OH CRAP! I need her Christmas present TODAY! Help me!

[basom]

The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that Ring Dings are the right answer. I mean, a package of Ho Ho's might be taken the wrong way.

ho-ho's can be spun to have chirstmas cheer. i would definitely stay away from the devil dogs.

[Cornholio]

The more I think about it, the more convinced I am that Ring Dings are the right answer. I mean, a package of Ho Ho's might be taken the wrong way.

And of course, "I got you a ring..........ding" is sure to get laughs, but "I got you a Ho, ho." might play the wrong way.

[Kellie]

There's always the care package idea - basket full of gu's, cytomax's, running socks, swim goggles, bike tubes, and all the other small things whose stock need to be maintained . . . also a good way to package the massage gift certificate if you go that way.

If she's into camping, something like packable wine glasses and a wine-specific nalgene (i.e. a new bottle so she can ruin an old one with wine).

A guide book to cool places within driving distance and something small related to said activity . . .

VS is cool, but I second WSD on the fact that it should be for HER (i.e. comfy, yet sassy)

Something inspirational - depending on what she's working toward and any barriers you know she has, there's always something out there that signifies said barrier . . . (i.e. a stone, plant)

Okay, maybe I should go use my brain power for work-related things now :-)

[basom]

And of course, "I got you a ring..........ding" is sure to get laughs, but "I got you a Ho, ho." might play the wrong way.

yes but: "hey hon i got you this devil, dog" has less to do with santa and more to do with the words satan ans bitch, both of which also cary negative conotations

[Arty50]

Ok, I have a question.

I learned early on that lingerie generally makes a bad present. Makes perfect sense if you think about it, which we usually don't.

But one thing I don't get is the Blue Box. Maybe it's just the crusty independent in me. You know the hippie that prefers to shop at indie stores instead of big box retailers (but doesn't have a complete aversion either). And indie stores usually have stuff no one else does. So to me:

Blue Box = catalog item

I know it's expensive. I know it's jewelry. So I guess that helps. Maybe I'm just ignorant to jewelry in general. Is most stuff out of a catalogue no matter how expensive, and thus you can't go wrong with the Blue Box? Which appears to be the case since people get all giddy over the Blue Box. Or are most other items individually crafted. I'm completely clueless on this.

And before I forget...the ultimate gift advice...sorta...

Crash:
Nuke's scared because his eyelids are jammed and his old-man is here. We need a live roost . . . was it a live rooster? We need a live rooster to take the curse off Jose's glove. And, nobody seems to know what to give Millie or Jimmy for their wedding present. Is that about right? We are dealing with a lot of shit.

Larry:
Candlesticks always make a nice gift. And, maybe you can find out where she's registered, maybe a place setting, or maybe a silverware pattern is good.

[Viva]

There's always the care package idea - basket full of gu's, cytomax's, running socks, swim goggles, bike tubes, and all the other small things whose stock need to be maintained . . .

I love shopping for Kellie- I've got all of that stuff already!

[The Reverend Floater]

There's always the care package idea - basket full of gu's, cytomax's, running socks, swim goggles, bike tubes, and all the other small things whose stock need to be maintained . . . also a good way to package the massage gift certificate if you go that way.


A guide book to cool places within driving distance and something small related to said activity . . .

Sounds like someone is shopping for an overweight significant other.

[snowsprite]

Go for the jugular: get her a delicate little gold heart necklace with as many teeny little diamonds in it as you can afford. Kaye jewelers has 'em for under $150. Sweet & impractical, but not so flashy it looks like you're showing off or something.

Word from the wise: even tomboy chicks like little gold heart necklaces. It's hard-wired into our genes.

Sprite

[Kellie]

I love shopping for Kellie- I've got all of that stuff already!

Do you need my address?

[Buster Highmen]

Silk or rayon jammies.

[The AD]

Anything that comes in a blue Tiffany's box is acceptable.

So your take is "something small" meant small in size, not price.

I'd say go for either The Clapper or Isotoner slippers. I hear everyone likes those

[bigsugar]

Two words, friend.

Chia.

Pet.

[iceman]

So your take is "something small" meant small in size, not price.

You can get out of there with something pretty nice for under $150.00, that's pretty small. And the blue box melts hearts, I'm not sure why, but it does.

[The AD]

I'd say our definition of small is different, then. Still it could be a good suggestion for Cornholio. I agree that any jewelry, Tiffany or otherwise, has a certain allure. The downside is your gift then has a certain implied meaning to the recipient. If that isn't the meaning you wish to convey, you better steer clear!

[LAN]

Cornhole,

Do NOT, I repeat, do NOT go to a cheesy jeweler like Kay and get the little heart necklace with the tiny, shit-for-quality diamonds in it. Your girlfriend will be rivaling with all of the 16 year old girls who receive it from their boyfriends, because they're "in love."

Ditch the massage gift certificate idea. Instead, do your research: go to a bookstore and read the basics on massage. If she's athletic, she'll appreciate having her back, legs, arms and feet massaged. But don't stop there. When you get to your romantic hotspot, and while she's getting something out of the car, or in the bathroom, etc, set up the bed for a massage. Candles, massage oil, etc. Maybe even a single gerbera daisy in a vase. Girls love that type of stuff, and you're bound to get some!

Bath and Bodyworks has a great eucalyptis/mint massage oil/candle set that will make the room smell like a spa.

My point, instead of sending her to the spa, bring the spa to her! Brownie points for picking up a cashmere robe (I think Gap has them now) and some cute slippers to pamper her runner's feet.

Edit: when you're all done with the massage, give her the puffy vest/jacket and take her out for dinner.

[Viva]

Do you need my address?

I don't even know what state you live in anymore. CA or WA? So cornfusing.

So I'm guessing that you like Cytomax mamosas with brunch?

[Owens Never Sleeps]

I think the answer lies in your username. She'll be wide eyed with joy.

[Cornholio]

I think the answer lies in your username. She'll be wide eyed with joy.

Check page one.

And no, I'm not buying her a heli trip.

[yogachik]

My last ex gave me a Tiffany blue box early in our relationship - I started to sweat, then opened it to find the key to his house.

[El Chupacabra]

I think the answer lies in your username. She'll be wide eyed with joy.

X2, Cornholio...

Or get her something from here:

http://www.title9sports.com

My fiance gets this catalog; all women's clothing, lots of running-related stuff. Gift certificate ?

Or get her FNG's can of German tater salad. It's still up for grabs. You can explain later why it's a good present.

[Kellie]

I don't even know what state you live in anymore. CA or WA? So cornfusing.

So I'm guessing that you like Cytomax mamosas with brunch?

I can give you an address in either state

Brunch, what is this brunch you speak of - do you mean spiking my peach cytomax with champagne for my midday ride?

[Owens Never Sleeps]

Check page one.

And no, I'm not buying her a heli trip.

Ok, then, how about this?
http://www.dialcorp.com/images/brand...c_photo_62.jpg

[Adolf Allerbush]

Big foam shocker.

Done and done.

http://www.bigshocker.com/

[irul&ublo]

Ok, then, how about this?
http://www.dialcorp.com/images/brand...c_photo_62.jpg

[Homer]ummmmm....Food Product....[/Homer]

[Keoni]

I'm tellin' ya, a beef stick wrapped in a banana hammock