Clusterheadaches.com Message Board
        (http://www.clusterheadaches.com/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi)
      

        New Message Board Archives >> 2005 General Board Posts >> Why does shopping for husbands have to be so hard?
        
(Message started by: Melissa on Nov 28th, 2005, 8:00am)
Title: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so hard?
Post by Melissa on Nov 28th, 2005, 8:00am
Cripes, my husband is so hard to shop for. >:(  The stuff he DOES want, is usually high end power tools that cost hundreds of dollars, so he ends up buying them himself or I buy it, but he knows I'm getting it for him. :-/

This year, I already have a chainsaw on the way I bought off eBay.  Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7727692874&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT

Now my dilemma is if I should get him these binoculars, but am not sure if they'd be ones he'd like or not.  You can see them here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=7200053249&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

What do you guys think?  My husband is an outdoors/building/fixing/hunting/fishing/workaholic kind of guy.  He is the only one I have probs buying for every year, LOL.  He said he didn't want anything, as he just built his 1800 sq.ft. garage (along with 1/2 owning a front Payloader with his dad), but Christmas wouldn't feel right if I didn't get him anything from myself and the kids.  (since he is the most giving, generous, kind and loving person I have ever met in my LIFE)

*sigh*
melly
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by LeLimey on Nov 28th, 2005, 8:18am
Oh when you said shopping for husbands I got all excited... wondered if they did part exchange or new for old or anything.. oh well. Another lovely daydream shot to bits  ;)

I think binoculars would be a lovely fun present, they aren't a tool or anything "useful" but would fit right in with his hobbies. A few years ago I bought my dad a telescope for Christmas, he laughed and went up to have a look through it to please me and that was the last we saw of him for hours. He really loved it (and it meant I could spend all night on the phone without him moaning.. I love it when everyone's a winner!)

've just bought David some Sparco racing boots so far for his hovercraft racing. Its the World Champs next August so the excitement is building early  :)
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by chewy on Nov 28th, 2005, 9:01am
Whats so hard?

Booze,  food, and a new remote.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Nov 28th, 2005, 9:21am
Anything from Guitar Center or the NASCAR store....


Or cash.  ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Goat on Nov 28th, 2005, 9:31am
Cash, Cash, Cash.

Just not his own!

But if you really want to suprise him New hunting knife never misses, and also shotgun is always good too but that costs some. Fishing stuff lures, line, poles, reels, tacklebox. These are sure fire winners since you did say he likes to hunt, fish, and stuff. ;;D

Hope that helps.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Rock_Lobster on Nov 28th, 2005, 9:50am
Binocs differ enough that you will want to let him select his own.  They are tailored to the given application he plans to use them for.  

The chainsaw is sweet... he will be pleased with that.

One idea...
You can buy him a nice little carry knife... such as a Spyderco Delica.. sub-$50
http://www.sportsauthority.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1256314
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Rock_Lobster on Nov 28th, 2005, 9:55am
Does he have a Dremel tool?

If so, get him an accessory kit for it...
http://cgi.ebay.com/160-PCS-ROTARY-GRINDER-POLISH-TOOL-KIT-DREMEL-ACCESSORY_W0QQitemZ7566174787QQcategoryZ29528QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

If not, get him a Dremel.

I -love- my Dremel.  
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Nov 28th, 2005, 10:01am
Big Garage? Wisconsin? Likes to tinker around?

Get him a torpedo heater. He'll love it.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Donna_D. on Nov 28th, 2005, 10:01am
Look no further...


...problem solved.


http://tinyurl.com/c65lt

;;D

DD
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 28th, 2005, 10:12am
Ok, he has all the fishing stuff he needs, and we both have knives coming out our wazoos.  I'd buy him a gun, but he likes to pick his own.  (I'm getting myself a .38 next year).  I've tried to get him to look at binoc's dozens of times, because he wants one, but he never has the time to do it.  We are going to Scheels this weekend, and he could look at them there, but how the hell would I be able to "surprise" him then?

Oh, and yes he has a Dremel & accessories.  I appreciate all the suggestions, keep them coming!!  Hopefully someone will suggest something I haven't thought of, or that he doesn't have but could use! LOL

Past years I got him a lawn mower, nail gun, miter saw, pressure washer, roto-zip & accessories, saw horses (don't laugh, he really needed them, lol), boot dryer, boots, cammo & blaze orange jackets & pants, fireplace accessories, a transmission for his truck (it was my anniversary gift to him, LOL)...  That's all I can think of off the top of my head right now.

Thanks bunches you guys! :D

:)melly
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 28th, 2005, 10:17am

on 11/28/05 at 10:01:07, ExplodingEyeBall wrote:
Big Garage? Wisconsin? Likes to tinker around?

Get him a torpedo heater. He'll love it.

Awesome idea Pat!  But he has a furnace he'll be installing in it (it has a heated floor too).  

I'll hint around a bit and see if he'd like one anyway. ;)

Donna- I should have probably said that he's not an avid fisherman, but he does enjoy it, when he can go.  I guess that to buy a lot of fishing stuff would be pointless as he has not enough time to fish due to working so much. :-/

Man, I hope I'm not sounding ungrateful here!!  Maybe I should just buy him clothes, LOL. ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Goat on Nov 28th, 2005, 10:46am
Range finder/Scope
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by gMike on Nov 28th, 2005, 10:59am
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.axellavintage.com/itemthumbnails/lavender-babydoll-nightie2_thumb.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.axellavintage.com/store/WLG-030lavender-babydoll-nightie.htm&h=305&w=220&sz=10&tbnid=iNxaY_XOzy4J:&tbnh=112&tbnw=80&hl=en&start=9&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dbabydoll%2Bnightie%26svnum%3D10%26hl%3Den%26lr%3D%26rls%3DGWYA,GWYA:2005-35,GWYA:en

Men are simple!  Give him a new view (after the kids have gone to bed, of course!!!!
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Racer1_NC on Nov 28th, 2005, 11:10am

Quote:
My husband is an outdoors/building/fixing/hunting/fishing/workaholic kind of guy.


How about a high powered spotting scope, or if ya really want to blow his mind.....some night vision equipment. Gen 4 night vision is something I KNOW he'd like. Kids would find it interesting too......animal movement at night....good stuff.

Bill
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 28th, 2005, 11:18am
LMFAO gMike, I don't think he'd wear that. [smiley=laugh.gif] ;)


on 11/28/05 at 11:10:29, Racer1_NC wrote:
How about a high powered spotting scope, or if ya really want to blow his mind.....some night vision equipment. Gen 4 night vision is something I KNOW he'd like.

Ooooooooooo, more info. please!!!  Like, what brand, what price ranges, etc. etc. ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Jasmyn on Nov 28th, 2005, 11:23am
A case of beer ;)
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Lizzie2 on Nov 28th, 2005, 11:25am

on 11/28/05 at 08:18:10, LeLimey wrote:
Oh when you said shopping for husbands I got all excited... wondered if they did part exchange or new for old or anything.. oh well. Another lovely daydream shot to bits  ;)



This was exactly my first thought as well.  Oh we are going to have so much fun.  10 months... :)
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Racer1_NC on Nov 28th, 2005, 11:31am

on 11/28/05 at 11:18:06, Melissa wrote:
LMFAO gMike, I don't think he'd wear that. [smiley=laugh.gif] ;)

Ooooooooooo, more info. please!!!  Like, what brand, what price ranges, etc. etc. ;;D


http://www.atncorp.com/

http://www.nightvisionweb.com/

http://www.nightvisionstore.com/

That will get you started......Google "night vision" for more. It's damn cool stuff.

Bill
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Rock_Lobster on Nov 28th, 2005, 11:40am
Heh heh... Gen 4.  That is military-speak for 'fuckin expensive'.  

Here is the same monocular in gen 1 thru 4.  
MO-41 Generation 1  $269  
MO-42 Generation 2  $1145  
MO-43 Generation 3  $2865  
MO-43 Generation 3A  $3265  
MO-44 Generation 4 $5895

I am thinking about getting something Gen 1'ish.  Do not need it bad enough to pay anything more.

Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Racer1_NC on Nov 28th, 2005, 12:34pm

on 11/28/05 at 11:40:52, Rock_Lobster wrote:
Heh heh... Gen 4.  That is military-speak for 'fuckin expensive'.  
and Bill-speak for F'ing GREAT.
Here is the same monocular in gen 1 thru 4.  
MO-41 Generation 1  $269  
MO-42 Generation 2  $1145  
MO-43 Generation 3  $2865  
MO-43 Generation 3A  $3265  
MO-44 Generation 4 $5895

I am thinking about getting something Gen 1'ish.  Do not need it bad enough to pay anything more.


Shop around....there are deals to be had. Go for at least a 2........you won't be sorry.

Bill
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Rock_Lobster on Nov 28th, 2005, 12:42pm
I know... gen1 sucks... but I am just going to be watching deer and such off the back deck.  

Know of a good G2 dealio?
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by minnie on Nov 28th, 2005, 12:50pm
 Mel  how about a gift for both of you.I keep hearing "he likes to......but doesn't have enough time.check out this link and look for more.

http://www.lodging-wi.com/

  Imagine......you and the hubby off on a long weekend out in the country long walks in the woods.tell him your scouting hunting sights (not) .nice long soak in a hot tub then a dinner (you didn't have to make  ;)   ) hope fully near by some dancing or put some music on and.....well uh you know  [smiley=bloos.gif]
 just an idea
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Goat on Nov 28th, 2005, 1:04pm

on 11/28/05 at 12:50:16, minnie wrote:
 Mel  how about a gift for both of you.I keep hearing "he likes to......but doesn't have enough time.check out this link and look for more.

http://www.lodging-wi.com/

  Imagine......you and the hubby off on a long weekend out in the country long walks in the woods.tell him your scouting hunting sights (not) .nice long soak in a hot tub then a dinner (you didn't have to make  ;)   ) hope fully near by some dancing or put some music on and.....well uh you know  [smiley=bloos.gif]
 just an idea

Or even better a hunting trip for 2 without the luxuries?
Thats a typical Hen get for herself and make him act like he likes it while dreading the whole time. ;;D


By the way Im funnin ya so dont get your feathers ruffled to much. [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] :-* ;)
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Rock_Lobster on Nov 28th, 2005, 1:06pm
Give us a $$$ range that you have in mind Mel.  

Guys like stuff.  Cheap stuff, like knives and tools.  Middle stuff, like boom sticks.
Expensive stuff, like ATV's and dirt bikes.
Really expensive stuff, like Gen4 night vision.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 28th, 2005, 1:11pm
Oh Minnie, that sounds wonderful.  I want to stay in Door County, but that stuff we do spontaneously in the spring.  Awesome site though, I bookmarked it. ;)

Goat, BTDT, lol.

Wrokk, since I already bought the chainsaw, I'm looking to spend about $100-$150 on one more larger ticket item.  Those night things are cool, but too expensive.  Maybe I'll be able to afford them in 10 years. :)  Jesse's not a "stuff" kinda guy.  He is VERY simple.  He will wait a very long time to purchase things he wants.  I don't know where the hell he gets the patience from, cause I sure as hell like stuff NOW, lol.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by minnie on Nov 28th, 2005, 1:29pm

on 11/28/05 at 13:04:02, Goat wrote:
Or even better a hunting trip for 2 without the luxuries?
Thats a typical Hen get for herself and make him act like he likes it while dreading the whole time. ;;D


By the way Im funnin ya so dont get your feathers ruffled to much. [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] [smiley=laugh.gif] :-* ;)

------------------------------------------------------------------
 Goatie honey my feathers don't get ruffled easily being married I've learned to choose carefully what I get upset about  ;)   .Also ah have you seen a picture of our little mel ? ok guys are their any of you who would dread dancing or anything else with mellissa ?  I thought not  ::)  . As her older sister I gotta tell ya thats not an offer shes taken   [smiley=tongue2.gif].
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by LadyElaine on Nov 28th, 2005, 2:29pm
You think your husband is bad. Try buying for a man that only hobby is watching Nascar. I buy him Nascar every year . I wish I could find something real special he would like.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by E-Double on Nov 28th, 2005, 2:37pm
Your hubbies make this NYer feel like a damn pretty boy.

I wouldv'e said a chiilin' sweater, shirts and new stylin' shoes 8)

That and power tools [smiley=laugh.gif]


I need a miter saw ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Goat on Nov 28th, 2005, 2:49pm

on 11/28/05 at 13:29:28, minnie wrote:
------------------------------------------------------------------
 Goatie honey my feathers don't get ruffled easily being married I've learned to choose carefully what I get upset about  ;)   .Also ah have you seen a picture of our little mel ? ok guys are their any of you who would dread dancing or anything else with mellissa ?  I thought not  ::)  . As her older sister I gotta tell ya thats not an offer shes taken   [smiley=tongue2.gif].


I miss-spoke as usual I meant the luxury carp.

See Mel married, Wait I am married, Does that mean we are married? SWEET! Party!!!!!! [smiley=laugh.gif] :-* ;) ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by ExplodingEyeBall on Nov 28th, 2005, 2:50pm

on 11/28/05 at 14:29:43, LadyElaine wrote:
You think your husband is bad. Try buying for a man that only hobby is watching Nascar. I buy him Nascar every year . I wish I could find something real special he would like.



Tickets for the night race at Bristol.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Cathi04 on Nov 28th, 2005, 3:11pm
Mel,
Knit him a cap-and a scarf! Something masculine, something camoflage-ish..........and do not be surprised if he NEVER wears it....it's  simply that you did it for him. Gil has many ties I've made, sweatshirts I've painted....err ok, here's the WHOLE story..... my husband has a Corvette fetish....they are all over my home office....matchbox cars, hot wheels, music boxes.you name it! Even a belt buckle! One year, just to be a brat, I took basic "tidee whitees", removed the fruit of the Loom label, used primary color fabric paints, and stamped the whitees with colorful Vettes, changed the labels to "Undervettes", reminiscent of the popular children's undies called Underoos, and that's what he got from me! (God, I am soo glad he doesnt visit this site!)
Point being, Mel, Gil (almost) always appreciates it when it's something I made especially for him....or he's really good at faking! :o  
Guess it's time to surf E-Bay, find something Vette-ish for this year under the tree.......
Happy Wrapping and buying!

Cathi
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Peppermint on Nov 28th, 2005, 5:09pm

on 11/28/05 at 14:37:20, E-Double wrote:
Your hubbies make this NYer feel like a damn pretty boy.

I wouldv'e said a chiilin' sweater, shirts and new stylin' shoes 8)

That and power tools [smiley=laugh.gif]


I need a miter saw ;;D



Boy E... you took the thoughts right out of my head!

I was thinking boy o boy, do I ever feel like "city-folk"  ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 28th, 2005, 5:29pm

on 11/28/05 at 14:50:45, ExplodingEyeBall wrote:
Tickets for the night race at Bristol.


Sweeet gift. Probably hard to come buy unless you're buying from a scalper. $175 - $250 per seat. Woohooo

UNsolved
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Sandy_C on Nov 28th, 2005, 8:33pm
You all have it made!.  My husband doesn't hunt, fish, watch NASCAR, or golf.  He plays tennis, and there are only so many tennis balls you can give a guy.  He's got three racquets, three warm up suits, the bag big enough to hold the all the "stuff",  What's left?

And, he's picky!   >:(  Years ago, he was a "suit" working for a Fortune 500 company.  I would buy him dress shirts, ties, suits, sport coats and slacks.  He took every last thing back to the store and exchanged it!  Pissed me off Royally.

Now, he's running his own business and wears jeans and a sweatshirt to work.  How many pairs of jeans does a man need?

He has every power tool known to man because we bought a fixer-upper and he has done all of the remodeling himself,

Ask him what he wants for Christmas???  I get bupkiss.

It's gotta be a guy thing because my son-in-law of 6 years is the same way, and my future son-in-law (2nd Christmas) is the same.  

MEN!!! >:( >:( >:(

Sandy
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by broomhilda on Nov 28th, 2005, 8:55pm
Ughhh I hear ya...

Best gift you can give him is...yourself, tell him you looked high and low for the perfect present and what you found was YOU ;;D Have yourself all wrapped up in something sexy with Xmas bows and he can "unwrap" you ;) Cause you know you are the best gift hes ever had!

Hugs and good luck!
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Charlie on Nov 28th, 2005, 9:03pm
Binocs look good too Mel. I like the looks of them.

At my age, I like things that don't take lot of energy. Nice dvds of something hard to find for example.  

My cousin knows the kind of little metal tanks I like for my  eclectic bookshelf display. Stocking stuffers of course.

My dad was the worst. He always blew his Christmas Club on himself. He used it for his toys. He spent even more on us but it made him a tough project. L. L. Bean was a partial solution though.

Good luck Mel. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/santa gifts.gif

Charlie

Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by stevegeebe on Nov 28th, 2005, 9:27pm
Mel...Don't cha know that husbands have everything they need....  That's why it's so hard.

Pass the chocolate...

Steve G
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Rock_Lobster on Nov 28th, 2005, 11:03pm
Just ask him what he wants to do with the binocs.
Spotting deer from a car?  Big ones.
Looking out around the house?  Big ones.
Packing with him when he hunts?  Compact ones.
Taking to a football game?  Medium ones.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by cootie on Nov 29th, 2005, 12:24am
Brad said a gift cert at Lowes would be nice or Sears for Xmas and he can grab stuff when he is in the area.....course he is in LOWES every weekend with this 'ole house. I am STUMPED what to get 'everyone' this year.....and a bit frustrated and wore out tryin to figure it out. With all the people and kids we have to buy for on Brad's side plus my folks and daughter's family and them some cash I am lookin at blowing at least 800 bucks or more if I only buy each one of 'his' family a 10 buck item and then spend so much on the grandkids. I mean......GOOD GRIEF......enuff is enuff already......that's NOT even includeing money for gettin each other stuff. Holidays gone wild Pam  >:(
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by LeLimey on Nov 29th, 2005, 4:19am

on 11/28/05 at 21:27:00, stevegeebe wrote:
Mel...Don't cha know that husbands have everything they need....  That's why it's so hard.

Pass the chocolate...

Steve G


Well bloody blimey... a man with sense! I like this one, can we keep him please?! He is SUCH a good example to the rest ;)
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 29th, 2005, 6:34am
Well, wouldn't you know it, we're sitting this morning watching the news and a chainsaw commercial comes on for Stihl.  I said to him, look, a chainsaw, and he goes yeah, if I get one it'll be one of those or a Husquverra(sp?).  I said, what about Sears?  He said, no, they're a piece of shit and if he buys one, it'll be for life. :(  Well, needless to say my spirits just took a freakin dive.  He took one look at me and knew I bought him one.  He then preceeded to tell me that I should have talked to his dad, or brother, and not to buy him anymore power tools, because he thinks of them as an investment, etc. etc.  He then said he doesn't want anything, I told him it's not what YOU want, it's the joy we, meaning me, Lily and Eli, have of GIVING you something.  He just doesn't get it!!! :'(  

I'm sorry for this, but it just breaks my heart.  I was so excited, thinking I got a really good deal, and it's like brand new.  I'm not used to spending hundreds of dollars on ANYTHING, due to my upbringing.  So I guess I'm just taking this hard.

FUCKITOL, I'm buying him clothes.  He never buys his own clothes.  UGH :P
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Shaz on Nov 29th, 2005, 8:20am
;;DAnd I was under the impression there was this great new site for the buying and selling of spouses........

Mind you, mine isn't even a spouse yet, so probably just jumping the gun a bit :o ::)

We are having a holiday as our christmas present to eachother this year. Going off to Morocco on Jan 20th to escape the miserable Brit weather for a week.  Mind you he has still tried to pursuade me to get him a new hand drilled ten pin bowling ball as well.....

He had better have something extra up his sleeve for me, or big trouble ahead ;;D

Shaz x x
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by marty on Nov 29th, 2005, 9:08am
Melissa

Buy him a black powder, replica Remington revolver.

Buy him a cowboy hat and western clothes.

Buy him a membership in a cowboy shooting club.

;;D ;;D ;;D

I'll bet you he will be surprised..

Marty
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Goat on Nov 29th, 2005, 10:01am
Mel Now I have a good gift for ya to get him.
Get him a chain for the Husky or the sthil, 18in blade and tell him the rest comes over the next 10 years.
Ya just dont B&%#H about a gift.


Sandy now for you this is real easy,
Desk top tennis, check at Walgreens or any novelty shop. Oh and jeans, Guys can never have to many jeans.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Redd715 on Nov 29th, 2005, 10:30am
I had hoped it was a spouse shopping spree too.  I thought Mel may have stumbled on something new ... ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 29th, 2005, 10:41am

on 11/29/05 at 10:30:19, Redd715 wrote:
I had hoped it was a spouse shopping spree too.  I thought Mel may have stumbled on something new ... ;;D

Oh my God. [smiley=ohjez.gif]   I didn't get it until now.

[smiley=laugh.gif]
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by LadyElaine on Nov 29th, 2005, 11:28am
I know how you feel Mel. Last year I bought Deveny a dress.  Two days before Christmas we were in the store
I pointed the dress out and said that would look good on you. She said the only place she would wear that was at a Halloween Party!
Christmas Morning she open that dress and she and I had a good laugh she took it back and got what she wanted.
What I do is I give everyone a piece of paper and say write down 10 things you want for Christmas. They do and I pick a couple of things on the list and add a few things that they have not listed or I get a gift card FOR THEM.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by BobG on Nov 29th, 2005, 3:21pm

on 11/29/05 at 10:30:19, Redd715 wrote:
I had hoped it was a spouse shopping spree too.  I thought Mel may have stumbled on something new ... ;;D

When I saw the title of this thread that was my first thought. I was going to reply with "Shopping for a husband? Why not just go down to the corner bar and steal someone else's." But, I thought better of it after I realized what she really meant.
And this is not a wife-shopping-for-hubby problem. I asked my wife every holiday what she would like and I get "Oh, nothing really. Just can't think of a thing." Last Christmas she said that but I surprized her and got her a really bitchin steering wheel for the hot rod.
Ask me what I want and I could type out a 5 page list, singled spaced, font size 8 and never repeat a thing.
;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by cootie on Nov 29th, 2005, 9:58pm
I stopped buyin Brad tools and stuff like that after some of the shit he said the last several times when he open'd the gift.......there I sat hopeing he'd be suprised and happy and all he said was............um......WHY did you buy me 'this'.......there nothin but a piece of shit ! Then he'd proceed to tell me all about what junk the item was. Huh ?? I was crushed. Guys decide a certain brand is 'in or out' and base everything on what they think they know and suddenly 'it's the thought that counts' is thrown out the window. I mean they could of at least worded it better !!?? I felt like such a fool when he did that last time. I'd thought I got him a GREAT gift and was so proud of myself and kept it hidden and couldn't wait to see him open it. SUPRISE !! He used to like craftsman but now that is junk and so on and so on and so on. Best thing I ever got him was a 'saws all'........now THAT was a manly gift. He did alot of projects and remodleing with that TOY. Now if I could jus afford him a backhoe I'd have it made Pam
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 30th, 2005, 6:44am
Ya know, after Jesse came home from work yesterday, he seemed to have gotten off the horse he was riding on.  Even before someone on here told me about maintenance on a tool to keep it good for a long time, I had told Jesse that if he just maintains it, it'll last him.  Also, I told him that for as often as he needs a chainsaw, I just can't see spending $600+ on one.  That's just nuts. :P

Anyhow, I ended up showing him the picture, and he said good things about it.  I told him since he already knows about it, he'll be able to cut down our Christmas tree with it this year. ;;D

I have something to tell EVERYONE, and that is to be as good a RECEIVER this year, as much as a good giver.  Be thankful someone even gives you something! ;)

Happy Holidays to All!!

:)melly  
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by jimmers on Nov 30th, 2005, 8:21am
I want a new remote control with a "Mute" button that works on women and kids ;;D

Happy Holidays,

Jimmers

P.S.
Mel, did your hubby get a deer?
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by LeLimey on Nov 30th, 2005, 8:45am
Melly and all my other lovely sisters here, I have a suggestion for you.
Go out and buy your man the HEAVIEST cast iron frying pan you can find, wrap it up and have it sitting under the tree. If he bitches about so much as ONE of his other presents bring it out with a sweet smile and give it to him.


Bang smack in the pie hole  ;)
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 30th, 2005, 9:38am
Jimmers, Jesse didn't see anything worth shooting.  The deer around here this year just arn't as big as years past.  Probably has to do with the weird weather. :-/  Either way, we still have meat in the freezer from his brother and cousin.  Jess will probably get a doe with the bow too, so we arn't worried. :)

Helen, I refuse to abuse my pans!! LOL  Besides, whatever is in my hand at the moment works quite well!! ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by BarbaraD on Nov 30th, 2005, 10:56am

on 11/29/05 at 06:34:54, Melissa wrote:
Well, wouldn't you know it, we're sitting this morning watching the news and a chainsaw commercial comes on for Stihl.  I said to him, look, a chainsaw, and he goes yeah, if I get one it'll be one of those or a Husquverra(sp?).  I said, what about Sears?  He said, no, they're a piece of shit and if he buys one, it'll be for life. :(  Well, needless to say my spirits just took a freakin dive.  He took one look at me and knew I bought him one.  He then preceeded to tell me that I should have talked to his dad, or brother, and not to buy him anymore power tools, because he thinks of them as an investment, etc. etc.  He then said he doesn't want anything, I told him it's not what YOU want, it's the joy we, meaning me, Lily and Eli, have of GIVING you something.  He just doesn't get it!!! :'(  

I'm sorry for this, but it just breaks my heart.  I was so excited, thinking I got a really good deal, and it's like brand new.  I'm not used to spending hundreds of dollars on ANYTHING, due to my upbringing.  So I guess I'm just taking this hard.

FUCKITOL, I'm buying him clothes.  He never buys his own clothes.  UGH :P



Send the chainsaw back and buy him a damned tie! Let him live with that one.... So much for the "spirit" of giving!!!

Hugs BD
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by pattik on Nov 30th, 2005, 11:05am

Quote:
Why does shopping for husbands have to be so hard?


....because it's hard to find one that comes with a decent warranty (not to mention a care and feeding manual). ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Redd715 on Nov 30th, 2005, 12:56pm

on 11/30/05 at 11:05:08, pattik wrote:
....because it's hard to find one that comes with a decent warranty (not to mention a care and feeding manual). ;;D



[smiley=bow.gif]
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by cootie on Nov 30th, 2005, 1:23pm
Yeah get him a tie and make him see-saw your tree for Xmas down with it......then after humbleing him to that aspect of gift giveing he would even appreciate a chainsaw from the dollar store Pam  ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Rock_Lobster on Nov 30th, 2005, 2:01pm

on 11/30/05 at 11:05:08, pattik wrote:
...not to mention a care and feeding manual...

She somehow manged to figure it out...
http://www.pixpond.com/1/du1t54c.jpg
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Redd715 on Nov 30th, 2005, 2:06pm

Quote:
She somehow manged to figure it out...  


(notice that there is no one else in the picture... ::) )
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 30th, 2005, 2:08pm
Rachel Ray bugs the beejezus outta me. :P

BTW, here's the specs I purchased.  I hope he likes them... (if he don't he can kiss my big fat hiney!)

http://www.hotdigitalclub.com/pics/bushnell/151042.jpg
Bushnell 10x42 H2O Waterproof Roof Prism Binoculars

:)
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Ghost on Nov 30th, 2005, 2:08pm
Because he is resting like he should be. :-X
There I go again. ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Ghost on Nov 30th, 2005, 2:10pm

on 11/30/05 at 14:08:20, Melissa wrote:
Rachel Ray bugs the beejezus outta me. :P

BTW, here's the specs I purchased.  I hope he likes them... (if he don't he can kiss my big fat hiney!)

http://www.hotdigitalclub.com/pics/bushnell/151042.jpg
Bushnell 10x42 H2O Waterproof Roof Prism Binoculars

:)


Mel you did very good, if he dont like them send them to me ok. ;;D
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Rock_Lobster on Nov 30th, 2005, 2:29pm
Lol... what Ghost said!

Now... what else should I get my wife?  I already picked her up a boatload of stuff, but she selected practically all of it herself.

Something on the net please.  What would you want for $50-$100?  Or more.  Or less.
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Melissa on Nov 30th, 2005, 2:49pm

on 11/30/05 at 14:29:09, Rock_Lobster wrote:
Now... what else should I get my wife?  I already picked her up a boatload of stuff, but she selected practically all of it herself.

Something on the net please.  What would you want for $50-$100?  Or more.  Or less.

http://www.basin.com/  I fell in love with this place when I went to the Mall of America a couple weeks ago.  I got the bath bombs and they are WONDERFUL!!!  I would have bought the soaps too, but I was overwhelmed with the amount of different kinds, so I just grabbed a bath bomb barrell instead.

:)

p.s. I also love to get a big, huge bouqet of flowers, a quiet dinner with just my hubby, candles, candles and more candles!!  Oh, and an eBay gift certificate is cool too!
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by cootie on Nov 30th, 2005, 2:52pm
I'd say I wanted anuther exotic house cat......nothin beats the gift of a LIFE Pam  :)
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Ree on Nov 30th, 2005, 5:20pm

on 11/28/05 at 08:18:10, LeLimey wrote:
Oh when you said shopping for husbands I got all excited... wondered if they did part exchange or new for old or anything.. oh well. Another lovely daydream shot to bits  ;)
 :)



I thought the same thing Helen...... lol ree
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Ghost on Nov 30th, 2005, 5:23pm
If he wants a good deer sut up decoys, they really work.


http://forums.pse-archery.com/attachment.php?s=387048281203145799eeade4e31d1e66&postid=196621

::) ;;D ;)
Title: Re: Why does shopping for husbands have to be so h
Post by Charlie on Nov 30th, 2005, 11:25pm
Get some steel wool and knit him some camp cookware?

Charlie..... sorry.. http://www.netsync.net/users/charlies/gifs/pound laugh.gif http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys2/stricken.gif?SSImageQuality=Full


Clusterheadaches.com Message Board » Powered by YaBB 1 Gold - SP 1.3.1!
YaBB © 2000-2003. All Rights Reserved.