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A good present for a 27 year old man...any ideas?

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This question was launched by our good friend Loa, who has been helping a lot on this site, in her nice and quiet waysmile

my boyfriend will be 27 in a few days and I don't know what to buy for his birthday (real fact, any advice appreciated jeje). "Estoy por comprarle una camiseta": I don't know if he will like, but I think it's not a bad present.

I was suprised to see this was her first question, so all the reputation points she has , and they are quite numerous, considering, she all got them by answering questions!! I would like to give her a special thanks, as this is quite unusual and it shows that there are many people who help a lot and are not so well known.

So, I am asking this question for her...in any case, I would like to get some original ideas, ladies and gentlemen, let's not go with ties or shirts, come one...something really weird or unusualwink

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updated Oct 21, 2010
posted by 00494d19
And please correct her English, she is a Spanish native, not much to correct, but...;) - 00494d19, Oct 16, 2010
I'm feeling quite embarrased about having a thread on me... jeje Thank you Heidita, you're awesome :D - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
It's not on you, Loa, it's on your boyfriend! So kickback and have fun with it! - LateToDinner, Oct 16, 2010
jejeje, lateto, funny - 00494d19, Oct 16, 2010

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How about this:

¿Le gustan las gafas de sol? A mí me encantan, eso sería un buen regalo. Unas de Rayban...chica, tienes unos modelos tan chulos!!! Ademàs sería fuera de lo común.

updated Oct 16, 2010
posted by 00494d19
That's always a good choice, Raybans are pergect especially if you live in Spain. - lagartijaverde, Oct 16, 2010
No había pensando en unas gafas, no es mala idea.Lo malo es que siempre me meto con él diciéndole que donde vive (en Burgos) no deben conocer lo que es el sol... jeje - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
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This little jar contains the ingredients to make a perfect man and it comes with a booklet of instructions.

If your man is already perfect, you will not need it. Just pass it along to a friend. lol

Perfect Man Jar Pictures, Images and Photos

updated Oct 16, 2010
posted by Brynleigh
Wel... I think he is good enough, I don't think I need that jar, but I'd like to see what the ingredients are... :P - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
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Si le gusta leer puedes comprarle un libro; - un CD con su musica preferida: - unos billetes en el concierto de su grupo musical preferido - productos de cuidado personal - algo personalizado - algo sexy para ti y que lo disfrutes:no voy a entrar en detalles

updated Oct 16, 2010
posted by nikkyME
Mm... me gusta la idea del libro, es un ávido lector :D ¡¡gracias!! ^^ - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
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It depends on what kind of guy he is, obviously. If he likes gadgets, then you can select from the traditional Swiss Army knife to computer related stuff, a flash drive, an iphone.

Music? then a really good mp3 player.

Clothes are always dodgy. Perhaps something extra special like a beautifully made soft leather shoulder bag or wallet?

Hmm, it's quite difficult especially without knowing what kind of guy he is so I'll leave it there.

updated Oct 16, 2010
posted by lagartijaverde
I don't know it myself... jeje But those are not bad ideas, thank you :P - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
Oooo,Shoulder bag??? Personally, I that would be better left for him to buy. - Yeser007, Oct 16, 2010
Different cultures, Yesero. - LateToDinner, Oct 16, 2010
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The best present would be to affirm your love for him.

updated Oct 21, 2010
edited by Eddy
posted by Eddy
oh, and now with a picture, yeah, get lost! jeje, hey, go look at the mystery sentence....that will make you think, oh, chat tonight, dont forget - 00494d19, Oct 16, 2010
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You can record a video for him! I have a good idea, and I'm going to do it for my best friend.

First you need to write your real feelings about him. 10-15 sentences. Then you need to go down the street and ask some people to say one word of that page and say "Happy Birthday!", then you organize them with a movie maker program or something you use. But I think , it's better if you say the last sentence.. Then you add those "Happy Birthday!" wishes and in the end your own words for him. smile

It's just a different idea. Because I don't know, actually I don't wait for a birthday to buy something to someone I love. Whenever you see a nice thing you can buy it to him. But this is a different thing. Sometimes breaking the ordinariness is good! smile

updated Oct 17, 2010
posted by culé
That's very original (although people might disapprove of me... but who cares? :P). Thank you!! ^^ - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
you are welcome!! :) hehe yes who cares?? :) - culé, Oct 16, 2010
Yes Great Idea :) - FELIZ77, Oct 16, 2010
thanks!!! :) - culé, Oct 17, 2010
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Perhaps some sweet candy?candy Pictures, Images and Photos

I love you Pictures, Images and PhotosValentine's Day bear Pictures, Images and Photos

updated Oct 16, 2010
edited by Brynleigh
posted by Brynleigh
Mm.. I should learn to cook to bake them myself... :P By the way... what does "IMZ14U" mean? I can figure out the rest, but not that one =S - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
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It depends on his interests Loa....

But, since he is your boyfriend (I assume you guys know each other for a long time), you can give him personalized gifts... You can print a happy and memorable picture of you two in a T shirt. These are cost effective and kind of intimate. Else you can arrange for a candle light dinner.

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Recently I gifted my friend 25 gifts on her birthday. I hid them in different places and gave her the first clue. It included from teether to a birthday dress to a birthday cake. You can try this if he likes adventure.

updated Oct 16, 2010
posted by Vaanz
I like the idea for giving the presents, it really original :P Thank you ^^ - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
It IS really original ;) - 009b0176, Oct 16, 2010
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el coche smile

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updated Oct 16, 2010
posted by Brynleigh
Un Coche???! nOt much to ask for lol :) Who wouldn't like a new car? lol - FELIZ77, Oct 16, 2010
And if you have enough left over, I would like one, too! - LateToDinner, Oct 16, 2010
You can't take it with you, Feliz! jeje - Brynleigh, Oct 16, 2010
I am sure it will be a better deal if 2 are bought at the same time, Late! - Brynleigh, Oct 16, 2010
Even if I had money (and I don't: no job = no money), we've been going out for a few months... I think it's too early for a car... jejeje - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
jeje, genial, puedo ser yo la novia...lol - 00494d19, Oct 16, 2010
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Here is a link with lots of great suggestions for gifts for men:

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updated Oct 16, 2010
posted by amykay
Wow, some of them ae really original... thank you ^^ - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
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I can't remember 27, but I'll give it a try.

A popular gift here are "experience days". They are big business over here. A day out doing something unusual, rally driving, hot air ballooning, helicopter flight, sailing etc. There are dozens to choose from here. You just buy the gift certificate, and turn up on the day.

If there's something he always wanted to try, you might be able to find it.

updated Oct 17, 2010
posted by fontanero
It might be a bit hurried for this birthday, but I'll add this one to my list :P - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
wonderful, fonta, that is great stuff, I did a baloon ride, that was so amazing! - 00494d19, Oct 17, 2010
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If he likes to read how about a kindle? link text

updated Oct 16, 2010
edited by lagartijaverde
posted by lagartijaverde
hmmm, what is a kindle??? - 00494d19, Oct 16, 2010
I put in a link Heidie. - lagartijaverde, Oct 16, 2010
oh....I am not a fan, I love books! - 00494d19, Oct 16, 2010
That would be the perfect gift... but £149.00... I wish amazon accepted paying by hugs... - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
That's the expensive one there is another but that's around £100 or so. The thing is you can get lots of books for free as they are out of copyright and contemporary books are cheaper. that said, I haven't bought one either :-) - lagartijaverde, Oct 16, 2010
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The best present would be to affirm your love for him

Seeeeeeeee, Loa??? typical M E N !!!!

Anything but go shopping!!!! Get lost Eddy, you don't buy your wife a birthday present and you will see what happens! raspberry

updated Oct 16, 2010
posted by 00494d19
jajaja - 009b0176, Oct 16, 2010
jajajaja but it's romantic.... - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
Thank you Loa. A woman who appreciates a little romance. - Eddy, Oct 16, 2010
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Estoy de accuerdo con las ídeas del libro, CD o billetes para un concierto grin

Si sabes sobre sus pasatiempos puedes, quizás, hacer coincidir sus ídeas sobre regalos con sus pasatiempos para que le compres un regalo apropriado grin

Espero que te sirva bien grin tongue wink

Corregid mi español, por favor grin

updated Oct 16, 2010
edited by FELIZ77
posted by FELIZ77
Sí, desde luego es una buena idea :P ¡gracias! ^^ - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
*las *ideas ... // ... (para que) *le compres ... // ... que te *sirva... ^^ - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010
Muchas gracias por tus correciones Loa :) - FELIZ77, Oct 16, 2010
Loa,quería decir "so that..."en español por ese razón escribé 'asi que' en lugar de para que pero me corregí con 'para que' le compres - FELIZ77, Oct 16, 2010
¿Por qué no debo usar así que por favor? Por favor me quieres explicar :-) - FELIZ77, Oct 16, 2010
Corrección: por éste razón... - FELIZ77, Oct 16, 2010
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If he's a sports fan, you could get tickets to a game. I like going to NFL games.

updated Oct 16, 2010
posted by benweck
I don't think he likes watching games and I'd need to buy plane tickets to USA jejeje but thank you!! :D - LoaEtayo, Oct 16, 2010