Gifts to self in your 40's (1 Viewer)

[gchuva]

Any ideas? I am a sports/home theater/tech guy. I'm looking for what to tell my wife to get me. I have the wonderful problem of having no needs that come to mind. But I am thinking about sports online subscriptions, for example I love NFL Gamepass and I am considering signing up for Sirius XM. Any other suggestions? I live outside the US but can access most content via the Internet.

 

[Mr. Know-It-All]

My wife got me the MLB Extra Innings Package for my 40th birthday. So I am right there with you. Nothing you need, but something you want.

 

[eoMMan]

Whores?

 

[jamny]

Sawzall

 

[NutterButter]

Whores?

and some party drugs

 

[Cliff Clavin]

BJs

 

[chet]

Ferrari

 

[eoMMan]

BJs

Good post. I have a membership to BJs and I LOVE it.

 

[fantasycurse42]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

 

[NutterButter]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

In a perfect world, you could get that entire package delivered to your house from amazon.

 

[jamny]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

In a perfect world, you could get that entire package delivered to your house from amazon.

by drone

 

[sports_fan]

I think complete collections of tv series make great gifts. They're not cheap but not crazy expensive either. When you consider run time the value is generally pretty good. I love getting pulled into a good series and binge watching the hell out of it.

 

[No. 16]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

As a twenty something I'd enjoy the same gift.

 

[NutterButter]

I think complete collections of tv series make great gifts. They're not cheap but not crazy expensive either. When you consider run time the value is generally pretty good. I love getting pulled into a good series and binge watching the hell out of it.

In that case, just tell her to get you a newsgroup subscription. You have all the shows you could want and you can save a bunch of money for the whores and party drugs.

 

[:bag:]

I struggle with this constantly and my birthday is in a few weeks. I would much rather have her save the dough and put it to the outdoor kitchen I want, but the reality is she will always get me something.

How about a paid guy trip? I'm due to go to Bandon early next year so maybe that or a dive trip. Those are two activities that I love, but are not family-oriented. If it is a gift, perhaps I won't feel as guilty for taking off for an extended weekend.

Or maybe another ####### sweater.

 

[jamny]

It's been probably 10 years since my wife bought me something. I'll occasionally get her something but if we want it, we buy it. We'd much rather save it on something for the house or a vacation.

 

[Juxtatarot]

BJs

You must be pretty flexible!

 

[The General]

I struggle with this constantly and my birthday is in a few weeks. I would much rather have her save the dough and put it to the outdoor kitchen I want, but the reality is she will always get me something.

How about a paid guy trip? I'm due to go to Bandon early next year so maybe that or a dive trip. Those are two activities that I love, but are not family-oriented. If it is a gift, perhaps I won't feel as guilty for taking off for an extended weekend.

Or maybe another ####### sweater.

This is pretty much exactly what I would say. Would rather put money to something like home improvement or big trip.

This year she got me a golf weekend (not Brandon quality but nice) and a rental house nearby. That was pretty great.

 

[Cliff Clavin]

BJs

You must be pretty flexible!

I wish

 

[gchuva]

I was thinking about nba dynasty DVDs, but do they have that online for download somewhere? Seems like an online subscription would be better than dvd. Want to relive knicks battles with heat, Pacers, etc

 

[chauncey]

Experiences > things.

 

[CurlyNight]

Upgrade your life insurance and health insurance, and set google as your default search engine on your tool bar.

 

[bentley]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

This. Plus the sawzall. They're pretty damn useful.

 

[Wingnut]

Are you a beer drinker? If so, a Kegerator would be good.

 

[Ketamine Dreams]

A nice trip somewhere?

 

[glvsav37]

Experiences > things.

100% agree. Gave my wife backstage passes to Areosmith for her 40th this summer. Much better then any "thing" gift IMO.

 

[seahawk 17]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

He's in his 40's not 60's.

 

[NutterButter]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

He's in his 40's not 60's.

Wouldn't it still give him wood longer. We're talking about an all nighter here.

 

[NutterButter]

Experiences > things.

So whores and party drugs it is

 

[seahawk 17]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

He's in his 40's not 60's.

Wouldn't it still give him wood longer. We're talking about an all nighter here.

I am turning 40 in Nov, I can knock one out and still have an all nighter.

 

[NutterButter]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

He's in his 40's not 60's.

Wouldn't it still give him wood longer. We're talking about an all nighter here.

I am turning 40 in Nov, I can knock one out and still have an all nighter.

Really? Have a lot of all nighters do ya? Look at you

 

[Christo]

A nice pipe.

 

[kutta]

bourbon

 

[Fennis]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

He's in his 40's not 60's.

Wouldn't it still give him wood longer. We're talking about an all nighter here.

I am turning 40 in Nov, I can knock one out and still have an all nighter.

a convertible, red sports car

 

[seahawk 17]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

He's in his 40's not 60's.

Wouldn't it still give him wood longer. We're talking about an all nighter here.

I am turning 40 in Nov, I can knock one out and still have an all nighter.

Really? Have a lot of all nighters do ya? Look at you

You act like I said I can still run a 4.4, or dunk?

ETA: Just asked my wife and she said no. In my defense she can't stay up that late to judge, so let's call it a tie.

 

[ghostguy123]

BJs

Good post. I have a membership to BJs and I LOVE it.

Now a membership to a place where you can just go and get a BJ..............this has some legs I think

 

[ruthkeith]

Since you somewhat mentioned you don't 'need' a gift as such, why don't you ask your wife to get you something that you both can enjoy together? Like a holiday sort of gift. I bet that would be a nicer way to celebrate your birthday!

 

[Henry Ford]

A hand-tailored suit.

 

[Rayderr]

A week without her and the kid(s)

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

Experiences > things.

100% agree. Gave my wife backstage passes to Areosmith for her 40th this summer. Much better then any "thing" gift IMO.

Bucket list items:

√ --- Have a train run on me by four senior citizen rock stars

 

[T Bell]

A nice pipe.

My brother knows this guy, and the pipes he makes are gorgeous - http://www.jalanpipes.com/

Edit - neat board

 

[Ignoramus]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

He's in his 40's not 60's.

Wouldn't it still give him wood longer. We're talking about an all nighter here.

I am turning 40 in Nov, I can knock one out and still have an all nighter.

Same here.By "all-nighter" we're talking about sleep, right?

 

[Christo]

A nice pipe.

My brother knows this guy, and the pipes he makes are gorgeous - http://www.jalanpipes.com/

Edit - neat board

Sorry, there are no pipes available at this time.

 

[NutterButter]

Whores?

and some party drugs

Mix in some Viagra and you've got the perfect gift!!

He's in his 40's not 60's.

Wouldn't it still give him wood longer. We're talking about an all nighter here.

I am turning 40 in Nov, I can knock one out and still have an all nighter.

Same here.By "all-nighter" we're talking about sleep, right?

Yup. A hefty dose of party drugs followed by an 8 hour nap.

 

[massraider]

Jailbroken Apple TV

 

[chet]

Jailbroken Apple TV

What does this give you over standard Apple TV?

 

[Buddy Ball 2K3]

A nice pipe.

My brother knows this guy, and the pipes he makes are gorgeous - http://www.jalanpipes.com/

Edit - neat board

I now want a pipe and I don't even smoke. I do however have found memories of the. smell of my father's pipe.

 

[massraider]

Jailbroken Apple TV

What does this give you over standard Apple TV?

Eliminates the need for any Netflix, Hulu, whatever.

Everything is out there, and it's all free There are a ton of apps out there, and there's a little learning curve to download the apps and such, but if someone is serious about watching movies/TV, I think it's pretty must a must have.

Paying 50 bucks extra a month for cable when one of these is 250 on eBay makes no sense.

 

[chauncey]

Jailbroken Apple TV

What does this give you over standard Apple TV?

Eliminates the need for any Netflix, Hulu, whatever. Everything is out there, and it's all free There are a ton of apps out there, and there's a little learning curve to download the apps and such, but if someone is serious about watching movies/TV, I think it's pretty must a must have.

Paying 50 bucks extra a month for cable when one of these is 250 on eBay makes no sense.

We talking legal apple approved apps or something like those shady .eu sites I can find on the computer? I have no moral issues here, just trying to understand what you are talking about.

 

[Doctor Detroit]

I just bought a Sparky Anderson bobblehead.