1st wedding aniversary

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08-01-2010, 22:32
bobbyfairbanks

1st wedding aniversary

This coming weekend is my first wedding aniversary and I have no Idea what to do for it. Anyone have any good ideas that will leave the wife happy?
08-01-2010, 22:44
Gunner

Buy a gun .50BMG range

But seriously no idea
08-01-2010, 22:47
trlcavscout

Me and my wife have been married since 98 and have never even gone to dinner for our anniversary's.
08-01-2010, 22:58
Graves

Simple,
Nice bundle of roses, nice dinner, and lotsa seks. If you can squeeze in a girly flick, thats always a bonus. It's only your first so you don't have to go all out. Flowers and sweet lovin will do the trick for a last minute deal. [Weight]
08-01-2010, 23:16
glock21

let her go get her hair or nails done, women love that crap
08-01-2010, 23:29
Graves

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Originally Posted by glock21

let her go get her hair or nails done...

[LOL]
08-01-2010, 23:31
glock21

hahaha not funny my wifes loves that crap and if it keeps them quiet then its worth every dollar hahaha
08-02-2010, 00:05
Graves

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Originally Posted by glock21

hahaha not funny my wifes loves that crap and if it keeps them quiet then its worth every dollar hahaha

Oh I know, I thought the "let her" part was funny. My wife loves it so much that she takes it upon herself to get em done weekly.

A day spa voucher works wonders too.
08-02-2010, 01:08
OgenRwot

Me and the wife just celebrated our 1st last month. I surprised her and took her up to Grand Lake for the night. Spent the evening and next morning in town and cruised through Rocky Mountain National Park the rest of the day. She loved it.
08-02-2010, 06:45
bobbyfairbanks

The RMNP trip sounds like a great idea. Just tell her to get in the car and not where we are going. Take her up there. I think that might be it.
08-02-2010, 07:45
Ranger

Of course you can take her to RMNP and take a little picnic lunch with you, find a great spot overlooking the mountains and have lunch. Very romantic!
08-02-2010, 13:18
Irving

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Originally Posted by OgenRwot

Me and the wife just celebrated our 1st last month. I surprised her and took her up to Grand Lake for the night. Spent the evening and next morning in town and cruised through Rocky Mountain National Park the rest of the day. She loved it.

I have a family cabin up near Tabernash. We actually just got engaged this weekend and spent the weekend up there as well. The weather was really nice until it rained all afternoon and night while we were in Grand Lake.

I'll start my own thread about it. On a side note, do I really have to pay just to drive down to Monarch and Strawberry lakes?
08-02-2010, 13:30
Tim K

Write her a letter. Handwritten is best. Tell her what you like about her, why you're happy to be married, all that stuff. I've done it a couple of times (out of 20 anniversaries) and in every case she thought I was pretty much the best husband ever. Covers up a lot of sins...

Whatever you do, do NOT buy her a household appliance. Don't ask how I know.
08-02-2010, 14:05
Hoser

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Originally Posted by Tim K

Whatever you do, do NOT buy her a household appliance. Don't ask how I know.

Dont get her a watch either.

There is a clock on the stove.

Saving you money is why I am here.
08-02-2010, 14:14
Hitman 6

Strip club!

I'm sure you'll think of something creative. [Luck]
08-02-2010, 14:15
bellavite1

Dude, no matter what you do you'll be wrong.
Apologize.
Welcome to married life !
[Beer]
08-02-2010, 14:37
CrufflerSteve

If you've been married a year you should have an idea what she likes. Unless she is a super practical woman (they are rare) a vacuum cleaner or such will leave you sleeping on the couch. More than than $'s I've found that if what I do shows effort & insight on my part all is peaceful.

Steve
08-02-2010, 14:59
BigBear

Hand written love letter is the best thing I've heard so far. I'll have to use that one next year!
08-02-2010, 15:29
Tim K

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Originally Posted by Hoser

Dont get her a watch either.

There is a clock on the stove.

Saving you money is why I am here.

Tough talk, Hoser. Don't make me send your wife a link to this...
08-02-2010, 15:54
Krasni

You could always go the Entourage route and bring her present in the back door.
08-02-2010, 19:42
Elhuero

It should be something special for the both of you.

Get a gift just for her on mother's day or her birthday.
08-02-2010, 22:40
gnihcraes

two pictures, one of you as a kid, one of her as a kid, (same age if possible) put them in a nice double frame.
08-02-2010, 23:10
theGinsue

I can't believe no one else crossed this line yet, but you know ME...

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Originally Posted by bobbyfairbanks

This coming weekend is my first wedding aniversary and I have no Idea what to do for it. Anyone have any good ideas that will leave the wife happy?

Bring her down to see me, that'll leave her happy <wink>.

I kid, I kid (or, do I?).

The RMNP picnic lunch sounds like a great idea. Then take her out on a nice dinner. If you go to the restaraurant ahead of time they'll usually help you with bringing out her gift, or leaving a rose on the table or something to that effect. Then close the day with a nice hotel room (it doesn't have to be expensive, but if you can afford it, a room with a jacuzzi or hottub would work wonders). I did the Jacuzzi suite room for my first anniv in O'Fallon, IL and then again for my 20th in Aspen. She loved it.

Hint: even if you can't afford a room somewhere, stop by a florist, get her several long stemmed red roses and see if they have any extra rose petals you could have to scatter over the bed, etc.
08-02-2010, 23:12
theGinsue

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Originally Posted by Tim K

Tough talk, Hoser. Don't make me send your wife a link to this...

That'd violate the Man Code and would require having one corner clipped off of your Man Card. When all 4 corners are cut off, you lose your rights to call yourself a man.
08-03-2010, 06:57
Troublco

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Originally Posted by CrufflerSteve

Unless she is a super practical woman (they are rare) a vacuum cleaner or such will leave you sleeping on the couch.

Oddly enough, about 4 years ago mine actually ASKED for a new vacuum for our anniversary. And, being the loving husband I am (to say nothing of practical. Hell, she handed it to me on a platter!) she got it!

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Originally Posted by theGinsue

I can'y believe no one else crossed this line yet, but you know ME...

Bring her down to see me, that'll leave her happy <wink>.

I kid, I kid (or, do I?).

The RMNP picnic lunch sounds like a great idea. Then take her out on a nice dinner. If you go to the restaraurant ahead of time they'll usually help you with bringing out her gift, or leaving a rose on the table or something to that effect. Then close the day with a nice hotel room (it doesn't have to be expensive, but if you can afford it, a room with a jacuzzi or hottub would work wonders). I did the Jacuzzi suite room for my first anniv in O'Fallon, IL and then again for my 20th in Aspen. She loved it.

Hint: even if you can't afford a room somewhere, stop by aflorist, get her several long stemmed red roses and see if they have any extra rose petals you could have to scatter over the bed, etc.

OMG, I think there was actually some advice in there under the terribly uncouth remarks at the top....

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Originally Posted by theGinsue

That'd violate the Man Code and would require having one corner clipped off of your Man Card. When all 4 corners are cut off, you lose your rights to call yourself a man.

Is THAT what happened, Ginsue? Another piece of the puzzle falls into place.....

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Originally Posted by foxtrot

I actually have a man card. Remington staff gave it to me. I lost it though. So.. not sure what that means. As for the OP I have no advice! I'm not married :) I do have some decent "anniversary" dates though. One.. its a lot of work and a little bit of up front investment unless you have a friend. And I'm on the wrong side of the state bro.

Basically involves setting up a fancy dinner at a remote location... a lot of humpin (not the fun kind!) involved to prepare and it helps to have fancy looking folding tables/chairs unless you really want to kill yourself. Table, chair, flowers, music, place settings, the works. If you do it as a suprise you have to set it up where it can weather bad weather and delays (wind is evil), and have it setup in advance (hint, it's not 30 minutes of work). Have used it effectively before, last one was totally blown away. No idea why we were hiking out in the middle of nowhere, even joked about hiking out to get killed or something [LOL]till she saw the setup! I've got pictures somewhere if you want more ideas. I say "the last one" because a few months later I caught her with theGinsue right after she borrowed damn near 3 grand... [Rant1]

1. Wouldn't that make it, HAD a man card?[ROFL1]

2. That's a great idea. If it weren't for the fact that the kids would undoubtedly rat me out before I could pull it off, l might have to try that. Can't keep their mouths shut to save their (or my) life.

3. Ginsue, AGAIN. Why you always gettin' in a mess, Ginsue????
08-03-2010, 21:18
bobbyfairbanks

This is what I am going to do. Make a nice meal with candles. Have a center peice with her favorite flowers. A nice bottle of wine with some soft music. Then I will give her the letter with all the stuff I love about her and that stuff.

The love letter by far is I think the best one yet. I really like the surprise romantic dinner in the woods but not enough time to get that ready before this weekend.

Thanks for all your ideas. Except for one and you know who you are.
08-03-2010, 21:25
GhostRider

the heck with buying stuff, make a picnic and take her to the mtns, she will love that you made it for her and the time alone with you. The ladies love that stuff and you might even get some shooting in too.
08-04-2010, 13:06
theGinsue

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Originally Posted by foxtrot

I say "the last one" because a few months later I caught her with theGinsue right after she borrowed damn near 3 grand... [Rant1]

Ah, dang! I still swear that the whole deal was a frame-up. I'm an innocent man I tell you.

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Originally Posted by Troublco

3. Ginsue, AGAIN. Why you always gettin' in a mess, Ginsue????

It's not my fault, it's McDonalds fault... it's society's fault.... It's the Devil's fault - he made me do it.

I'm just a victim myself.
08-04-2010, 13:33
ronaldrwl

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Originally Posted by glock21

hahaha not funny my wifes loves that crap and if it keeps them quiet then its worth every dollar hahaha

Hmm, sounds like old jaded fart talk :)

I would do something special but not expensive. Remember you'll have to do this again and again. Depends on what you guys like to do, Rockies game, camping... A dinner & movie is not very special for us, we do that normally. I would try something different than what you do normally.
08-04-2010, 15:09
theGinsue

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Originally Posted by foxtrot

I actually have a man card.

Did it look sort of like this?
http://www.phoenixrealestateguy.com/...s/mancard2.jpg
08-04-2010, 21:08
Troublco

Hey, Ginsue. Is that what your card looked like before the corners got clipped?[ROFL1]
08-04-2010, 23:51
theGinsue

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Originally Posted by Troublco

Hey, Ginsue. Is that what your card looked like before the corners got clipped?[ROFL1]

[Rant1] Comedian; eh?!

([Coffee])
08-05-2010, 14:24
sniper7

tell her it is tradition for 1st year anniversary butt secks.

My wife hates when I say that shit[ROFL1]

maybe a nice dinner, eat your cake or get a new one because it will taste better.

count all the beans you have collected in your jar and see how many you have, then start to take away after your day. I doubt the jar will ever empty...or so i have heard[Beer]

a mountain retreat for a night?

camping, shooting, hiking?

dinner downtown and a horse/buggy ride?

drive down to royal gorge and enjoy the scenery?

blackhawk

a nice movie night at home together...you could cook dinner