Birthday help, Guys...

[NEWBS]

Don't get him clothes! That's a downer. Get him something he wouldn't buy for himself. Buy him a gadget. Go to "Brookstone" or "Sharper Image" and buy him something neat, but frivolous. He'll appreciate it.

[iggy]

Liquor is always practical. Also wine.

Amazon.com gift certificate would do.

Books work if you know what he likes.

Greatest hits CDs or compiliation CDs are good and people usually don't have them.

Socks...the good expensive kind. (not for everybody)

A fancy Swiss Army Knife can be good. Not the key chain kind, the nicer ones.

Just think of his favorite things and work from there.

[insearchofjustin]

A razor scooter.

[iggy]

A Palm VII, but he has to be a good friend.

[PB&Kev]

I was thinking liquor, Iggy. I just didn't know exactly what kind.

The problem: He owns his own restaurant so he can get about anything he wants---probably cheaper than I can. What would be something maybe a bit obscure that he wouldn't probably have gotten for himself before? He's Latin if that helps...wine maybe?

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[kentuckychic]

PB, I can tell you what he WANTS for his birthday, but I don't think you'd be willing to give it to him.

BTW, this guy makes one helluva margarita!!! http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/biggrin.gif

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[PB&Kev]

You just had to go there didn't you? http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/rolleyes.gif

Anyway, I can't afford a Jeep for him. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/tongue.gif

[iggy]

South America has great wines out now. Try a Malbec from Argentina (Alamos is my favorite vineyard).

Or get him a big pinata and a stick.

Is this the cute waiter from the restaurant?

[PB&Kev]

A very good (male) friend is having a birthday this weekend. I'm at a loss what to get him. Help...Iggy? NEWBS?

Hint: Nothing sexual and no cammo pants. Thanks anyway. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/wink.gif

[insearchofjustin]

Subscribtion to GQ, Sports Illustrated, Playboy?

[kentuckychic]

You remind me of my jeep....

Anyway, he doesn't want a jeep and you know it!!!!

[PB&Kev]

Yes, he's the waiter from the restaurant. He's also the co-owner with his brother though.

He's your age Iggy, so I thought you'd have the best ideas. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/smile.gif

Now, if I can find that wine in Kentucky, I'll be in business.

[insearchofjustin]

Buy him an engraved corkscrew.

Engrave some dirty words on there, and he'll smile whenever he uses it.

[ellenmed]

I think iggy's suggestion for you would be amazon.com.

hahaha! http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/biggrin.gif

[iggy]

Do you have something like a Total Beverage near you? If so, go in and ask for a Malbec. Even the boobs in there should be able to help you.

If not, any red from Argentina will work. Make sure it has a cork...no screw tops.

[PB&Kev]

You're a prince, Iggy.

Frankfort has no "real" liquor/wine stores. I plan on venturing to a real town nearby this afternoon to attempt trading my car so I should find one there.

Thanks. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/smile.gif

[iggy]

You're trading your car for a bottle of wine? Wow, you must really like this guy.

[Short Chris]

Or it's a really crappy car...

[PB&Kev]

http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/rolleyes.gif

Neither, sorry.

Getting rid of the car so I can get rid of the husband. Jeeps are too pricey. Not to mention gas hogs, so the Jeep has to go.

I'll get the bottle of wine on the way home. I may need one for myself after dealing with a car salesman all day.

[iggy]

I'm glad she didn't say she was putting her husband in the Jeep and pushing both over a cliff.

Danger, Jethro, danger.

[PB&Kev]

I'd have someone blow it up first. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/wink.gif

Actually, I think he should have the chance to make some other woman as happy as he's made me, so I'll spare his life.

Chris, dare I ask what your birthday ideas are? Scroll back to the "no sexual" stuff part before you answer. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/wink.gif

[kentuckychic]

Well now that you got him in trouble he's probably not available for blowing anything up!!! http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/wink.gif

Don't pull up to the front door of the dealership when you go in because once they hear your breaks they will give you about $5 for that Jeep. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/biggrin.gif

[PB&Kev]

Shut up you bat.

You were with me.

I can't afford brakes.

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[Short Chris]

You kind of cut me off at the knees when you disallowed the sexual content in the post.

I kind of like Newbs idea of getting a cool trinket from The Sharper Image or Brookstone's. They have tons of cool and useless items to warm the hearts of any guy.


Check out www.sharperimage.com (http://www.sharperimage.com) or www.brookstone.com (http://www.brookstone.com) for ideas.

[NEWBS]

PB
Check out the Brookstone website and buy him the "Gutter Rake". Anyone like me who hates getting on a ladder 50 feet above ground will LOVE this gizmo. In my mind, I had designed one of these. Wouldn't you know that Brookstone has it. If anyone bought me one of these, I'd have to marry them, I'd be so touched.

[iggy]

Gutter rake has just officially become my new favorite insult.

Sod off, you gutter rakes.

[PB&Kev]

Thanks, Iggy. I needed a good laugh this morning!

[insearchofjustin]

I was just thinking the same thing... Gutter Rake?

[iggy]

Oh, the potential is quite high.

[NEWBS]

The Gutter Rake is my new wallpaper. It has replaced Al, the fitness guy.

[Cali_1]

Al will be heartbroken...

How about Jason or Larry?

[PB&Kev]

Unfortunately, I don't think he's a Gutter Rake kind of guy.

He's too busy first of all. I'm pretty sure he's never considered cleaning his gutters. More importantly though, he's quite a "pretty boy" for lack of a better term. Much like Iggy. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/wink.gif

He wouldn't clean gutters if he did have the time probably.

[NEWBS]

IG-GY's a PRET-TY BOY!!

IG-GY's a PRET-TY BOY!!

[PB&Kev]

Aww, poor Iggy.

I meant that in a nice way. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/smile.gif

[iggy]

Hold my purse so I can punch you.

(meant for Newbs)

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[Cali_1]

ig, you've said that before, and it still makes me laugh...

[PB&Kev]

I'm cracking up out loud at my desk alone. It's certain everyone around me thinks I'm insane now.

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[iggy]

Yeah, resurrected that one from long ago.

I've never been called a pretty boy before. I don't know whether to be complimented or glad that it's not true at all. A little of both, I guess.

[NEWBS]

Anyone who attends "wine-tastings" is a PB in my book. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/smile.gif

Anyone who gives me a hard time about my opinions of the downfall of the strip clubs in Atlanta is ALSO a pretty boy. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/wink.gif

[Short Chris]

What happened to the strip clubs in Atlanta? I have no idea, but already I'm heartbroken.

[NEWBS]

The gay men in Atlanta are swamping the male strip clubs, making it unbearable for the women who want to enjoy these same men.

Of course, I only know this from heresay. I certainly would never frequent these joints. It's just what people tell me.

It's just my kinder, gentler side, making sure the women of Atlanta have equal opportunity to drool over the beefcake of their choice.

[PB&Kev]

Chris isn't so upset now. He thought you were talking about the female strippers. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/smile.gif He's probably relieved. In case he gets to go to Atlanta soon.

[insearchofjustin]

Speaking of male strippers in a gay club... I'll be seeing some tonight.

[iggy]

Wine tastings are very butch. If you can swill down that much vino and walk in a straight line, you're a man in my book.

Just ask Nikki.

[Short Chris]

Well come to think of it, I do have friends down in the Atlanta area... http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/wink.gif

[NikDC]

Maybe you'll be able to find a new name for the unattainable search there...

[PB&Kev]

I've been trying to get KC to go. So far, I've been unsuccessful.

Because she's chicken.

:chickensmilie:

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[iggy]

insearchofantibiotics

[insearchofjustin]

I'll probably see plenty of worth candidates, but unfortunately they'll all be gay... or in drag.

I take that last part back... worthy candidates don't dress up in drag.

[PB&Kev]

Thanks for the wine advice, Iggy. I was a hit. http://talk.livedaily.com/docs/smile.gif

I owe you one...at least.

[iggy]

Man, who knew? I totally made up everything I typed. Whew, my secret is safe.

Maybe not...you're welcome.

[PB&Kev]

The guy at the wine shop was very impressed that I knew about Argentinian Reds at all. He's said wow, that's the new thing...impressive.

Of course, if it's new in Kentucky that means it was new every place else in the late 80's!

[iggy]

Not that far behind.

Let me know if you remember anything about the one you chose.

[PB&Kev]

I remember nothing about it. I told the guy to pick out the one he thought was the best and handed him my Visa card.

I'm not a big wine drinker. Fortunately or unfornately now I'll have to drink part of that bottle though I think, so I'll let you know.

[iggy]

I love when people like you come into the wine shop. Usually, I can get them to buy a case. You're lucky that not many of South American wines are that expensive.

Update me when you drink it.

[insearchofjustin]

Do they make wine in Malaysia?

[iggy]

Probably, but they haven't mastered glass making to store it. It goes bad quickly sitting in abandoned tortoise shells.

[PB&Kev]

I was initially worried about that. When the guy acted so impressed I said "Oh no, how much is this going to set me back?" He said not to worry so I let it go at that.

Wine usually gives me a wicked headache for some reason. It's not that I don't like it, it's just that the misery the next day is usually hardly worth it.

[iggy]

You know, it is possible to drink less than 3 bottles. Not for me, but I've seen others do it.

Also, stick to white. Fewer tannins...weaker headache. Also, drink a glass a water between each glass of wine.

[insearchofjustin]

Or chase it with a shot of beer.

Spit the wine into the beer bottle.

[PB&Kev]

One of the doctors I work with told me to take a Benadryl before starting to drink wine. It supposedly blocks the histamines that cause the headaches.

I tried it and it works but it the effects kick in a lot quicker that way.

[iggy]

Gotta love doctors that encourage you to mix medication with alcohol.

Was he Marilyn Monroe's personal physician?

[PB&Kev]

I don't know about that, but he's dead now. I think it had something to do with alcoholism.

Seriously...