Trivial but need help…

[coolbabefromoz]

Hey Ladies,

This is a rather trivial post but I'm having serious gift buying issues for my 'boyfriend' (omg so weird saying that word.. lol). I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO GET HIM FOR XMAS.

I know, I know, buying gifts for someone is a personal thing but seriously girls, at this point in time any suggestions will help me figure out what to get. The worst part is because we've only been going out for a month I still don't know a great deal about his likes/dislikes. Plus, he tells me stuff and I tell myself to remember but my memory is so bad that 5mins later it's been forgotten...:head:

Things I do know about him include:- He rides a motorcycle, he works long hours so doesn't have any hobbies or play sport, he doesn't wear jewellery, he has a great sense of humour (could come in VERY handy.. lol), he watches a lot of movies, likes country music and live concerts... he doesn't read (far out!!), he loves chocolate and I'm sure there's lots more I just can't think of them right now...

What the heck am I supposed to get this guy.... LMAO

[Rachel]

I'm glad things are going well with your new boyfriend :D
Some ideas are- Nice Leather motorcycle gloves, DVD's, CD's, A night away with you! A watch.. I got my dad a voucher to drive a V8 supercar around a course, he loved that and my BIL also has a voucher to do it! My dad is 51 and BIL is 23 so it is a cool gift for any age if there is one near you. There is some info on it here (http://www.hot-laps.com.au/)

[coolbabefromoz]

Crikey Rachel! They sound like expensive gifts.. LMAO I'm on a bit of a budget here, don't want to spend anywhere near or over $100 hahahahaha

[Rachel]

Sorry! :blush: I can get a bit carried away at Christmas :)

[Alexa]

What about a subscription to a magazine, I know he said he doesn't read but he might like a magazine that comes once a month about motor bikes or cars...they seem to have more photos than articles...normally about$55 to $60 for a years worth? Just an idea :)

[mel76]

Does he have a nice wallet, my hubby loves getting a new wallet.....(i get his from David Jones)
what about a picnic with just the two of you somewhere romantic?

Just some suggestions, hell i'm having trouble thinking on what to get my 11 year old son, but i can think of something for a man i've never met:hehe::hehe:

[Mad Old Cow]

well i have been wondering how things were going Deb, glad to hear its all good.
i think a wallet is good or a leather belt or an electric toothbrush for your house lol
or some sexy underware. i really hate buying for men they are boring lol

[Stormy]

Umm Di, it's Mandi who has the new boyfriend :P

Well if he likes chocolate and likes you, then why not some chocolate body paint? ;) Or a couple of pairs of boxers if he wears them. If he likes country music and live concerts, what about a DVD of a Garth Brookes concert?? Or a Garth Brookes CD?? Only saying Garth Brookes because he's the only country singer I know off the top of my head :blush: You get the idea anyway.

There's a couple of relatively inexpensive ideas for you that are suitable for early stage relationships where you're still getting to know each other's likes/dislikes. :)

[kezabelle]

I think you're dating my hubby!.... but, then, hubby's even fussier than that. The only thing he likes is fishing and I always buy the wrong stuff :hehe: I did get him a magazine subscription when he was into motocross and he loved it. Stormy's ideas sound good :)

[coolbabefromoz]

Umm Di, it's Mandi who has the new boyfriend :P
Yeah it's Mandi not Deb (Deb's man is perfect and doesn't need replacing lol) Deb did suggest I buy a really good keyring and put my house key on it ;) but I saw his keys the other day and he's got soooo many already LMAO

Well if he likes chocolate and likes you, then why not some chocolate body paint? ;)
We've already done that :P

Or a couple of pairs of boxers if he wears them. If he likes country music and live concerts, what about a DVD of a Garth Brookes concert?? Or a Garth Brookes CD?? Only saying Garth Brookes because he's the only country singer I know off the top of my head :blush: You get the idea anyway.
He's into Dunn & Brooks and he's got all their CD's/DVD's and concert tickets for next year already....

Now you know why it's so bloody hard! Bugger......LMAO

[Cherie]

My Husband asked for a casserole dish the other day..LMAO

I think I would go with the Cd's

[Patricia]

How about a dvd of "A long way round"...its the film of when Ewan McGregor and his friend Charlie Boorman travelled half way round the world on their motorbikes...believe me all motorbike riders LOVE it..it will be a sure hit..there is also a book but you said he doesn't read so I would go for the dvd...try the SBS online store for it ;)

[sandydee]

:yes:I was going to suggest tickets for you both to Brooks and Dunne concert in Brissie,but he already has them.....well I reckon cds,dvds or gift voucher. p.s glad to hear all is going well:)

[Heather]

Try here (http://www.latestbuy.com.au/categories.asp?cID=45), or what about this site (http://www.wildelectronics.com.au/index.html)

[ezmay]

What about a fnacy belt buckle. there are heaps of designs and you can usually pick one up for $30 or so. A wallet is also a good idea as to is a watch.

[leelee]

what about you go and by some sexy lingerie for yourself and wrap yourself up with a nice red/green bow. edible undies would be fun,male stipper boxes are also another fun thing,(i wish my hubby and i were back in the early stages of our relationship he was much more daring then:hehe:)
good luck hun,let us know what you end up getting:x

[Stormy]

My Husband asked for a casserole dish the other day..LMAO

I thought you did the cooking Cherie?? What on earth does he want with a casserole dish?? :blink: Is he trying to suggest you should cook more casseroles? LMAO

Mandi I'm running low on ideas here :hehe: Maybe take a trip into Fellas and see what they have :D

[miss kiki]

he sounds almost exactly like my DF! i definitely agree with rach with the gloves for riding his motorcycle. every year i buy my mom's fiancee a couple harley davidson t shirts and he loves them! my mom's fiancee also has a leather cell phone case which is especially designed for riding. it's really nice! doesn't seem that expensive, so that would be a nice gift. umm..how about just dinner or a night out just the two of you? maybe buy his favorite movie if he doesn't have it already..i love doing that..always makes a great gift!

[Cherie]

Stormy:I thought you did the cooking Cherie?? What on earth does he want with a casserole dish?? Is he trying to suggest you should cook more casseroles?

My DH is an excellent cook, He has often been doing a roast while I mowed the lawn.LMAO
He is a bit more of a Gormet than I am ..I do have casserole dishes but just not the one he would like, I have my eye on a large Maxwell and Williams one.LMAO

Mandi.. how's things going , you decided yet?:hehe:

[miss kiki]

i was thinking an ipod, but that's a bit pricey since the relationship is still fairly new..

[coolbabefromoz]

Wow they're all great ideas! He bought himself a convertible last night so now I'm thinking maybe something for that LMAO

Patricia, I'll have a look around for that DVD.. sounds like a good one :D
Heather, great sites there I've found a lot of things I'd like for me! lol :P
Ezmay, he's not into belt buckles etc :(
Leelee, me - lingerie - not a good combo LMAO
Stormy, what's Fellas??
Kiki, more great ideas :D

He mentioned the other day he needs earphones for his mp3 player that fit under his helmet properly and don't dig into his head so I might investigate that as well.

Gee you girls are great at coming up with present ideas, thanks :D

[Stormy]

Oh you don't have a Fellas (http://www.fellas.com.au/) out in Ipswich??? I thought they had one at that new Riverlink complex or maybe at Orion. It's a gift store for men basically....everything in there is bloke-ified. I just checked the store locations on their website and it says they are at Garden City, Chermside and the Hyperdome but I was sure I saw one at Indooroopilly too. :yes: It's a bit of a drive for you but if you are desperate you might see something he might like in there :)

[Mad Old Cow]

sorry Deb i can't offer you the same advice i gave Kiki about her man as I'm sure you 2 are still at it LMAO

[miss kiki]

LMAO who said me and my DF aren't still at it?! STOP jumping to conclusions there "Di!" LMAO LMAO

[Mad Old Cow]

gee Kiki i only did it when i wanted to get pregnant & our youngest is 28 LMAO

[miss kiki]

i don't think i'd be able to hold off that long! LMAO actually, it is a good idea though! LMAO i had to call DF and tell him how "horrible" you ladies are! :hehe: he thought it was rather funny..but you do have a point..in the beginning the couple is always ontop of one another..after awhile you finally know how to breathe again and not be so smothered! LMAO

P.S. i found that the only time he really wants to give me affection is through there..AND i know when it's coming because he'll be VERY VERY VERY nice! LMAO watch out coolbabe! :hehe:

[coolbabefromoz]

sorry Deb i can't offer you the same advice i gave Kiki about her man as I'm sure you 2 are still at it LMAO

Umm Di... you're gonna keep calling me Deb now aren't ya? :P :P :P :P

And yeah, we're definately still at it LMAO (too much info?? :P)

Kiki we've already figured out how to breathe lol as you'd know, when there's kids around you don't get very much 'alone' time so we've had the opportunity to actually relate to each other which is awesome (makes the times we are 'alone' more enjoyable and precious).

[miss kiki]

LMAO aww! yeah, i can definitely relate on that one! i try to go back in time and remember how it was in the beginning..and yes, we were VERY daring! half the stuff we used to do, we wouldn't think about doing now! :hehe: i'm glad it's going so well for you both! and i just saw your ticker! my brother's name is steve too! :hehe:

[Rachel]

I noticed that you had to change your ticker.. I guess you couldn't keep resetting it to "0 Days since you know what!" LMAO LMAO

[Cherie]

Well if it doesn't make you all go ewwwwww, some of us haven't slowed down, are still going strong at 60. LMAO LMAO

[Rachel]

:clap: I don't think it is eww.. Cheie! Good on ya :yes:
(If you were my mum I would say ewww.. LMAO )

[kimba]

:clap: I don't think it is eww.. Cheie! Good on ya :yes:
(If you were my mum I would say ewww.. LMAO )

i totally agree there:eww:

[Stormy]

Yes agreed, if it was my mum I would probably be sitting here with my fingers in my ears going "Nah nah nah nah can't hear you, don't wanna know" LMAO

[sandydee]

LMAO@Cherie:yes::clap:good on you ,:yes:would prob be the same if it was my MumLMAO

[Cherie]

Oh stop ya laughing...it all one sided anyway. LMAO LMAO

[Mad Old Cow]

OMG Cherie, that is yukky, you are way too old for that stuff

[miss kiki]

LMAO yeah, kids don't want to hear about that stuff! :hehe:

[crashtestwoman]

Please people don't tell me they still want it at 60 cause I'm praying that they get over it in there 50's so I don't have to put out anymore. HAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

[Supa]

Well if it doesn't make you all go ewwwwww, some of us haven't slowed down, are still going strong at 60. LMAO LMAO Good to know Cherie as we are in our 30's, been together for 16yrs & are still like we were when we firs met & I really dont want that to change, enjoying it too much :hehe:

OMG Cherie, that is yukky, you are way too old for that stuff Oh Di is not yukky stop trying to be all prim & proper!