Valentines present for other half?

The Wild Bunch

C'mon lads, needs some ideas.

I know she's planning something big for mine, and I havent a scooby what to get her.

She's not a typical girl so the usual jewellery, flowers, chocolates etc won't cut it- she'd be happier with a video game/action figure or something quirky.

So let's share ideas!

sawdoubters

a strippergram

kiffer

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

C'mon lads, needs some ideas.

I know she's planning something big for mine, and I havent a scooby what to get her.

She's not a typical girl so the usual jewellery, flowers, chocolates etc won't cut it- she'd be happier with a video game/action figure or something quirky.

So let's share ideas!

Flowers always cut it... not as the present but as part of a delivery method.
Think of what she likes, we don't know what that is, and get that ;-) simple...
oh god no.
What sort of something quirky?

Liam McPoyle

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

C'mon lads, needs some ideas.

I know she's planning something big for mine, and I havent a scooby what to get her.

She's not a typical girl so the usual jewellery, flowers, chocolates etc won't cut it- she'd be happier with a video game/action figure or something quirky.

So let's share ideas!

She is your girlfriend dude, if you dont know what to get her how can a bunch of strangers on the internet, particularly if she isnt into the "usual" stuff.

Michael D Not Higgins

Garth Brooks tickets

The Wild Bunch

kiffer wrote: »

Flowers always cut it... not as the present but as part of a delivery method.
Think of what she likes, we don't know what that is, and get that ;-) simple...
oh god no.
What sort of something quirky?

Some random stuff from the gadget shop I guess.

Her thing is video games, but she has every game and console under the sun.

Bigcheeze

kiffer wrote: »

Flowers always cut it... not as the present but as part of a delivery method.

In the back of a Nigerian's taxi ?

baby and crumble

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Some random stuff from the gadget shop I guess.

Her thing is video games, but she has every game and console under the sun.

I highly doubt she has everything- there must be some console or game she can't find. Make a list of the consoles she does have, or engineer a conversation and find out if there's a game or something that she played as a kid that you can get her. Have you been in to RAGE in Dublin city centre? They have an amazing selection of retro games & consoles. You could go in and get a recommendation from them either.

The Wild Bunch

baby and crumble wrote: »

I highly doubt she has everything- there must be some console or game she can't find. Make a list of the consoles she does have, or engineer a conversation and find out if there's a game or something that she played as a kid that you can get her. Have you been in to RAGE in Dublin city centre? They have an amazing selection of retro games & consoles. You could go in and get a recommendation from them either.

That's a good idea actully, I know RAGE very well so I'll pop in and have a butcher's.

Cheers!

baby and crumble

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

That's a good idea actully, I know RAGE very well so I'll pop in and have a butcher's.

Cheers!

Trust me, as a gamer id be so delighted if my gf was able to get me some of the games I played as a kid. Especially since I can't remember half the names! If you get it right we're talking MAJOR brownie points.

StaticAge11

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Her thing is video games, but she has every game and console under the sun.

You should marry her..for this reason alone :P

Slattsy

How about a new TV? For said console.

Slattsy

Bring her away for a night to a nice hotel for some r and r?

baby and crumble

Slattsy wrote: »

How about a new TV? For said console.

Actually, on similar lines has she got one if the gaming chairs, with the speakers built in etc?

The Wild Bunch

baby and crumble wrote: »

Actually, on similar lines has she got one if the gaming chairs, with the speakers built in etc?

Lol

Waaaaaaaaaay out of my price range mate

baby and crumble

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Lol

Waaaaaaaaaay out of my price range mate

Well someone mentioned a tv!!!!!!

michael.dublin

give here a apron and a book with cookie recipes

baby and crumble

beertons

Has she got a headset for in game chat?

Acciaccatura

A gamer, does she like The Legend of Zelda? If so, how about an ocarina?

Went down fantastically when I did it :P

The Wild Bunch

Acciaccatura wrote: »

A gamer, does she like The Legend of Zelda? If so, how about an ocarina?

Went down fantastically when I did it :P

What's an Ocarina?

Acciaccatura

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

What's an Ocarina?

It's like a strangely shaped flute made out of some terracotta/ceramic/clay-like material, the title of one of the most popular Legend of Zelda games is "Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time", Walton's in Dublin have them for about 30 quid.

You said she was a gamer, so I just threw that out there on the off-chance she was into that particular game :P A more generalized suggestion would be to burn her a CD of her favourite game's soundtrack?

TheBody

I printed this out and gave it to my wife last year!!




Edit:

You can download it in pdf form here:

http://tescovaluecards.com/

Pedro Monscooch

The Lego Movie Videogame is out on VD for some good co-op action.

keith16

Just cook her a nice meal OP. And try not to ruin another love day.

The Wild Bunch

Lads, she likes silver jewellery so I was gonna get her a thumb ring tomorrow after work.

Only problem is I don't know her thumb size LOL

Any ideas?

wuffly

If she likes retro maybe a Polaroid camera
http://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-MINI-7s-White-Camera/dp/B001AK1DOG/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1392211781&sr=1-1&keywords=fuji+polaroid+camera

TheBody

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Lads, she likes silver jewellery so I was gonna get her a thumb ring tomorrow after work.

Only problem is I don't know her thumb size LOL

Any ideas?

Get one that's a bit too big and the jewllers can size it after you give it.

Sauve

The Wild Bunch wrote: »

Lads, she likes silver jewellery so I was gonna get her a thumb ring tomorrow after work.

Only problem is I don't know her thumb size LOL

Any ideas?

Borrow a thumb ring if she already has one and bring that into the jewellers with you. Otherwise I'm afraid you're stuck.

beano345

Not much of a present but why not download MAME for her its an old arcade games emulator shinobi,bubble bobble and the likes ,it used to be free not sure now though.

um7y1h83ge06nx

Go to Dealz.

Picked up a card and a small teddy for the princely sum of €2.98.

We're not into Valentine's but said I better get a token gift.

Sadderday

underwear ........................ win/win

iDave

ah annual gouge men or make them feel guilty day.

Sadderday

iDave wrote: »

ah annual gouge men or make them feel guilty day.

rapid, love it when men forget these dates... means weeks of lick-as'sing

py2006

If she isn't the typical girl then may be she isn't into the Valentines malarky.

Slattsy

A watch then, everyone should have at least 2/3 for different occasions.
ICE watches are cute on girls. Kinda funky so i'd say she would like them.

carraig2

I don't think people should fall into the whole hype of valentine's day but I do think telling that special someone that you are glad they are still part of your life is cool. Small bunch of flowers and box of chocolates.
But I have booked the day off without telling her and will be cleaning the place top to bottom, fire lit when she comes home and a meal ready.
Think she would appreciate that.

Sadderday

carraig2 wrote: »

I don't think people should fall into the whole hype of valentine's day but I do think telling that special someone that you are glad they are still part of your life is cool. Small bunch of flowers and box of chocolates.
But I have booked the day off without telling her and will be cleaning the place top to bottom, fire lit when she comes home and a meal ready.
Think she would appreciate that.

My OH works shift and at least once a week I come home to this, its a great idea and she will defo appreciate it!,
Hes even started changing the sheets on the beds so I dont have to, forgets the pillowcases though (ahhhh)

worth more than any gift you could pay for...

carraig2

Sadderday wrote: »

My OH works shift and at least once a week I come home to this, its a great idea and she will defo appreciate it!,
Hes even started changing the sheets on the beds so I dont have to, forgets the pillowcases though (ahhhh)

worth more than any gift you could pay for...

Change the sheets, another idea

Sadderday

carraig2 wrote: »

Change the sheets, another idea

..... ya know yerself.... fresh !!

Sadderday

you could run a bath n have a few tea lights around ! ..... bottle of radox, bobs yer uncle

carraig2

Sadderday wrote: »

you could run a bath n have a few tea lights around ! ..... bottle of radox, bobs yer uncle

Oops I read the word boobs in that sentence

Stheno

iDave wrote: »

ah annual gouge men or make them feel guilty day.

Japyers that's harsh, my OH decided this year he was going to make an effort to be a better partner (dunno why) so tonight he surprised me with a super gift even after I'd said no to going out, doing gifts etc etc.

Now that's turned into "lets have a gorgeous night out Sat" and I've to get him something, I don't want to not reciprocate.

So far on my list are:

Stuff his doctor advised him to get today to help him get healthier
Refills for his ecigs
Getting his 60 odd unironed shirts ironed by an ironing service
A portable fireplace (he suffers from the cold and loves these)
Underwear
Chocolates (he is a chocolate addict)
Flowers (more for me than him, to brighten up the house)
A trip out for a coffee together
Dinner at home from our favourite Italian

I'm just back from a three week long business trip so clothes are out as I brought some back as his present for that

He did it on the hoof last year and I had nothing to give and felt bad, so going to spoil him this year. I'm not big into my birthday, and Christmas is taken over with his kids, so he likes using Valentines as an excuse to be affectionate.

We've never done the flowers things though!

beertons

I got away lightly so, with a bottle of 15w40.

Stheno

beertons wrote: »

I got away lightly so, with a bottle of 15w40.

He did that for Christmas as part of a larger gift, and he once bought me a drill as an anniversary present

He minds our cars so it's up to him to make sure oil/water etc are up to date

seachto7

Best Valentines day present is to not buy into the sheep mentality of it.

I see people on Facebook posting "Happy Valentine's Day to one and all!", as if it's like Christmas or their birthday. Absolute boll*x... Go way and sh*te...

Johnny31

agree.. hallmark and florists making a fortune from us poor suckers