Blue Cat

for their birthdays? at a total loss as what to buy the husband

RICH

Pussy. Bluer the better. You are on the right track.

Meow

He's your husband so you should know better than anyone!

Something golf related? Books on topics he is interested in or bt preferred authors? A really good bottle of a favourite tipple?

I've bought Mr M some pork related items (stop sniggering at the back) in the past which he appreciated, such as cleverly designed t-shirts and a cool poster that I had framed. We know Atilla likes pork.

I'd suggest it's not about the amount of money spent, but getting him something he'll really like.

Blue Cat

He has a kindle so books are a no no, he says they are a waste of money. As for a bottle of something nice I forgot to do that before Barracuda shut so too late for that one. Was thinking golf stuff, might pop over to Emirates GC and see what I can see. I even asked him and he couldn't think of anything!

As for clothes I went to MOE yesterday and couldn't find anything that he hasn't already got, a bit buying for the sake of buying. I am not thinking LÓccitane as it is his favourite toiletry.

Robajob

Things that most men appreciate but are shit at shopping for on their own:-

Decent clothes - maybe take him to get a tailored shirt/suit
Decent Man smell
Pants and socks, although dull, are in my experience always appreciated.

Or how about an 'experience' - Tandem Skydive over the Marina? Or a trackday in an Aston Martin at Yas?

Never buy a man an electronic gadget without prior consultation. A bit like buying a woman an item of clothing without prior consultation. The response will be 'It's lovely - have you kept the receipt?

Meow

MMI and A+E are open in the evenings.

Take a look here http://www.cafepress.co.uk/+pork+gifts Have a scroll through as some of the t-shirts are rather good (for which read subtle) and you can choose the colour.

Meow

I am now wasting time looking through it all myself.

A bacon printed shower curtain. Perfect for Ramadan! http://www.cafepress.co.uk/+bacon_sh...tain,604100173

Or for you? http://www.cafepress.co.uk/mf/329565...black_tank-top



Daft, but making me laugh and crave a bacon sarnie.

shiva

if you are stuck then this. Did you not but a sporty car? if so then a track day in his own car at YAS and a new set of tires once hes ****ed them

The_Citizen

Agreed on the gadgets!

You could always buy something for yourself that your husband will enjoy as well.

scrubbedexpat141

iPad
Aston Track Day (as suggested)
Golf Weekend (with the boys; cobone /groupon must have deals for RAK Tower Links still...buy him a fourball and let him take some mates for man time)
Vouchers? Bit shit I guess.
Aftershave and socks are always good (as suggested)
Lava lamp. Everyone loves a lava lamp.

Blue Cat

bacon is the new black PMSL, updated HOC this morning with a question about black bookmarked it for future reference but the birthday is tomorrow!

shiva

always find socks a total let down. all it says is i couldnt think of what you like despite knowing you pretty well so heres some socks.

gee thanks, dont ****ing bother yourself next time

Blue Cat

he would never tandem, I will see how much the Aston Martin thing is he would love that

Blue Cat

socks is the only thing he has mentioned!! but I feel the same, boring gift.

Blue Cat

apart from the Aston day he has all of the above his one real mate doesn't play golf either.