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Gift ideas.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:17 pm
by rubato
My carpool partner is turning 65 soon and I wanted to get her something really *nice*. She is absolutely an amazing woman who is at the center of many people's lives. She provides frequent support for her three grown sons. Takes care of her irascible 92-yr old father. Is in charge of her 85-ish mean and demented auntie's finances and care. And is the devoted spouse of a really skilled woodworker (when you're ready to buy furniture that your great-grandkids will fight over, give him a call).
She is a petite Japanese-American woman with a strong aesthetic sense who likes gardening and has a 1yr-old Australian shepherd dog.
yrs,
rubato
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:48 pm
by The Hen
Do you want your gift to be personal, or a lovely generic present?
When people don't know me that well personally, I always enjoy getting a beautifully potted plant in a gorgeously glazed pot.
For those closer to me .... It is usually a far harder task.
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:20 pm
by rubato
The Hen wrote:Do you want your gift to be personal, or a lovely generic present?
When people don't know me that well personally, I always enjoy getting a beautifully potted plant in a gorgeously glazed pot.
For those closer to me .... It is usually a far harder task.
We've been riding together for 5 years now and this is a woman I really love. So its personal.
yrs,
rubato
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:40 pm
by dales
Money, never disappoints, that is if it's enough.
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 9:57 pm
by The Hen
Some kind of Koi necklace?
Although she is an American/Japanese woman, the Koi symbolises good fortune or luck they also are associated with perseverance in adversity and strength of purpose. Symbolic in Buddhism to represent courage.
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 11:34 pm
by BoSoxGal
A gardening journal? A gift certificate for massage(s)? (A nice gift for a caretaker.)
What's your budget?
Hen's idea is nice, too.
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:29 am
by Rick
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 1:23 pm
by rubato
bigskygal wrote:A gardening journal? A gift certificate for massage(s)? (A nice gift for a caretaker.)
What's your budget?
Hen's idea is nice, too.
Sold!
Spa date! For her and her husband. 50min soak and 50min massage for the two of them.
yrs,
rubato
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 2:50 pm
by Sue U
Lovely.
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 3:13 pm
by BoSoxGal
I hope she likes it as much as I would! No blaming me if she doesn't.
Re: Gift ideas.
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 8:52 pm
by loCAtek
Nothing for the dog?
...kidding