21st Birthday gift from parents. What?
05 October 2005, 06:34 PM
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21st Birthday gift from parents. What?
It my birthday on the 13th of this month and my parents what to get me something that i can say in a few years time, my parents brought me that for my 21st.
My mum was going to get two rings melted down to make one (these where from my mums side of the family) rings. But the rings are made of really soft gold so i could not wear them oftern. Also i am not a ring person.
Does anybody have any thoughts.
Something a bit different.
Buget i have been told is approx £500 (between them)
Thanks
Darren
My mum was going to get two rings melted down to make one (these where from my mums side of the family) rings. But the rings are made of really soft gold so i could not wear them oftern. Also i am not a ring person.
Does anybody have any thoughts.
Something a bit different.
Buget i have been told is approx £500 (between them)
Thanks
Darren
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05 October 2005, 06:45 PM
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What about a really nice picture, something that can stay with you, no matter where you end up?
Or an antique type thing - i dunno, some memorabilia, or such like. Something that will appreciate in value in years to come.
Or premuim bonds?
My parents got me an extra special 21st birthday present - they told me they were getting divorced at my 21st do
Or an antique type thing - i dunno, some memorabilia, or such like. Something that will appreciate in value in years to come.
Or premuim bonds?
My parents got me an extra special 21st birthday present - they told me they were getting divorced at my 21st do
05 October 2005, 07:23 PM
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I got a watch (engraved on the back) for my 21st from my parents and regularly get grief about it as I never wear it. I just tell them it's not for wearing.
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05 October 2005, 07:35 PM
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An experience rather than a thing maybe? I did a track-day in Ferraris, STi, Dax etc for my 21st earlier this year. You'd get one to remember for £500!
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05 October 2005, 07:56 PM
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pff never got a £500 pressie from my parents 
although on my 21st the misses bought me a £500ish TAG watch which I still wear 5 years on, served me well so far 
although on my 21st the misses bought me a £500ish TAG watch which I still wear 5 years on, served me well so far
05 October 2005, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sarasquares
i got brought Trivial pursuit and my mum said i could have the proper present when i grew up
......i'm still waiting
......i'm still waiting
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05 October 2005, 08:13 PM
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My parents got me a Tag Heur watch for my 21st, it's still with me, still running as well as the day I got it over 10 years ago. It's a little worse for wear but that's only as it's been everywhere I have and it's the only watch I've worn since I got it.
A painting, sculpture, or some other art form might be an idea, depends what you are into really.
The experience idea is also a good thing as well. Rosie suprised me with a trip to the Montreal Grand Prix for my 31st, and it's something I'll always remember
A painting, sculpture, or some other art form might be an idea, depends what you are into really.
The experience idea is also a good thing as well. Rosie suprised me with a trip to the Montreal Grand Prix for my 31st, and it's something I'll always remember
05 October 2005, 08:23 PM
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How about several prostitutes ?
Theres one i know of in Nottingham that's £500 for a whole night, she's got a frickin *amazing* body (although the boat is only average) and from reading reviews on the web is a dirrrrty dirrrrrty lady who'll give you a night to remember for the rest of your life
She'd be about £2/3000 a night in London. She works out of a luxury waterfront apartment so totally safe as well. No...i haven't been there/had a go (yet ) ,just heard about her on the web. Can't remember her website though! Doh! It's in my favourites on home PC though so i'll post it when i'm home later or tomorrow I think you should do that (her) and report back to the SNet collective - It's what Men do.
05 October 2005, 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by J4CKO
My parents got me a "Tag Heur" watch for my 21st
sure its real ?
sure its real ?
06 October 2005, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Scooby Soon!
Nice watch, I got a sub for my 18th and I still wear it nearly everyday, but your not going to get anything for £500.
06 October 2005, 09:22 AM
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There had to be one
Yea, like that ever goning to happen. he done not like me driving my car the way i do, so how he gonna let me drive this sccob with almost 3 thime the power and tiwce the traction
onder2:
Cheers for the commets guys.
I was thinking of a personalised number plate. Have seen one that i like.
Or my be i could get a good watch as this seems to be the most popular pressie.
Darren
Originally Posted by J4CKO
How about several prostitutes ?
onder2:
Originally Posted by SARASQUARRES
hi darren, get your dad to put you on the scoob insurance
I was thinking of a personalised number plate. Have seen one that i like.
Or my be i could get a good watch as this seems to be the most popular pressie.
Darren
06 October 2005, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by rossyboy
I got a private number plate. Some will say thats naff, but it can last you a lifetime if you want it to
I don't think mine is naff, but there are lots that are.
06 October 2005, 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by SupaMiniCupa
Me too, still got it 7 years on (and was for my 18th, not 21st)
I don't think mine is naff, but there are lots that are.
I don't think mine is naff, but there are lots that are.
06 October 2005, 12:16 PM
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A number plate does seem like a good idea and very tempting, plus the DVLA has one that i like and it is not out of reach (money)...hmmmm
Darren
Darren
Originally Posted by JamieMacdonald
Me too, for my 21st. It's good because it's something I would NEVER buy myself in a million years. Probably worth more now than when it was bought too
06 October 2005, 12:26 PM
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For my 21st my parents bought me a Gibson Les Paul. I think for the big birthdays anything that can be kept for a lifetime will do, and something that won't depreciate....hence why lots of people get nice watches.
06 October 2005, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by davegtt
pff never got a £500 pressie from my parents although on my 21st the misses bought me a £500ish TAG watch which I still wear 5 years on, served me well so far
although on my 21st the misses bought me a £500ish TAG watch which I still wear 5 years on, served me well so far my family bought me one for my 30th. stainless auto with blue carbon face - nice watch; i'm very pleased with it and would recommend them to anyone
