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[reverie]

Okay, upcoming in our 6th anniversary, which going traditionally is "iron". I've done pretty well up to now, but I'm stumped on something iron-y to get my wife (I'll jump to the inevitable and tell you we already have a barely-used iron & board ). I could easily go the knick-knack route, but that seems too easy. So I thought I'd see if anyone has any thoughts out there...!

[A Chimpanzee & 2 Trainees]

Cast iron cookware?

How about a cast iron ball and chain from Leavenworth ... $99 on Amazon

OK, this is going nowhere good for me in a hurry...

[The_Donster]

A baby Rev? There full of iron and that's what I gave to my wife to get over these special occasion gifts Of course now I have to take my son and help him pick out a card Like Chimp, I'm not very good help, sorry

[Commodore Kor'Tar]

Perhaps a bit of iron sculpture that can be kept on a desk, table or nailed to the wall, just find something you think would suit her tastes of course.

[WORF22]

get your self one of these

and you can be her Iron Man!!!

try
http://www.buycheapr...etal sculptures

[reverie]

A baby Rev?

Unless I go the celeb route and import one from Haiti, this probably wouldn't be happening.

.., just find something you think would suit her tastes of course.

That's my problem. She doesn't collect anything, nor have any strong interests. And I'm the one who decorates and stuff.. so any knick-knacky thing would be because I think it looks nice.

get your self one of these

and you can be her Iron Man!!!

The funny thing is when I first saw that the thing was "iron", I thought too bad she's not into figures cos that'd be an easy one!

I've seen a couple of things here that have made me think a little... Thanks for the suggestions so far, keep 'em comin'!

[Jedigreedo]

A romantic dinner made up of iron-rich foods?

Curling iron?

Something ironic? 'Course if I say anything that actually helps that would possibly be ironic since I'm perpetually single.

It sounds like this will be pretty complicated, good luck with that!

[A Chimpanzee & 2 Trainees]

How about an Iron Maiden CD ... (EXCELLENT!!!!... << air guitar >>)

[JulesLuvsShinzon]

I'm actually impressed that a guy goes to such lengths to think beyond the usual meal and flowers scenario for a wedding anniversary - would that my other half put so much thought into actually finding out what represents each anniversary! He just about knows it's our silver wedding next year and so far I've had to nix a dull old party for the usual ill-behaved, squabbling family members and, heavens forfend, renewing our vows in a 2nd wedding beacuse ours was so naff! My perfect 25th year celebration would be a week in Rome - but so far I've had to fend off accusations that not wanting a dull old party with the squabbling relations and friends is "selfish"!!

I'm still working on getting to dangle my toes in the Trevi Fountain!

From a female perspective I'd say that anything related to domestic chores would earn you a body-blow of some well-deserved force, but I think you know that already! Also, avoid the lingerie route unless you know what you're doing in that department! Certainly do not buy lingerie without vital parts normally associated with underwear, and avoid the red and black or PVC unless you know your wife likes that stuff and it's not really a gift for you. Female choices of lingerie are usually either pretty or practical.

I think the idea that another guy gave about her personal interests would show her that you care about her to find out what she really likes. You say she doesn't collect anything or have any discernable interests - are you sure, of has she just merely laid them to one side because she feels that you both afford to collect things and persue interests? Everybody has interests! Why don't you try having a secret conversation with her best female friends to find out? Avoid mums - their suggestions are boringly practical and if she doesn't like you much then likely to get you into trouble!!

Maybe a meal and a night away at a posh hotel? A treat like a balloon ride that you can both enjoy?

[WORF22]

did you look at the link i put?


http://www.buycheapr...etal sculptures

[reverie]

...He just about knows it's our silver wedding next year and so far I've had to nix a dull old party for the usual ill-behaved, squabbling family members and, heavens forfend, renewing our vows in a 2nd wedding beacuse ours was so naff! My perfect 25th year celebration would be a week in Rome - but so far I've had to fend off accusations that not wanting a dull old party with the squabbling relations and friends is "selfish"!!
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From a female perspective I'd say that anything related to domestic chores would earn you a body-blow of some well-deserved force, but I think you know that already!
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Maybe a meal and a night away at a posh hotel? A treat like a balloon ride that you can both enjoy?

Maybe if it's "silver" it'll be silverware for dinner with the family! And how would wanting a quiet dinner be considered selfish?

I know it wouldn't bother her, but I still wouldn't do the "chore" type gift anyway. The one idea above that I kinda liked was the cookware (since she says she enjoys cooking), but that's my one reservation on buying that.

And we are actually going away, but it kind of just happened to fall on that weekend when we were trying to think of a time to go. Headed up to Mackinaw Island for the weekend.. very pretty place.

did you look at the link i put?

http://www.buycheapr...etal sculptures

I did indeed.. aside from the cookware idea, the other thing that caught my attention thus far was there!

[JulesLuvsShinzon]

Maybe if it's "silver" it'll be silverware for dinner with the family! And how would wanting a quiet dinner be considered selfish?

We have silverware already covered as wedding presents! As for me being "selfish", well hubby's rationale there is that we have been to a couple of 25th Wedding celebrations and it would be selfish not to have one ourselves - however, I presume that the couples concerned had parties because they wanted them and also don't have family members who look like the Adams Family and squabble like the Simpsons!

I know it wouldn't bother her, but I still wouldn't do the "chore" type gift anyway. The one idea above that I kinda liked was the cookware (since she says she enjoys cooking), but that's my one reservation on buying that.

Well, is she enjoys cooking as a hobby then cooking equipment would be fine. My husband - who rarely cooks BTW - has a cookware fetish like you'd never believe. The latest purchases were posh Swedish "Scan Pans" - he actually likes cookery shops like some guys ...enjoy toy shops! I enjoy cooking when I have the time to do it at leisure, but when I'm in a hurry it's a chore.

And we are actually going away, but it kind of just happened to fall on that weekend when we were trying to think of a time to go. Headed up to Mackinaw Island for the weekend.. very pretty place.

That's great! I have heard of that place!

[The_Donster]

How about an iron spike Rev? Like the one she put through your heart I was doing a quick google search and came up with this. So what about a Iron and Wine cd? Not a bad sounding band, but it might not suit your musical taste either. Apparently if you google iron anniversary gift idea it will give you a couple of options for gift ideas and where to get them too. I'd definitely recommend talking to her friends. She definitely has interests. Everyone does, we just as spouses tend to forget that. But I won't turn this into my soap box, this is for your anniversary. So we can make suggestions until the cows come home. In the end though, she is going to love the gift that came from your heart

[The_Donster]

Any more news on what you went for Rev?

[reverie]

Here's what I'm probably going with. She was into ancestry.com for awhile (and photos from her mom), and I know she wants to get back to it when we can afford it a little better. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions & levity. And ultimate thanks to Worf for the link where I spotted something like this and got the idea!

[JulesLuvsShinzon]

What a lovely gift - I am sure she will love it!

[The_Donster]

I'll second that, really cool idea. Great job, let us know how the anniversary goes.

[WORF22]

Here's what I'm probably going with. She was into ancestry.com for awhile (and photos from her mom), and I know she wants to get back to it when we can afford it a little better. Thanks to everyone for the suggestions & levity. And ultimate thanks to Worf for the link where I spotted something like this and got the idea!

can't keep one but I know what they like. ha that is nice i think she will love it. happy I could help out.

[JulesLuvsShinzon]

I was thinking of DS9 You've Been Cordially Invited and thinking about asking a Klingon for advice on an anniversary gift - what would Worf have suggested?

Certainly his ideas for a honeymoon (an endurance hike through Vulcan's Forge) didn't fill Jadzia with much enthusiasm, and didn't exactly inspire the Rikers in the novel version of Star Trek Nemesis!

[reverie]

Well, it was the best I could find, but apparently it's not made anymore and I can't find it anywhere online. Back to hunting!