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I’m not being unreasonable but need a poll and help with choosing a present.

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Sookisssss · 09/09/2026 23:30

It’s DP’s 40th next month. We don’t normally spend a lot on each other, but obviously I’m spending more this year due to it being a big one.

I did want to get him something signed by his favourite author but I couldn’t find anything reasonably priced.

I had decided to get him a newspaper from the day he was born, a programme for his football team for a match played the weekend he was born, and a first edition of It which was released in 1986. He likes Stephen King but hasn’t read It. He loved Pet Semetary. Phantom of the Opera also debuted on his actual birthday so I was going to get a programme for that although I don’t think he’s ever been to the theatre.

However, a book signed by his favourite author has just gone on sale. The book is in Italian so he could never read it. I can’t buy both this and It.

Which would you prefer? Any other suggestions welcome too.

YABU - It
YANBU - Signed Italian book

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Sookisssss · 11/10/2026 18:55

RikthePoet · 11/10/2026 18:53

So why the fuck were you considering a Phantom programme?

Calm down! It’s okay. The presents have now been given and were well received. Have a cup of tea and take some deep breaths 😂.

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SwanUpmanship · 11/10/2026 19:05

Ha ha! Rik is* *epitomising the phrase 'late to the party'😂

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