Wife's Big 50 BD - Need suggestions

[mthieme]

My wife turns 50 at the end of January. I'm not sure how to mark this occasion yet. I want to do something special since it's a biggy. January is no the best month for cash flow and we have custody of a grandson, so these are limitations. The best I can come up with so far is I would a getaway weekend type of thing. January is not the best time of year for this either.

What have you guys done ?

 

[tashasdaddy]

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Fly down to the Florida Keys for a few days. you will never forget it. rent a jet ski, go snorkeling, all in January. it is cheaper to fly into Miami, and get a car for one of weekly rentals.

 

[Bondo]

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Ayuh,.....

Or throw a nice private Party at a local motel, if money is Real tight,...

1 more Hint,....
When you buy any decorations,+/ or card...

Get the 1s that say Happy 40th Birthday...............

 

[JB]

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I enclosed a long, personal love note in a nice card. I thanked her for the wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, companion and lover she had been that made my life so good. . .in good times and in hard times. We were in hard times at the time.

I hired a housekeeper to clean the house, top to bottom. Then I prepared her breakfast in bed and took her to dinner at the best restaurant in town where I gave her an inexpensive locket with a picture of our 4 children in it.

It didn't cost much, but she cried a lot so It must have been a good idea.

 

[MrBossman]

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I got to say now that was a class act.

 

[Gary H NC]

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That was top notch JB..
A gift like that to most women is much better than spending a lot of money on them.

 

[mickjetblue]

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I don't even remember what we did then, although I know that I did not
make a big deal of the Big 50 by number. There are some undertones that
go along with that Big 50 emphasis that can make a person feel old, or perhaps
uncomfortable about the Big 50 attainment. I always believe in feeling young, and living
each day, or at least part of it, to some meaningful extent.

Something you can do anytime, is spend a day in Annapolis. What I am really
suggesting, is that you all have a crab sandwich meal at the fisherman's market
at the dock area of Annapolis. There are plenty of fine restaurants around, but
the crab sandwich at the fisherman's market is the best crab sandwich ever.
They don't make a patty, but instead use big pieces of crab meat combined
into what is like a crab salad. Very thick, but not a crab cake. I have rarely
enjoyed a crab cake sandwich, but that was the best crab sandwich I have
ever had. My wife likes a "good" crab sandwich, but it has to be really good.
Well, that one was the best, and was an experience to enjoy!

Some dinner and wine at a restaurant, fine for another time, too.

 

[mthieme]

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Something you can do anytime, is spend a day in Annapolis. What I am really
suggesting, is that you all have a crab sandwich meal at the fisherman's market at the dock area of Annapolis. There are plenty of fine restaurants around, but the crab sandwich at the fisherman's market is the best crab sandwich ever.
Some dinner and wine at a restaurant, fine for another time, too.

Been a while since you've been to Annapolis I take it? The market has been gone for at least half a dozen years. I worked downtown for 13 years. Most of the restaurants are for tourists. Maria's, Maryland Inn and the Ram's Head are safe bets. Chick & Ruth's has a milkshake that is to die for (which is all it would take to make my wife happy!). So many of the other eateries never seem to last. I'm sure a good dinner will be in there somewhere.
Funny you mention crab. I'm toward the end of the fall harvest...going out again Monday crabbing. I've been stocking the freezer for winter: crab cakes, crab meat, crab dip, crab fritters...I'm running out of recipes and room in the freezer!

thanks for the input.

 

[mickjetblue]

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Yeah, we definitely were tourists, and the market I was referring to was the
only building with a couple vendors in it, and public restrooms. One of the
bicycle crowd mentioned that there used to be about a dozen vendors in that
building awhile back. Power boat show is going on there now.

Glad you're doing great with your crab catching!

 

[mrcool]

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Fly down to the Florida Keys for a few days. you will never forget it. rent a jet ski, go snorkeling, all in January. it is cheaper to fly into Miami, and get a car for one of weekly rentals.

Yep, done that trip a number of times, it's way fun!!
This Nov.19th is MY wifes big 50 We are taking a cruise Out of Tampa and down to Mexico, maybe rent a boat down there...should be fun, we both love cruises and are really great deals for what you get, bang for the buck.

 

[mthieme]

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I enclosed a long, personal love note in a nice card. I thanked her for the wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, companion and lover she had been that made my life so good. . .in good times and in hard times. We were in hard times at the time.

I hired a housekeeper to clean the house, top to bottom. Then I prepared her breakfast in bed and took her to dinner at the best restaurant in town where I gave her an inexpensive locket with a picture of our 4 children in it.

It didn't cost much, but she cried a lot so It must have been a good idea.

Weekend before last was the big day. She mainly wanted time with her grand babies. Thursday afternoon she spent at Chuckie Cheese with them. Then just her and I went to an old haunt for a semi-romantic dinner. This in itself was a luxury - we never go out alone as the oldest grandson lives with us - he'll be 10 next month. I made sure he had a card and trinket for her (which is always her biggest concern - her son never once got her a card). Friday evening we went to a local seafood house with her family. One of her cousins (and family) who lives 4 hours away just happened to be in the area and attended too. Finally, an Italian outing with my parents ensued the following evening. She was pretty much done celebrating after all this.
Although not as intimate as yours, she was happy as a lark and it's what she wanted. I kept your experience in mind. Thanks.

 

[Plainsman]

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A day at a spa with massage and sauna

 

[slasmith1]

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My standard gift for anyone turning 50 is a bouquet of black baloons tied to package of depends delivered in a public place.

I can't wait to see what happens to me when I make it to the big 5-0.

 

[Bass Man Bruce]

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My standard gift for anyone turning 50 is a bouquet of black baloons tied to package of depends delivered in a public place.

I can't wait to see what happens to me when I make it to the big 5-0.

If you keep that up, you might not!!!

 

[mphy98]

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How about a couple of 25 year old poolboys!!!

Seriously though, the housekeeper idea is a great one, my wife would think she died and gone to heaven for a day.

 

[tashasdaddy]

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you last couple of guys are a little late, by a month.

 

[Tim Frank]

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Don't usually post jokes, but this one seemed to fit the thread

A man was desperately wondering what to get his wife for her 50th birthday, which was approaching quickly.
He overheard her talking to a friend on the phone, lamenting the proximity of the big 5-oh, when she blurted out "How I'd love to be six again!"

For several weeks he planned, and organized, and planned some more, all so that he could make his sweetie?s special day perfect.
On her birthday morn, he awoke her bright and early and whisked her off on a surprise trip to a local theme park.
What a day! He put her on every ride ? the Death Slide, the Screaming Loop, the Wall of Fear - everything!
And five hours later she staggered out of the theme park, her head reeling and her stomach TURNED inside out - straight to a McDonald's, where her husband ordered her a Big Mac with extra fries and a chocolate shake.
Then, off to a movie (the latest "Star Wars" epic) with hot dogs, popcorn, CANDY FLOSS, Pepsi, Jordan Almonds and Red Vines. What an adventure! Finally, they wobbled home and fell into bed where he leaned over lovingly and asked, "Well, dear, what was it like being six again?"

One eye opened.
"You idiot! I meant my dress size!"

(The moral? Even when the man is listening, he's still gonna get it wrong.)

 

[Tacklewasher]

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(The moral? Even when the man is listening, he's still gonna get it wrong.)

That's why I stopped listening.

Threw my wife a surprise 40th party a few years back. Of course it was a surprise as she was only turning 39 at the time.

 

[LetsGoBoating]

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Well, I guess that depends on her... she might request you don't mention it's her birthday at all Whatever you decide to do at least you can enjoy it with your grandson.. guess the casino is out of the picture.

 

[jay_merrill]

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I enclosed a long, personal love note in a nice card. I thanked her for the wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, companion and lover she had been that made my life so good. . .in good times and in hard times. We were in hard times at the time.

I hired a housekeeper to clean the house, top to bottom. Then I prepared her breakfast in bed and took her to dinner at the best restaurant in town where I gave her an inexpensive locket with a picture of our 4 children in it.

It didn't cost much, but she cried a lot so It must have been a good idea.

JB, this is not the first time you have impressed me with your real understanding of what makes people tick. You're a smart dude!

These sorts of occassions usually aren't about a lot of flash and special stuff - they are about the bond and the importance of the person as a part of your life. Whether its the wife's 50th, or your daughter's Sweet 16, making them know how special you think they are, is the best gift of all.