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behrmark
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:34 am Post subject: Creative Thank You Gift for Gay Couple?

When my one gay couple friends invite me over I always take a "thank you" gift since they always provide plenty of food and spirits. In the past I've taken flowers, a live plant, wine, gin, even a dessert for one of their many parties...but I feel stuck in a rut with those ordinary gifts. While it's true we've played together, I don't want to take anything sexual. Movies are out since they have an incredible collection of 33mm films. Anyone have some good ideas that aren't too cliched?

♥jtr012♥
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:38 am Post subject:

i would take alcohol. it would make the party more interesting... it depends what they're interested in. ♥

Carmen
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:38 am Post subject:

A gift certificate for a restaurant they like. Or maybe make a donation in their name to an organization. Or maybe you have some skill they could use, for example are you a cook? Maybe you could give them a voucher good for you to come over and cook a meal.Hmmm this was harder then I thought it was going to be!

Alice S
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:39 am Post subject:

try gift baskets, fine chocolates, and bakery products

rander1049
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:39 am Post subject:

Personally, if you are bringing wine, gin, and dessert every time you're invited over, you aren't in a rut.In fact, I'd keep inviting you over more often. In fact......

lipz747
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:41 am Post subject:

If you want to get creative than make something. If it was me in this situation, I would write them a song on my guitar and play it for them live and give them a copy. Since you may or may not be a musician/songwriter, you could also paint/draw/sculpt a piece of artwork for their house. Make sure it flows with the design of their home. You could get a small end table and a piece of glass that fits over the top of it. Between the table and the glass make a collage of pictures. This way they get a cool picture collage/table. You can get a rundown table and sand, buff and repaint it a cool color that fits their style and house. It's very easy, I've done that one twice before. Good luck

Duckie
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:41 am Post subject:

I don't think it's an obligation to bring a gift every time. What about inviting them over to your place for a social. Maybe take them on an outing. Friendship is rewarded by being a friend.

Blade-taste the rainbow
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:48 am Post subject:

I gift basket with all different kinds of little things, soaps, perfume or cologne, coffee, tea..etc.

Joe924
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:49 am Post subject:

Marijuana always makes things more fun! ;D

The Snappy Miss Pippi Von
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:51 am Post subject:

I admire your desire to be thoughtful and not get in a rut.But that couple sound like very gracious and giving hosts, so I sincerely doubt that they have the slightest "resentment" about your bringing gifts. That being said, you could always try things like gift certificates to their favorite restaurants.And though I also admire your generosity [we have that in common, by the way], you really shouldn't feel like you have to bring a gift every time you visit. One thing you might consider doing is simply start reciprocating their hospitality -- invite them over to your place, or take them out for dinner and a movie.

bro_boss_citified_bear
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:04 am Post subject:

Why Not just drop over for a visit without them inviting you and just bring a cake or something like that just for the fun of it.

Double Secret Agent Roger
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:16 am Post subject:

Wow, deja vu or what? I was just driving back to work and thinking about what to bring for a host/hostess gift and POOF you asked the same question.Too bad your play is over, you could have brought theater tickets. Which makes me think of movie gist cards, or Home Depot. Me, well, I'd be floored if anyone ever did that to me. Heck, I'd be happy with a potato smasher, or even a melon baller.

WACVET75
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:22 am Post subject:

In conversations get them to talk about some of their favorite writers or singers (even old ones so many old albums are being put on CD's), gift cards to the book store or one to pick up the latest CD of their favorite artist could work. One of the best thank you gifts I got was for two prepaid car wash and waxes,and another was for and oil change and lube. My friends know I love practical gifts. I just gave a couple a $25.00 gas card as an anniversay gift. They are on fixed incomes (so am I or it would have been bigger) and I know they wanted to drive down to see the grandkids. That card allows them to do that with out taking money out of their budget. Do they have pets? One couple we know each has a dog, I got pictures of them on the sly, they were in the kitchen.I scaned them put them together in the same picture, then took it Walgreen's Drug's and they have in the photo dept., gifts you can have with pictures on them, for a thank you I had them put on coffee mugs for each then put gorumet hot chocolate mix packes in each cup and a chew treat for each dog, and for Christmas I had the picture made into what looks like an framed oil painting. (very reasonable) and each dog got a sweater that was the same color of the sweaters I had given each for their birthdays. (one Oct. the other Nov.)You would have thought each time I had given them gold. Well hope this helps, it's really nice to hear of people that are thoughtful and follows proper etiquette in these days.

nil.street
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:45 am Post subject:

For my part, nothing makes me happier than something they make by themselves with their ten fingers, might it be artistic objects, meals (one of my friend brought frozen home made St. Jacques once, which my boyfriend and I enjoyed very much the day after). If you don't feel very creative about making it yourself, you may bring a refined tea or coffee or anything else, something you tasted and fell in love with... tickets to shows you know they will like to attend... but please, don't bring gift certificate like you would give your father. It is very insulting since it means you don't really give a damn about it. It's even worse than paying them for your meal as if they were some waiters in a restaurant. Try also to keep in mind that the gift is meant to be for the host, Not for the dog nor for the children (you may bring something for them, but it mustn't be intended to take the place of a gift for the actual hosts, that would be rude). But I guess nothing really beats a well chosen bottle of wine since there are so many excellent brands from all over the world on the market and you don't have to bother asking what the meal will be, since this bottle is not supposed to be for drinking the same night - the host has probably already chosen a selection to accompany the meal.

Damon A
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Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 1:49 pm Post subject:

Of the more appreciated gifts I've ever taken any couple was something for the house to greet guests. I took them a sign, proclaiming the property line to be their own city, with a population that included their dogs.I almost drove into the fence laughing when I saw that they'd changed the number to accomodate their increasing number of rescue dogs.Or you could try a Hysterical Marker. And no, that isn't a typo. It looks like a historical preservation mark, but usually contains a funny remark. For other friends, I always take, or make, a cd of music I think they'll like. And with some of my other friends, it's fun to shop around and find something so simple as a six pack of beer I think they'll like, or a bottle of wine I think they'll like. A small batch bourbon works well.For one couple's barbecue, I took a six pack of Bass and a six pack of Guiness. Everyone loved Black and Tans, I had to send someone to the store and ended up making them all night.All of my friends look at the thought and effort to make either a memorable evening or make their house more of a home. I have great friends!Of the stranger things I've done to contribute to festivities, I took my dog. Everyone seems to love pitching nibbles to her or watching her try to steal bits from me. (Also, there's no need to prewash dishes before putting them in the washer. They had two dogs the next time I visited.)Bed, Bath & Beyond always has neat stuff, Pier 1 never fails. There are my suggestions, for what they're worth.D

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