Any good anniversary gift ideas?

Maple Leafs · 08-20-2003, 01:18 PM

My first anniversary is coming up this weekend, and apparently, like everything else, this means I need to buy a gift. The wife and I have agreed to spend no more than $50, meaning I'll be expected to come in at the $100-200 range.

Any of you old, decrepit-types come up with any great ideas for your first anniversary that you could pass on the young generation?

Marmel · 08-20-2003, 01:19 PM

Divorce papers.

Ksyrup · 08-20-2003, 01:27 PM

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Originally posted by Marmel
Divorce papers.

I saved those for Christmas. Now, if you got married during the holidays, then its BONUS TIME, BABY!

Marmel · 08-20-2003, 01:28 PM

Good point.

How about a one way plane ticket?

Ksyrup · 08-20-2003, 01:30 PM

Seriously though, I think on our first anniversary, we spent a long weekend on Sanibel Island. That was B.C. (before child). Since then, we've used the occasion to go out by ourselves fora good meal.

As far as gifts, we treat it like a brithday - we each get the other something we want. This past anniversary, my wife finally broke me down and I bought her a jacket for her engagement ring. She's held that one over me since we got engaged, and the ring cost me all of $100 because she used a hand-me-down diamond.

cuervo72 · 08-20-2003, 01:31 PM

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

Leonidas · 08-20-2003, 03:36 PM

I took my wife to Maui on our first. We got caught in the hotel hottub by some hotel clerk closing down the pool. To this day I wonder how long he spent watching before he decided to make his presence known.

Fonzie · 08-20-2003, 03:49 PM

I've found that gift certificates for fluffy spa-type things like pedicures, mud wraps, massages, etc. go over well with my missus.

SplitPersonality1 · 08-20-2003, 03:54 PM

Bunny ears, big clown feet, a snorkel and a smile.

Worked for me on the first anniversary of all five of my marriages.

SplitPersonality1 · 08-20-2003, 03:57 PM

dola.

Seriously though. My wife and I spent a three or four day weekend up in northern Wisconisn. Very relaxing and quite romantic.

As for gifts, we never get anything huge for our anniversary. we would rather put the money toward a getaway, especially since the children came along.

KevinNU7 · 08-20-2003, 03:59 PM

go with the pearl necklace. It's fun for you and her!

mckerney · 08-20-2003, 04:03 PM

Diamonds. If you do, she'll pretty much have to.....

Fritz · 08-20-2003, 04:03 PM

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Originally posted by Maple Leafs
My first anniversary is coming up this weekend, and apparently, like everything else, this means I need to buy a gift. The wife and I have agreed to spend no more than $50, meaning I'll be expected to come in at the $100-200 range.

Any of you old, decrepit-types come up with any great ideas for your first anniversary that you could pass on the young generation?

perhaps my advice here is no good...

I always felt that aniversaries should be spent together, so I suggest finding a B&B in some neat little town with places for her to shop and the two of you to eat. Go to a nice hotel in a big city if you prefer. Objects are objects, but time together is a memory.

(fuck, I sound like a greeting card)

KevinNU7 · 08-20-2003, 04:06 PM

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Originally posted by Fritz
I always felt that aniversaries should be spent together. Go to a nice hotel in a big city if you prefer. Objects are objects, but time together is a memory.

Write this on a card give it too her and make her dinner.

SplitPersonality1 · 08-20-2003, 04:10 PM

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Originally posted by Fritz
perhaps my advice here is no good...

I always felt that aniversaries should be spent together, so I suggest finding a B&B in some neat little town with places for her to shop and the two of you to eat. Go to a nice hotel in a big city if you prefer. Objects are objects, but time together is a memory.

(fuck, I sound like a greeting card)

Oh crap. I completely agree with Fritz on something.

And yes...you sound like a f-ing greeting card

Draft Dodger · 08-20-2003, 04:49 PM

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Originally posted by cuervo72
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

I thought it was going to be the Anal Sex book, but this one works too

Draft Dodger · 08-20-2003, 04:51 PM

I have no recollection of what I got her for our 1st anniversary, but what I bought her this year (a tree - a weeping cherry tree that we planted in the front yard) worked out pretty well.

Ksyrup · 08-20-2003, 04:53 PM

I believe "anal sex" is the unofficial 2nd anniversary gift topic.

Senator · 08-20-2003, 04:54 PM

ignore her until she cries, and then tell her "I am not pushing you out..... Because your not in."

Then as she breaks into sobs, say "just because you cry, it does not mean that you are right."

I learned this from being funny. And cocky. Both funny and cocky.

Franklinnoble · 08-20-2003, 05:28 PM

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Originally posted by Leonidas
I took my wife to Maui on our first. We got caught in the hotel hottub by some hotel clerk closing down the pool. To this day I wonder how long he spent watching before he decided to make his presence known.

Long enough... I'm pretty sure I saw the video somewhere on the Internet...

Eaglesfan27 · 08-20-2003, 05:29 PM

My wife and I drove to a bed and breakfast for our 1st anniversary for a nice weekend together. Also, I got her a videogame that she likes (it was Monster Rancher for the playstation) as I was actually fortunate enough to marry someone who not only allows me to have time to play videogames but enjoys playing them as well

WussGawd · 08-20-2003, 06:55 PM

My wife and I were married in a civil ceremony here in Phoenix at the Embassy Suites near the Biltmore. Whatever else we do, we usually wind up having somebody take the kids for the night and spend our anniversary night at the hotel. It's wonderful just to spend a day away from the normal surroundings and relax a bit.

Alan T · 08-20-2003, 07:54 PM

I am guessing a Pedro Martinez bobble head doll might be an ok 1st anniversary present...

mckerney · 08-20-2003, 09:29 PM

Get her one of those sweet digital video projectors that run around $2000.

I've always wanted one of those.

08-20-2003, 01:19 PM	#2
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Divorce papers. __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

08-20-2003, 01:28 PM	#4
Marmel Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Manchester, CT	Good point. How about a one way plane ticket? __________________ 81-78 Cincinnati basketball writer P. Daugherty, "Connor Barwin playing several minutes against Syracuse is like kids with slingshots taking down Caesar's legions."

08-20-2003, 01:30 PM	#5
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Seriously though, I think on our first anniversary, we spent a long weekend on Sanibel Island. That was B.C. (before child). Since then, we've used the occasion to go out by ourselves fora good meal. As far as gifts, we treat it like a brithday - we each get the other something we want. This past anniversary, my wife finally broke me down and I bought her a jacket for her engagement ring. She's held that one over me since we got engaged, and the ring cost me all of $100 because she used a hand-me-down diamond. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-20-2003, 03:36 PM	#7
Leonidas College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: East Anglia	I took my wife to Maui on our first. We got caught in the hotel hottub by some hotel clerk closing down the pool. To this day I wonder how long he spent watching before he decided to make his presence known. __________________ Molon labe

08-20-2003, 03:59 PM	#11
KevinNU7 College Starter Join Date: May 2003 Location: Beantown	go with the pearl necklace. It's fun for you and her! __________________ Boston Bashers - III.14 - (8347)

08-20-2003, 01:31 PM	#6
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...glance&s=books

08-20-2003, 03:49 PM	#8
Fonzie Pro Rookie Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Illinois	I've found that gift certificates for fluffy spa-type things like pedicures, mud wraps, massages, etc. go over well with my missus.

08-20-2003, 03:54 PM	#9
SplitPersonality1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Grafton, WI	Bunny ears, big clown feet, a snorkel and a smile. Worked for me on the first anniversary of all five of my marriages.

08-20-2003, 03:57 PM	#10
SplitPersonality1 College Benchwarmer Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Grafton, WI	dola. Seriously though. My wife and I spent a three or four day weekend up in northern Wisconisn. Very relaxing and quite romantic. As for gifts, we never get anything huge for our anniversary. we would rather put the money toward a getaway, especially since the children came along.

08-20-2003, 04:03 PM	#12
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Diamonds. If you do, she'll pretty much have to.....

08-20-2003, 04:51 PM	#17
Draft Dodger Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Keene, NH	I have no recollection of what I got her for our 1st anniversary, but what I bought her this year (a tree - a weeping cherry tree that we planted in the front yard) worked out pretty well. __________________ Mile High Hockey

08-20-2003, 04:53 PM	#18
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I believe "anal sex" is the unofficial 2nd anniversary gift topic. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

08-20-2003, 04:54 PM	#19
Senator FOFC's Elected Representative Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The stars at night; are big and bright	ignore her until she cries, and then tell her "I am not pushing you out..... Because your not in." Then as she breaks into sobs, say "just because you cry, it does not mean that you are right." I learned this from being funny. And cocky. Both funny and cocky. __________________ "i have seen chris simms play 4-5 times in the pros and he's very clearly got it. he won't make a pro bowl this year, but it'll come. if you don't like me saying that, so be it, but its true. we'll just have to wait until then" imettrentgreen "looking at only ten games, and oddly using a median only, leaves me unmoved generally" - Quiksand

08-20-2003, 05:29 PM	#21
Eaglesfan27 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey	My wife and I drove to a bed and breakfast for our 1st anniversary for a nice weekend together. Also, I got her a videogame that she likes (it was Monster Rancher for the playstation) as I was actually fortunate enough to marry someone who not only allows me to have time to play videogames but enjoys playing them as well __________________ Retired GM of the eNFL 2007 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles (19-0 record.) GM of the WOOF 2006 Doggie Bowl Champion Atlantic City Gamblers. GM of the IHOF 2019 and 2022 IHOF Bowl Champion Asheville Axemen.

08-20-2003, 06:55 PM	#22
WussGawd College Benchwarmer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Avondale, AZ, USA, Planet Earth, Milky Way Galaxy	My wife and I were married in a civil ceremony here in Phoenix at the Embassy Suites near the Biltmore. Whatever else we do, we usually wind up having somebody take the kids for the night and spend our anniversary night at the hotel. It's wonderful just to spend a day away from the normal surroundings and relax a bit. __________________ "I guess I'll fade into Bolivian." -Mike Tyson, after being knocked out by Lennox Lewis. Proud Dumba Elect of the "Biggest Dumba of FOFC Award" Author of the 2004 Golden Scribe Gold Trophy for Best Basketball Dynasty, It Rhymes With Puke.

08-20-2003, 07:54 PM	#23
Alan T Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mass.	I am guessing a Pedro Martinez bobble head doll might be an ok 1st anniversary present... __________________ Couch to ??k - From the couch to a Marathon in roughly 18 months.

08-20-2003, 09:29 PM	#24
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Get her one of those sweet digital video projectors that run around $2000. I've always wanted one of those.

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