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General => General info Somewhat hot tub related => Topic started by: Chas on June 22, 2005, 01:25:27 pm
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OK. It's not like I have forgotten or anything, honest.
But we will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary next Tuesday, and I still haven't found a gift.
I want to give a couple of 'fun' gifts, and then one real nice one that will have my blushing bride melting in my arms.
Any ideas?
I already have thought of a Sliver Caspian for the back yard, but somehow that doesn't strike quite the right note for me.
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Considering it is the "Silver Anniversary" something (at least one) should be silver. Now, I happen to love sterling silver jewelry, but that is me. Maybe play on a theme, you know, make her a "silver" crown out of aluminum foil and make her "Queen for a Day". Then move up to a nice sterling silver bracelet, pair of earrings, necklace, ring, etc. (You will have to give me a little more insight. I have a couple of ideas, and if you included the right card, or poem, or even a simple love letter, could sure have her melting in your arms.)
How's that for a start?
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Considering it is the "Silver Anniversary" something (at least one) should be silver. Now, I happen to love sterling silver jewelry, but that is me. Maybe play on a theme, you know, make her a "silver" crown out of aluminum foil and make her "Queen for a Day". Then move up to a nice sterling silver bracelet, pair of earrings, necklace, ring, etc. (You will have to give me a little more insight. I have a couple of ideas, and if you included the right card, or poem, or even a simple love letter, could sure have her melting in your arms.)
How's that for a start?
Go to Benelliusa.com get the Super Black EagleII,my wife loves it.Oh that is out of the ordinary isn't it?If nothing else suggest one for yourself.I'm not good at this gift thing 4 years ago I got her a jeep,the next year I got it lifted.then I got her a lift.Do you see a pattern here? :-[
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A fun gift that my wife just loves (not to mention it makes me look pretty ok too) is an all-day certificate to the spa. There are special packages that include all kinds of wonderful things like chocolate wraps and seaweed somethings. Foot massages, facials, all that good stuff!
The point is, she feels pampered to no end. When she comes home she is restored, relaxed and happy.
This is a good thing. ;D
Jc
Oh - and congradulations by the way - that's terrific!
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Thanks to one and all.
The Spa Package (http://www.ojairesort.com/html/spa/spaSer.asp) is a great idea that I wouldn't have thought of. I called and ordered gift certificates. They are on the way via FedEx overnight. Do women like to take friends to these things? I got two just in case, and figured if she takes a friend, or our daughter, she might have more fun. If not, she can just go a second time later on!
I'm going over to Sam's Club tonight to see if I can remember the Platinum bling bling she liked. It's been a couple of weeks, and I don't have a good head for remembering jewelery, but I'll do my best. Paltinum is silver in color, right? I mean, would she object to platinum over silver? I think the thing she liked was Platinum, but I can't seem to do wrong with Silver either...
Also, we are going to borrow a friends house up at Pine Mountain Club. We bought a lot there, but she's not into camping so we are going to borrow our friend's brand-new place three blocks over from our lot. We get the use of the club, of course - tennis, spa, pool, nice bistro, and there are several nice places to eat in the village, so we should have a nice little get-away. I may give the tin-foil tiara and "Queen for a day" thing a shot while we're away - she's not very demanding, and waiting on her hand and foot is not at all that tough - I enjoy it on a limited basis ;D
Any more ideas? I want her to know that I really love her and that I honor anyone who could put up with me for two and a half decades ! Keep in mind: we work together, and have for twenty of those years.
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I thought about suggesting Platinum (yes, silver in color, but oh so much more desirable)! That will be great as a bauble!
The Spa package, great idea to get 2 cerificates, I bought the spa package for my Mom and sister for the day before my wedding! Wonderful experience! *Sigh* Too bad I haven't had any more!
I don't blame her for not being into camping, my idea of roughing it is the condo on South Padre Island! LOL! That sounds like a great get away!
I'll keep thinking...if I come up with anything else, I'll let you know! Actually, this was really fun! I still have 19 years to go!
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Well, I bought my wife (us) a cruise for our 25th, but you just had that great Hawaiin trip, so you really have to up the ante.
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Hmmm..
You seem like a guy who is constantly working and on the go. Maybe a "special" gift certificate for just some "alone" time with you for a quiet resturaunt dinner, walk on the beach, day in the park, etc.?
Sometimes simple love and sharing are the BEST gift you can give because TIME is the most valuable thing anyone "owns"....
Drewski
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Chas, try this site for the know how.
http://www.ehow.com/how_135_buy-25th-year.html
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Congrats Chas on your 25th anniversary...I have a few years to go before I hit that one (to be exact 16). This Sept will be our 9th year together as hubby and wife. Usually our anniversary consist of going up to the mtn. and hunting for the great wapiti (elk) so, that is the way we like it around here.
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Congrats Chas on your 25th anniversary...I have a few years to go before I hit that one (to be exact 16). This Sept will be our 9th year together as hubby and wife. Usually our anniversary consist of going up to the mtn. and hunting for the great wapiti (elk) so, that is the way we like it around here.
NoW thats an anniversary!!Ours is the 1st of July,We are going Camping and fishing at one of the high mountain lakes for 3 days.(NO KIds)Just me and my fly rod...oh and my wife and her "ugly stick".LOL Just kidding. I am so lucky I don't think theres anyone in the world who could live this long with me.I don't know how she does it.She's wonderful I could'nt imagine fishing or hunting with out her.
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NoW thats an anniversary!!Ours is the 1st of July,We are going Camping and fishing at one of the high mountain lakes for 3 days.(NO KIds)Just me and my fly rod...oh and my wife and her "ugly stick".LOL Just kidding. I am so lucky I don't think theres anyone in the world who could live this long with me.I don't know how she does it.She's wonderful I could'nt imagine fishing or hunting with out her.
See now you have the right idea spaman......and I HAVE AN UGLY STICK!!!!!!!!
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Keep it coming! Good stuff.
The "E how" site mentioned silverware. We need it anyway! I think that would be a great gift to add to the pile: I'm going to check around for some new flatware. She went out and bought some recently, but it was real cheap and we decided to just take it back. If I can get some (I know what she likes) soon enough, I will.
Also, thinking of Silver in literal terms: perfection and other things - good good. One small piece of real silver may be all it takes to cover the 'obvious' part, freeing me up to speak more from the heart on the other gifts. This is fun!
Thanks....
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Hmmm..
You seem like a guy who is constantly working and on the go. Maybe a "special" gift certificate for just some "alone" time with you for a quiet resturaunt dinner, walk on the beach, day in the park, etc.?
Sometimes simple love and sharing are the BEST gift you can give because TIME is the most valuable thing anyone "owns"....
Drewski
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You are completely right about that - trouble is, we are very good at taking time together already. We have a 'date night' twice a month, and keep in mind that we work together.
But time without the cell phone, knowing that the stores won't be calling.... I like that.
Good idea.
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How about a Silver Anniversary Reward from Marquis? ;D ;D ;D (You knew I would go there!!)
Honestly though, There is a place in Riverside California called the Mission Inn http://www.missioninn.com where you can book her a day in Kelly's day spa, visit the restaurants and even shop on the boardwalk.
Write an essay on the your life for the past 25 years and have someone put in an antiqued format and bind it nicely with pictures through the years. Then find a silver or platinum cross pendant with some diamonds and the kids birthstones. Something like this....(http://www.ross-simons.com/images/144881b.jpg)
Finally get some fire and ice roses and mix in some lily’s, some purple heather and even a few daisies (never give just roses…how quaint). Don’t forget the wine (Merlinos none alcoholic in your case) ;)
The cross is just a token….The other things are priceless! 8)
(...I kinda get into this stuff...and yes, I'm straight!)
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I just hope my husband puts this much thought into my gift when our 25th rolls around (only 3 more years).
We are planning a huge party and we have a blues singer friend that is going to play at it. ( He used to live here in MN but moved to the Bay area about 10 years ago. Any blues fans on the west coast? His name is RJ Mischo, you may have heard of him and if you haven't, he's worth seeking out to hear) We decided that we"ll invite all of our friends that we've made in the past 25 years and let them know how special they've been to us, even though we've lost contact except for Christmas cards.
You guys are so cool. You are all so thoughtful.
Stuart with your beautiful flowers and essay
JC with your spa package
Chas with the getaway in the mountains
Drewski with the quality time
Wmccall with the cruise
Spaman with the camping and fishing trip
I JUST WANT TO MARRY ALL OF YOU!!!
Although Stuart, I think I like your flowers and essay the best.
Good ideas guys!
Chas, how about a banner hanging from a bridge on your way to the mountains? It could say something like: "I really love you and I honor anyone who could put up with me for two and a half decades!"
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I'm working on the essay - the flowers will show up today at the store, the day spa thing is also all set up, I didn't get to sneak out and check on flatware, but that is a marginal thing: cute, and we do need it, but not the most important one.
As to the banner on the way - I would love to, and I may ask my kids to do it. If they can't, I may have them make one for the house: we'll be back on the actual date of the event so it would be cool to have it hanging on the front of the house.
Well, I've got some writing to do!
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OK - it's over and it was a great success. Well, there might be something special a little later, but I won't be posting info about THAT here...
First off, we just spent the past few days alone together at a friends' brand new house up in Pine Mountain Club. So quiet it was almost spooky, and not a phone or fax in sight. We did a little walking around in the village, stopped into the club, and then did some four-wheelin' up to the top of a sharp mountain peak with fantastic views all around. We enjoyed the whole time side by side, often holding hands and just smiling a lot. A very nice change from the rush of our normal lives. Came home Monday evening.
Walked into the store this morning and the alarm wasn't set. Sort of got my attention, but it was because a couple of employees had come in early and hung up a banner with 'Happy 25th" on it. They also gave us two dozen roses, but they split them up: one dozen at the store and the other at home. I had gotten a big spray of snow-white orchids which I had delivered Friday - and to my dismay thay were not lasting as long as they should have - so the roses brightened it all up.
I have been putting cards here and there all week, even while we were up at Pine Mountain. I like the response to those things - I may keep that part up a little longer... ;)
After closing we went out to a nice restaurant right on the ocean. We live by the beach but we seldom get near it, so this was a nice change. It also is a steak and seafood place, and I like steak and Hope likes Seafood. Bonus!
Then it was home where all the family was gathered to 'open presents' with so much excitement I thought it was Christmas or something. We sat down as our kids showered us with gifts - Starbucks cards ($25 each of course) a silver plate engraved with the following:
"Mom and Dad
Happy 25th anniversary
Thank you for being an example of a love that always preseveres and remains hopeful. Your commitment to God and each other blesses us. (Their names and the date)"
Wow. I thought that would just about do it, but there was more: and you are going to think I'm kidding - get ready...
A sterling silver mouse. As in computer mouse. Engraved with "Happy twenty fifth" and the date. But the "twenty fifth" was in binary! My kids have a wonderful sense of humor! And just so Hope wouldn't feel left out they got a nice little sterling mirror which can double as a small picture frame, also engraved - though not in binary....
I presented Hope with the new silverware, and she loved it! Then the gift certificate for the day spa, the $25 gift certificate for Bath and Body works, a seven-page narrative of the highlights of our life together - you all know how I love to write, there was 'Mocha Mudslide' hiding in the freezer, and ... well you get the idea.
Hey, at this rate I am determined: I'm goin' for gold !!
Thanks for your help and ideas.
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Chas,
Congrats to you and your wife. Sounds like you guys have a good thing going. My wife and I have 10 more years to our 25th so I better start planning on what I'm gonna get her. I'll need the extra time as I never know what to get.
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Oh Chas! That is beautiful! I see why she has put up with you for 25 years! ;) ;D
I figure you are good for another 25!!!
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Every time I log on, this thread shows as having something 'NEW,' but it hasn't for some time.
Bill, are you toying with my sanity again? Talk about abusing a limited resource...
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Or is it just my computers?
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