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DaemonSeid 11-27-2007 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drolefille (Post 1553689)
Mass effect is on the radar, but he's not a guitar hero kind of guy.

Ok...then scratch that...Call of Duty 4......did he get Halo 3, Bioshock or The Orange Box yet?

Drolefille 11-27-2007 03:36 PM

Brother picked up Call of Duty w/ Assassin's Creed, they own Halo, and Bioshock. Not sure about The Orange Box, I haven't heard of that one. I'm not entirely certain he'd be interested in Mass Effect, I haven't really been poking for more ideas yet.

The other idea for him is some outdoorsy gear. He loves hiking.

DaemonSeid 11-27-2007 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Drolefille (Post 1553698)
Brother picked up Call of Duty w/ Assassin's Creed, they own Halo, and Bioshock. Not sure about The Orange Box, I haven't heard of that one. I'm not entirely certain he'd be interested in Mass Effect, I haven't really been poking for more ideas yet.

The other idea for him is some outdoorsy gear. He loves hiking.

Ok.....well if he liked the other 2 then Orange Box is up his alley.

Funny you mentioned hiking...I was going to suggest an outdoors watch.

Lady Pi Phi 11-27-2007 04:52 PM

What does your SO do for a living?

I really wanted to get Mr. Pi Phi Montreal Canadiens tickets to a game in Montreal, but the tickets were sold out (and not really with in my budget for this year), so I think I am going to buy him a proper work jacket. He works outside a lot and especially on roofs of extremely tall buildings and he doesn't have a proper coat to wear when it's raining or cold, so I was looking at geting him an all purpose coat. One that will keep him warm when it's 40 below and dry when it rains.

NinjaPoodle 11-27-2007 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFrog (Post 1553549)
No clue, either. I actually just PMed NinjaPoodle for suggestions on brands and features to look for. I don't think I'm going to go as far as custom. My dad's looked a little (he rides), and he said for the full one, you're looking at between $70-$400+.

Your dad is correct. They can go way past $400 also.
  • Bell
  • Shoei
  • Caliber
  • Vega
  • HJC

As I said before (in the pm) stick to helmets that are regular price over a hundred bucks and full face. OH.. and are DOT and Snell approved. Look for air vents, lots of padding, scratch resistant shields, tinted is good too.
Mine is similar to this--> http://www.rockinleather.com/zoom_img/1913_11491389.jpg Look for a removable lining that is washable. Sweaty linings are nasty yuck..
When he tries it on, make sure it is snug and when he moves his head around the helmet moves with him and there is no extra space between his head and the lining. Make sure the helmet matches his jacket.

Sailboat Sis 11-27-2007 08:14 PM

RedEnvelope is amazing. I can't believe I ever went a Christmas or birthday without finding it.

I've settled on a watch. Those engraved collar stays have next-special-occasion written all over them though!

LPIDelta 11-27-2007 08:46 PM

I bought my spouse a Bose SoundDock for his iPod. It's portable and rechargable... and it will look nice in our house. I think it retails for around $300. I got mine at QVC with free shipping on Bose products.

NinjaPoodle 11-27-2007 10:08 PM

I dont know what to get my guy besides me with a ribbon tied around myself:p

GeekyPenguin 11-28-2007 12:47 AM

I got him a Bucky Badger doormat for the door into his house from the garage (we have this at our front door already) and a casual sweater from Banana Republic. I'm not really sure what else to get him since he pretty much lives at work these days.

Drolefille 11-28-2007 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Lady Pi Phi (Post 1553743)
What does your SO do for a living?

I really wanted to get Mr. Pi Phi Montreal Canadiens tickets to a game in Montreal, but the tickets were sold out (and not really with in my budget for this year), so I think I am going to buy him a proper work jacket. He works outside a lot and especially on roofs of extremely tall buildings and he doesn't have a proper coat to wear when it's raining or cold, so I was looking at geting him an all purpose coat. One that will keep him warm when it's 40 below and dry when it rains.

Mine? Still a student, just like me. So we're both broke, lol.

RhoSigma2003 11-28-2007 10:22 AM

I got my SO a XM radio with the portable kit that goes with it. It has headphones and a battery pack. Also Geok shoes, a Mitt Romney book, longsleeve shirt, and magnetic bumper sticker, a MINI polo shirt, cufflinks, and the new phillips norelco arcitec 1090x razor.

Plus, we are doing stockings so im on a hunt now for stocking stuffers!! Any ideas?

DaemonSeid 11-28-2007 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NinjaPoodle (Post 1553872)
I dont know what to get my guy.

What does he like or is into?

Gadgets, Gaming, Clothes? Sports? Movies? Music?

Infamous12 11-28-2007 11:16 AM

My plan for my SO was to buy a Coach wallet filled with "Infamous12 Love Coupons" and put the wallet in the pocket of some new jeans.

When we were browsing the mall the other day, I secretly bought him a PRL shirt that was on super clearance instead of the jeans. I think instead of buying him jeans (that could potentially not fit - he's 6'5") I'm going to buy some Coke pj pants and put the wallet in the pants and the shirt folded on top.

What do you think?

DaemonSeid 11-28-2007 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Infamous12 (Post 1554032)
My plan for my SO was to buy a Coach wallet filled with "Infamous12 Love Coupons" and put the wallet in the pocket of some new jeans.

When we were browsing the mall the other day, I secretly bought him a PRL shirt that was on super clearance instead of the jeans. I think instead of buying him jeans (that could potentially not fit - he's 6'5") I'm going to buy some Coke pj pants and put the wallet in the pants and the shirt folded on top.

What do you think?

and don't foret the slow jams CD.....LOL

psssst...what size is the shirt?


OK...let's slow this down right here!!!


Ladies!!! for those of you buying clothes for your guy....how many of you here know his sizes?

- Dress shirt neck and length

- suit size

- sweatshirt size

- Pants inseam and length

- and altho I am against people buying shoes for their S/O.....shoe size

AlphaFrog 11-28-2007 11:53 AM

Ladies!!! for those of you buying clothes for your guy....how many of you here know his sizes?

- Dress shirt neck and length

15/34

- suit size

He's not much for suits. If we have somewhere fancy to go, he wears black slacks and borrows my dad's suit jacket.

- sweatshirt size

Medium

- Pants inseam and length

30x30

- and altho I am against people buying shoes for their S/O.....shoe size

If they fit me, they'll fit him. He borrows my hiking boots and soccer sandals.


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