markb Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Ok guy's now I'm probably going to regret this but, It's the other halfs birthday tomorrow, I haven't got her anything money's a bit on the tight side, so any suggestions other than "panic" or "hide" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imperfection Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 You're soooooo dead! Whatever you get,she's gonna know it was a late buy so avoid forecourt flowers and box of choccys.Does she like films? If so get yourself to Tescos for a bundle of cheap sloshy DVD's or if she's a domestic goddess-something for the kitchen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper063 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) breakfast in bed. get a free birthday card of net Edited May 6, 2009 by sapper063 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magman Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Ask her why she is out the kitchen in the morning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Tell her you are having an affair with her best friend. When she finds out you were making it up, she will have long forgotton about the lack of birthday present. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Mungler that made me laugh, very good I might give it a go but I think sapper063 has got the safest idiea, probably go for that one, it's funny how these dates creep up on you well done guy's I knew you would come up with a plan :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powdy Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) mungler that was a great comment i would just do her breaky in bed Edited May 6, 2009 by powdy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myzeneye Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) ahh the old emergency shopping trip is in order... time for deviuos b@stard tactics... get up early, phone in work sick,make it look like youve booked the day off especially !!! make her breaky in bed then tell her to get up and dressed as your taking her out... youll need to plan a trip somewhere where quite far from work so you dont get spied,however, this will look like youve planned it...(tee hee hee...) spend the morning humouring her as she wanders aimlessly round the shops, and let her buy herself a few articles of tat for her wardrobe etc etc.... then on the way home, call into a pub for lunch.... you get steak pie and chips with a pint, she thinks your ace... win win win... Edited May 6, 2009 by myzeneye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 guess who won`t be going shooting this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbird2 Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Tesco 24hrs has to be an option.. breaky in bed and a curry take away in the evening ...lol...lol... GOOD LUCK !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSA-airgunner Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) forcourt flowers its the thought that counts Edited May 6, 2009 by BSA-airgunner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Sweepy Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 If moneys tight she should understand. You have got her a card right. Just give her a day doing what she wants . My perfect Birthday is too spend the day with Sweepy and the boys . I love the sea so they always take me to Aldeburgh . treat me to fish and chips my fave. And then we all sit watching the waves as i enjoy my fish supper. Sheer bliss Been doing it ever since the boys have been babies. And its still my all time fave birthday treat. xxxxSuzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nial Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 And then we all sit watching the waves as i enjoy my fish supper. Sheer bliss Been doing it ever since the boys have been babies. And its still my all time fave birthday treat. xxxxSuzy Bloody hell, I wish my wife was as predictably easy to please/low maintenance. Nial Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new to the flock Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 WOW Thats alot of fish after all those years! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edward Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Tell her it hasnt arrived yet, then order off amazon etc with next day delivery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruno22rf Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Tell her you couldnt get what you decided to buy her so you had to order it-the bloody shop only rang yesterday to say that they were having difficulties getting it as well but they are trying their best-this buys you time.If you got a card then copy some bits of an obscure poem into it and tell her you have been working on it for ages-if you havnt then tell her all the cards you have looked at are rubbish so you thought you would buy her 5 lottery tickets instead-but you want her to pick the numbers.If all else fails then buy her a ciggy lighter-if she smokes then it will be usefull-if she doesnt then at least she hasnt already got one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 I'm trying to find a decent online card site at the moment, but they're all a bit naff, trouble with breakfast in bed is she only has a bowl of ceral in the morning, although the curry's a good idiea. Mrs sweepy I really wish it was as easy as that but not every body is so easy to please. The local garage has run out of flowers I tried earlier and the nearest supermarket is about 25 miles, PHEW!! as I'm typing this my daughter (14) has just phoned to ask if I wanted her to buy a card for tomorrow, aren't daughters wonderful, card sorted I'll book a table at the curry house tomorrow during the day.... Looks like I might be shooting at the week end after all,, thanks guys, and of course mrs sweepy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbit Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 You had better hope she doesn't find this site and thread and see's how you spend your time online. I hope all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 Face the music and change your avatar to JOHN WAYNE BOBBIT oooouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGalway Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 (edited) . Edited September 22, 2009 by JohnGalway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam Posted May 6, 2009 Report Share Posted May 6, 2009 http://www.code-d.com/tesco-cards/index.php :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starlight32 Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 breakfast in bed. get a free birthday card of net Free birthday cards on the net? Never heard of that, Thats a good idea as I think cards are a waste of money. I bought a birthday card the other day from ASDA and that was £1.20. I went to customer services and complained that there was no cheaper ones as I distinctly remember the last time I bought one paying only 39p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhiannonBW Posted May 7, 2009 Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 Shame I didn't see this yesterday. I'd have advised phoning the local beauty college and booking her in for some treatments. They often do a great range and it's a fraction of the cost of going to a posh salon. At the one I go to a luxury facial and luxury pedicure is £13.00 for the two. They'd be about £40 each at a posh salon. Rhiannon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markb Posted May 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2009 (edited) Update,, thank's Tam that site was very useful, I printed one off and gave her it this morning, you should have seen the look on her face, any way my daughter managed to get me a card last night so that was a useful back up. So there I am 6.30 this morning bowl of ceral in one hand mug of tea in the other, birthday card in my teeth, big grin on me face, and a ribbon round me dangly bits, do you know it's amazing even with sciatica just how fast you can move when you have to Well I'm still alive, but it's gone very cold in the house now. I did mention a curry but ?? There have been some good suggestions on here, some of which I'm sure will be put to use, however I suggest you do not try the above, still there's always next year(hopefully) Thanks Rhiannon but It's all a bit late now oh dear, what was I thinking Edited May 7, 2009 by markb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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