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  1. Cmoney3 Cmoney3 is offline

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:27pm)

    Since the end of May, my fiance and I have been living with her parents. I am embarrassed by this so don't make fun of me. With no poker money rolling in and her not starting work until August, we were trying to save money without draining my savings.

    We have been together for 5 years, I am really close with her family, I have gone on family vacations with them the past two trips to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. They like me a lot. They have a big house and we have helped out with dishes, cleaning, taking care of their dog(walking, feeding etc) along with cooking meals and yard work. Just saying all this to point out we haven't been a pain in the ass and tbh I am pretty sure they enjoy having us here.

    We are finally moving back into our own place in a month. We would like to get them a gift to show our appreciation. They are mid 50s. I was hoping to get some ideas on things/services to get them. Thanks
  2. Oh Rale Oh Rale is offline

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:31pm) in reply to Cmoney3

    New flat screen ought to do the trick.
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:31pm) in reply to Oh Rale

    A nice meal or a night on the town to show appreciation

    join them or let them be on their own depeding on if you would have fun
  4. Mr323 Mr323 is offline

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:32pm) in reply to Popperhead

    What is spending limit? Kinda need to know that.
  5. Cmoney3 Cmoney3 is offline

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:33pm) in reply to Mr323

     
    Originally Posted by Mr323 View Post

    What is spending limit? Kinda need to know that.

    $100-200 not trying to break the bank but still dont want to be like here is $25 gift card to Dennys
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  6. coolhandkev coolhandkev is offline

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:34pm) in reply to Cmoney3

    This is definitely a situation where a thoughtful gift > an expensive one especially as it sounds like they have some money. Do you have pictures of any of the time you've spent there? If so keep taking pictures and make some sort of book with them if not then take a ton the last month and make a book with them. Girls and people in their 50's love photo books for the memories
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:35pm) in reply to Cmoney3

     
    Originally Posted by Cmoney3 View Post

    Since the end of May, my fiance and I have been living with her parents. I am embarrassed by this so don't make fun of me. With no poker money rolling in and her not starting work until August, we were trying to save money without draining my savings.

    What's there to make fun of? You faced some hard times and did the responsible thing... Not like you're crying about how the system fucked and now owes you.

    How much you looking to spend? Anything from a gift card to a movie and nice dinner, to something they need for their home like new tv, comp, or sweet bed would be fitting.

    *edit for new info*- a date night gift is fine... movie gift card and nice dinner imo
    Edited By: Realbigfish4 Oct 27th, 2011 at 09:37 PM
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:36pm) in reply to Realbigfish4

    Ok, well if they have a favorite restaurant, set up a nice night out, just the two of them. You offer to be the driver, so they can sit back and relax to and from. When they get home have a nice bottle of wine and maybe some flowers or a plant for the house waiting for them. Have a thank you card attached to said plant/bottle of wine. Hand write how thankful you are that they let you stay.
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:36pm) in reply to coolhandkev

    pics????

    good luck beating out FFs

    but none the less...we want pics!
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:36pm) in reply to coolhandkev

     
    Originally Posted by coolhandkev View Post

    This is definitely a situation where a thoughtful gift > an expensive one especially as it sounds like they have some money. Do you have pictures of any of the time you've spent there? If so keep taking pictures and make some sort of book with them if not then take a ton the last month and make a book with them. Girls and people in their 50's love photo books for the memories

    This
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:38pm) in reply to deadeyehank

    Not sure how much you have to spend but how about sending them on a cruise? You'd be surprised how inexpensive they are but the flight to the port would be another story. Older people love cruises.
  12. killingbird killingbird is offline

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:40pm) in reply to Z-Fresh

    load up one of those electronic picture frames with photos from your trips together.
     
  13. kellykip kellykip is online now The Chosen One

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:42pm) in reply to killingbird

     
    Originally Posted by killingbird View Post

    load up one of those electronic picture frames with photos from your trips together.

    Love this idea - they aren't extremely expensive, and it would definitely mean a lot to them
  14. DAWS DAWS is offline OT's Youngest Grandpa

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:56pm) in reply to kellykip

    personalized bobbleheads
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 9:59pm) in reply to DAWS

     
    Originally Posted by DAWS View Post

    personalized fatheads

    FYP
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 10:01pm) in reply to watson5j

    Sounds like the picture book or digital frame might be the best idea.

    Well done OT. Just when you start to think everyone is here to be an asshole...

    <3
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 10:05pm) in reply to Jaybone2315

    Grandchild or a Wii
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 10:13pm) in reply to runninbad

    was gonna say Wii, old people love Wii....the digital picture frame is money, or this lovely wine chiller...

     
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 10:24pm) in reply to killingbird

     
    Originally Posted by killingbird View Post

    load up one of those electronic picture frames with photos from your trips together.

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    really good idea
  20. wackyJaxon wackyJaxon is offline Admin X

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 11:01pm) in reply to killingbird

     
    Originally Posted by killingbird View Post

    load up one of those electronic picture frames with photos from your trips together.

    Got mine for a present about a year. We are always using different memory cards for the album. Highly recommend this if you have tons of good pictures.
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  21. lilOUmikey lilOUmikey is offline

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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 11:04pm) in reply to wackyJaxon

    Digital pic frame + taking them out to nice dinner with a grandchild to be named later and you're good to go, Chris.
    Edited By: lilOUmikey Oct 27th, 2011 at 11:04 PM
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    Oct 27th, 2011 (10/27/2011 11:06pm) in reply to lilOUmikey

    _______ of the month (wine, beer, cheese)

    Found this link - I like this already for X-Mas.

    http://www.amazingclubs.com/
     
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