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What can I get DH for his 50th?

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zafferana · 04/02/2020 17:54

He's on a diet, so food and drink are out. There is nothing on his Amazon wish list. If he wants something he just buys it and the stuff he buys is (to my mind) really boring and not things I'd ever think to buy him. So far I have two books (which he bought himself and said I could give him for his birthday). He's not a big reader though and only really likes military history books, of which he has many. His other 'interests', if you could call them that, are playing video games and haranguing the DC about their homework. Anyone? I find men so hard to buy for Sad

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Inforthelonghaul · 04/02/2020 17:59

Don’t buy him a gift then, maybe an experience would be better. Is there a show he’d love to see, a place he’s always wanted to go, something totally indulgent that you could both do together?

GroggyLegs · 04/02/2020 18:02

A weekend break to somewhere steeped in military history?

bookmum08 · 04/02/2020 18:08

"So Husband do you want to do anything special for the big 5 0?"
and see what his answer is.

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Scrowy · 04/02/2020 19:02

Clay pigeon shooting. Find a local one and book directly rather than a groupon type deal.

Sirzy · 04/02/2020 19:04

My partner is 50 next month so I have booked a weekend away for us. He doesn’t need or want anything physical so it makes more sense to get a few days away!

tenlittlecygnets · 04/02/2020 19:08

A party
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Theatre ticks
City break
An Experience

StCharlotte · 04/02/2020 20:28

What's your budget?

Cherrysoup · 04/02/2020 20:39

Eagle/big bird experience?

MT2017 · 05/02/2020 08:56

Sporting event?

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zafferana · 05/02/2020 09:10

Thanks for the suggestions - sorry I was out last night and forgot to check back! I have asked him what he wants and he said he doesn't know. The thing is, if I get him nothing I know he'll be disappointed. Fifty is a big deal and to get nothing from your wife and kids for such a big birthday would say that we don't give a shit about him, which is not a message I want him to get! We are going away the following weekend, just the two of us, so that's covered and we're also doing a special holiday at Easter to celebrate his birthday. A sporting event would be ideal, but he's not from this country and doesn't care much for our sports. My budget is £200 or so.

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GiveHerHellFromUs · 05/02/2020 09:18

Is there anything he's ever mentioned wanting to do that he just wouldn't pay for himself?
There are all kinds of experiences now - monster truck driving, beginners flying lesson etc.

fastliving · 05/02/2020 09:30

Is he into music/bands?
Gig tickets are good, especially in another city/abroad so you can make trip of it

PrincessHoneysuckle · 05/02/2020 09:42

I've booked a long weekend away for our joint 40ths in the spring.dh doesnt need or want anything in particular so I thought a change of scene child free would be nice

caperplips · 05/02/2020 09:46

a day trip to an historical / military site he has not been to and see if you can organise a tour / behind the scenes experience?

YorkieTheRabbit · 05/02/2020 10:02

Would he like an apple/smart watch?

HeyLala · 05/02/2020 10:02

Take the car to France and drive the coast and visit all the Normandy beaches and military sites. It's absolutely fascinating

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zafferana · 05/02/2020 10:12

Hmm maybe some tickets to visit the Cabinet War Rooms would work?

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zafferana · 05/02/2020 10:14

We did that last summer @HeyLala!

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VeniVidiWeeWee · 05/02/2020 10:22

Lego Teknik? If he made models when he was young he might like that.

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