RattlerRyan All American 8660 Posts user info edit post |
My question, and this is a very serious question, is what do I give her for a wedding present. She's seen and done more than most can only hope to see or do in a lifetime, so I'm not going to get her a fucking toaster. It's been a long time since she's been married; probably at least 30 years. One of my best friends (a girl mind you) suggested that I buy a large tube of KY Jelly and a card that says "You Kids Have Fun." If anyone can suggest something clever in the next two days, I'm definitely buying and giving the present. Be seriious, as the best idea will indeed result in me giving her that present this weekend. 10/18/2007 12:57:14 AM |
skokiaan All American 26447 Posts user info edit post |
his and her burial plot 10/18/2007 1:06:15 AM |
mathman All American 1631 Posts user info edit post |
Here you go, get them these,
http://video.barnesandnoble.com/search/product.asp?r=1&ean=794051256324 10/18/2007 1:36:28 AM |
elkaybie All American 39626 Posts user info edit post |
gift certificates to K&W 10/18/2007 6:59:16 AM |
The Dude All American 6502 Posts user info edit post |
KY
[Edited on October 18, 2007 at 7:04 AM. Reason : KY] 10/18/2007 7:04:24 AM |
SkankinMonky All American 3344 Posts user info edit post |
buy her a blow up jesus doll 10/18/2007 7:29:07 AM |
Nighthawk All American 19623 Posts user info edit post |
Glass dildo 10/18/2007 7:38:20 AM |
One All American 10570 Posts user info edit post |
an ipod 10/18/2007 7:47:21 AM |
se7entythree YOSHIYOSHI 17377 Posts user info edit post |
are they going on a honeymoon? if so, what about a piece of luggage or something...i dunno 10/18/2007 8:40:48 AM |
agentlion All American 13936 Posts user info edit post |
i imagine there are a lot of people in your situation. Shouldn't she have given some guidance to the guests as to what kind of stuff they want/need? Did she say anything like "look, we;'re 78 years old. seriously, we don't need anything" 10/18/2007 8:45:56 AM |
fjjackso All American 14538 Posts user info edit post |
can't really go wrong with a basket of lotion or moisturizer for old women with old skin 10/18/2007 9:05:28 AM |
se7entythree YOSHIYOSHI 17377 Posts user info edit post |
amaryllis bulbs? my grandma loves those. 10/18/2007 9:20:28 AM |
bous All American 11215 Posts user info edit post |
a gnome for her garden 10/18/2007 9:24:29 AM |
jnpaul All American 9807 Posts user info edit post |
prepaid stay at a retirement home 10/18/2007 9:33:28 AM |
DaBird All American 7551 Posts user info edit post |
cialis prescription 10/18/2007 9:34:31 AM |
jackleg All American 170957 Posts user info edit post |
the most important thing is to make sure you show up to TAKE A SWING AT THE GUY WHO IS FUCKING YOUR GRANDMA 10/18/2007 9:57:05 AM |
ambrosia1231 eeeeeeeeeevil 76471 Posts user info edit post |
Don't get her KY. Get her silicone lube. Target sells some for $9, and it's incredible.
Gardening/hobby stuff is good. Treat this less like a wedding, and more like Christmas. Wedding gifts are so often things to help a new couple get started, establish a household, and the like. at 78, she doesn't need more linens or kitchen items. Cash always goes over well.
Quote : | "Did she say anything like "look, we;'re 78 years old. seriously, we don't need anything"" |
When my grandfather got married two or three years ago, he simply said "We do not want presents. The two of us already have way too much stuff. Your present to us should be your presence over the weekend, and the help you've already given with the wedding. Do not buy us anything." So he got cash from most folks.10/18/2007 10:01:40 AM |
arcgreek All American 26690 Posts user info edit post |
ewww 10/18/2007 10:03:42 AM |
Supplanter supple anteater 21831 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Elaine: Oh Kramer... (She opens it) The bench! You got me the bench that I wanted! (Jerry looks irritated)
Kramer: That's pretty good, huh?
Jerry: Great.
Kramer: Remember when we were standing there and she mentioned it? I made a mental note of it.
Jerry: Well goody for you.
Kramer: Oh yeah, I'm very sensitive about that. I mean, when someone's birthday comes up, I keep my ears open. So what'd you get her?
Jerry: 182 bucks.
Kramer: Cash? You gotta be kidding. What kind of gift is that? That's like something her uncle would get her. " |
10/18/2007 10:41:00 AM |
KeepYourHead Veteran 367 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "TAKE A SWING AT THE GUY WHO IS FUCKING YOUR GRANDMA " |
hell yea10/18/2007 4:10:29 PM |
roddy All American 25834 Posts user info edit post |
he left out that her new husband is 25.... (bank account) 10/18/2007 4:29:47 PM |
hammster All American 2768 Posts user info edit post |
how about a couples massage or something at a local spa or one where they are going on their honeymoon (if there is one) 10/18/2007 5:09:02 PM |
Nerdchick All American 37009 Posts user info edit post |
just give them money in an envelope, like Goodfellas 10/18/2007 6:45:29 PM |
hollister All American 1498 Posts user info edit post |
When my grandma remarried, we gave them a gift certificate to the local Japanese steakhouse. So this cute old couple went in & sat down at the big table, said they just got married, everyone made a huge deal out of it and they had such a great time that they ask for the same thing for Christmas every year (they got married at New Year's). Congrats to her for finding happiness again (especially if he's 25 ) 10/19/2007 4:23:23 PM |
miska All American 22242 Posts user info edit post |
buy them a nice bottle of liquor or wine ] 10/19/2007 5:28:59 PM |
urge311 All American 3026 Posts user info edit post |
gonna boomboom with the bridesmaids Ryan? 10/19/2007 5:49:13 PM |
incubuz Veteran 205 Posts user info edit post |
is she hot? 10/20/2007 7:29:19 PM |
ZomBCraw Suspended 6999 Posts user info edit post |
Cddweller went lez? 10/20/2007 9:43:06 PM |
synchrony7 All American 4462 Posts user info edit post |
Nothing says I love you like "Grandma, I let some guy on the internet pick your present." 10/20/2007 11:02:03 PM |
TheTabbyCat All American 4428 Posts user info edit post |
http://www.spencersonline.com/luv-stuff_naughty-novelty/ take ur pick
[Edited on October 20, 2007 at 11:17 PM. Reason : ad] 10/20/2007 11:17:00 PM |
Walls1441 All American 10000 Posts user info edit post |
an easy to use video camera. 10/21/2007 1:29:25 AM |
ImYoPusha All American 6249 Posts user info edit post |
"His" and "Hers" license plates for their wheelchairs. 10/21/2007 2:40:25 PM |
BigMan157 no u 103354 Posts user info edit post |
some butterscotch candies 10/21/2007 3:26:27 PM |
Kurtis636 All American 14984 Posts user info edit post |
Ribbon candy and potpourri. Old women love that shit. 10/21/2007 6:54:11 PM |
XCchik All American 9842 Posts user info edit post |
gift card to restaurant 10/21/2007 7:41:33 PM |
Howard All American 1960 Posts user info edit post |
lifealert 10/21/2007 7:54:22 PM |
bcsawyer All American 4562 Posts user info edit post |
^^ I was thinking the same thing. 10/21/2007 8:16:15 PM |
0EPII1 All American 42541 Posts user info edit post |
How is she doing, RattlerRyan? 12/11/2015 6:48:28 PM |
Jax883 All American 5562 Posts user info edit post |
When +\- baby boomers get married, it's because they enjoy each others company (perhaps are in love as well) and want to have a socially acceptable reason for sharing a room when they go on trips.
You get them casino chips/certificates. 12/12/2015 11:22:27 AM |
RattlerRyan All American 8660 Posts user info edit post |
^^She died 4 years ago
RIP Nana 12/12/2015 12:05:40 PM |
0EPII1 All American 42541 Posts user info edit post |
^ I am sorry to hear that.
At least she enjoyed her marriage (she did, right?) for her last 4 years. Did your step-grampa survive her? How old was he at the time of marrying your gramma? 12/12/2015 7:19:36 PM |
rwoody Save TWW 37669 Posts user info edit post |
this might go down as the creepiest bttt in tww history 12/12/2015 8:27:55 PM |
rflong All American 11472 Posts user info edit post |
^ agreed. 12/12/2015 9:51:28 PM |
0EPII1 All American 42541 Posts user info edit post |
Yeah, it is creepy to ask about someone's grandma
It turned up in some search I did and was really surprised by the title (a 78 year old getting married). Read the thread and was touched by the OP's post, and naturally got curious about how she was doing. How horrible of me! 12/12/2015 11:58:15 PM |
EMCE balls deep 89770 Posts user info edit post |
Hrmmm 12/13/2015 12:11:31 AM |
Str8BacardiL ************ 41753 Posts user info edit post |
wtf 12/14/2015 11:12:12 AM |
krallum2016 All American 1356 Posts user info edit post |
If you had gotten a video camera you could reminisce right now. 12/14/2015 11:40:09 AM |
RattlerRyan All American 8660 Posts user info edit post |
She absolutely enjoyed her marriage! In fact, grandpa had had a high school crush on her for about 60+ years so needless to say they were well-acquainted with one another and about the same age. We still refer to her husband as grandpa, who was one of a dozen people at my small wedding a few years ago. I believe it is his intentions to be buried alongside her when he passes away down the road. 12/14/2015 2:44:22 PM |
FroshKiller All American 51911 Posts user info edit post |
At the risk of making a BubbleBobble post:
i reminisce, i reminisce 12/14/2015 3:33:41 PM |
0EPII1 All American 42541 Posts user info edit post |
next! 12/14/2015 4:10:34 PM |