DH has his 40th birthday coming up over summer and I’d love to buy him something special, but I’m completely stuck! Any good ideas out there?
He has just found out his work rota and he’ll be back in the country late on his birthday (a Friday), meaning he is free over the weekend. BUT it is too late notice for his friends, who nearly all have things booked. (DH has just changed jobs and can’t actually book leave until winter, so we were waiting on his roster). Initially we were thinking of getting somewhere to stay and hosting a small group, but that is now out.
We are moving house, probably around the same time. We booked awesome gig tickets hoping to be free on the right day, but we know know he will be away 🤦♀️.
DH is very particular and very good at saving. And has expensive taste! He’s into cycling, but has many bikes and doesn’t need more. He likes a good sound system and has various travel speakers. He has an expensive watch but isn’t really into them. He isn’t interested in fancy luggage despite travelling every week. He likes the outdoors, good beer, is pretty uninterested in clothes (except kit). He doesn’t wear jewellery.
He is an amazing guy and father but is pretty much uninterested in stuff - except where he is interested and then he has very specific opinions about things. He’s a hard chap to buy for!
Now I know he is free on the day after his birthday, I would like to take him out for a fancy dinner, but I’d also like to mark the moment with something special. I’d be hugely grateful for ideas! Budget up to maybe £300, I think.
PS I already feel terrible for not having good ideas and I am having a tough time with other things, so please be assured I have been thinking about this for months before turning to MN!