CurvyGurl Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 The 'dude I'm seeing' (ie not my boyfriend but more than a friend) is a rather... well...progressive man. He frequents sites like democracynow, indymedia.org, guerillanews, adbusters, etc. He's very anti capitalism and will probably roll his eyes at the idea of a Valentine's Day gift, but I can't help but want to get him something meaningful. Haven't a CLUE what the heck to get a man so embroiled in politics, who cares more about the state of Women's Rights in Afghanistan than what the score was on the Falcons game. He abhores anything to do with sports and is already grumbling about what a waste of air time the Superbowl is. He doesn't not watch tv and listens to NPR. HELP. ME. LOL! Thanks in advance!
alphamale Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Originally posted by CurvyGurl The 'dude I'm seeing' (ie not my boyfriend but more than a friend) is a rather... well...progressive man. He's very anti capitalism He doesn't not watch tv and listens to NPR. so are you bangin' this dude CURVY GURL?? I hope not... anyways I would suggest a genuine replica Fidel Castro cap, go to fcastro.com, it's something like $19.99 have fun!
Author CurvyGurl Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 I often skip over your comments, alphamale because I never know if you're serious, and you tend to be an ass. Is this a serious suggestion? If not, how about some actual help?
Pocky Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Does he have an MP3 player? If so, he may enjoy a certificate for Audible. It allows you to download shows from NPR directly to your MP3 player so you can listen to them at your own convenience (audible.com).
Author CurvyGurl Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 hmmm... I don't think he has one, but that's a great idea !
alphamale Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Originally posted by CurvyGurl I often skip over your comments, alphamale because I never know if you're serious, and you tend to be an ass. Is this a serious suggestion? If not, how about some actual help? no, i'm just kiddin' around with you CURVYGURL i'm ok with buyin gifts for women but not so good for men.
bluechocolate Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 A book (Noam Chomsky for non-fiction, William Burroughs for fiction) or a Billy Brag CD - if he doesn't already have it he'll really like "Workers Playtime".
Author CurvyGurl Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 I will look these up! Thanks much. He frequents bookstores and picks up Newsweek and Adbusters reguarly,otherwise those would also be fantastic ideas.
Author CurvyGurl Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 If I got him a run of the mill mp3 player and a William Burrough's audio book do you think that'd be too much? I do, but... he rides the metro trains ALOT and I think it would be more useful to him. I will have to guage his opinion on Stewart... he doesn't watch tv so he probably doesn't know who he is.
alphamale Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Originally posted by CurvyGurl If I got him a run of the mill mp3 player and a William Burrough's audio book do you think that'd be too much? I do just get the mp3 player, he'll dig that. all dudes like electronix
Beth Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Plant a tree in his name? Do you have a food specialty that you make? Cookies or brownies or like that? [[[beth shudders at the thought of anyone calling the Superbowl a 'waste of air time.' Them's fightin' words where I live! ]]]
Author CurvyGurl Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 I would hate to subject him to my baking! shudder A tree would be a great gift. I wish I weren't so practical.
alphamale Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Originally posted by CurvyGurl I would hate to subject him to my baking! shudder A tree would be a great gift. I wish I weren't so practical. Hey CURVYGURL, how 'bout u name a star after him?! "YES...THRU THIS SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER, FOR JUST $54 YOU CAN NOW NAME A STAR AFTER A LOVED ONE. JUST CALL THE NATIONAL STAR REGISTRY....."
Author CurvyGurl Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 Originally posted by alphamale Hey CURVYGURL, how 'bout u name a star after him?! "YES...THRU THIS SPECIAL LIMITED TIME OFFER, FOR JUST $54 YOU CAN NOW NAME A STAR AFTER A LOVED ONE. JUST CALL THE NATIONAL STAR REGISTRY....." heheh. Funny! Dunno how he would feel about that. The tree would be a lovely idea, a gift that keeps on giving. It's winter here in Atlanta, tho'.
Author CurvyGurl Posted February 1, 2005 Author Posted February 1, 2005 Everytime I start to buy something, I worry that it's too much. So I'm going to hold off for a day or so, see if I should just get him a card. I tend to overdo these things. Thank you for the suggestions, they might be more fitting for his birthday. I doubt he'll be getting me anything for V-Day and I dont' want to embarass him or make him feel like he has to. I will bookmark this thread, tho', he turns 39 in a few months. Thanks all !!!
alphamale Posted February 1, 2005 Posted February 1, 2005 Originally posted by CurvyGurl Everytime I start to buy something, I worry that it's too much. So I'm going to hold off for a day or so, see if I should just get him a card. just a nice v-day card with some words of appreciation should suffice CURVYGURL. don't forget to put on some nice red lipstick and kiss the inside of the card.
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