(800) 853-2651
SHOP NOW

O.T.......Present for Girl Friend

A

Anonymous-0

Well-known Member
I have been dating this girl for a little over four years and each holiday brings me grief. Seriously, what do you get the person who already seems to have one of everything, and needs nothing else. I have been racking my brain for a while on what to get her for her birthday but to no avail. While I am not currently in the dog house, a really nice gift may give me a future credit to cash in on at a later date. Her birthday is on 9/11 which gives me a little less than 24hrs to come up with something.

What are some great gifts you guys have come up with? ..... I don't think a tractor or tool will cut it.......
 
I'll bet she don't have a wedding ring on her finger yet !!! or maybe even a engagement ring. You've been dateing her for four yrs. what are you waiting for ?? Jim in N M
 
if your worried about getting her something that will get you out of the doghouse later, you might as well come clean with her now and just stop the relationship because your definately not in it for the long haul!!
 
You can never go wrong with a gift certificate for a massage or a day of pampering at a spa. They will not already have one, and they will always use one. The sugar points accumulate in the bank for later.
 
I painted a H farmall pink for my girl friend for her B-day, but we are red necks around here, never saw a woman that didnt like Money (CASH) good luck.
 
It's SAD, but TRUE. A pre-nup would not be a bad idea in this day and age.

I have had many ups and downs in my marriage of nearly 26 years, but THANKFULLY have not (yet) had to deal with the "big D". The wife is not ready to leave (yet) but she is not shy about saying she'd never do the marriage or kid thing over, if she could go back and start over.

I have seen SO many friends an acquaintances go through it, not to mention all the "big D" posts on here, it seems there's enough misery to go around, and a guy is pretty blind to it in the "dating stage" of the relationship!

Quoted from the DIVORCE thread:

"If only us guys would learn to THINK with the right HEAD!"

"Sorry Bob, It just ain't going to happen because nature is too cruel to us guys. It is also why we hunt those stupid bucks during the rutt when they have dropped their guard and are looking for Puss-E."
 
Chicks are hard, but for a dude, if all else fails, you can't go wrong by getting them either a decent flashlite, a good knife or a Leatherland tool. Even if they already have one of those, there is always a place for another in the car, the other car, the truck, the garrage, the cellar,etc. You can't have too many of them.
 
Can't go wrong with gold, silver, or diamonds! Diamonds speak very loud! Just pick out whatever you want to spend and tell her if she doesn't like it she can exchange it. Silly me, I bought the same pair of diamond earings for my wife two christmas seasons in a row. She gladly exchanged the second set in for a different pair.
 
Does she have a favorite book store? Or some other type of favorite store? Something that she really likes but won't spend money for it? A gift card to one of these places would work well. Flowers, candy or perfume work well. Don't buy her clothes unless you know exactly what size to get....too big = you think she is fat; too small = you think she is fat - no win situation. If you are real creative, you could put together a "coupon book" with coupons for things like: dinner out, a back rub, a picnic, something along those lines.
Anyway, good luck.
Take care and have a good'un. CL
 
4 years huh? If she's a great woman, she wont care what you get her. Write her a card about what you all love about her, or reminice about some good times you will never forget. That stuff means alot to a good woman. If she is materialistic or highmaintenance, well then you have created your own monster, get the part time job and start investing in diamonds and gold, or new cars. I would second the motion for a ring?
 
Does she like to travel? Take her for a long drive to somewhere she has talked about but never been.
A good dinner is always a good thing. I used to send my mother in law flowers on my girl friends birthday, talk about being in tight with her and the Mama. She like jewelry? Earrings will work.
Let us know what you decided.
 
"diamonds, shell pretty much have to" just no engagement rings because then in a few years well be having a post over divorce.
 
My little Lady and I have been together for 17yrs. I can honestly say the best present that I ever got her was a coupon book that I put together with things on each coupon like, Coupon good for--helping you with anything without asking questions or offering my advice while doing it, or Good for a message with no strings attahced. I will wash the dishes and do the laundry for 3 days. Etc. She still talks about what a great gift it was. Something that comes from the heart, not from the store, you just can't go wrong!!!!!!
 
Get her a faded out jean jacket or Carhart coat. Make sure she tries it on. Tell her how good she looks in it.

But, put a package in the coat pocket with some type of jewelry. Diamonds are the best whether a ring, necklace or whatever.

You always put your hands in the pockets when you try on a coat. Hell, she may even like the jacket, too.
 
I find it interesting that all the answers have been from men; there are several wimmens who post on these forums; been good to get some of their opinions.........
 
My sister gave me a burlap bag for Christmas one year. Said it was for "the man who has everthing, here's something to put it all in". That was all she gave me. Everyone thought it was pretty funny.
 
Hope you find a great gift BUT don't think for a second it will give you a future credit. The best gift in the world will be remembered until one second before you screw up.

Send her to a day spa for all the pampering they like.
 
I don't know what you are into, but I am a college student myself and I like little day trips on weekends. I imagine your like me and don't have enough money as it is, so that makes doing things hard. To me, a car ride is great because everyone needs a break from studying. I like visiting other towns and just seeing the sights. The point I am making, is I would rather go anywhere for my sanity than get more stuff I didn't need. But if you are like me, you may or may not even be able to take the day off from homework. If she is in college too, then I'd see about going somewhere for her birthday if you can both get away.
 
Best thing I have come up with the last few years was a teddy bear and put a neclace on it with a little gold heart shaped deal on it with a few little sparkly dimands in it. Gave here that and a bottle of her favorite wine two years ago for valentine's day. Worked good,,,,,,,,,,,,

Good luck.

Dave
 
Wife and I worked it out a long time ago. When she decides she deserves a present she buys something and tells me to wrap it up and give it to her.
 
Got me and my girlfriend's senior prom pic laser etched in a glass plate it was pretty cool lookin and she liked it.
 
In order to keep this family friendly site clean as it can be lets just say it was a good investment.

And yes this is the same plowgirl I married in June.

Dave
 
I have been working on the same problem today. So far, a gift card to Lowes, a sweater, a gift card for some cd's/dvd's and will be going out to a surprise $$$$ place to eat.
 
i was married to my wife for 18 years. one evening when i was feeling amourous, i raised my eyes and said" god what does my wife like that i could buy her to show her i am thinking of her"? as my eyes were lowering i spied a collection of teapots on top of the cabinets. i thought to myself..."i have been married for 18 yrs and never realized that she liked teapots.

my point is that the answer is right in front of you, it just took me 18 years to discover it
 
Diamond earrings are always a hit. Roses never fail either.

A spa day manicure, pedicure, massage, etc also works.

A weekend away at a bed & breakfast.

Something sentimental that shows you've been paying attention for the last 4 years.
 
I bought my wife a complete, still in the wrap, package of 300 $1. lottery tickets for Christmas last year. She was thrilled. She had a great time scratching them off. Even after spending $300. on the book, your guarenteed at least half of that back in winners. Great fun and each ticket has the thrill of possibly being a winner. Find a large doller amount and she's really gonna love them.
 
A buddy of mine had the same problem come Christmas. He wasn't sure how serious she was, nor did he know how serious he was. Being the frugal farm guy. He bought her a present, but kept in in the glove box of the car. When she didn't produce anything on the Christmas date, he just didn't open the glove box. 15 years later, that gift is still in there. Another story we tell around the deer camp campfire.

Gene
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

O
Looking for another idea.
2 3
Replies
42
Views
2K
rustred
rustred
jon f mn
A set back for the kingdom
Replies
13
Views
1K
dwag
D
M
Can finally talk of it. Longish.
2 3
Replies
45
Views
3K
Tgrasher
Tgrasher
L
Ford 535 Loader Tractor (Looking for input)
Replies
4
Views
194
lkell93
L
T
Up down up down .
Replies
1
Views
312
Highwayman
H
Tractor Parts Tractor Manuals

We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.

Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.

All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.

Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy

Back
Top