d0nnivain Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 I know it's hard to give gift suggestions when you don't know the people but I'm desperate. This weekend is our 7th wedding anniversary. We give each other "traditional" gifts. Year one was paper, 3 was fruit & flowers, 4 was wood etc. We do get creative. For the fruit one I got him something for his Apple i-pad; for wood I got him timberland boots etc. 7 is copper. He's probably going to get me jewelry but he doesn't wear jewelry. He doesn't collect things. Storage boxes don't interest him. He doesn't cook so no copper bottom pans etc. Does anybody have any ideas? All I'm coming up with is a lifetime supply of copper topped batteries which is lame but I am considering a battery operated toy like a race car. Budget is up to $100 but doesn't have to be expensive. 1
Gloria25 Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Maybe those copper bands people use for pain in joints or something? https://www.getcopperfit.com/?mid=5629140&gclid=CMGp-bHBsMgCFVQ9gQodUj0MWw Maybe a collectable copper penny/coin? Copper Rounds / Coins With Free Shipping | JM Bullion?
GorillaTheater Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 You got me, but Amazon has pages of stuff that may work: Amazon.com: copper anniversary gifts 1
Clarence_Boddicker Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Is he into guns? Bullets are usually made with copper. Is he into high end audio or video? Cables are made of copper. Premium brand cables supposedly give you better performance. 1
Shining One Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Is he a computer guy? If so, a nice copper heatsink for his CPU might work. Another option is anything made of bronze.
CarrieT Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Have you looked at Etsy? There are some nice copper-based watches.
Author d0nnivain Posted October 7, 2015 Author Posted October 7, 2015 I found a big copper tub for firewood or to use as a beer cooler. As part of our kitchen remodel he's getting a new bar downstairs so I think it will work when we have parties. I have never really gotten him a home-y gift (other than a wireless router but I use that more than he does) but he's gotten me a few so I think it will be OK 1
Imported Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Copper shot glass. https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss_2?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=copper+shot+glass&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Acopper+shot+glass They really bring out the alcohol in vodka
central Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 You probably have this covered, but a copper IUD is a gift that keeps on giving. Perhaps outside your budgetary constraints, though. At least it would be something unusual.
Art_Critic Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 I'd be all in on a copper lantern, either nautical or railroad...but that is me and my taste.. I have quite a collection of railroad lanterns and the like. Even gauges... http://www.garrettwade.com/images/330/18M0701.jpg or https://www.google.com/search?q=copper+nautical+gauge&biw=1600&bih=740&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAmoVChMI96CSofuwyAIVA6yACh2A2guK
clia Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 Does he wear cuff links? You can get him penny cuff links dated your wedding year. (There is still some copper in pennies!). You can get them on Etsy.
SoulCat Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 A collection of copper (or copper looking) coins from countries you'd both love to visit in the future? Maybe with a little tag attached to each, or in little individual organza pouches with a description or picture? E.g. A British penny with a picture of Big Ben and a note how you'd love to kiss him on Tower Bridge. Bit of a pain with the Euro I admit, but I'm sure you can tailor it and make it work. Good luck, whatever you end up choosing!
Author d0nnivain Posted October 7, 2015 Author Posted October 7, 2015 Does he wear cuff links? You can get him penny cuff links dated your wedding year. (There is still some copper in pennies!). You can get them on Etsy. Sounds adorable but he doesn't wear cuff links.
Author d0nnivain Posted October 7, 2015 Author Posted October 7, 2015 You probably have this covered, but a copper IUD is a gift that keeps on giving. Perhaps outside your budgetary constraints, though. At least it would be something unusual. At my age preventing pregnancy is not the issue. In fact since I have posted on LS about my struggles with not being able to have kids, your suggestion actually ripped my heart out. So thanks -- for nothing.
JustGettingBy Posted October 7, 2015 Posted October 7, 2015 After looking it up, I noticed was a TV series named "Copper" about an officer (or "copper") in New York around during the civil war. Maybe a season or two of it, if it seems like something he'd be into? Sounds like the 'clever' route you're going down.
PhoenixRysing Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I found a big copper tub for firewood or to use as a beer cooler. As part of our kitchen remodel he's getting a new bar downstairs so I think it will work when we have parties. I have never really gotten him a home-y gift (other than a wireless router but I use that more than he does) but he's gotten me a few so I think it will be OK Sounds like you have it figured out but just in case. Since he is getting a new bar, mugs for moscow mules might be a good idea. You can likely even find some you could monogram. This is the traditional serving mug for the drink and I always love them when I get them at restaurants. Solid Copper Moscow Mule Mug | MADE
angel.eyes Posted October 8, 2015 Posted October 8, 2015 I love how the gifts are tongue-in-cheek! Yes, you could get him DVDs of the BBC America show, Copper. There's also a comic strip called Copper. Books of it are $11-12 each: Copper
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