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Across the Fence:  Is this a dumb gift?  |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 07:16:41 AM
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My husband's birthday is today, and our 8th anniversary tomorrow. As we get longer into these "combined" special occasion days, I like to get something that is a larger combined gift. So, he wanted a Ipod, and bought one used--I personally could care less about those thingees, but he wanted one something awful, and not the cheap one, because he has this ginormous selection of music (some rarities) that he wants to keep track of....
Anyway, since we have Violet now, I am kicking myself because we don't have a camcorder. I found a really good one (well recommended) on QVC (I know, I know...) and it's a nice introductory price and I can handle the payments...What do you think? Dumb gift for his birthday/our anniversary?
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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moxieblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
121 Posts
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 07:30:55 AM
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Not at all! It'll be a great way to record special moments together: birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, etc. That seems like a perfect birthday/anniversary gift! :)
Farmgirl #242
http://vintage-moxie.blogspot.com |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 07:33:31 AM
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When you say a "combined gift", do you mean that the two of you pick out something together to get for yourselves/the household? Or do you mean a gift from you to him for both birthday and anniversay?
If it's the first option, I think the camcorder would be a great idea. But if it's the second, you should probably make sure first that shooting home movies is something he would get a kick out of. Gifts should be fun and/or beautiful first and foremost, that's my credo. |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 08:24:13 AM
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Combined..usually something for both his birthday and our anniversary. Since he already bought himself the Ipod, that negated my original purchase which was an under the counter cd/radio/dvd player because he likes to listen to music while cooking and doing the dishes. The Ipod has a docking station and all that garbage, so it does the duty of my original gift.
He always laments that we don't have one to capture little things that she does, or the dogs, or what have you. He's not much of a picture taker, I will say that. He just never thinks of it, but I think he might be more inclined to have the videos.
I usually try to get something sentimental, but for some reason, I'm really stumped this year with gift giving. Nothing seems "good enough" for the monumental year we've had, and nothing really stands out, either. The camcorder was sort of an "aha!" moment (and those, unfortunately, have been fleeting)...
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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Claude09647
True Blue Farmgirl
761 Posts
Claudia
Our Dairy Farm
Pennsylvania
USA
761 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 08:45:16 AM
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no, i think in the long run he will like that more because it will capture family moments that he can look back on
"If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door."
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
2099 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 08:55:23 AM
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| If he's expressed interest in having one, then go for it! |
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Beverly Gill
True Blue Farmgirl
1114 Posts
Beverly
Marlborough
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 09:05:59 AM
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Go for it---you will never regret having one and recording those growing moments of Violet.
Beverly |
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crafter
True Blue Farmgirl
2313 Posts
lori
Fort Atkinson
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 09:15:44 AM
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I think it's a great idea- what a great way to preserve family memories!
xox-Lori
Thank GOD I'm a Country Girl! |
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
1818 Posts
Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 09:29:14 AM
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Get it! Little Violet will not be so little for long, and you'll want to revisit these days and her incredible baby cuteness.
www.youaretoocreative.blogspot.com |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 10:58:28 AM
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Thanks, girls....Got it! I'm usually not so much for "electronics" but this birthday seems to be shaping up to that! He really wanted that I-Pod in the worst way, and I just couldn't see it...I know it's not about me, though, right? So, glad he got that, and now with the camcorder, he can "tech" himself crazy!!! It came in black, red and blue...I chose blue :)
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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miss wilma
True Blue Farmgirl
3410 Posts
Wilma
Knob Lick
Ky
USA
3410 Posts |
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FebruaryViolet
True Blue Farmgirl
4810 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
4810 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 12:06:07 PM
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Miss Wilma, I got it today! It actually came on Friday, but I was out of town in Grove City visiting relatives. Thank you sooooo much! We are getting Violet's "Papa" in line for pictures, and your dresses will be the stars!!!!
Hope you are well?
Musings from our family in the Bluegrass http://sweetvioletmae.blogspot.com/ |
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marcy jo
True Blue Farmgirl
453 Posts
Marcy
Wawaka
Indiana
USA
453 Posts |
Posted - Aug 03 2009 : 3:38:47 PM
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You could have a video of Violet prerecorded on it for him to see when he opens it!!
Marcy #257
http://marcysmarket.blogspot.com |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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knittingmom
True Blue Farmgirl
665 Posts
AnneMarie
Edmonton
Alberta
Canada
665 Posts |
Posted - Aug 04 2009 : 10:08:44 PM
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That's a great idea and it's a gadget so he will be sure to love it.
"There is no foot so small that it cannot leave an imprint on this world" |
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