Christmas present for the wife? - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

Motor Fish · 12-01-2004, 01:43 PM

I am always struggling in this department. I'd like to do something creative, but the problem is . . . I'm not a creative guy.

I'm basically wondering what some of you other guys are getting your wives / girlfriends this holiday season or what has worked in the past.

I suspect there are others looking for help here too. Maybe some of the ladies can chime in with some advice too.

Hopefully, my wife will enjoy the lead melting pot I just ordered

, but I think some additional items may be necessary. Maybe...

MakoMike · 12-01-2004, 02:12 PM

Jewlery always works well.

tynan19 · 12-01-2004, 02:15 PM

Getting my wife a snowmobile.

Moto you can't go wrong with jewelry, unless she's not in to it. Preferably from Tiffany's.

Jimbo · 12-01-2004, 03:28 PM

Well I think you will definitely get some suggestions from this thread, but come the beginning of next year start keeping a secret list. Everytime she says something like "Oh I like that..." or "that would be nice to have" go write it down. You can decide later if she really did or didn't. She will also be amazed you remembered something she said 8 or 9 moinths previous. Does she collect anything you could add to? How about Bath and Bodyworks if your mall has one? Digital camera? Magazine subscription for something she's interested in.
As for me, I got her a Kodak digital camera for her birthday and told her the printer setup was a waste of money...you guessed it, I only said that so I could give it as an Xmas present. I usually get her one gift certificate for one of her favorite stores, and a special bag for taking a bottle of wine for those small BYOB restaurants they have here in NJ, she's into roosters so I hit antique and art stores in search of same

spinncognito · 12-01-2004, 03:44 PM

Buy her a boat and lots of fishing gear.

chris L · 12-01-2004, 03:46 PM

pineapple or a really good TV dinner

here is a list of some of things Ive bought for her in the last 20 years

duct tape
chia pet ( dog )
curlers
paper towels
tampacs
raisins
soup
antifreeze ( first year after kids )
tooth picks
a six pack of beer
toilet paper
envelopes
a painted rock

turfandsurf · 12-01-2004, 04:12 PM

Gift Certificates for- facial

- finger nails

- hair dresser

- to a shopping mall, which I think is THE BEST because prices drop on clothing after Christmas big time.

BigFish · 12-01-2004, 04:13 PM

How bout' a nice new lathe with a duplicator?

partsjay · 12-01-2004, 04:23 PM

Get her a massage gift certificate. I personally hate giving back rubs ( plus I'm married so thats as far as they go ). Its a easy gift, not all that expensive, and if your like me....it might get you out of a couple of those back rubs.

Nebe · 12-01-2004, 04:50 PM

have one of her friends ask her indirectly what she would want.. i've done that and she had no idea how I knew.... I

ThrowingTimber · 12-01-2004, 05:40 PM

Eben get her a mink

redneck24 · 12-01-2004, 06:41 PM

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Originally posted by BigFish
How bout' a nice new lathe with a duplicator?

yes, you have finally solved my dillema! she is going to love it!

afterhours · 12-01-2004, 08:10 PM

i'm going to get me...erhh.. i mean her, a jet dust collector

Nebe · 12-01-2004, 08:35 PM

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Originally posted by ThrowingTimber
Eben get her a mink

got her one last year Vic...

quick decision · 12-01-2004, 09:17 PM

You could always ask her.

Notaro · 12-01-2004, 09:39 PM

victoria's serect and candlel lights.

Squid kids Dad · 12-01-2004, 11:29 PM

Massage ect..from a very nice place...She will enjoy it and reward you

Rob Rockcrawler · 12-02-2004, 04:22 AM

i feel like an idiot, my g/f is getting me an aquaskins top and other miscelaneous fishing stuff, dont know what all she is getting but im sue i can use some of it. I gotta get creative to match the coolness of the aquaskins.

Thom · 12-02-2004, 09:12 AM

Get her something black and lacey with a gift cert. for a get away weekend for two at a nice resort. ThomT

Fishpart · 12-02-2004, 09:41 AM

They interpret "Black and Sexy" as a gift for yourself and rates right up there with a new toaster or washing machine.

Hire a Massage, Facial....... If you want thoughtful get her something soley for her.

Motor Fish · 12-02-2004, 10:42 AM

She wants clothes, but . . . lets be honest, I can guarantee she will return everything I get for her. But hey, it's the thought that counts, right? Might as well take a shot. Although, this does mean that I will have to go to the dreaded mall.

Also looking into the CapeCodder Resort and Spa. Any of you cape guys know anything about this place? Maybe send wifey and her mother down for a weekend of pampering.

Thanks for all the suggestions.

tynan19 · 12-02-2004, 11:01 AM

Maybe send wifey and her mother down for a weekend of pampering.

Perfect just make sure it is in the spring so you can fish all weekend.

Motor Fish · 12-02-2004, 11:04 AM

Spring, Summer, Fall, or even Winter . . . I'll be fishing all weekend.

quick decision · 12-02-2004, 05:42 PM

That place sucks. There is a place in Hyanis called cuddles and bubbles. I think it is a red lion inn. Thats were you want to go. They have different priced rooms. Shell out the xtra cash and get something nice.

Squid kids Dad · 12-02-2004, 07:54 PM

Cuddles & bubbles..good idea..But dont send her with her mother..You might want to go with your wife alone..

quick decision · 12-02-2004, 08:04 PM

Yea your right, should have read more closely.

The Dad Fisherman · 12-03-2004, 09:25 AM

Get her a new dress.....but get it a size ot 2 to small.

"But Honey you look like a Size 7 to me"

outfished · 12-03-2004, 11:52 AM

Get her the "Olive Oil Of The Month" sent to her for a year!