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rmarion

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Ok, yep the big 4 zero up coming.... (June 20th)


She threw the look at me while we are hosting our family easter about our upcoming 40 year anniversary about what gift idea .... we are in a full kitchen 100k remodel, going over budget by 25k....
I threw my arms up and pointed to the construction process.... she didn't bite...
She/we are blessed and have most everything ..... (winning lotto ticket i could use...LOL)

I need some ideas from the RDP family.... for a Anniversary present for her......
Im thinking and for a 5k-10k.... Budget

Happy Easter RDP Family
 

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Trip to Italy? France? Post covid of course.

Or maybe some tropical island....sailing yacht kind of thing?

A pair of cool electric bicycles and a trip somewhere?

Lunch with Brad Pitt? LOL
 

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Congrats! 8 years for me tomorrow. Upgraded her diamond earrings!

How about a marriage vow renewal party!
 

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Damn, I don't know what the 5-10k market is. What kind of lady is your wife? We know she must be patient and tolerant...she's been married to you for four decades :oops:

Some like the big time stuff, like a trip to Venice. Some, like my wife, have seen pictures of the Keys or the Bahamas, and that's what she'd like to do. You know your wife better than us. Would she like to see more beaches, or maybe a mountain getaway? Maybe there's a nice B&B or resort somewhere? A couple of the northern inmates posted some pics of a beautiful resort, lake something, that looked straight out of europe. Both during winter snow and summer sun, just stunning.
 

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I’d up the budget on the remodel. Let her add a dream wish. Win win. For what it’s worth I’m about to do a remodel as it’s been 30 years for us. I plan the dream upgrade.
 

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no big spending let her know we are f&*king tonight... drinks , a couple Cialis walk around butt naked in that high end kitchen cooking her some dinner treat the kitchen like a scene from the bunny ranch ;) 🤷‍♂️ 🤪( just my 2cents)
 

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Head down to the Bahamas, charter a nice catamaran a spend the week island hoping. I saw a company when I was down there called Sunsail. I thought that looked like a nice vacation.
 

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Damn, I don't know what the 5-10k market is. What kind of lady is your wife? We know she must be patient and tolerant...she's been married to you for four decades :oops:

Some like the big time stuff, like a trip to Venice. Some, like my wife, have seen pictures of the Keys or the Bahamas, and that's what she'd like to do. You know your wife better than us. Would she like to see more beaches, or maybe a mountain getaway? Maybe there's a nice B&B or resort somewhere? A couple of the northern inmates posted some pics of a beautiful resort, lake something, that looked straight out of europe. Both during winter snow and summer sun, just stunning.
Lake Louise I believe in bc. Boatpi had awesome pics a year or two ago.
 

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Our 30th is on the 20th of April. I’ll be driving out to Dallas to pick my new gooseneck trailer! Lol
We’re also doing a Canton trip too. I’m flying out pretty much my whole family for it.
 

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Ok, yep the big 4 zero up coming.... (June 20th)


She threw the look at me while we are hosting our family easter about our upcoming 40 year anniversary about what gift idea .... we are in a full kitchen 100k remodel, going over budget by 25k....
I threw my arms up and pointed to the construction process.... she didn't bite...
She/we are blessed and have most everything ..... (winning lotto ticket i could use...LOL)

I need some ideas from the RDP family.... for a Anniversary present for her......
Im thinking and for a 5k-10k.... Budget

Happy Easter RDP Family
Tennis bracelet or an Italy trip when things go open....my in laws did the Italy deal..had a guide, private tour etc..they love to cook (taking a hint from your remodel) and they never shut the fuck up about it lol
 

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The customary gift for a 40th is a ruby...


Congratulations!

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I haven't met a woman that doesn't appreciate diamonds. I'm thinking Diamond earrings, Tennis bracelet etc..
A few years back, I finally had a wedding set deal made to go with my wife's ring. Snagged a pic of the ring...pain in the ass, she only takes it off at the river. Had a jeweler make something to match up. Funny, it cost me more than the first one! Well, she does love it, and did appreciate it, but also told me she has "enough" diamonds now. Well crap, they were always a go-to kind of thing...
 

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Ok, yep the big 4 zero up coming.... (June 20th)


She threw the look at me while we are hosting our family easter about our upcoming 40 year anniversary about what gift idea .... we are in a full kitchen 100k remodel, going over budget by 25k....
I threw my arms up and pointed to the construction process.... she didn't bite...
She/we are blessed and have most everything ..... (winning lotto ticket i could use...LOL)

I need some ideas from the RDP family.... for a Anniversary present for her......
Im thinking and for a 5k-10k.... Budget

Happy Easter RDP Family

got no ideas on that but congrats! Damn....40 years is a long time
 

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Going on our 43rd! ... Always an awesome go out to dinner, bottle of the bubbly, and dessert on them! :) .... We go into a stores card section, I pick out a card and give it to her, she reads, gives me a kiss, put it back, and we go find something she likes! ..... Last time it was .....
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Another Judge! :D ..... The kicker is though! ... It's Birthweek! ... Not Birthday!:)
 

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PS, she's 60 next year..... we are looking into Bora Bora..... our kids (adult Kids want to tag along also...on their dime this time..LOL)
I don’t know what it should be, but she has tolerated you for 40 years😂
It better be something good!!!
 

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Just tell her you'd marry her all over again and let her know your still head over heals in love with her, something money can't buy. Sorry that's all I've got...
 

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The customary gift for a 40th is a ruby...


Congratulations!

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RDP comes thru...

This is perfect..... gonna stay 4day weekend in Temecula Wine Country .... and sign up for another one year contract...

Shit were House boating Lake Powell in July .....

Shit what more does she want....LOL

I'm glad she's not on this site....

My original plan was Motel 6 and Micky D. ..
 
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Talk to the wineries and set up a private room tasting and a private tour. So its more VIP.

Have some of her friends at one of the last tasting rooms, so a little surprise party thing.

Have a few other gifts around too. Just keep pulling them out of places. Lots of little gifts. They don't have to be extravagant, but damn, they love to open fancy wrapping paper. Some ear rings, a little purse, fancy soaps, perfume.
 

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RDP comes thru...

This is perfect..... gonna stay 4day weekend in Temecula Wine Country .... and sign up for another one year contract...

Shit were House boating Lake Powell in July .....

Shit what more does she want....LOL

I'm glad she's not on this site....

My original plan was Motel 6 and Micky D. ..
You can still afford to use my idea in addition to the Wine Country...... 🤣
 

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Make her something custom with a few rubies outlying a nice diamond of her favorite cut. Make it personal. Rubies are the 40th customary gem as Sirbob mentioned already.

She wants something to remember and cherish daily, hourly, every moment.

Rings are usually appropriate, and less expensive than other pieces...

I have never gone wrong with NICE jewelry.
 

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I’m over 20 years with my better half, and we’re both under the age of 40. At this point, you’re better off discussing it with her. You already know each other at this point. Unless you have some crazy surprise. And that probably won’t end well lol.
 

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Approved by my 3 daughter in laws. ... sent out to girls for their approval... provided 4 options... all three agreed on this design...
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Sir Bob opened my eyes... while im focusing on the 100k kitchen remodel... (SHIT MAN don't you think thats enough...LOL)...
 

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Approved by my 3 daughter in laws. ... sent out to girls for their approval... provided 4 options... all three agreed on this design... View attachment 989460

Sir Bob opened my eyes... while im focusing on the 100k kitchen remodel... (SHIT MAN don't you think thats enough...LOL)...

Well done - neat that all the gils picked the same one!
 
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