Birthday advice

RedXIV

Hi all!

Just looking for a wee bit of advice here. Would usually think of something myself but feeling lazy today.

Mate of mine has a b-day coming up next week and she's not pushed about doing anything for it. she's been a bit down for the last while, so here's the killer question, i'll def see her at the weekend, what do i get her that

1) will cheer her up
2) remind her that life ain't so bad
3) Won't cost me an arm and a leg?

Much obliged,

Red

jellie

depends on the girl. what type of girl is she? girly girl? sporty? etc? eg. a cute little teddy holding up a happy birthday balloon would delight some girls while others would think you were insane.

Cathmandooo

sar84 wrote: »

depends on the girl. what type of girl is she? girly girl? sporty? etc? eg. a cute little teddy holding up a happy birthday balloon would delight some girls while others would think you were insane.

+1 depends on the girl

I'd cry if someone gave me a helium balloon, I love them

Ginny

See now flowers would do that to me, I think I've recieved 4 or 5 bunches of flowers in 12 years (and 2 boyfriends), I usually end up buying flowers for myself!
Get her something nice and simple, she will be touched more by the thought then the gift, well I would be:D

Cathmandooo

Oh me too :rolleyes: at least then you get nice flowers and not filler flowers

RedXIV

girly girl is what i reckon would describe her better, she's gonna be 23 in case that puts any emphasis on different things.

Edit: difference between nice and filler flowers???

Cathmandooo

ha flowers are really a matter of taste, personally I love when it's just one type of flower, like tulips or lillys. I don't like the bunches of multiflowers that you can get in the supermarket.

But are you seeing her when you're in a pub on the weekend? Might be a bit awkward to mind flowers in a pub!

Ginny

I think filler flowers are those generic run of the mill overpriced mixed bunches.
If you are getting her flowers, make sure you find out what she likes and get them instead of getting what you think is nice (common mistake)

Latchy

Flowers are nice indeed and what about some lotto tickets to go with it ?

Clink

Was going to ask where it is you're going to see her too! I'd say a cake and if you can afford it a bottle of champagne/ cava. Wouldn't work in a pub enviroment either though

Larianne

How about bringing her to the comedy club in the international bar on Wicklow street, on Friday and Saturday nights. Should cheer her up a bit! Tenner in and I'm sure she'd laugh at some of the idiots they have on, also some good comedians sometimes. Its a bit random, I'm going saturday night so just thought of that as an idea. Something different anyway.

I wouldn't get flowers, waste of money imo. But then I'm not really a girly girl.

RedXIV

meeting her in town, but all that was mentioned that she'd meet me in town and i have to get to work that evening anyway so it won't be a pub i'm in

I'm kinda leaning more towards something that she can keep and look at that will remind her of a good time, that would be the few hours i'm treating her

Latchy

Arrange for a photographer to show up unexpected with the flowers and lotto tickets .The photo she will have to remind her of the good time she had with you and if those numbers come up ......

RedXIV

latchyco wrote: »

Arrange for a photographer to show up unexpected with the flowers and lotto tickets .The photo she will have to remind her of the good time she had with you and if those numbers come up ......

lol i quite like that! it may even happen!

Cathmandooo

latchyco wrote: »

Arrange for a photographer to show up unexpected with the flowers and lotto tickets .The photo she will have to remind her of the good time she had with you and if those numbers come up ......

That's a lovely idea

Latchy

RedXIV wrote: »

lol i quite like that! it may even happen![/QUOTE

why not ?

Cathooo wrote: »

That's a lovely idea

We have to try now help our brothers and sisters now dont we Cath Hun ?

RedXIV

the only thing stopping me is i don't know where we're going. or any photgraphers

Ginny

Hmmmmm oohhh check the photo forum here and see if any boardsies would be about in town etc. when you are:D

Latchy

RedXIV wrote: »

the only thing stopping me is i don't know where we're going. or any photgraphers

Bound to be sombody around you know with a digi camera, unless you want to hire a professional one ? after you have arranged were your going of course

RedXIV

Argh! she doesn't know where she wants to go!?!

hmmmmmmmmm ok, new plan, where is nice to go in town, just for a relaxation time and might look good for background of a photo?

Latchy

Carlow town or Dublin town ? Sure the many residents of those wonderful citys eh, town (steady ) will more than be willing to help you with that one


.Let us know how you get on Red

RedXIV

Dublin town this time. (good thing ya asked)

If i come up with something completely different, i'll let ye know too. Need to go get brainstorming coffee in me

Cazlou

there's a street performance carnival thingy on in Merrion Square this weekend, might be a bit of craic and I'm sure it'd provide a nice colourful background for pics!?! If I can find the link I'll post if for ya!:cool:

Jesus Wept

Cathooo wrote: »

+1 depends on the girl

I'd cry if someone gave me a helium balloon, I love them

You on helium? I have to hear it.

Cazlou wrote: »

there's a street performance carnival thingy on in Merrion Square this weekend, might be a bit of craic and I'm sure it'd provide a nice colourful background for pics!?! If I can find the link I'll post if for ya!:cool:

http://www.spwc.ie/

Trinity

Take her to a park and push her on a swing. Get her one flower, one you have picked yourself.

Make her laugh, take her to a comedy club. Bring her for a ride on one of those things pulled by the men, the chinesey things and give her a home made card with a made up poem by you of course!

Chinafoot

You could talk really nicely to the folk on the photography forum to see if anyone in Dublin could lend a fellow boardsie a hand.

monkeyfudge

If they're not pushed about doing anything for their birthday why wouldn't you respect their wishes?

It pisses me off when people try and do stuff for my birthday... some people just don't like birthdays.

Trinity

monkeyfudge wrote: »

If they're not pushed about doing anything for their birthday why wouldn't you respect their wishes?

It pisses me off when people try and do stuff for my birthday... some people just don't like birthdays.

I never celebrate my birthday but i guess just once i wish someone would surprise me.

OT what kind of monkey is that in my avator? Took that pic in the zoo and cant remember.....

monkeyfudge

Trinity1 wrote: »

OT what kind of monkey is that in my avator? Took that pic in the zoo and cant remember.....

I'm no expert or anything... but I'd say it's Saimiri sciureus or the Common Squirrel Monkey if you prefer...

Trinity

monkeyfudge wrote: »

I'm no expert or anything... but I'd say it's Saimiri sciureus or the Common Squirrel Monkey if you prefer...

Saimiri sciureus - nerd
Thank you sir, cos i cant get the little barsteward off my avator

He is cute though and i always wanted a chimp. Gonna get banned for going OT but would you have one as a pet if you could?

monkeyfudge

Nah... monkeys are funny... but they're total jerks. I'm happy enough with my monkey puppet Darwin.

RedXIV

monkeyfudge wrote: »

If they're not pushed about doing anything for their birthday why wouldn't you respect their wishes?

It pisses me off when people try and do stuff for my birthday... some people just don't like birthdays.

she's also been trying to get me out of her life coz she reckons she'll depress me, i don't take hints like that too well, i know she needs a mate so i'm sticking by the girl.

Like i said earlier, she's not been in the best of moods recently, last few months been tough on her, this is why the thoughts of planning something jolly for herself doesn't appeal.

But i want to help her change this and she
A) might take me more seriously and
might starting cheering up

if i do right.

Trinity

monkeyfudge wrote: »

Nah... monkeys are funny... but they're total jerks. I'm happy enough with my monkey puppet Darwin.

Thanks for reply and on behalf of the monkey population i say :mad:


Just kidding - back on topic - get her a minkey Red

Trinity

RedXIV wrote: »

she's also been trying to get me out of her life coz she reckons she'll depress me, i don't take hints like that too well, i know she needs a mate so i'm sticking by the girl.

Like i said earlier, she's not been in the best of moods recently, last few months been tough on her, this is why the thoughts of planning something jolly for herself doesn't appeal.

But i want to help her change this and she
A) might take me more seriously and
might starting cheering up

if i do right.

Do you loike her Red?

Trinity

Oh wait i love my other ideas about the swings and stuff but start off with the zoo!

Best place anyone ever took me

RedXIV

Trinity1 wrote: »

Do you loike her Red?

lol, this is not they way i seduce girls, trust me.

Trinity

RedXIV wrote: »

lol, this is not they way i seduce girls, trust me.

*Bring me the zoo push me on a swing and make me laugh and i'm anyones



*add 2 bottles of heineken

RedXIV

i use ice skating myself if its the season

Zaph

Trinity1 wrote: »

*Bring me the zoo push me on a swing and make me laugh and i'm anyones



*add 2 bottles of heineken

/makes note for possible future use

monkeyfudge

The only place better than the zoo is the wax museum...

Can't wait until it reopens later this year...


(I also can't wait for my ban from the zoo to expire)

Trinity

monkeyfudge wrote: »

The only place better than the zoo is the wax museum...

Can't wait until it reopens later this year...


(I also can't wait for my ban from the zoo to expire)

Why you banned?

I love the zoo, but sometimes it makes me cry, when i see the animals pacing and knowing this is not where they were meant to be



On a lighter note Zaph,

Cazlou

Trinity1 wrote: »

I never celebrate my birthday but i guess just once i wish someone would surprise me.

I generally celebrate but they nearly always disappoint so I'm thinking of not this year:eek: but totally second the surprise part!:rolleyes:

monkeyfudge wrote: »

Nah... monkeys are funny... but they're total jerks. I'm happy enough with my monkey puppet Darwin.

Darwin's adorable!!:)

monkeyfudge wrote: »

The only place better than the zoo is the wax museum...

I was never at the wax museum!:eek::(

monkeyfudge

Cazlou wrote: »

I was never at the wax museum!:eek::(

I don't imagine the new one will be as good.

I bet it won't have furry tunnels like the old one.