddon on December 14, 2011, 11:13:22 PM
Got mine a kitten at long last. Have to give it to her early though.
Could you not of keep it at someone elses house to Christmas morning?
Quote from: leaveherinsir on December 14, 2011, 08:07:04 PM
Got her a big sparkly diamond ring on Sunday and she said yes!! So she is getting nothing for Christmas, well ok, maybe a selection box!! :D
Good man, well done!
Planning on going to Belfast tomorrow shopping. I imagine it will be mental though.
Thanks for the warning.
Just a heads up for next year. This went down a treat:
(http://www.goinglocal-info.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/03/08/htsm_cover.jpg)
You talk, she shovels?
:P
(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSJmh4z-5eT9w9qQsL3eljmBIgxf9E_4IHvPb3ecXuKw2B-Jl2SPoahZW372g)
Whats the craze these year for the fairer sex?
There's a photo I took she likes, so I've got it blown up, mounted and framed.
Quote from: ziggysego on December 02, 2012, 01:27:12 PM
There's a photo I took she likes, so I've got it blown up, mounted and framed.
Enough about the rubber doll. What are you doing with the picture?
:) very good Norf!
I'm taking the wife out of the country for a weekend in January for her Christmas present.
Somewhere foreign like Belfast.
Quote from: laoislad on December 02, 2012, 07:07:19 PM
I'm taking the wife out of the country for a weekend in January for her Christmas present.
Somewhere foreign like Belfast.
We welcome immigrants from 3rd World economies up here.
My list from which he can pick one (£100- self-imposed limit) includes:
Sports sunglasses (suggest pink framed Oakleys) for skiing and running
North Face gilet
Trainers
But if I hadn't already got one, I'd have put a Barbour jacket on the list - I love mine.
Quote from: Norf Tyrone on December 02, 2012, 06:11:35 PM
Quote from: ziggysego on December 02, 2012, 01:27:12 PM
There's a photo I took she likes, so I've got it blown up, mounted and framed.
Enough about the rubber doll. What are you doing with the picture?
Cheeky sh*te! ;D
Need to start shopping for the other half? Any ideas?
Cecelia Ahern's new book 'How To Fall In Love' is available nationwide for £7.00
Quote from: Under Lights on November 20, 2013, 10:50:02 AM
Need to start shopping for the other half? Any ideas?
Cecelia Ahern's new book 'How To Fall In Love' is available nationwide for £7.00
Get her a few scratchcards too - bring it up to a tenner. :)
Quote from: Cold tea on November 20, 2013, 01:05:26 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on November 20, 2013, 10:50:02 AM
Need to start shopping for the other half? Any ideas?
Cecelia Ahern's new book 'How To Fall In Love' is available nationwide for £7.00
Get her a few scratchcards too - bring it up to a tenner. :)
Buying a book called 'How to fall in love' would raise uncomfortable questions
Ditch her and save a fortune........... in the long run
Quote from: Cold tea on November 20, 2013, 01:05:26 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on November 20, 2013, 10:50:02 AM
Need to start shopping for the other half? Any ideas?
Cecelia Ahern's new book 'How To Fall In Love' is available nationwide for £7.00
Get her a few scratchcards too - bring it up to a tenner. :)
I wasn't suggesting the book was the main present. Part of the stocking filler.
People give details of the bargains you are getting. Share and Share alike.
Quote from: Under Lights on November 20, 2013, 01:47:05 PM
Quote from: Cold tea on November 20, 2013, 01:05:26 PM
Quote from: Under Lights on November 20, 2013, 10:50:02 AM
Need to start shopping for the other half? Any ideas?
Cecelia Ahern's new book 'How To Fall In Love' is available nationwide for £7.00
Get her a few scratchcards too - bring it up to a tenner. :)
I wasn't suggesting the book was the main present. Part of the stocking filler.
People give details of the bargains you are getting. Share and Share alike.
I photo book with the past years adventures in it always goes down well. (Though keep stag do and lads night out photos to a minimum ;-) )
Not a bad idea. It's been quite the adventurous year too.
Pair of Converse - always go down well with my good lady. Make sure you get the right size!
Usually pick up a new 'cool' handbag as well - something leather - read the reviews on Amazon for best bags - last year I got a nice overnight bag and popped a weekend in Paris in there. Too pregnant for anything that ambitious this year!
T-shirt?
(http://image1.spreadshirt.com/image-server/v1/products/15790605/views/1,width=378,height=378,appearanceId=404/Natural-You-Look-Good-Enough-for-a-Poke-T-Shirts.png)
Coming up to this time of the year again. Subtle hints have been given and missed!
Ideas suggestions ?
Im gonna try to refrain from getting sucked into this thread.
Blood pressure and all.
Quote from: Brick Tamlin on October 17, 2014, 10:25:44 AM
Im gonna try to refrain from getting sucked into this thread.
Blood pressure and all.
saw Brick had posted, thought "this wont be good";
well played chap on your restraint :)
Quote from: pullhard on October 17, 2014, 09:55:03 AM
Coming up to this time of the year again. Subtle hints have been given and missed!
Ideas suggestions ?
It is a tempting swap in fairness.
Get her an iPad.
Thinking a new loo brush and marigolds
L'Oreal steam pods are on the list for the OH this year, apparently there all the rage
This is to be our last Christmas together as boyfriend/girlfriend and she's suggested inexpensive presents as we've the cost of the wedding next year.
What do people think? Is this a trap?
(I mean the presents not the wedding)
She already has marigolds.
Quote from: BenDover on October 17, 2014, 11:25:54 AM
L'Oreal steam pods are on the list for the OH this year, apparently there all the rage
FFS i got her GHD's last year. I don't recall mention of these things, that not to say she didn't mention it! Big bucks.
Quote from: Aristo 60 on October 17, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
This is to be our last Christmas together as boyfriend/girlfriend and she's suggested inexpensive presents as we've the cost of the wedding next year.
What do people think? Is this a trap?
(I mean the presents not the wedding)
Congrats Aristo, When is the wedding? We got married this year so last christmas fairly skinny, I just got her bits for the honeymoon, Mini shampoo's, lotions and potions and few good books for the beach and a guidebook for the area. Cheap thoughtful crap! Seemed happy enough alright
She already has marigolds. Glad to hear it.
Quote from: Aristo 60 on October 17, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
This is to be our last Christmas together as boyfriend/girlfriend and she's suggested inexpensive presents as we've the cost of the wedding next year.
What do people think? Is this a trap?
(I mean the presents not the wedding)
She already has marigolds.
It is a serious trap.
If she breaks the rule to surprise you, you better have done so as well.
Quote from: Aristo 60 on October 17, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
This is to be our last Christmas together as boyfriend/girlfriend and she's suggested inexpensive presents as we've the cost of the wedding next year.
What do people think? Is this a trap?
(I mean the presents not the wedding)
She already has marigolds.
Break up with her and call off the wedding. You won't have to get her anything then.
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2014, 11:34:51 AM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on October 17, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
This is to be our last Christmas together as boyfriend/girlfriend and she's suggested inexpensive presents as we've the cost of the wedding next year.
What do people think? Is this a trap?
(I mean the presents not the wedding)
She already has marigolds.
It is a serious trap.
If she breaks the rule to surprise you, you better have done so as well.
I agree 100% - this is a definite trap in the making...she is really testing your mettle now....
Ye can be guaranteed she will break the rule and splash out. Its a given.
They do that. Say one thing and mean the opposite. And ye can be guaranteed yer the f**ker when she sees that ye didn't splash out.
Him: "whats wrong with ye?"
Her: "Nothin, nothing at all, im fine"
Him: "Ok, Grand." (Continues about his business, back to normal, ates away at his sandwich/continues to scratch balls/gets back to watching the match etc)
Her raging and fuming and him oblivious to it all.
Why don't they just say im "f**ked off at ye for pissin round the toilet seat/leavin toenails on bathroom floor/throwin dirty undercrackers on floor" etc?
It would make things easier. And don't for one minute go suggesting that if ye truly cared ye would know whats wrong with her. Ye cant be a f**kin mindreader all the time.
Don't waste yer time agonising over what ye 'think' she wants. Just ask her outright.
That fails, then ask her ma or sisters. Or send them to get it and give them the money.
Quote from: Mikhailov on October 17, 2014, 12:12:46 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2014, 11:34:51 AM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on October 17, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
This is to be our last Christmas together as boyfriend/girlfriend and she's suggested inexpensive presents as we've the cost of the wedding next year.
What do people think? Is this a trap?
(I mean the presents not the wedding)
She already has marigolds.
It is a serious trap.
If she breaks the rule to surprise you, you better have done so as well.
I agree 100% - this is a definite trap in the making...she is really testing your mettle now....
we were in the exact same situation last year with the wedding coming up and a similar agreement was made.
I thought 'im not falling for that' so broke the rule and got her the usual bigger present.
Trouble was , she had stuck to the rule money wise, but put alot of thought into it.
I was then in the bad books for spending more than we agreed.
moral of the story: you cant win
:-\
Quote from: blewuporstuffed on October 17, 2014, 12:22:49 PM
Quote from: Mikhailov on October 17, 2014, 12:12:46 PM
Quote from: muppet on October 17, 2014, 11:34:51 AM
Quote from: Aristo 60 on October 17, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
This is to be our last Christmas together as boyfriend/girlfriend and she's suggested inexpensive presents as we've the cost of the wedding next year.
What do people think? Is this a trap?
(I mean the presents not the wedding)
She already has marigolds.
It is a serious trap.
If she breaks the rule to surprise you, you better have done so as well.
I agree 100% - this is a definite trap in the making...she is really testing your mettle now....
we were in the exact same situation last year with the wedding coming up and a similar agreement was made.
I thought 'im not falling for that' so broke the rule and got her the usual bigger present.
Trouble was , she had stuck to the rule money wise, but put alot of thought into it.
I was then in the bad books for spending more than we agreed.
moral of the story: you cant win
:-\
Plus, you could have used the money on something better, like a new TV or an Xbox.
Quote from: Aristo 60 on October 17, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
This is to be our last Christmas together as boyfriend/girlfriend and she's suggested inexpensive presents as we've the cost of the wedding next year.
What do people think? Is this a trap?
(I mean the presents not the wedding)
She already has marigolds.
Not a trap. Suggest a January holiday instead....
When they drop hints at a last minute trip to New York does that mean they really want it?? :o
Jesus lads what's wrong with yis its the 17th of October ffs.
There is plenty of time for worrying about stuff like this on Christmas Eve
Quote from: Boycey on October 17, 2014, 03:42:17 PM
Jesus lads what's wrong with yis its the 17th of October ffs.
There is plenty of time for worrying about stuff like this on Christmas Eve
I've still to get last years present.
Quote from: Boycey on October 17, 2014, 03:42:17 PM
Jesus lads what's wrong with yis its the 17th of October ffs.
There is plenty of time for worrying about stuff like this on Christmas Eve
If its not done soon it'll be forgot about and i'll have to fork out big online!
A big battery operated dildo does the trick every time! Can't go wrong with a bug battery operated dildo. ;)
Quote from: stew on October 17, 2014, 11:08:54 PM
A big battery operated dildo does the trick every time! Can't go wrong with a bug battery operated dildo. ;)
Stew, this is about a present for the other half, not yourself.
Quote from: Aristo 60 on October 17, 2014, 11:28:07 AM
This is to be our last Christmas together as boyfriend/girlfriend and she's suggested inexpensive presents as we've the cost of the wedding next year.
What do people think? Is this a trap?
(I mean the presents not the wedding)
She already has marigolds.
http://youtu.be/4F4qzPbcFiA (http://youtu.be/4F4qzPbcFiA)
Quote from: BenDover on October 17, 2014, 11:25:54 AM
L'Oreal steam pods are on the list for the OH this year, apparently there all the rage
What in the bejaysus are these? It's Halloween. That means it's time to start panicking. Especially considering she has my presents all sorted.
get the girlfriend nothing - if the wife finds out you're fucked !
Quote from: Hoof Hearted on October 28, 2014, 10:03:46 PM
get the girlfriend nothing - if the wife finds out you're fucked !
if you don;t get something you may not be fucked n 2015.
Quote from: Max Payne on October 28, 2014, 09:07:31 PM
Quote from: BenDover on October 17, 2014, 11:25:54 AM
L'Oreal steam pods are on the list for the OH this year, apparently there all the rage
What in the bejaysus are these? It's Halloween. That means it's time to start panicking. Especially considering she has my presents all sorted.
The next generation in hair straighteners http://www.amazon.co.uk/LOreal-LOr%C3%A9al-Professionnel-SteamPod/dp/B00BBYN2S6
If anyone has anyone's xmas pressie bought in October, that is cause for dumping right there.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on October 30, 2014, 03:31:05 AM
If anyone has anyone's xmas pressie bought in October, that is cause for dumping right there.
Nonsense, saves last minute run around shops which are ramped, hot and don't have what you were after anyway.
Are there any decent fiction books for WAGs this? (boy with dragon tattoo few got me decent points)
What kinds of things do you lads ask your wives/girlfriends for? Need some inspiration.
A threesome.
But sure you never get what you really want, do you?
Quote from: maggie on November 27, 2014, 11:56:15 PM
What kinds of things do you lads ask your wives/girlfriends for? Need some inspiration.
Peace and quiet
Quote from: maggie on November 27, 2014, 11:56:15 PM
What kinds of things do you lads ask your wives/girlfriends for? Need some inspiration.
Something TV related- if you don't have sky get him a Now TV Box with a subscription on it- or get one of them Amazon Fire boxes or something. Love/Hate will be out on DVD soon so get that as well.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on November 28, 2014, 01:36:24 AM
A threesome.
But sure you never get what you really want, do you?
;D
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on November 28, 2014, 01:36:24 AM
A threesome.
But sure you never get what you really want, do you?
Be careful what you ask for. ;D
Quote from: muppet on November 28, 2014, 09:03:05 AM
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on November 28, 2014, 01:36:24 AM
A threesome.
But sure you never get what you really want, do you?
Be careful what you ask for. ;D
When she lands home with a 6'6" guy hung like a horse and says "well you wanted a threesome...here it is, lets go" don't be complaining just bite the blanket ;)
Good points, lads. Clearly I need to be more specific.
Quote from: maggie on November 27, 2014, 11:56:15 PM
What kinds of things do you lads ask your wives/girlfriends for? Need some inspiration.
Ok.
You could tell him you got him something really important this year.
Then give him this online course: https://www.udemy.com/approaching-and-talking-to-women-for-beginners/?dtcode=rvLQXzR1WdDS (https://www.udemy.com/approaching-and-talking-to-women-for-beginners/?dtcode=rvLQXzR1WdDS)
But you'd better back it up with something big! Say pre-order the Apple Watch or if that is too expensive there are loads of cool gadgets at reasonable prices that he might not have, e.g. wireless speakers, parrot in the car etc., that are not too expensive.
Or you could get a few low priced useful things like a smartphone holder for the car (deadly handy!) or this dashboard cam for the car: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mobius-WIDE-Actioncam-Full-HD-1080P-Sport-Cam-POV-Action-Camera-Ships-from-USA-/161461757030?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2597dee466 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mobius-WIDE-Actioncam-Full-HD-1080P-Sport-Cam-POV-Action-Camera-Ships-from-USA-/161461757030?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2597dee466)
It is the business but not for everyone.
Also you could google the sites of bands/performers that he likes, and may not know are touring, and organise a trip to see one of them.
Quote from: maggie on November 27, 2014, 11:56:15 PM
What kinds of things do you lads ask your wives/girlfriends for? Need some inspiration.
Concert/comedy tickets.
Nice whiskey.
QuoteAlso you could google the sites of bands/performers that he likes, and may not know are touring, and organise a trip to see one of them.
That always goes down well in my book
Well the Official Daddy Thread has been augmented by the Official Granda Thread - so maybe Christmas Presents are for wives now instead of girlfriends (if we're all growing up).
Absolutely at a loss this year. Can't think of a Christmas Gift for herself.
Feck your starting early, what's the rush?
Well I'll wanna play golf on Saturday and Sunday...
Quote from: Puckoon on December 18, 2017, 03:36:14 PM
Well I'll wanna play golf on Saturday and Sunday...
Theres your answer, there is bound to be something suitable in the pro shop ;)
I think I'm at the point in my marriage now (7 years + 3 kids) where it seems a bit silly getting the wife anything. Wouldn't the money be better spent on the ESB bill or something like that.
I haven't told her yet but sure we'll see how it goes.
Just take them out to town, buy them what they want, they've picked it, have dinner and few drinks, everyone a winner.. Then you can get her a less expensive prezzie to open up on xmas day but there's no pressure on that as they have already got what they were looking for!
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2017, 03:51:56 PM
Just take them out to town, buy them what they want, they've picked it, have dinner and few drinks, everyone a winner.. Then you can get her a less expensive prezzie to open up on xmas day but there's no pressure on that as they have already got what they were looking for!
You must be one of those lucky lads whose wife has a bit of cop on and tells you what she wants. . . if I hear "surprise me" one more Christmas or birthday I think I may explode!!!
Haven't a f**king scooby doo what to get her!!
Quote from: laoislad on December 18, 2017, 03:47:55 PM
I think I'm at the point in my marriage now (7 years + 3 kids) where it seems a bit silly getting the wife anything. Wouldn't the money be better spent on the ESB bill or something like that.
I haven't told her yet but sure we'll see how it goes.
Could you not run a wire past the ESB meter!
Quote from: screenexile on December 18, 2017, 04:27:07 PM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2017, 03:51:56 PM
Just take them out to town, buy them what they want, they've picked it, have dinner and few drinks, everyone a winner.. Then you can get her a less expensive prezzie to open up on xmas day but there's no pressure on that as they have already got what they were looking for!
You must be one of those lucky lads whose wife has a bit of cop on and tells you what she wants. . . if I hear "surprise me" one more Christmas or birthday I think I may explode!!!
Haven't a f**king scooby doo what to get her!!
+1
SIL's are a good go to for ideas
Go and look at the warpaint cabinet. Check which tubs are getting low. Job done.
http://www.british-gypsum.com/products/plaster-products (http://www.british-gypsum.com/products/plaster-products)
;)
Definitely the funniest thread on the board. A few laugh out loud posts on here.
https://www.theirishstore.com/?aff=ppc_us_brand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-PL6_4aU2AIVYbftCh2WXAAhEAAYASAAEgILrfD_BwE
Bit late for internet shopping, but you truthfully say it's in the post.
Quote from: laoislad on December 18, 2017, 03:47:55 PM
I think I'm at the point in my marriage now (7 years + 3 kids) where it seems a bit silly getting the wife anything. Wouldn't the money be better spent on the ESB bill or something like that.
I haven't told her yet but sure we'll see how it goes.
Im not sure how that will work out. I am going to buy mine a new iron as she needs to improve on her ironing skills and is always blaming the old iron. I can't wait to see her little eyes light up when she opens her present.
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 18, 2017, 05:15:27 PM
https://www.theirishstore.com/?aff=ppc_us_brand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-PL6_4aU2AIVYbftCh2WXAAhEAAYASAAEgILrfD_BwE
Bit late for internet shopping, but you truthfully say it's in the post.
Aye get her an Aran jumper. What every woman wants.
Quote from: laoislad on December 18, 2017, 05:27:49 PM
Quote from: Denn Forever on December 18, 2017, 05:15:27 PM
https://www.theirishstore.com/?aff=ppc_us_brand&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-PL6_4aU2AIVYbftCh2WXAAhEAAYASAAEgILrfD_BwE
Bit late for internet shopping, but you truthfully say it's in the post.
Aye get her an Aran jumper. What every woman wants.
The boy done good.
Always go with a personalised gift or a nice bit of artwork
http://blackhendesigns.com/ (http://blackhendesigns.com/)
that was my choice this year.
women love that shit
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on December 18, 2017, 07:56:24 PM
Always go with a personalised gift or a nice bit of artwork
http://blackhendesigns.com/ (http://blackhendesigns.com/)
that was my choice this year.
women love that shit
Especially the Great Tit one might get the message across.
Some of you boyos would me more into Ann summers shopping than Aran sweaters. Taking euro for sterling in Belfast lads, drive carefully..
Quote from: rrhf on December 18, 2017, 10:13:32 PM
Some of you boyos would me more into Ann summers shopping than Aran sweaters. Taking euro for sterling in Belfast lads, drive carefully..
Some Ann Summers products and a Mary Lou mask will liven things up in the bedroom department
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2017, 03:51:56 PM
Just take them out to town, buy them what they want, they've picked it, have dinner and few drinks, everyone a winner.. Then you can get her a less expensive prezzie to open up on xmas day but there's no pressure on that as they have already got what they were looking for!
I was that soldier a week or so ago and she tells me she wants a Rab coat. Never heard of them TBH, but f**k do they know how to charge the c*nts. Luckily they didn't have the one she wanted in her size and she settled for a different version, trespass or whatever which was on sale.
Quote from: johnneycool on December 19, 2017, 10:17:18 AM
Quote from: Milltown Row2 on December 18, 2017, 03:51:56 PM
Just take them out to town, buy them what they want, they've picked it, have dinner and few drinks, everyone a winner.. Then you can get her a less expensive prezzie to open up on xmas day but there's no pressure on that as they have already got what they were looking for!
I was that soldier a week or so ago and she tells me she wants a Rab coat. Never heard of them TBH, but f**k do they know how to charge the c*nts. Luckily they didn't have the one she wanted in her size and she settled for a different version, trespass or whatever which was on sale.
Madness!!
Her indoors talking about an apple watch 3. Anyone have one or know what they are like? She runs and cycles a lot so I'm thinking it will be good for this?
I looked into getting one but the charging every night put me off. Girl in work has one as well and she seems to have it sitting on the charger more than it is on her wrist.
If she doesn't have one, an Amazon Echo is brilliant craic and I love mine - you can play cheesy music to dance to while you do the ironing :P
Rab jackets are the North Down upgrade to North Face...invested in a Canada Goose gilet myself there in the summer and it'll last forever but is def pricey (got mine new on eBay).
Neither of us wants anything specific so I'm going down the city break route (don't be telling him Aristo60). I'm getting my sister a night away in a hotel without her husband and wee one (again, a present for me and her) but know that will def go down well.
Quote from: Rois on December 19, 2017, 11:37:16 AM
If she doesn't have one, an Amazon Echo is brilliant craic and I love mine - you can play cheesy music to dance to while you do the ironing :P
Rab jackets are the North Down upgrade to North Face...invested in a Canada Goose gilet myself there in the summer and it'll last forever but is def pricey (got mine new on eBay).
Neither of us wants anything specific so I'm going down the city break route (don't be telling him Aristo60). I'm getting my sister a night away in a hotel without her husband and wee one (again, a present for me and her) but know that will def go down well.
Sounds good Rois... but a question... Can you stream Youtube songs on the Echo, or do you have to have a Spotify/Apple Music account or some such?
I actually don't know - I did sign up to Amazon music. I think Prime already gives pretty good music.
Amazon firestick is losing its access to the youtube app at the end of the year, so I'd be surprised if the amazon echo continued to have access.
Get the woman in your life a Trump Stamp
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Quote from: Rois on December 19, 2017, 06:47:48 PM
I actually don't know - I did sign up to Amazon music. I think Prime already gives pretty good music.
Quote from: Jell 0 Biafra on December 19, 2017, 06:50:10 PM
Amazon firestick is losing its access to the youtube app at the end of the year, so I'd be surprised if the amazon echo continued to have access.
Thanks guys.
Right... any ideas???!!!
Quote from: screenexile on November 26, 2020, 02:20:21 PM
Right... any ideas???!!!
Got the wife a new fitbit (£199 brick) but there are loads other wans
Quote from: screenexile on November 26, 2020, 02:20:21 PM
Right... any ideas???!!!
Just ask her what she wants and buy that. Or else just give her money. Thats what I do.
Quote from: screenexile on November 26, 2020, 02:20:21 PM
Right... any ideas???!!!
I'm definitely no use.
As we entered the world of parenthood in September, all I want is a fluffy dressing gown.
Leisure wear, that's all everyone's wearing these days. Fabletics, Sweaty Betty etc.
Cup of tae and a foot rub. Do her rightly ;D
Quote from: Rois on November 26, 2020, 03:41:41 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 26, 2020, 02:20:21 PM
Right... any ideas???!!!
I'm definitely no use.
As we entered the world of parenthood in September, all I want is a fluffy dressing gown.
Leisure wear, that's all everyone's wearing these days. Fabletics, Sweaty Betty etc.
Way too risky to buy clothes as a gift.
Looks can kill. (There is no if....)
Quote from: Main Street on November 26, 2020, 03:56:04 PM
Quote from: Rois on November 26, 2020, 03:41:41 PM
Quote from: screenexile on November 26, 2020, 02:20:21 PM
Right... any ideas???!!!
I'm definitely no use.
As we entered the world of parenthood in September, all I want is a fluffy dressing gown.
Leisure wear, that's all everyone's wearing these days. Fabletics, Sweaty Betty etc.
Way too risky to buy clothes as a gift.
Looks can kill. (There is no if....)
True. I don't even trust himself to buy the dressing gown.
That Charlotte Tillbury magic skin cream. £70 quid I think.
My Mrs seems to be big into Cloud 10 make up at the minute. She would be very good at doing her own make up so is particular enough about what she uses. She like the Naked make up pallettes as well
Making me sick reading this lads. Grow a set ffs. Boys knowing brands and all
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on November 26, 2020, 06:08:13 PM
Making me sick reading this lads. Grow a set ffs. Boys knowing brands and all
Yup. And I never understood these big gestures bollix. Spending stupid amounts of money on things like a seven and a half month anniversary or the dogs birthday. Mental.
I've been spoilt this year as she has bought herself stuff from me. I might stretch to a card.
Quote from: BennyCake on November 26, 2020, 06:26:21 PM
Quote from: Fear Bun Na Sceilpe on November 26, 2020, 06:08:13 PM
Making me sick reading this lads. Grow a set ffs. Boys knowing brands and all
Yup. And I never understood these big gestures bollix. Spending stupid amounts of money on things like a seven and a half month anniversary or the dogs birthday. Mental.
Boys must be desparate for a bit or something. I just scoot up the town Xmas Eve, she bes pissed off until about lunch time on Xmas day but after 2 baileys apparently I'm a "big ride" again..Happily married years now
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His and hers vaccine kit, and two long haul tickets to Tahiti?
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 26, 2020, 06:27:43 PM
I've been spoilt this year as she has bought herself stuff from me. I might stretch to a card.
She's a keeper.
Quote from: armaghniac on November 26, 2020, 08:08:19 PM
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His and hers vaccine kit, and two one long haul ticket to Tahiti?
Fixed that
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Quote from: armaghniac on November 26, 2020, 08:30:37 PM
Quote from: Jeepers Creepers on November 26, 2020, 08:23:48 PM
Fixed that
Quite the romantic at Xmas, then.
There's nothing romantic in divorce papers being served. My condolences, Armaghniac.
Quote from: laoislad on November 26, 2020, 08:20:16 PM
Quote from: Tony Baloney on November 26, 2020, 06:27:43 PM
I've been spoilt this year as she has bought herself stuff from me. I might stretch to a card.
She's a keeper.
Foolproof way to get what you want.
Voucher for hotel stay. Hopefully she'll use it with yourself
You can never go wrong with a spa day at a hotel.
They can drag a friend or two along and hopefully you get a full days freedom to go for a decent cycle, a few beers or a match
Quote from: manfromdelmonte on November 28, 2020, 03:30:00 PM
You can never go wrong with a spa day at a hotel.
They can drag a friend or two along and hopefully you get a full days freedom to go for a decent cycle, a few beers or a match
Wouldn't thank you for a spa day, but there's a place in Stewartstown (Tyrone) doing wine tasting experiences, much more up my street ;D