What are you getting your OH for Xmas?

[sc0tt]

jumare said:

Bowen86 said:

This year is different to most, she actually told me what she wanted: A pair of Hunter Wellies. Purchased.

And relax.

If the wellies are for proper use and not just posing they're rubbish, take them back and buy Ariat. Hunter went bust and another company bought the name and the quality has dropped massively. I've got a pair of Hunter wellies that are over 10 years old and still good, wife bought some of the current ones and had to take them back, local tack shop won't stock them.

If you really want to be posh buy her some Dubarry's.

You must be single.

[bristolracer]

Major Fallout said:

Its that time of year again.

Panic, stress, lack of sleep, mental block, and the constant fight or flight feeling. All because we cant think of a damn thing to get our other half.

So to anyone that's sorted, throw us a bone, please.

Think yourself lucky
My wife’s birthday and Christmas are within a month of each other.
I’m really struggling for one let alone both occasions.

[Mark Benson]

bristolracer said:

Major Fallout said:

Its that time of year again.

Panic, stress, lack of sleep, mental block, and the constant fight or flight feeling. All because we cant think of a damn thing to get our other half.

So to anyone that's sorted, throw us a bone, please.

Think yourself lucky
My wife’s birthday and Christmas are within a month of each other.
I’m really struggling for one let alone both occasions.

My birthday is the 23rd Dec, daughters is 24th Dec - my wife hates Christmas......

[juice]

sc0tt said:

jumare said:

Bowen86 said:

This year is different to most, she actually told me what she wanted: A pair of Hunter Wellies. Purchased.

And relax.

If the wellies are for proper use and not just posing they're rubbish, take them back and buy Ariat. Hunter went bust and another company bought the name and the quality has dropped massively. I've got a pair of Hunter wellies that are over 10 years old and still good, wife bought some of the current ones and had to take them back, local tack shop won't stock them.

If you really want to be posh buy her some Dubarry's.

You must be single.

Ouch

[oldbanger]

juice said:

sc0tt said:

jumare said:

Bowen86 said:

This year is different to most, she actually told me what she wanted: A pair of Hunter Wellies. Purchased.

And relax.

If the wellies are for proper use and not just posing they're rubbish, take them back and buy Ariat. Hunter went bust and another company bought the name and the quality has dropped massively. I've got a pair of Hunter wellies that are over 10 years old and still good, wife bought some of the current ones and had to take them back, local tack shop won't stock them.

If you really want to be posh buy her some Dubarry's.

You must be single.

Ouch

My trusty Dunlops outperform Hunters (and Jack Wolfskins too). PH .. Wellies matter

[Shakermaker]

oldbanger said:

My trusty Dunlops outperform Hunters (and Jack Wolfskins too). PH .. Wellies matter

I don't wear them regularly enough to know, but I do like my Dunlops because they fit...

[Xaero]

Andy 308GTB said:

Molton Brown bath and shower stuff is hideously expensive for what it is (I can buy a years worth of shower gel and shampoo for the price of one 300ml MB Shower Gel) but is well received. Online or in the shop they will box it up so it looks posh. It is the home of the £40 candle.

I never even heard of this stuff/brand before I was coerced to Bicester Village last weekend and they have it in the bogs there. Wife asked for it, I thought no problem, it will probably be a quid when on offer like Carex or Imperial Leather, but no, it's insanely priced.

[C0ffin D0dger]

designforlife said:

Engagement ring, and a couple of random bits.

My condolences.

[alorotom]

Jewellery, trip to New York on Boxing Day and poss a new car

She wants a new house though!! That’s not going to happen!

[lukefreeman]

nealeh1875 said:

she has sent me a handbag she wants.
handbag and purse from kurt geiger £300 .. is that a lot?

God no. My missus treats herself to a Mulberry every year, and I paid little attention until I looked at the prices.


Maldives for me and mrs F. So no presents. Just a week of shagging on our own private island.

[alorotom]

That’s really cheap ... have a look at Chanel flap, Hermes Birkin, you’ll reel in satisfaction that you’re getting off lightly!

[hurstg01]

Nothing, same for Birthday presents - we don't buy for each other

We save the money we would have spent on both for our Wedding Anniversary night away

[hkz286]

Cold said:

Small flower arrangement, mainly in green and cream as they were her favourite.

that's very sad but very endearing

[Johnnytheboy]

Apparently a set of MX5 car mats.

She put out a big list by email and within24 hours her family had bought everything else.

[CardinalBlue]

A trip to Rome.

Don't normally go anywhere near this expense, but I was recently left so money in a will and we've both always wanted to go. We're hoping to start a family in 2018 - all being well! - so this was potentially the last chance we would could go for quite a few years.

[tuffer]

CardinalBlue said:

A trip to Rome.

Don't normally go anywhere near this expense, but I was recently left so money in a will and we've both always wanted to go. We're hoping to start a family in 2018 - all being well! - so this was potentially the last chance we would could go for quite a few years.

Great destination, enjoy. Everything is a lot closer together than you may imagine so you really can see a lot of stuff in a short space of time. If you are at all claustrophobic then beware the trip to the top of St Peters Basilica, it is an interesting climb.

[jumare]

sc0tt said:

jumare said:

Bowen86 said:

This year is different to most, she actually told me what she wanted: A pair of Hunter Wellies. Purchased.

And relax.

If the wellies are for proper use and not just posing they're rubbish, take them back and buy Ariat. Hunter went bust and another company bought the name and the quality has dropped massively. I've got a pair of Hunter wellies that are over 10 years old and still good, wife bought some of the current ones and had to take them back, local tack shop won't stock them.

If you really want to be posh buy her some Dubarry's.

You must be single.

err no, and the post actually mentions my wife. It's an observation based on experience the quality of Hunter wellies has fallen they're more of a fashion brand. Fine if that is what the wearer wants but not much use if they are to be used for walking in the wet.

I bought my wife some Dubarry's which have lasted years and she has bought Ariat wellies that are much better than Hunters, when mine finally wear out I'll buy some Ariat ones.

[Plate spinner]

The Moose said:

Nothing.

She told me that we shouldn't get each other anything as we have enough stuff as it is.

I know, I know - that old trap etc. Will see what happens on xmas day...

Riiiigggghhhtttt.............

So what are you buying as your 'back up' gift?

[CardinalBlue]

tuffer said:

Great destination, enjoy. Everything is a lot closer together than you may imagine so you really can see a lot of stuff in a short space of time. If you are at all claustrophobic then beware the trip to the top of St Peters Basilica, it is an interesting climb.

Thanks. Expect a "Recommendations for Rome" thread to pop in February!

[McVities]

Eyersey1234 - I am doing ok thanks. I am definitely on the up, it took a while for me to realise that actually I am better off without her. Still doesn't stop the house feeling empty though.

Cold said:

Oh wow, wasn't expecting any of that!

Thanks for the concern but it was a long time ago and she never liked too much of a fuss at this time of year anyway, but it's quite a nice little tradition that's developed. Especially the bit where I head for Gatwick soon afterwards.

Glad to hear all ok - maybe work a little on the delivery it was one of the saddest things I think I have read in a long time!!
Hope you are going somewhere sunny!!