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I *LOVE* giving gifts, and making them as special as I can, I go to great pains to record and remember tiny hints and comments on something she likes so I can spring it on her...
Some of my favorites.
My friend Ann turned 40, so I conspired with her neighbor to break into her house (while Ann and I where at dinner) and decorate it for a surprise birthday party (stuffed animals, flowers, party favors, champagne)
when I took her home, I asked if I can use the bathroom before heading home, we walked upstairs, and opened the door and was FLOORED!
it was great!!!!
I was dating a woman who lived in Florida (pre-911) and she was in town visiting her parents, and then heading home. I offered to drive her to the airport, and wanted to see her off, so I parked the car (in long term parking by mistake) and we had a hugging and tearful kissing goodbye and my promise to come down as soon as I could.
she has many gifts from me, and had trouble carrying them, so I offered to carry them to the gate for her, and at the gate I 'snuck' past the ticket taker, and walked on the plane - she trailing behind me.
I said "don't worry i'm just gonna put the stuff in the plane, then I will leave" I put all the gifts in the overhead and sat down telling her "don't say anything" she was freaking out and warned me I was going to get busted.. The doors closed, and I was sitting there.. (very smug looking, I have such a MAJOR smile on my face at the memory) and I told her, I called the airline, and booked the seat next to hers, brought my luggage to the terminal hours before, and checked it.
I *LOVE* giving gifts, and making them as special as I can, I go to great pains to record and remember tiny hints and comments on something she likes so I can spring it on her...
Some of my favorites.
My friend Ann turned 40, so I conspired with her neighbor to break into her house (while Ann and I where at dinner) and decorate it for a surprise birthday party (stuffed animals, flowers, party favors, champagne)
when I took her home, I asked if I can use the bathroom before heading home, we walked upstairs, and opened the door and was FLOORED!
it was great!!!!
I was dating a woman who lived in Florida (pre-911) and she was in town visiting her parents, and then heading home. I offered to drive her to the airport, and wanted to see her off, so I parked the car (in long term parking by mistake) and we had a hugging and tearful kissing goodbye and my promise to come down as soon as I could.
she has many gifts from me, and had trouble carrying them, so I offered to carry them to the gate for her, and at the gate I 'snuck' past the ticket taker, and walked on the plane - she trailing behind me.
I said "don't worry i'm just gonna put the stuff in the plane, then I will leave" I put all the gifts in the overhead and sat down telling her "don't say anything" she was freaking out and warned me I was going to get busted.. The doors closed, and I was sitting there.. (very smug looking, I have such a MAJOR smile on my face at the memory) and I told her, I called the airline, and booked the seat next to hers, brought my luggage to the terminal hours before, and checked it.
she was gobsmacked! - It was the BEST!!!!
Jonathan
Those are very clever! I especially like the plane ticket one. What a great surprise!
Best gifts I have recieved.. a trip to Italy from my current SO. Another gift that stands out was one from when I was married. My husband had noticed that I had been browsing online at some artwork prints. I had marked my favorite piece for my own good so that someday I would splurge and buy it but mostly it was just a dream. On my birthday I was completely surprised by it! He had gone online after me and discovered how I had marked it. And what made it so great was that he was never the artsy kind of guy. But he went beyond his own tastes to give me something really special.
well since i put my poor DH under the bus on the "worst gift thread", it's only fair to say that over the years he has gotten me many wonderful gifts. but the best ones are the ones he thinks of himself that he show how much he undersstands me and how much he is paying attention. it could cost $1, but if it shows he is paying attention, it's worth a million.
My husband always gets me awesome gifts, usually jewelry or gadgets! I wish I could list everything!
But approx. 10 years ago he bought me an Empeg for my truck and had it installed. It was something totally unique, but yet something I used all the time. (There were no MP3 players for vehicles at the time.) Eventually some kids broke into my truck and stole it. Sad part is that they probably had no idea what it was, nor the software to run it.
Back in 2005 my left hand was torn apart in some industrial equipment down in Texas. Unfortunately my wedding ring was destroyed in the process . When my wonderful wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas all I wanted was my wedding ring back, even though I have to wear it on my right hand now.
To me that was the best gift I have ever gotten in my life, "what represent my love for her".
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(kiddin!!! 
A gift that keeps giving
. When my wonderful wife asked me what I wanted for Christmas all I wanted was my wedding ring back, even though I have to wear it on my right hand now.
