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SonyaPhi · May 30th, 2008, 05:36 PM

Hi Everyone!!
I need a little help with an anniversary present for my husband. I have no clue what to get him. He has never hinted about what he would like. I know want to get him or do something memorable but I guess since I am anxious about it I can't really think! I hope you all can give me some suggestions or ideas. TIA!!!

Irishgal · May 30th, 2008, 06:12 PM

How about instead of a gift you give him an event? Maybe fly somewhere for a special dinner, or get one of those helicopter rentals that fly you over landmarks, or something like that? Not sure what part of Texas you live in, but there must be some unique ideas out there...
Or..is there something that he maybe secretly wanted but really won't buy for himself? Like tickets to a sporting event, where he can take one of his buddies for a guy's night out?

illinirdhd · May 30th, 2008, 06:23 PM

Which anniversary? And how much do you want to spend?

SonyaPhi · May 30th, 2008, 06:24 PM

I live about an hours drive from the gulf of Mexico. I'd like something more for just the 2 of us. I was thinking of us going on a fishing trip together. He loves fishing. I've never really fished. I never mentioned it to him but just a few days ago he decides he wants to go on a guided fishing trip with one of his friends AND HE DID!

So that took the air out of my balloon! He's an outdoorsy kinda guy so I am NOT sure of what we can do now.

SonyaPhi · May 30th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Illinirdhd Which anniversary? And how much do you want to spend?

It's our 8 year anniversary about 1500 max on my end. Usually it's been dinner somewhere and a gift. I mean it's nice and all but I want to do something memorable.

SonyaPhi · May 30th, 2008, 06:29 PM

I am not even savvy on the different types of anniversaries there are...

redney · May 30th, 2008, 07:30 PM

Happy anniversary, Sonya! Here's a website with "traditional", "modern" and "travel" gifts/ideas.

http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/shopp...ersarygift.htm

In your situation, hmmmm. Is there an outdoor "dude" ranch or something near where you live for a weekend getaway? That might be a fun and memorable trip for the two of you.

Would you consider fishing in another location?

What about going to a big city and staying in a fancy hotel, having a nice dinner? Vegas? You could also take a cool helicopter ride over the Strip!

Or going to an "outdoorsy" place like the Grand Canyon or southwestern Utah for hiking/camping?

SonyaPhi · May 30th, 2008, 11:03 PM

Originally Posted by redney

Happy anniversary, Sonya! Here's a website with "traditional", "modern" and "travel" gifts/ideas.

http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/shopp...ersarygift.htm

In your situation, hmmmm. Is there an outdoor "dude" ranch or something near where you live for a weekend getaway? That might be a fun and memorable trip for the two of you.

Would you consider fishing in another location?

What about going to a big city and staying in a fancy hotel, having a nice dinner? Vegas? You could also take a cool helicopter ride over the Strip!

Or going to an "outdoorsy" place like the Grand Canyon or southwestern Utah for hiking/camping?

Thanks Redney!! Those are some GREAT suggestions!! I am going to check out that link..

SonyaPhi · May 30th, 2008, 11:07 PM

REDNEY:
What about going to a big city and staying in a fancy hotel, having a nice dinner? Vegas? You could also take a cool helicopter ride over the Strip!

This sounds REALLY good!

Kenia · May 30th, 2008, 11:45 PM

How about a weekend at that gorgeous hotel La Mansion in San Antonio? It looks like it would be the perfect place for a nice romantic weekend getaway!

http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel...iondelRio.aspx

Maryanne007 · Jun 4th, 2008, 09:19 PM

Any updates? :) I've been having the same problem as you, similar budget, and have no idea what to do for this year's anniversary. Last year, he told me what he wanted so I just bought it, but I sort of feel "eh" about gifts like that, it just seems so thoughtless... so wanting to do something more. Keep the suggestions coming! :) And good luck OP on your decision!

redney · Jun 4th, 2008, 09:50 PM

^^^Yes, would love to hear updates on your ideas!!

What did you decide to do??

SonyaPhi · Jun 8th, 2008, 08:17 PM

I haven't decided I think I am going to leave it up to him. Our anniversary is on the 15th of June not too far off! He mentioned the other day he wanted a Thompson Center 270 for deer hunting this year. He's been using his grandfather's rifle. He just recently had it refinished and wanted to put it away and keep it as an heirloom, his grandfather passed away in the early seventies before he was born. I was thinking about maybe getting him that. My Mom in-law already said she'd watch the kids this weekend. I just need to solidify the plans... I know I'd really enjoy a spa weekend but he's a bit to "MANLY" for that sorta thing.

SonyaPhi · Jun 8th, 2008, 08:30 PM

I finally ran the idea of us going deep sea fishing together but he said I'd never make it, that I'd be puking my head off and that would suck, so oh well. Maybe bay fishing we'll see.

digby723 · Jun 9th, 2008, 08:27 PM

Go for a hot air balloon ride for two (plus the navigator) it's outdoors and he will love it!! My sister did this with my aunt a couple of years ago and they loved it!!

May 30th, 2008, 05:36 PM	#1
SonyaPhi OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,190	Anniversary Gift? Hi Everyone!! I need a little help with an anniversary present for my husband. I have no clue what to get him. He has never hinted about what he would like. I know want to get him or do something memorable but I guess since I am anxious about it I can't really think! I hope you all can give me some suggestions or ideas. TIA!!!
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May 30th, 2008, 06:12 PM	#2
Irishgal Over and out... Joined: Apr 2006 Location: The intersection of bitter and sweet Posts: 10,960	Re: Anniversary Gift? How about instead of a gift you give him an event? Maybe fly somewhere for a special dinner, or get one of those helicopter rentals that fly you over landmarks, or something like that? Not sure what part of Texas you live in, but there must be some unique ideas out there... Or..is there something that he maybe secretly wanted but really won't buy for himself? Like tickets to a sporting event, where he can take one of his buddies for a guy's night out?
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May 30th, 2008, 06:23 PM	#3
illinirdhd Sofa King Hooked Joined: Dec 2007 Location: New to the Philadelphia area! Posts: 5,738	Re: Anniversary Gift? Which anniversary? And how much do you want to spend?
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May 30th, 2008, 06:24 PM	#4
SonyaPhi OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,190	Re: Anniversary Gift? I live about an hours drive from the gulf of Mexico. I'd like something more for just the 2 of us. I was thinking of us going on a fishing trip together. He loves fishing. I've never really fished. I never mentioned it to him but just a few days ago he decides he wants to go on a guided fishing trip with one of his friends AND HE DID! So that took the air out of my balloon! He's an outdoorsy kinda guy so I am NOT sure of what we can do now.
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May 30th, 2008, 06:27 PM	#5
SonyaPhi OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,190	Re: Anniversary Gift? Illinirdhd Which anniversary? And how much do you want to spend? It's our 8 year anniversary about 1500 max on my end. Usually it's been dinner somewhere and a gift. I mean it's nice and all but I want to do something memorable.
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May 30th, 2008, 06:29 PM	#6
SonyaPhi OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,190	Re: Anniversary Gift? I am not even savvy on the different types of anniversaries there are...
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May 30th, 2008, 07:30 PM	#7
redney Lovin' Life! Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,754	Re: Anniversary Gift? Happy anniversary, Sonya! Here's a website with "traditional", "modern" and "travel" gifts/ideas. http://honeymoons.about.com/cs/shopp...ersarygift.htm In your situation, hmmmm. Is there an outdoor "dude" ranch or something near where you live for a weekend getaway? That might be a fun and memorable trip for the two of you. Would you consider fishing in another location? What about going to a big city and staying in a fancy hotel, having a nice dinner? Vegas? You could also take a cool helicopter ride over the Strip! Or going to an "outdoorsy" place like the Grand Canyon or southwestern Utah for hiking/camping?
redney Lovin' Life! Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,754

May 30th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#9
SonyaPhi OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,190	Re: Anniversary Gift? REDNEY: What about going to a big city and staying in a fancy hotel, having a nice dinner? Vegas? You could also take a cool helicopter ride over the Strip! This sounds REALLY good!
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May 30th, 2008, 11:45 PM	#10
Kenia Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 739	Re: Anniversary Gift? How about a weekend at that gorgeous hotel La Mansion in San Antonio? It looks like it would be the perfect place for a nice romantic weekend getaway! http://www.omnihotels.com/FindAHotel...iondelRio.aspx
Kenia Member Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 739

Jun 4th, 2008, 09:19 PM	#11
Maryanne007 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 516	Any updates? :) I've been having the same problem as you, similar budget, and have no idea what to do for this year's anniversary. Last year, he told me what he wanted so I just bought it, but I sort of feel "eh" about gifts like that, it just seems so thoughtless... so wanting to do something more. Keep the suggestions coming! :) And good luck OP on your decision!
Maryanne007 Member Joined: Sep 2007 Posts: 516

Jun 4th, 2008, 09:50 PM	#12
redney Lovin' Life! Joined: Apr 2006 Posts: 6,754	^^^Yes, would love to hear updates on your ideas!! What did you decide to do??
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Jun 8th, 2008, 08:17 PM	#13
SonyaPhi OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,190	I haven't decided I think I am going to leave it up to him. Our anniversary is on the 15th of June not too far off! He mentioned the other day he wanted a Thompson Center 270 for deer hunting this year. He's been using his grandfather's rifle. He just recently had it refinished and wanted to put it away and keep it as an heirloom, his grandfather passed away in the early seventies before he was born. I was thinking about maybe getting him that. My Mom in-law already said she'd watch the kids this weekend. I just need to solidify the plans... I know I'd really enjoy a spa weekend but he's a bit to "MANLY" for that sorta thing.
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Jun 8th, 2008, 08:30 PM	#14
SonyaPhi OP Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 2,190	I finally ran the idea of us going deep sea fishing together but he said I'd never make it, that I'd be puking my head off and that would suck, so oh well. Maybe bay fishing we'll see.
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Jun 9th, 2008, 08:27 PM	#15
digby723 Member Joined: May 2006 Location: VA Beach Posts: 3,798	Go for a hot air balloon ride for two (plus the navigator) it's outdoors and he will love it!! My sister did this with my aunt a couple of years ago and they loved it!!
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