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Sigh, it is almost hubby's birthday again.

Some of you may remember failed presents past -- the surround-sound system that he hated the sound of, the iBook that wouldn't run his GPS software...

Meanwhile he buys me presents that I love. All the time. Every time. Of course that might have something to do with the fact that COMMUNICATE what I like. Still.

So what do you buy for the guy with all the toys? Extra points if it has anything to do with ATVs, GPS, his truck, camping, hot tubs, or maybe the garage.

Alternatively I'm toying with getting him tickets to the ballet, since he complains that I once promised something similar and never followed through.

Alternatively to the alternative, I may just give up and buy something that I like, so that at least when he hates it, I don't have to take it back (worked like a charm with the iBook)...

I need help... creative thinking is definitely in order :-)

Merci,

Pix

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  • Well (Score:2)

    by ryanr ( 30917 ) *
    I like gadgets, but it sounds like you have had limited success there. Does he have an iPod already? New one, maybe? Yard gadgets?

    And then there's the allways-popular personal favors...
    • Seconded on peronal favors.

      I don't know your hubby, but he sounds like the kinda guy who might prefer some Quality Time or Acts of Service to feel loved. As defined by The Five Love Languages [fivelovelanguages.com] folks, naturally. ;-)

      ....Bethanie....
      • Always populars with hubbies can be things like this (and a present of sexy lingerie?)

        Honestly, the best gadget for a geek with a bunch of toys isn't a gadget at all. If he wanted one badly, he would have gotten one, right? Gotta think out of the box for something unique he will enjoy when he sees it...
        • What kind of sexy lingerie do you like to wear, FK? I can kinda picture you as a French maid outfit kinda guy, but I'm not sure.
    • Seconded.

      I'd add in the nice dinner and ballet per tuxette's post into the evening aswell though.

      Just speaking for myself, one of the most memorable nights of my life was our anniversary last July where we splurged on dinner at a very nice restaurant. It was a great experience with good food, good company, and just pure relaxation.

      Of course, then we had our youngest son 9 months later... so the whole favors thing didn't work out so well in retrospect...

      But it was fun at the time!
  • Boyfriend of tuxette bought me a gourmet dinner for my last birthday, and I did the same for him. I think we may continue doing this - it's fun, enjoyable, simple, etc., and a good excuse to go to all the fancy restaurants we keep saying we'll go to but never do...

    Maybe combine a fancy dinner out and the ballet?

    Otherwise for him... I would have gotten something relevant for Krav Maga training, or some kind of camera gadget...
    • i second this, make it an experience, so he doesn't have things to complain about. Ballet, dinner, maybe a chauffer for the night to drive you there?
      • People who want to be unhappy will always find a way to do so. Conversely, people who want to be happy will always find a way to do so. At varying times I've been both. I've been insolent about some pretty awesome presents.

        That said, I think a night out is a fabulous idea.
        • Very good point. My main worry about picking a night or a weekend out is that it will be 'the wrong night' in some way or other, and that in fact there is no 'right night' no matter what I do.

          Still, I think that even knowing that I spent time, and not just $$ on his present would mean a lot to him.

          Thanks SW.

  • I know this is a bit on the "unimaginative" side, but what about a gift card to some place he likes to go? This is a good way to give him a nice present without actually picking it out. Then, if he does not like what he gets, it's his problem and not yours. That said, I *hate* giving gift cards and certificates...

    • Re: (Score:2)

      by Degrees ( 220395 )
      Similarly, if he doesn't yet have a subscription to geocaching.com/ [geocaching.com], he might like this. One of my friends picked up geocaching as a hobby and loves it. Lets him use his GPS and his off-road truck on trips when convenient.

  • Hm (Score:2)

    by turg ( 19864 )
    Extra points if it has anything to do with ATVs, GPS, his truck, camping, hot tubs, or maybe the garage.

    I'll try to come up with something more specific but perhaps you might be better off avoiding the hobby areas, as he's more likely to be picky about those things.

    Generally, for the person "who has everything," the best gifts are intangibles: e.g. the ballet tickets, a membership/subscription to something, a trip or experience, personal treat (e.g. for most women a spa day or pedicure works well -- I'm not
  • I don't know if I'm chiming in late, but I'm chiming in anyway. If anything, maybe it can help for future events if I'm late on this one.

    I've found that I'm one of those guys that goes and buys something if I want it. If it's so important to me that I feel a need to have something, like a gadget, I just go out and pick it up. I've put the time into researching it, I know what I want, I may as well just get it. As such, I likely drive people who get me presents crazy. Generally, I try to maintain some sort
    • This is much-appreciated, invaluable advice.

      You have hit the nail on the head, this is exactly the philosophy, if you will, that I needed to embrace!

      Merci....

      Pix

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