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Nightflower
02-10-2003, 06:48 PM
The title says it all. I'm pretty bad at getting presents, especially for guys, and especially for Valentine's Day. Any suggestions?

I don't think a V-day gift needs to be particularly personalized, but if you want to know what his interests are, he's a gamer who likes wrestling, Megaman, Dream Theater, Top Gun, and cheese.
Barb Gordon
02-10-2003, 06:50 PM
Top Gun? You could always just have a nice little evening at home watching that movie or something. Eat it and snuggle on the couch. What's his favorite food?

~Barb
Failure
02-10-2003, 07:18 PM
You can't go wrong with a 60" HDTV. ;)

How bout concert tickets? Something u both could enjoy together.
Chris Sanders MSX
02-10-2003, 07:27 PM
As a guy I'd like to think that I wouldn't expect a gift on V-Day. I just like the reaction my girl gets from receiving her gift.

I have had girls give me gifts and it was just usually something ordinary that I wanted or was going to buy myself like a videogame, a CD or a gift card at blockbuster.

I need to go shopping myslef and I have no idea what to get.
Outlander00
02-10-2003, 07:46 PM
Well...

I'm seeing....

Cheesecake, dinner, watching Top Gun (or going to Playdium [hey, my gf enjoyed the hell out of it]), and the racey red panties :p (j/k about those)
Nightflower
02-10-2003, 08:02 PM
Well, the thing is, we're going to be in NYC on Valentine's day, so Top Gun and concert tickets are out of the question. We're only going to be seeing each other that weekend, and then it's back to the long-distance thing. :(
ZorBrak
02-10-2003, 08:09 PM
If it were for a chick I'd say a dozen white roses and chocolate covered strawberries, and maybe taking them out to dinner at their favorite place :) but....ummm well I dunno what to tell you to get a guy....most of us aren't very picky :). You prolly can't go wrong with electronic stuff, maybe a gift certificate to Best Buy or something.
Digu Volz
02-10-2003, 08:26 PM
Originally posted by Nightflower
Any suggestions?

I don't think a V-day gift needs to be particularly personalized, but if you want to know what his interests are, he's a gamer who likes wrestling, Megaman, Dream Theater, Top Gun, and cheese.

Think about it. You know what he likes, so get him something that he likes. Buy tickets to a wrestling event you could go see down the line (though that probably isn't the best option); a Megaman video game or import from Japan; a basket of various types of cheeses; anything related to whatever type of games that he plays, etc.

Do something artistic, like a poem or drawing, perhaps of the place you met or somewhere that has a significant meaning to both of you. Like, for example, I gave a friend a gold quarter as a present and wrote them a letter of what they meant to me and how the quarter reflected our friendship: rare and valuable. They like mush, so they were very appreciative, but maybe he isn't the sappy type, I dunno. I'm just suggesting that it doesn't have to be something that you buy, it could be the giving of a special object or mood. Of course they work best in combination, but either or is fine, as well. After all, I imagine you're there to spend time with one another and not just exchange gifts. Don't stress over it.

Don't they have those horse carridge rides in New York ? That coudl work, too, though I suppose they'd be ludicrously expensive.
Weatherman
02-10-2003, 08:39 PM
NYC eh? Go to a nice restaurant, make sure you have reservations, and go to the discount Broadway ticket booth and go to a show. You guys could also see Daredevil together and run around on 5th Avenue.
Samhaine
02-10-2003, 09:20 PM
Originally posted by Nightflower
wrestling, Megaman, Dream Theater, Top Gun, and cheese.
I'd recommend getting one of the sweet Megaman snap-together figures, but you probably wouldn't have it by Friday. My gf tends to get me cool clothes (generally 80s cartoon related) and DVDs, and every once in a while a toy she knows I don't have (if he likes wrestling, maybe get him an action figure of his favorite wrestler?).

Can't think of much else (my V-Day shopping wasn't a pleasant experience, let me say...)
Chris Sanders MSX
02-10-2003, 10:05 PM
Moral of this story ? Guys aren't hard to shop for.
Nightflower
02-10-2003, 10:19 PM
Originally posted by Chris Sanders MSX
Moral of this story ? Guys aren't hard to shop for.
Oh yes they are. If he was my girlfriend, I at least could get him something generic like flowers, candy, bath products, a stuffed animal, or jewelery. :P
Barb Gordon
02-11-2003, 12:07 AM
Go see Daredevil :D, eat chocolate and wander around NYC in each others arms....trying not to freeze....are you sure he might not be planning something?

~Barb
TimTwoFace
02-11-2003, 03:19 AM
Awww! Now it all falls into place...whose idea was it to go to NYC for Valentine's Day, NF? That's a very nice idea. :)

Anyway, I dunno what to add - all guys really want for Valentine's Day is their girl to be with them, so as long as you're there, I think he's set. If he likes cheese so much - and all Canadians do - go buy him a block of the best cheese out there that you can find. :D Cheddar, mozarella, monterey jack, feta, it doesn't matter. :)

-Tim
James
02-11-2003, 09:05 AM
I suggest buying him a cake with my face on it. Failing that, a mouse musical quartet singing "Fame"...

Wow, sounds nice on it's own. NYC. Valantine's Day. I love all the serious suggestions, but mine would be certainly the most memorable..
Nightflower
02-11-2003, 09:14 AM
What *is* it with you and mice? O_o
James
02-11-2003, 09:17 AM
Originally posted by Nightflower
What *is* it with you and mice? O_o

I don't know. Just can't get rid of the pesky things. *shoo!*
Reed Richards
02-11-2003, 09:19 AM
nothing says love like drinking 15 year old Laphroaig scotch while smoking a cuban cigar!
Outlander00
02-11-2003, 09:55 AM
Originally posted by Reed Richards
nothing says love like drinking 15 year old Laphroaig scotch while smoking a cuban cigar!

the Scotch part aint exactly legal in the states, though, Reed :p

Especially in NYC restaurants... They are kind of anal about it if they think youre not of age.
Chris Sanders MSX
02-12-2003, 12:19 PM
How much are lookingtoe spend..Because I think that taking him out see Dare Devil (your treat) wouldn't be half bad.
JohnCrichton
02-13-2003, 05:58 PM
Get your boyfriend a ball and chain! :D
Outlander00
02-13-2003, 05:58 PM
Oh now thats low! :p
Nightflower
02-13-2003, 06:06 PM
No, that's what I did.

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I'm getting him something else too! Don't look at me like that!
JohnCrichton
02-13-2003, 06:14 PM
:D
James
02-13-2003, 06:30 PM
Originally posted by Nightflower
No, that's what I did.

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I'm getting him something else too! Don't look at me like that!

Does that mean he has to go in the cargo hold on your trip or do they allow you to store both ball, chain and boyfriend in the cabin over head compartments?
Outlander00
02-13-2003, 07:19 PM
Originally posted by SJJ
Does that mean he has to go in the cargo hold on your trip or do they allow you to store both ball, chain and boyfriend in the cabin over head compartments?


thats true... Does the ball and chain considered carry on luggage? :p
DJ Raza
02-13-2003, 07:38 PM
Hmmm... I had a girl ask me this same question earlier today...

I've had all day to think about it, and still can't think of a direct answer.

So far, most people's answers (no offense to anyone) are awfully expensive to just be a Valentine's gift. I mean, most guys don't usually even expect gifts on Valentine's Day. Nevermind concert tickets or imported games and such. Anything like dinner plans doesn't seem like a real great idea either. What if he already made reservations and such as a surprise?

My best suggestion would either be something like a CD or, as Digivolz said, do something artistic. A good idea that didn't even cross my mind earlier (until MSX mentioned it), would possibly be some sort of gift card.

As a guy I'd like to think that I wouldn't expect a gift on V-Day. I just like the reaction my girl gets from receiving her gift.

I feel the same way.