Angie Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I must have emailed OH a dozen times and sms'd him lots over the last two weeks .....asking what does he want for Christmas ? I have yet to get a reply. He is home on the 19th so trying to get something so close to the day is going to be hell. I have treats and smellies and clothing but no idea for his main gift. If he would just answer me with ideas . I mean the senior communications engineering officer with all the latest equipement at his finger tips to communicate with people all around the world....which he does frequently, but not with me ! It drives me mad. So ladies and gents ......What do our men want this year ? All ideas greatly accepted as i am running out of things to think of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 clothes smellies and books for my OH I keep asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 DS asked OH this morning just that question, the reply "Nothing really, gloves, scarf and hat would be ok" Exciting......I don't think so I haven't got a clue. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Mine enjoys giving more so make the most of it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Nothing apparently. That is what we tend to get each other anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Mine asked for some new hankies when I asked. OK, then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckmum6 Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Mine asked for a laptop or a desk chair, I bought him a laptop, he has since announced he doesn't need one Well tough, he has got one!!!!! He is always difficult to buy for, as are most males once they grow out of Lego and Xbox games, so it seems, or maybe I am just rubbish a gift buying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I had decided to get OH a Kindle or Nook. I happened to mention my idea. Apparently he doesn't want one . I know what I'm getting (myself) now, at least . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 That happened to me last year and very useful it is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mollyripkim Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 What is it with them, my hubby is brilliant at buying lovely thoughtful gifts which makes me seem hopeless when it comes to him, same answer if asked - scarf, hankies. So if anyone has any brilliant brainwaves please share! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soapdragon Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Socks!? Actually OH wears shirts that require cufflinks and he has become known for having 'unusual' ones so I usually manage to ferret out a pair worthy of remarks!!!! Trouble is, they are small and I do tend to forget where I have hidden them if I buy them too early in the year! Gadgets......keys that are nail files or bottle openers but actually look like keys and fit onto a keyring. Books - often ones that I fancy reading too! Top Gear stuff.......we don't go overboard on presents anyway - even the children only get a few smallish things as others are very generous too and its easy to get carried away; so we don't!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 My husband honestly wants socks Probably the best thing i have ever got him is that I did once buy him a weekend away, as in just for me and him. The last present I gave him was an envelope explaining that we had a weekend booked and babysitter sorted. He was really really chuffed I'd arranged for us time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PurpleTree Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 My hubby is getting a tin of liquorice allsorts We've decided not to bother buying eachother pressies as we generally buy what we want/need throughout the year anyway. I do usually end up buying him sweets of some sort anyway. The other year I bought him a box full of various liquorice things from the website A Quarter Of. That went down well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Men always want things like chainsaws, routers, brandy / whisky, torches(?)etc. Mine is also obsessed with vintage radios! Hows about a decent coat / jacket? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 My OH is getting pedals and special cycling shoes this year, a skull cap to wear under his cycling helmet and cycling over shoes - I guess you can tell from this that he is into his cycling! Oh and a bike maintenance book. Sorted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I have got mine: A mug with the periodic table on it A Hawaiian Shirt (running joke - he gets on every year) A bottle of Caramel Vodka which he liked at a Christmas fair A great MENSA brain teaser - extra hard A Stanley brand Hammered finish hip flask M&S Chocolate liquer cherries & Hot Tub Time Machine on DVD Sorted My dad however is a nightmare to buy for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Mines getting :-Kindle paperwhite & case, loaded with the new Terry Peratchet novel and several other books. 4 Cd's and a block of marzipan. Sage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merlina Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 I usually revert to posh alcohol of some kind, most men seem to like obscure single malts or vodkas. Some get my attempts at sloe gin etc Gadgets can be a bit of a minefield (men are terrible tech s"Ooops, word censored!"s - it's the equivalent of them trying to pick a handbag, I suspect). Driving days often go down well - whether driving a tank, a ferrari, caterham etc but the good ones are rather pricey It really helps if they have a hobby of some sort - should be encouraged to make life easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahJo Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 Not the newest release - but a great read, my copy has been stolen by my Swimming athlete of 11yrs old Dr Steve Peters, The Chimp Paradox (Mind management) book - great for EVERYONE and not full of ilogical psychobabble I think this is a great read for parents, coaches, teachers and all, to understand what really makes us behave the way we do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 If there's anything he really wants, he'll have mentioned it before now - probably several times. It's not hint dropping, just the fact that what's uppermost in his mind will crop up in conversation. If there's nothing he really wants, I'll confirm that socks, booze and other standard stuff will be just as appreciated as anything, so no need for you to stress yourself trying to find something unusual. We're a straightforward breed, so no need to assume greater difficulty than is apparent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 OH and I decided to no longer bother with presents for each other a few years ago We are just content with going to town on getting some fabulous food and wine in, and enjoying some time off work with each other Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hens@HalfMoonLane Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 What about A leatherman or other good multitool Power kite Scalelectric Kindle Torch Selection of local beers 4 wheel drive experience, everyone loves that Good walking socks Low alpine fleece lined peak cap spork Mines getting a mountain equipment body warmer this year. I dread to think what he's got me I've had a power washer, petrol strimmer, rechargeable hedge trimmer and other garden tools. Very useful but I don't like gardening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 spork I love Sporks - I have a pink one that my Husband is always stealing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie Posted December 1, 2012 Author Share Posted December 1, 2012 You have to appreciate the fact that anything "really techy" he gets to play with at work , so on the street tech is a bit dated as far as he is concerned, and wearing khaki everyday is a bind as he just goes to stores for replacements. When in his own home from home he lounges in tank vest tops and shorts,and flip flops on his feet, so he requires nothing too much for living in the heat. As for home in UK he has lots of nice things to wear, and he is never here for more than a week or two at a time. He travels with laptop , notebook and four mobile phones....just so people can reach him if they need to , which they do , often . I do like the idea of mensa puzzles ( hard ones ) . I can't ply him with too much food or drink as his medical is in January , so he always cuts back through December/January.....I can't arrange a driving day as i never know if he will get called back at short notice ( happens often too.). What i would like is a day shut away with him with NO email access, mobile phones and No news in any shape or form . Just have him all to myself with no worries of the outside world , It was much nicer when he carried just One pager, i had a chance of delaying his answering it. He is too accessible these days. Maybe an I.O.U. certificate for when he finally retires with a list of all the things we will do ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatieB Posted December 1, 2012 Share Posted December 1, 2012 What i would like is a day shut away with him with NO email access, mobile phones and No news in any shape or form . Just have him all to myself with no worries of the outside world When I mentioned a weekend away I didn't mention that it was at somewhere with a spa...no phones allowed. Could he do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
