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Gifts!
September 09 2016
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RHP User
8 years ago
I once gave a close female friend a watercolour caricature painting of herself( not by me...by a professional ) for her birthday. Naturally, it featured her son and various personal things and preferences. It took a bit of organising to do in secret and it was well received.For me....not sure. My ex had given me a rare and expensive bottle of beer and nifty tools like Leathermans, which I'm quite fond of( she was a Gerber fan )...and I gave her a mean remote control car, a Fiat Abarth, one Christmas.But I think the best I've received was a pair of decorative knives, in polished wood and copper scabbards...left to me in the Will when my father died 21 years ago. They were made 42 years ago, beaten out of Toyota car springs, by my mother and father...and I had handled them often when I was young.Obviously, that hadn't gone unnoticed by my father .
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RHP User
8 years ago
A lover once bought me a beautiful satin Peter Alexander dressing gown ..I still have it a few years later... I am not accustomed to men buying me gifts so yes it was quite special Q
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RHP User
8 years ago
I once received a pair of socks, and a root....BOTH were to big for me :(
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RHP User
8 years ago
Quoting 'Koolgrey' I once gave a close female friend a watercolour caricature painting of herself( not by me...by a professional ) for her birthday. Naturally, it featured her son and various personal things and preferences. It took a bit of organising to do in secret and it was well received.For me....not sure. My ex had given me a rare and expensive bottle of beer and nifty tools like Leathermans, which I'm quite fond of( she was a Gerber fan )...and I gave her a mean remote control car, a Fiat Abarth, one Christmas.But I think the best I've received was a pair of decorative knives, in polished wood and copper scabbards...left to me in the Will when my father died 21 years ago. They were made 42 years ago, beaten out of Toyota car springs, by my mother and father...and I had handled them often when I was young.Obviously, that hadn't gone unnoticed by my father .
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RHP User
8 years ago
Only once have I been dating someone during the valentine's day period, back in 2008. As I was interstate while occasionally seeing her, I sent a stuffed toy wombat, gift wrapped then wrapped again for postage, to a local florist near her. I had them deliver it (as well as being gift wrapped in a box, it also had a red silk tie around it) and a half dozen white and pink roses to her. On an completely unrelated note, she left the country not long after... ... The most thoughtful and perhaps original gift I have recieved my mother had custom made for me, which was an intricate pencil art drawing of my dog, which the artist drew from a picture of "grand-dog" (instead of grand-kid/s) I had earlier given to mum as a present.
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RHP User
8 years ago
I can honestly say I've never had anyone know me well enough to get me a gift that means a lot to me. It's always been something bought for a reason like birthday, Christmas with very little thought. That does not include family.My best gift is my sons smile, laughter and thank you's.
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MsSuperFoxy
8 years ago
If anyone knows about penguins and pebbles, you'll know what I mean. I thought it was sweet. Ms Foxy
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RHP User
8 years ago
I have been blessed to have met a few special people over time and one in particular a man who has kept in contact with me for over twenty years unfortunately we don't live in the same country. But during our times we have met up he always blows my mind with the thoughtful gifts he has bestowed on me. He has a talent hand carving wood in particular the Koa wood which comes from a special place to me for a few reasons. He once carved a special wall ornament (something close to my heart that we both are involved in) we met on an island in the pacific where he flew it in on private jet his mates :) and we hadn't seen each other for years and it was probably the most romantic thoughtful gift anyone has given me and the way we met up again was amazing. I even had a gorgeous traditional flower arrangement (lei) to greet him with at this little airport with chooks running around at airport :) lol The best gift I have given to someone I hope is letting go because I really didn't want to let go and I hope he is happy :) because that's all I want for him. :)
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RHP User
8 years ago
And have received many thoughtful gifts. The most thoughtful I think though is when my hubby bought me a gold Pandora Angel to go on my bracelet when my mum passed away. Such a sweet and thoughtful gift - so I could have her with me wherever I go 😊
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Mischeviouslad
8 years ago
When I lost my mum 3 years ago, a friend drove from Melbourne just to give me a hug. Nothing more need be said.
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MsSuperFoxy
8 years ago
That's pretty cool! I really like that. 👌 I dont think my small pebble can top that! Ms Foxy
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nattyocean
8 years ago
For my 16th birthday my mother had made for me a custom design ring similar to one of hers that I would frequently borrow. It was a beautiful and special gift that meant the world to me. Unfortunately one night a few years later, playing netball, all of our bags were gone through and all jewellery stolen 😢 - Posted from rhpmobile
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inspirit
8 years ago
Someones time. - Posted from rhpmobile
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singlelady51
8 years ago
The man I was seeing then just always seem to know that having dinner on the table when you walked in the door was the best gift he could give me. My man now, loves ebay and buys all sorts of things for himself but this time a parcel apon opening I found that this time it was not tools but my favorite bottle of expensive perfume. He also love lingerie and i have received numerous items.. - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
more of an experience but going though a terrible break up my friend who lives interstate called up my local day spa and paid for a full day of papering for me - so amazingly thoughtful.
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RHP User
8 years ago
It's not the planned gifts, the time, money or abundance that ever strikes me. It's always consideration. You made me feel comfortable when I wasn't, you dragged me out when I was down, you reminded me that you love me, sent the text, wrote the letter, passed on the photos, remembered the day or rubbed my shoulders as I slumped. These are the things that strike the cord for me. If my son or daughter is walking and chooses to pick a flower (or a stem of grass!!) for me. I notice that. That's the big stuff. 😍 There is nothing more lonely than to be considered irrelevant by someone you care for. It makes and breaks all kinds of relationships. Seriously, where's MY cup of tea?! 😜 - Posted from rhpmobile
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LittleGiant
8 years ago
MischeviousLad that made me tear up a little, so special. Those are the kind of friends you know you'll have for life, and that is so rare. I'm loving hearing these ideas! I must confess, I started this post to get some ideas for Christmas and KoolGrey I LOVE the idea of a personalised painting, I'm going to float that with my siblings for my parents this year. I reckon that could top our photo book... Thanks for the idea! Miss Little xx
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MsSuperFoxy
8 years ago
I agree wholeheartedly with your post! But this really struck me the most. "There is nothing more lonely than to be considered irrelevant by someone you care for. It makes and breaks all kinds of relationships." That's so true! Ms Foxy
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RHP User
8 years ago
I completly get the pebble thing (absolutly spot on) That's an exremly "huge" gesture with a very deep meaning (lot of thought in that) and Longest I have to say I'm on the train to work reading that and truly has brought tears to my eyes! You are Sooooooo on the money though! - Posted from rhpmobile
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RHP User
8 years ago
Many years ago (see dates to establish a timeline) an acquaintance of mine (not a friend at that time) made something for me as a gift. I was in a hurry and not particularly interested in getting to know the individual or even to be friendly with him (first impressions were not positive) when he said so, I remember acknowledging with a polite "Thank you" and saying " I will pick it up after the event, is that okay?"Not actually intending to :) but I did not want to be rude :) That was in 1996. This acquaintance got in touch with me again in 1999 (! 3 years later) we picked up the line of convo where we left, and he again mentioned that he still had that gift for me. I said "oh it is okay, I will pick it up next time"...and again was not really sure that I should interact with this person so I did not bother too much. Couple of years go by, we are now in 2004 and we meet again...in a 3rd country (not my country, not his country, a 3rd country) we start to chat a lot,and may be it was the "passage of time" change in our personalities - we seem to get along..at least he was not going on my nerves as much as previously..So we stay in touch...phone calls a couple of times a month -that kind of a "staying in touch" - nothing overly personal or strong..We hang out..we chit chat, we talk about the big things in life, just being acquaintances . Xmas eve same year he mentions "You know I still have your gift! I got it shipped across to here so please pick it up, finally!" :) :) :) I say "oh yeah..sure thing mate...I will..next time I promise I will"..Next time we meet (at a concert) a year later (2005) I just did not have the opportunity to pick this gift up...then life happens..I relocate..he moves...etc..etc..The gift just does not register in anyone's mind - it is not material, it is not important, so we don't even talk about it. We loose touch..not because we have fallen out but because life happens..we are both busy and we never were that close friends...life happens... Tragedy strikes..my acquaintance passes away. I mourn a friend-acquaintance lost but I mourn more for other acquaintances of mine who had a closer tie to him. I support them through a difficult period as much a someone from the distance can. Almost half a year passes by, we are now in 2010. I get an email from one of his family members....They ask me for permission to give my phone number to someone else. Someone they think it is important for me to talk to. I say okay and at a pre-arranged time some lawyers call me up..After the initial chit-chat they get to the matter and say "Well, we are administering the Estate and we understood we have to get this parcel to you so what is your postal address, please?" . 1 week later I get a Fedex box -there in with that gift from 1996. 14years later... It is not a material gift, has no monetary value at all, it is actually kinda tacky :) but I look at that box and still get a little bit emotional....because that gift got to me after 14years..It was not lost..not thrown away...etc...it did make its way to me..so it matters...
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RHP User
8 years ago
...no worries. It was nearly 10 years ago by a brisbane based caricature artist. The whole transaction was done online...I sent him some photo's and info...2 weeks later he mailed me a watercolour painting in a roll. I then got it framed by a local gallery. Done. It was bigger than A3, from memory, and cost over $300, I think, for that size. So simple really. I was quite impressed and so was she.
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LittleGiant
8 years ago
Quoting 'Koolgrey' ...no worries. It was nearly 10 years ago by a brisbane based caricature artist. The whole transaction was done online...I sent him some photo's and info...2 weeks later he mailed me a watercolour painting in a roll. I then got it framed by a local gallery. Done. It was bigger than A3, from memory, and cost over $300, I think, for that size. So simple really. I was quite impressed and so was she. I've jumped onto Etsy and there are so many talented artists offering similar services where they'll replicate a family photo for reasonable prices. I'm very excited, my parents will absolutely adore it, I know! Now to decide what to get Mr Giant Miss Little xx
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RHP User
8 years ago
...does your man like blokey things like multi tools? I mentioned Leathermans before...I love them and have had several of different types over the years. I even gave one to a female friend once as a gift. It was a more feminine looking one with rounded lines and an anodised blue body....she loved it and still wears it to work every day in her OH+S job. Google them if your not familiar and check out the variety of them...some of them are super cool. In case you don't know, Leatherman is considered one of the benchmark names in multi tools and come with a 25 year warranty..they're that confident of their product. My oldest one I've had for 15 years and it hasn't fallen apart. I should be a salesman for them... 😊
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