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40th Birthday present?

i-need-a-martini — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:26:49 GMT

This is for my brother who I don't see that often so really have no idea what his interests are so he is always the hardest to buy for at Christmas.

I only want to spend $40.

Any ideas?

Not many clues I can give except:

He's a bit showy. He's a house-husband to babies. Lives in a McMansion. Doesn't really appreciate beautiful or the finer things - more a fake Rolex kind of guy.

I'm stuck.

Re: 40th Birthday present?

j*oono — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:31:18 GMT

A fake Rolex? 😄

Re: 40th Birthday present?

jonnjenn — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:36:40 GMT

A fake Rolex? 😄

Exactly.

Keep the change.

Re: 40th Birthday present?

flashie* — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:45:04 GMT

A huge card and 40 scratchies in it.

Re: 40th Birthday present?

j*oono — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 07:59:23 GMT

That's not a bad idea Flashie. Men are so difficult to buy for.

Does he have a favourite football team Martini? If he likes things like a fake rolex he would probably love something from his teams store.

Such as this faaaabulous cookie jar! His wife will hate you though 😄

Re: 40th Birthday present?

i-need-a-martini — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:20:50 GMT

Does he have a favourite football team Martini?

He has NO passions as far as I know. He's not handy so can't do a Bunnings thing. His backyard has fake grass (seriously) so not really an outdoor/garden person.

He likes his big (and I mean BIG!) TV and his BlueRay thingy. Thinks he's a bit of wine afficionado and always pulls a face when he sees what I bring to the table..

Wears those shoes that curl up at the toes.

Any other ideas?

Re: 40th Birthday present?

punch*drunk — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:26:12 GMT

Does he drink tea? We bought our neighbour a mug with an infuser in it and a sample tin of teas from T2, he really liked it. No good if he doesnt drink tea though 🙂

Re: 40th Birthday present?

mainecoon1 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:28:24 GMT

He likes his big (and I mean BIG!) TV and his BlueRay thingy

How about a JB Hifi voucher

Re: 40th Birthday present?

katydidthat — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:52:33 GMT

Either of the first two are a good choice for a wine snob. The SB is better ... it's a great wine for drinking and for showing off.

https://www.liquorlanddirect.com.au/Pages/Search.aspx?k=cloudy%20bay

Re: 40th Birthday present?

j*oono — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 08:55:47 GMT

What about a book on wines and wineries. I just googled and they should be easy to come by. There is a James Halliday Wine Companian 2013 that is on special for $29 and usually it's $36.

Re: 40th Birthday present?

joz*garage — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:09:07 GMT

This is for my brother who I don't see that often so really have no idea what his interests are so he is always the hardest to buy for at Christmas.

Any ideas?

I'm stuck.

umm, seeings hes an adult.. how about nothing!?& just send a card

Re: 40th Birthday present?

debra9275 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:09:19 GMT

I always find the the men hard to buy for, so I'm reading all the ideas with interest too

Re: 40th Birthday present?

i-need-a-martini — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:11:43 GMT

Yes a book might be good. Not sure he can read lol!

joz - usually he does get nothing but he's having a party thrown for him so i have no choice but to fork out for a present.

Why, oh, why are you guys so hard to buy for?? :_|

Re: 40th Birthday present?

cherry*135 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:17:22 GMT

As mainecoon suggested a gift voucher for a store/online store that sells DVD's may be suitable. If he plants himself in front of the giant TV frequently.

Re: 40th Birthday present?

joz*garage — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:17:31 GMT

oh so you feel obligated due to the party marti, i never do:-D

makes it more difficult an economical gift if hes not handy, cos i reckon a dremel power tool would make a good gift for a bloke with variable speed.

Re: 40th Birthday present?

aspie*mum — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:18:58 GMT

$40 to spend on the strippers!

Re: 40th Birthday present?

cherry*135 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:18:59 GMT

Does he buy you decent presents (ones where an effort has been made to choose something you would like, not meaning high $$ value)?

Re: 40th Birthday present?

soul_art — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:32:06 GMT

What about a really nice bottle opener or a topper for any wine that's left over ??

or.......I just received (today) a jar of wild hibiscus flowers in syrup. You pop one into a glass then pour champers or any sparkling wine over and it opens up..You can also eat it.

or....a beautiful wine glass or set of two, crystal or a snobby name brand type LOL.....still tastes the same no matter if it's drunk from a jam jar but I know some people are a little precious !

Re: 40th Birthday present?

monstersinthedungeon — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:59:19 GMT

At a 50th birthday party I went to last year, one wag had given a gift "50 Rocks!".

It was - literally - 50 rocks (stones), as the base, then a few colourful helium balloons, streamers, etc that had 50 Rocks! printed on them, tied to the base of rocks. You could do something like this and attach the 40 scratchie cards (as suggested above) to it.

Re: 40th Birthday present?

kopenhagen5 — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 10:31:30 GMT

J_ Hi F_ gift card. He can then get some music or DVD's he likes. 🙂