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Cotton Anniversary coming up, help me find an original gift that can be taken abroad

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 20:26

please

Dh and I will be celebrating our 2nd wedding anniversary whilst we are abroad on our family holiday. The 'theme' for 2 years is apparently cotton, which in theory should be pretty straightforward but I can't think of anything other than monogrammed hankies or undies....

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KatyMac · 08/07/2005 20:28

Big fluffy towelling robe - might be a bit big to pack tho' (just take the belt)

KatyMac · 08/07/2005 20:28

Big fluffy towelling robe - might be a bit big to pack tho' (just take the belt)

morningpaper · 08/07/2005 20:29

Extravagant posh cotton shirt - then he can wear it for a meal out!

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 20:34

Bearing in mind that I am also a penniless SAHM

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NotQuiteCockney · 08/07/2005 20:34

Buy a really nice white tshirt, find out how to get kids to paint on it, and have the colours stay?

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 20:36

that's an idea... Although I'd like it to be from me really, the t-shirt idea is a great Fathers Day idea though

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fairyfly · 08/07/2005 20:42

just looked it up on the tinternet, here is what the put

New bed linen

Boxers or other attractive underwear for him

Sexy cotton lingerie for you that both of you would enjoy

Quality cotton towels

Matching dressing gowns

Hammock

Personalised T-shirt

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 20:43

ROFL @ 'hammock'

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 20:43

he would divorce me if I bought us his &hers matching anything. Quite rightly so....

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franke · 08/07/2005 20:44

Buy a piece of handmade paper made from cotton (traditionally that's what it's made of) and paint a picture on it.

Libb · 08/07/2005 20:44

My friend gave me a candle from The Linen Company - the smartarse.

fairyfly · 08/07/2005 20:50

well if your a skint sahm how about this

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 20:50

excellent idea, FF

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mandyc66 · 08/07/2005 20:50

my second is next week I also asked for advice!!!
I have got him a linen scented candle some cottonsoft bath stuff soxs hankies and boxers! Might get a nice tablecloth and cook him a meal although he is always at work so it might be out 10th before he can share it with me!!!

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 20:51

Sorry, mandy, I confess to not checking the archives

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fairyfly · 08/07/2005 20:52

does he like bike riding?

milward · 08/07/2005 20:52

If it's a warm destination how about some cotton sun hats?

mandyc66 · 08/07/2005 20:55

just hoping he is putting as much thought in to it for you!!!

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 20:56

i doubt he'll even remember. He'll remember the date, but doubt he'll bring a card or anything with him...

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 20:57

ff - no to the bike thing

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fishfinger · 08/07/2005 21:00

oh god get him what you want HWo says it has to be cotton

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 21:04

I do. I want to get him something cotton.

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fishfinger · 08/07/2005 21:04

ndpo
you are lovely but mad

mandyc66 · 08/07/2005 21:07

its traditional!!! And thats nice.
I might buy him some nice cotton lingerie!!! Well of course I will have to wear it...but wahts wrong with that?!

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NomDePlume · 08/07/2005 21:08

A 5 pack of big comfy M&S 'cotton rich' bellywarmers.....

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