Its my better half's 40th next month - I've asked her if there's anything special she'd like - "surprise me" she says:confused:

I do know that jewellrey is a no-no as she only wears a watch.

Any ideas? Looking at a budget of about £150.00 (tight you may say but she's having a big party and I'm taking her away as well, plus its 6 days before xmas - great timing!!)

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Take her out clothes shopping and make out you're loving it, that'll be a surprise she wont forget in a hurry!!

Originally posted by WALLBUILDER
Take her out clothes shopping and make out you're loving it, that'll be a surprise she wont forget in a hurry!!

Damn right it'll be a surprise!!

Must make sure i tape up the corners of my mouth so that I have a permanant smile!!

No, the way to show interest is to point out articles of clothing, suggest things for her to try on and whatever you do don't start looking at your watch. Oh and also ask her to come out and show you what she looks like and try and be slightly original with your responses. If you hate it say so it'll probably mean another hour or so for you standing there with aching feet and looking longingly at the one chair that is covered in clothing that the sales assistant hasn't replaced [don't attempt to move it yourself by the way] but your beloved will love you.

Is there anything that you know she likes but you wouldn't normally even think of getting her?

Personally speaking - what I usually mean by "surprise me" is "listen to my hints and I'll tell you". You will probably find that she will comment on various things over the next couple of weeks - there may be more than one thing but that is where the surprise comes in, she wants you to choose.

Also if you are really struck try asking her best friend or sister if she has one.

Originally posted by wendy
- what I usually mean by "surprise me" is "listen to my hints and I'll tell you". You will probably find that she will comment on various things over the next couple of weeks - Have you noticed any catalogues or mags lying about with big, red circles round stuff???

Originally posted by Strix
Have you noticed any catalogues or mags lying about with big, red circles round stuff???

lol, yeah I forgot about those - dead give away!

Originally posted by Strix
Have you noticed any catalogues or mags lying about with big, red circles round stuff???

Aha - now that you mention it!!!!

Whilst surfing (cant remember if it was on the above site) I found a great little pressie - buy a piece of land in Scotland and get a certificate etc confirming that my good lady will be a Laird of Glencairn.

It will probably only be enough land to fit on foot on but it sounds impressive.

So that can be the surprise - now all I have to do is decide which of the "circled" pressies to get.

Was really worried as on my 30th this year (yes she's older and its great harking back to a previous thread!!) she got me a track day in a Formula Ford - a total and utter surprise. How the hell do I top that?!

Anyway, thanks guys.

Look at boots.com for the other products in the 'day out' range?

Do you have right of access to get to your new land?

Originally posted by coopster1974
Whilst surfing (cant remember if it was on the above site) I found a great little pressie - buy a piece of land in Scotland and get a certificate etc confirming that my good lady will be a Laird of Glencairn.

It will probably only be enough land to fit on foot on but it sounds impressive.


Sounds like a complete waste of money to me...

Originally posted by msmouse
Sounds like a complete waste of money to me...

But I never said how much it cost - what you have done is called "jumping the gun". Would you feel the same if I told you it only cost 20 pence? Possibly not.

BTW its more than 20 pence but what price originality?

Originally posted by coopster1974
But I never said how much it cost - what you have done is called "jumping the gun". Would you feel the same if I told you it only cost 20 pence? Possibly not.

BTW its more than 20 pence but what price originality?

I have to agree with MsMouse. Don't buy the plot of land unless it IS only 20p. It's a really novel idea, but a bit useless. I'm trying to be constructive.

However, I'm sure that whatever you buy, providing you show that you've put some thought into it (which you obviously ARE doing), she will love it.

Ooooh, and personally, I think £150 is VERY generous of you!

See msmouse - thats the way to respond. Cheers BG

Negative, unhelpful and quite frankly useless oneliners get you nowhere!!

BTW - this is a legal title and genuinely entitles the owner to use Laird or Lady. It can even be left in your will. And yes, as a land owner of Glencaird you can visit the estate.

For £22 I not going to argue! And it certainly beats a bottle of JPG which seems to have been the staple purchase for the last 10 years! Although I will probably get one anyway........

Now all I have to do is decide where to take her for a weekend away - I think she is expecting somewhere warmish, barcelona perhaps. I however am tempted by Centre Parcs - great place to go in the winter, nice walks through the woods, late night outdoor swimming, cuddling up in front of a log fire.

I've told her I'll only tell her where we're going on the day we go so I have to judge this one right.

Ideas?

Originally posted by coopster1974

Now all I have to do is decide where to take her for a weekend away - I think she is expecting somewhere warmish, barcelona perhaps. I however am tempted by Centre Parcs - great place to go in the winter, nice walks through the woods, late night outdoor swimming, cuddling up in front of a log fire.

I've told her I'll only tell her where we're going on the day we go so I have to judge this one right.

Ideas?

I've been to Barcelona, and it's beautiful, but not so sure how romantic. And it's blummin' expensive (both to fly there/stay there/eat and drink etc).

I've just got back from Prague and it was cheap to book the flights and stay there. The downside is that it's gonna be cold now, and the people are a bit frosty too. But it is just spectacular to look round (if by any chance you decide this, let me know and I'll let you know where we stopped/who we flew with etc).

BUT! I'm loving the log fire idea! Now THAT'S romance! She'll be putty in yer hands, mate! Or a Scotish log cabin near a loch!

Good luck!

Try something your other half will not expect (clothes, perfume etc).
I suggest a helicopter flight over Derbyshire.
I did this the other xmas and got some real brownie points.
I booked with "Dragon" flights who were based at sheffield airport. good luck. :thumbsup:

Funny you mention it, we can arrange helicopter flights as well!!!

Call us...

My gf and I have a lot of fun with ours - got them from http://www.highlandtitles.com - and it was only £29.99. I changed my driving license to Lord John but not my credit card. I have had some free upgrades on flights so it cant be all bad:hihi: