Need some ideas.

[JB]

The love of my life is turning 70 next month.

We were married for 30 years, been divorced for 22. We have 4 children, 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.

She had remarried but was widowed 5 years ago. We have since grown very close again.

I want to give her a special gift. I think our children are gonna give her a year or so membership in a health club or tuition in an art course, or somethng like that.

I can't afford to spend thousands. . .I blew a lot of bux on our Hawaiian vacation. . .but I can spend a few hundred.

Ideas for something that will be a lifelong treasure or memory?

 

[crunch]

Re: Need some ideas.

Do you have any old pics of your fun times together? Maybe a mosaic of them?

Edit: substitute collage for mosaic... me bad.

 

[Laddies]

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Your time and attention, maybe a little love to go along with it --Bob

 

[OldMercsRule]

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Do you have any old pics of your fun times together? Maybe a mosaic of them?

Yup, N' along that note how about putin' together a DVD of all your old Videos or 8mm movies n' pics when the two of you were raisin' the kids? I don't have origional ideas but I think the Capt'n has a very good one here. JR

 

[jinx]

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I'm doing something for my wife on her --dare I say it---50th birthday.

A small pendant made with the birthstones of our 3 sons.

It's an idea anyway.

Price wasn't too bad, and I figured after I took her to Bass Pro Shops for Valentines Day she deserved it.

Jinx

 

[stevieray]

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I have to agree with crunch & OMR - a family portrait, along with some personal memento from all the kids, put in a frame or shadow box (hand made by you if you have the inkling) would be worth its weight in gold.

 

[Limited-Time]

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I would think a stroll through the years in pictures and words would speak volumes. I would include input and memories from every one in the family and may even include entries from dear or close friends from the past. Or ya could always do the ever timeless......... mix tape

 

[Mark42]

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For my wife's birthday, I got her a charm bracelet and a few well chosen charms that represent important events, people, etc.

The charms were each of the kid's birth stones, a graduation hat, porpoise and sea shell.

She loved it for the wonderful symbolism it has for her.

Plus, I have added a few over time, she is very pleased to get another charm.

Good luck.

 

[QC]

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I heard she wanted a new Whaler . . .

Seriously though. Does she watch DVDs, or have a DVD player? If so, you could get a professionally edited presentation made kinda like a slide show with all the pictures and home movie pieces that you've got all spliced in and mixed with favorite music of yours and hers and family. You could also get interviews with each child and grandkid etc. added to it as well. If done right, they can be really cool.

 

[heycods]

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Fer gods sake dont get her a birthday cake with happy 70th on it, I done that for my mother, I wasnt forgiven. Women are funny about the age thing.

 

[puddle jumper]

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A realy nice dinner.When i read your question i thought of my father whos in in his 70s.He always says he has everything he ever wanted but just to spend time with his family is the best gift he could have.d

 

[roscoe]

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Nows the time JB,
Should be able to get a preacher for a couple hundred.

 

[Dunaruna]

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[colour=blue]Dam nabbit, JB! You can't take it with you ($$)! Stop fartin' about.

http://forums.iboats.com/bbBoard.cgi?a=viewthread;fid=20;gtid=261548;pagenumber=1

 

[Dunaruna]

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[colour=blue]C&P from 2 years ago, courtesy of LF -

"Definetly bring flowers. I would not bring a gift, its not necessary and may make her feel pressured.

If I was her....if you brought some pictures (only a few very special ones, no more than 10) of your life together, I would find it endearing. Pictures of the two of you in younger years would be a nice touch. Then let the conversation lead to where it will.

Show her you're the man she fell in love with all those years ago, the one she was supposed to grow old with. One thing may lead to another.

Good luck JB! "

 

[oddjob]

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I didnt read everyones reply but maybe you could do a short cruise in the gulf. The photos and memories...d

 

[SoulWinner]

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If you have old home movies on 8mm or Super 8, go thru them and have the best ones put on a DVD. You can get these with custom covers and labels, and it isn't too expensive.

But also, you cook. So get the DVD done with a nice title and stuff, plus copies for the kids. Then plan a day when you can her to yourself. Prepare a meal of hr favorite food and wine. Have a flower arrangement on the table. That way you get her flowers (her favorites) but in the form of a center piece for table. Over diner have a CD of her favorite songs playing, starting with the song you shared as "your song." Don't forget the candles, but don't just stab some lame white candles on the table. Strategicly place gently scented candles around the house. After the meal, sit and watch the old home movies and relive your happiest Christmas and times with kids.

Then offer her a bath. I nice warm buble bath. Wash her hair and massage her shoulders. Make her aware of her timeless beauty.

All of this combines to form an event focussed soley on her, and is a powerful expression of your love for her. Whatever you do for her, I wish you and her the very best.

 

[LadyFish]

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OMG

SW the bath? That'll give JB a heart attack. LOLOLOL

Love the entire idea of having the old super 8's and pics on a DVD with music and enjoying them together after a nice dinner and perhaps a bottle of wine.

or


You could pack a really exquisite picnic basket, and take her for a leisurely ride in a canoe or rowboat and picnic on the bank. Weather permitting of course. 8)

 

[SoulWinner]

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Well LF, that is one of the things I like to do for Mrs SW, but I'm gonna leave it that8)

 

[JB]

Re: Need some ideas.

Soul Winner is a real romantic!

Wouldn't have guessed it.8)

Keep 'em coming guys and gals. I want to do this right.

 

[OldMercsRule]

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The ol' brain cell is learnin' lots o' stuff here jus' readin' n' all. Great ideas!! JR8)8)