topic Re: 50TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT in Community Chat

50TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT

elizabethl123 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:19:07 GMT

\MY NIECE AND HUBBY WILL BE HAVING A SURPRISE 50TH ONE NEXT MONTH I WAS THINKING OF GIVING THEM A MANTEL CLOCK THEY DO NOT HAVE ONE. DO YO U THINK THATS A NICE GIFT . SOME ARE OVER 200 PRICE DOES NOT MATTER MANY ON LINE WILL NOT BUY ON LINE HAVE 2 FURNITURE STORES HERE WILL TRY THEM. HAVE TO SEE WHAT THEY LOOK LIKE THANK YOU

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Sooner — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:25:54 GMT

@elizabethl123 If people have been married that long I'll bet the last think on earth they need or want it stuff. Most are looking at giving away things at that time of life. And they probaby aren't going to be thrilled with something to water, dust or display either.

A gift card for a meal out would be my best suggestion. Or really a lovely card and handwritten note and any sort of gift card--large or small. Maybe a gift card for a movie, coffee, a car wash, something like that.

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wagirl — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:37:26 GMT

I don't want anymore stuff myself--been married for 44 years and am getting rid of alot of clutter. I think a family/friend, meal/party , maybe a BBQ, where the couple doesn't need to provide ANYTHING, would be so great!! Kind of like a family reunion. Good food, good company, lots of laughs and lots of pics being taken. Maybe take all the pics and have it made into a anniversary album. But no more-----stuff !!!

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aroc3435 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:38:38 GMT

@elizabethl123 I think that is a very nice gift. Just my personal opinion, of course, but I really like to give and receive nicely wrapped presents and a card for a special, milestone, occasion like this.

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qualitygal — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:42:35 GMT

I'm going on 52 yrs and for me: tickets to an event. Do they live near a college that has things going on that you can get tickets for an event they might enjoy? Your idea isn't bad, just as others have said, we aren't at the point of wanting to accumulate more things. Sorry.

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firestorm — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 14:52:41 GMT

Sooner has the right idea. 50 years of marriage most don't want more stuff.

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NicksmomESQ — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:03:28 GMT

I think tickets to a show or their favorite sporting event.Or a gift card to their favorite restaurant would be appreciated more.

Being married nearly 40 years myself the last thing I need is more stuff.

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CelticCrafter — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:10:52 GMT

What Sooner said.

We are married 43 years and I'm looking to get rid of stuff, not accumulate more.

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Travone — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:11:06 GMT

Another suggestion, find out if they are doing anything special to celebrate the occasion (like a trip). You could then give them something to use on the trip....a night out there perhaps.

Re: 50TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT

elizabethl123 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:16:11 GMT

I THANK ALL OF YOU BEST PLACE TO GET HELP I LIVE IN PA NIECE IN STATEN ISLAND HER 2 SONS IN NEW YORK LOL WILL CALL ONE SON AND WILL TELL HIM TO GET A GIFT CARD FOR THERE FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN NEW YORK THEY GO THERE FEW DAYS A WEEK TO VISIT THERE NEW G/ DAUGHTER I THANK ALL OF YOU BLESS ALL OF YOU

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ID2 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:18:26 GMT

@elizabethl123

I think your gift sounds lovely. I can't believe all the nasty comments I'm reading here. Imagine every time they see the time, they will think of you. Get the mantel clock, I think its a great idea! It's the thought that counts remember. And you are buying it with love and they will know that.

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firestorm — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:23:28 GMT

ID2: What is in your mind? "I can't believe all the nasty comments".

These are not "nasty comments".

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proudlyfromNJ — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:28:21 GMT

@firestorm wrote:
ID2: What is in your mind? "I can't believe all the nasty comments".

These are not "nasty comments".

@firestorm I agree, there were no nasty comments here. But I have seen many by said poster through the years.

Re: 50TH ANNIVERSARY GIFT

godi — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:39:12 GMT

We just celebrated our 25th and got a clock, didn’t want it at all. My reason is ...... I have been in my house 24 years then we downsized and moved, we decorated the way we want and at this point in our lives we don’t need anymore things. We have exactly what we want. Now not to hurt feelings I am stuck with trying to figure out what to do with it. It’s leaning on the wall in my den. I can’t tell you the last time we even looked at it. Sorry if I sound unappreciative I am not, We specified no gifts and still got the clock. So this is my opinion.

As for a gift, how about a nice restaurant gift card and a bottle of champagne.

Oh by the way the clock was personalized so no return.

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Mz iMac — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 16:47:19 GMT

@ID2 wrote:
I can't believe all the nasty comments I'm reading here.

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Janey2 — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:10:50 GMT

There is not one nasty comment here, just opinions.

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Bridgegal — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:31:35 GMT

I don't see any nasty comments here. She asked; people answered.

This may be considered nasty but the last thing I want is a mantle clock. Meal out, yes. Very nice bottle of champagne, yes. Gift card, yes. A 'thing', no.

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KingstonsMom — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:40:10 GMT

@elizabethl123 wrote:
I THANK ALL OF YOU BEST PLACE TO GET HELP I LIVE IN PA NIECE IN STATEN ISLAND HER 2 SONS IN NEW YORK LOL WILL CALL ONE SON AND WILL TELL HIM TO GET A GIFT CARD FOR THERE FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT IN NEW YORK THEY GO THERE FEW DAYS A WEEK TO VISIT THERE NEW G/ DAUGHTER I THANK ALL OF YOU BLESS ALL OF YOU

@elizabethl123

I think that's a great idea! They will love that!

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cherry — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 17:52:54 GMT

One thing we did for our Aunts, 50th anniversary ,was a big hit, with her, and her family

We went though my mothers album ,and copied all of the old photos, of my aunt ,and uncle, and had them enlarged. My aunt had recently lost her husband, but her son, and DIL, insisted the day be marked and celebrated anyway

The photos were so happily received. It meant a great deal to her, to have them. It was also fun for the other guests to see them

I honestly don't have a clue what we could have purchased for her, that would have given her more pleasure. They requested no gifts, and these were really more love tokens than gifts

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SunnysMom — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 19:46:36 GMT

Well my 50th is in June and we are going to DISNEY WORLD!!! Seriously. . fifth trip.. love the place. And I still want stuff. . . I am not done. . .I ride my horse and feel 50 or younger. . . give me a break!!!!