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1 posted on 11/26/2004 11:56:37 PM PST by pumba555
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what are his interests?


2 posted on 11/26/2004 11:59:03 PM PST by MikefromOhio (45 days until I can leave Iraq for good....)
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I'm going to embarrass myself here for the sake of a joke...

Help! I'm looking for the perfect guy as a present!

:D

3 posted on 11/26/2004 11:59:08 PM PST by bannie (Jamma Nana!)
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He loves pro football. But he already has his Madden 2005 plasystation game and he won't play anything else but that. I've also gotten him tickets to 2 Pittsburgh Steelers games because my parents neighbor is Hines Ward (reciever). Other than that, he has no real interests... very simple guy, just likes hanging out w/ me and my family.


4 posted on 11/27/2004 12:05:33 AM PST by pumba555
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If he's as simple as you say, I wouldn't worry about it. Get him something that matches him, even something cheesy. Simple guys don't care what it is they get as a present, but rather how well their wife/gf understands them in picking for him something that is meaningful to him. Doesn't have to be spectacular... it could be something as simple as a heartfelt letter of appreciation, gratitude, and love. Free, handwritten, and not too long.

Then again, I'm a sentimental fool. Probably one of the last romantics of my generation.


7 posted on 11/27/2004 12:10:53 AM PST by coconutt2000 (NO MORE PEACE FOR OIL!!! DOWN WITH TYRANTS, TERRORISTS, AND TIMIDCRATS!!!! (3-T's For World Peace))
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A keg of Sam Adams. And an Xbox.


9 posted on 11/27/2004 12:13:10 AM PST by StoneFury (The only thing hippies understand is the fist)
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Leave a copy of "Shotgun News*" lying about, watch for drool signs.



*Shotgun News is a kind of a catalog for 2d Amendment believers.
10 posted on 11/27/2004 12:15:53 AM PST by investigateworld (( "Bob, I bled from every wound", Sen. J. Kerry to Sen. R. Dole ...Target HQ is in a blue state! ))
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An Atari 2600 with original cartriges... always a gas!


15 posted on 11/27/2004 12:24:57 AM PST by thoughtomator (The Era of Old Media is over! Long live the Pajamasphere!)
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This may sound silly, but I throw it out there.

Download all of his all time favorite songs and make a few CD's for him to listen to. It will cost very little, it is heartfelt, and a guy will appreciate having his favorite tunes all in one set.

I did this for my Hubby's Birthday so he'd have better music to listen to while at work and he thought it was a great gift. Of course I am married to a computer geek, so maybe he was just impressed with the fact that I could use I-tunes without asking for his help!
18 posted on 11/27/2004 12:33:11 AM PST by borntobeagle
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does he ever wear jewelry?

Here is a site w/ nice stuff...

http://www.gallerybyzantium.com


20 posted on 11/27/2004 8:18:42 AM PST by PeriwinkleMinniepaws
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I need the Perfect gift for the Perfect guy- HELP!

Iceland.


22 posted on 11/27/2004 8:29:43 AM PST by Lazamataz ("Stay well - Stay safe - Stay armed - Yorktown" -- harpseal)
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Something from Victoria's Secret.


24 posted on 11/27/2004 2:46:58 PM PST by snopercod (Inflation, it's how wars are paid for.)
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I know you want to get "just the right thing" for him, to show love, and all that -- but sentimental stuff just gets set aside after a while. He's a guy, so get him something that will really last, and be continually useful.

Tools are always good. How about a nice, full set of wrenches? (Got one for my 1st anniversary, and am still pleased as all get out with it.)

And for levity, a pair of glow-in-the-dark boxer shorts.

25 posted on 11/27/2004 2:49:11 PM PST by r9etb
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Camping equipment
Fishing equipment
Glamour photoshot photo of you in antique style frame!!
Porch swing for star gazing


27 posted on 11/27/2004 6:57:20 PM PST by trussell (Unemployed intellectual...will act like a pompous ass for food!!)
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If he drinks, what about a good bottle of expensive scotch.

Don't get him clothing of any kind. Especially, a tie.


28 posted on 11/28/2004 6:11:19 PM PST by rcocean
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Well, I'm a perfect guy and I don't go in for flashy or expensive, so...

This may take some work, but the best way to find what he would like is to see what he gets OTHER people. At some point he will say, "Joe will love this widget -- it's really cool." Translation: "I love this widget but I don't like to spend money on myself."

Problem solved.


29 posted on 11/28/2004 6:14:54 PM PST by freedumb2003 (Democrat credo: If we win, we win: if we lose it is theft!)
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If there really is a perfect guy out there then I would hold on to him, tell him you love him, tell him how wonderful he is. Cherish the fact that you found a perfect guy. He probably doesn't need a fancy gift. I would suggest something memorable from your first date.

There aren't that many perfect people out there!!

Many try to think they are perfect, but are far from it when you find out who they really are.


32 posted on 11/28/2004 6:24:22 PM PST by CoCoJack
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Some things that always work for most guys,

Binoculars

Expensive folding knife like a Swiss Army knife or something similar

Magazine subscription corresponding with a personal interest.

Tools but you have to get your brother/father/son to go with you. I'm sorry ladies but it almost never works out when you buy tools without male help

33 posted on 11/28/2004 6:36:08 PM PST by muir_redwoods
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More info, please.

What are the 5-7 top priorities, passions etc. in his life in rank order?

What are the 3-5 most common things he does with 'free' time?

What colors does he prefer?

What kind of music?

What kind of books?

How does he typically show he cares for others?

If you give me more info, I suspect I can come up with a list of possibilities. People usually say I'm good at picking gifts--thoughtful, creative etc.


34 posted on 11/28/2004 6:42:30 PM PST by Quix (5having a form of godliness but denying its power. I TIM 3:5)
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