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For the man in your life...

58 replies

HiyaMeAgain · 12/11/2020 14:01

What are you getting them for Christmas? I need inspiration please.

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contrmary · 12/11/2020 14:04

PS5, if there's one in stock anywhere.

Inpersuitofhappiness · 12/11/2020 14:04

The new Samsung watch (i have one, its amazing!)
And a decent coffee machine as he's recently got into coffee.
Socks and boxers, a box of hotel chocolat biscuits.

This years all arse up. My husband is easier to buy for than my 12 year old!

HiyaMeAgain · 12/11/2020 14:08

@contrmary

PS5, if there's one in stock anywhere.
We have got DS one. Just waiting for delivery next week...eeeek!

I think, once released, they'll be plenty o go round. Good luck

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HugeAckmansWife · 12/11/2020 14:08

A hatchet or knife throwing experience / day thing.

HiyaMeAgain · 12/11/2020 14:09

@Inpersuitofhappiness

The new Samsung watch (i have one, its amazing!) And a decent coffee machine as he's recently got into coffee. Socks and boxers, a box of hotel chocolat biscuits.

This years all arse up. My husband is easier to buy for than my 12 year old!

He has the newest Apple watch, Already have a coffee machine (You see my problem..Yes?)

Boxers and socks are always a certain though

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SkylinesTurnstiles · 12/11/2020 14:13

Lego...
Yep, you read that right, I will be getting my almost 30 year old husband Star Wars Lego for Christmas Grin

Plump82 · 12/11/2020 14:15

Some earbuds/wireless earphones, a couple of vinyls, a candle and some chocolates.

Inpersuitofhappiness · 12/11/2020 14:21

Haha yes I see the problem!
Does he have the latest earbuds (im always told off for misnaming them!)

catmumof1 · 12/11/2020 14:22

Home brewing kit, I'm torn between a single use/novelty Brewdog one and a proper set up as I'm pretty sure he's going to get really in to it.

MrsToothyBitch · 12/11/2020 14:22

Stocking: PJ bottoms
Christmas socks
Chocolate Fingers (from the cat)
Turkish delight
Choccy orange

Mains: The Boys Comic vol 1
Lumie alarm clock
Sex toy
Maybe a Steam voucher

Pootles34 · 12/11/2020 14:23

We've agreed that we're each buying the other a £100 voucher for our favourite spa hotel - hopefully we'll get to use it at some point!

Hangingover · 12/11/2020 14:24

Nothing...we don't do Xmas gifts Blush

DaddysGirlForLife · 12/11/2020 14:28

Barbour wellies! My husband is hard to buy for but this is something he needs.

LioneIRichTea · 12/11/2020 14:29

An Apple Watch and a charging stand to put it on. (DP likes useful presents) Grin

whiteonesugar · 12/11/2020 14:40

A jumper and a valet box thing to charge his phone, apple watch and put his cufflinks and (non apple) watch on. That's it. I'm out of ideas - so following!

HiyaMeAgain · 13/11/2020 12:58

Thanks all for the ideas,

So far my DP has a cheese hamper and a mug 👍

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BadLad · 13/11/2020 13:19

Exotic beers always go down well with me.

Last Christmas I got a lock-picking starter kit, for hobby purposes, not crime.

iklboogeymum · 13/11/2020 13:23

Bass guitar
Lego
Whisky
Silly wrap up presents

RaiderOfTheKitchenCupboard · 13/11/2020 13:29

A Mah Jong set (he’s mentioned wanting one a few times), some books, probably a bottle of gin, and there’s a couple of CDs he’d like (from the kids).

husbandcallsmepickle · 13/11/2020 13:40

Ancestry DNA kit (I did mine earlier this year and he said he wants to do his)
Make your own cheese kit
Book/CD/chocolates

As it's only mid-November I'll probably pick up more bits before Christmas Day

mam0918 · 13/11/2020 18:48

Theater tickets for next year... hopefully covid will be over by then.

The ones we had booked this year where all obviously cancelled, he really misses gigs and shows.

Getting some other things too like chocolates to clothes (hes prefers practical things).

I worry it doesnt 'sound' like much this year though even though I bought the same amount as other years, I think its because the tickets dont have a big 'physical' foot print like other gifts so they look small and underwhelming.

HiyaMeAgain · 17/11/2020 20:28

@mam0918

Theater tickets for next year... hopefully covid will be over by then.

The ones we had booked this year where all obviously cancelled, he really misses gigs and shows.

Getting some other things too like chocolates to clothes (hes prefers practical things).

I worry it doesnt 'sound' like much this year though even though I bought the same amount as other years, I think its because the tickets dont have a big 'physical' foot print like other gifts so they look small and underwhelming.

If he doesn't know you have got him tickets, you could wrap them in a big box with balloons and bows on?
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possumgoddess · 17/11/2020 22:06

Mine has asked for boring (as in not interesting) tools. Think hedge trimmer type of tools. I know he's not going to use them but it's all he has come up with so far.

CoRhona · 17/11/2020 22:09

Pokémon gotcha watch thing. might need to find out a bit more before purchase Grin

JaceLancs · 17/11/2020 22:16

Socks
Gin
Chocolate
Parts for his car

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