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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 02:38 AM
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Last-Minute Christmas Gift Emergency!

...so I told the wife that we would be "skipping" Christmas this year after our trip to las Vegas, where she did a LOT of $hopping....

....that seemed cool, a few weeks ago, but it has become CLEAR that there had better be SOMETHING under the tree for her, or there WILL be a cold front settling over the house for the indefinite future.....

- as I had not PLANNED on getting her anything, anybody have any ideas?!?

Thx / Rauschbo
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 03:13 AM
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Re-wrap some of her Las Vegas "gifts" and tuck them under the tree.

Enjoy the couch.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 03:19 AM
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....I'm doomed......
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 06:13 AM
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Get her something pretty or sparkely, women love that stuff and having a happy wife is a GOOD thing Maybe a nice necklace or bracelet or even some nice earrings.

I am finished shopping for my beautiful bride, but I am thinking about maybe hitting a jewelery store for something extra nice this year. Any woman that can put up with my antics 365 days a year, deserves the very best
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 06:16 AM
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This is what I am thinking you should get her. The perfect gift. You can also use it. lol. I am sure it comes in a fair size box.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 06:46 AM
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A last minute donation to her fav charity,done in her name?
Bubble baths and lotions are always a hit with my girls....
Sparkly stuff like Top mentioned
a kitten or Puppy from teh local shelter( women think they're cute)But, this one ONLY iof your gonna keep the thing
A gift certificate for afuture vacation or weekend get-away
A day at a local spa( Swedish Massage, facial, manicure, pedicure,body wrap and hair)


Ofcourse,i am getting mine a new broom...... so what do I know...
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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Get naked and tie a bow around yourself




Let me know if this works
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 07:07 AM
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You guys are pitiful. Get her something that will make her feel good. A certificite to a spa, (not the ones that rip her hair out, the ones that massage), GOOD bath stuff, beads, bubble bath, lotion, (spend a few extra bucks, the cheep stuff from wal-amrt just does not cut it,) Some EXPENSIVE chocolate, maybe with a new pair of diamond stud earings in the middle of the box. Unless she is really into cooking, kitchen stuff could be a no-no, that's just like saying "I want you to cook more." What does she enjoy? Is she really girly, or kind of plain?
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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Ofcourse,i am getting mine a new broom...... so what do I know...
That will go perfect with the dust pan you got her last year. lol.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 07:22 AM
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That will go perfect with the dust pan you got her last year. lol.
Actually i got her a newvacum cleaner lastyear, but she said it was too hard to steer...............
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 07:56 AM
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Ofcourse,i am getting mine a new broom...... so what do I know...
I'm not sitting within an arms reach of you and the boss on the 13th. Cause she will still be beating on you for that one.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:06 AM
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Originally Posted by madhat
You guys are pitiful. Get her something that will make her feel good. A certificite to a spa, (not the ones that rip her hair out, the ones that massage), GOOD bath stuff, beads, bubble bath, lotion, (spend a few extra bucks, the cheep stuff from wal-amrt just does not cut it,) Some EXPENSIVE chocolate, maybe with a new pair of diamond stud earings in the middle of the box. Unless she is really into cooking, kitchen stuff could be a no-no, that's just like saying "I want you to cook more." What does she enjoy? Is she really girly, or kind of plain?
A good facial is always welcomed by a woman. They love it.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:15 AM
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I'm not sitting within an arms reach of you and the boss on the 13th. Cause she will still be beating on you for that one.
Now she is saying she may not come with me, 'cause she doesnt want to sit and listen to us talk trucks all day and have nothing to do.....

i think its because she doesnt want to run the mileage up on her new broom....
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 08:56 AM
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Make sure you also give her a big stocking stuffed to the top with all kinds of goodies. Be creative! Throw some walnuts at the bottom for laughs , but neat fun things all the way up. Woman love them. At least mine does. Christmas Stockings are a Must! Try to surprise her. I guarantee that she has done something up for you so with that in mind try to surpass her giving with your own, so your not caught feeling sick inside after opening up presents from her with only few from you. I know this from experience and its no fun. So get out there and get creative.
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Old Dec 19, 2006 | 10:36 AM
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throw a brick in a shoe box with a neclace or ring and tell her you got her a big rock
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