TWINKLE Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 We've been married 14 years next Saturday (also my birthday[:)]) Lead symbolises this particular milestone apparently - no jokes about lead balloons please. I feel like giving him something special this year. Any ideas? (apart from a medal[Www])Ta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renaud Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Congratulations, cognac should be acceptable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 [quote user="TWINKLE"]We've been married 14 years next Saturday (also my birthday[:)]) Lead symbolises this particular milestone apparently - no jokes about lead balloons please. I feel like giving him something special this year. Any ideas? (apart from a medal[Www])Ta![/quote]Lots of pencils with his name on [:)]Door stop, paperweight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterG Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 [quote user="TWINKLE"] I feel like giving him something special this year. Any ideas? (apart from a medal[Www])Ta![/quote] A Divorce?.............or weren't you thinking of something as expensive as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 I thought 14 years was ivory ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 So it's off to Africa to get an elephant or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Correct, never heard of a 'lead' anniversary for anything. Had our Ruby last month [;-)]1 paper 2 cotton 3 leather 4 linen 5 wood 6 iron 7 wool 8 bronze 9 pottery 10 tin 11 steel 12 silk 13 lace 14 ivory 15 crystal 20 chinaware 25 silver 30 pearl 35 coral 40 ruby 45 sapphire 50 gold 55 emerald 60 diamond 65 blue sapphire 70 platinum Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thanks for your replies - very funny Peter G! I found this list and just assumed it was correct.http://www.euroflorist.fr/layouts/EFContentPageBase.aspx?id=1004301925I'm not sure I want to give him anything ivory - I'm a bit of a protector of that sort of thing[:(] Oh well at least he doesn't have to worry about getting me anything - he's already given me an ivory tower[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Can you do one of those 'adopt an elephant' type things ? Or buy him something in an ivory colour ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 You didn't say you were working to the french system Twinks [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Moss agate gemstones or gold jewellery are both modern alternatives according to SWMBO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 That's a great idea RH - thanks! I've found this http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/asp/fostering.asp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 What about a lovely piano? I can recommend a Bosendorfer grand piano as the quare lad has one himself that he loves very dearly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted November 30, 2008 Author Share Posted November 30, 2008 Thanks Cynth - but he's already got one. I think I'm going for the baby elephant[:)]I'd love to hear Furry tinkling a little song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 Try and find a bottle/ case of wine from the year you were married ... or for this year .. I have sent you an email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pads Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 How about another baby [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted November 30, 2008 Share Posted November 30, 2008 [quote user="TWINKLE"]That's a great idea RH - thanks! I've found this http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/asp/fostering.asp [/quote]Goodness - I'm quite tempted to adopt one for Mr RH for Christmas..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nectarine Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 hmmm, unfortunately Mr. Nectarine saw this list on the computer and has seen that I have been fibbing about our forthcoming 2-year anniversary which I had told him was 'emerald' and I had been dropping heavy hints about going into town to find me a suitable present at a jewellers. Now he knows that our anniversary is actually 'cotton', so he's planning to buy me a tea-towel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 [quote user="TWINKLE"] I feel like giving him something special this year. Any ideas? (apart from a medal[Www])[/quote]Release on parole ?John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 RH 'Lots of pencils with his name on'As long as there is plenty of lead in them..[;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keni Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 Congrats, ours in beginning of January - 20 years and chinaware according to your list, so it looks like more plates to throw then?He always said you only get 15 years for murder.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted December 1, 2008 Share Posted December 1, 2008 [quote user="TWINKLE"] That's a great idea RH - thanks! I've found this http://www.sheldrickwildlifetrust.org/asp/fostering.asp [/quote]Elephants make very useful presents. They never forget anniversaries. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furry Knickers Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 I remember the time the Furry lad took me up the Conor Pass. It was the anniversary of our 2nd month together, It was a beautiful day, and we drove from Anascaul to Dingle and it was truly breath taking. He stopped the car and we got out and he said "this is from me to you" I looked out and said what is? He said "I am giving you this view" It was so romantic and no one had ever given me a view before. I really loved it and still do. So give yer fella a view for your anniversary. I know they can be difficult to wrap up, but it will be worth the effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 [quote user="NormanH"]RH 'Lots of pencils with his name on'[/quote]Or some replacement lead for the one he already has [Www] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardian Posted December 2, 2008 Share Posted December 2, 2008 [quote user="Tom"]Elephants make very useful presents. They never forget anniversaries. [:D][/quote]I knew a bloke once who used to keep a stock of already-written Anniversary Cards in the glovebox of his car.When (as he always did) he got home and his OH handed over her card to him, he'd say "Just got to .........." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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