40th Birthday Gift Suggestions

[haplesshacker]

I know that you lot are quite helpful, so I'd thought I'd ask you.

My wife has asked me for what I want for my 40th next month.

She has suggested that she'd pay my full membership for the year. This will be the first time as a full member for me, and will save me about £50 if I play as much as last year.

But, what other suggestions can you come up with, as I'm a bit stuck for ideas.

Ta.

 

[Twire]

What sort of money have we got to play with? Does it have to be golf orientated?

 

[haplesshacker]

Years subs is £645. It doesn't have to be golf related, but seeing as it's my preferred pastime then I would have thought so.

Only thing is, I don't really want the wife spending anything, as I've already mentioned elsewhere, I might be made redundant with the take-over next week. As lovely thought as the subs is, I can't get my head around the cost at the moment.

 

[vig]

Doesn't have to be expensive.
Something from the heart, personal...... Tattoo

I took my missus to Egypt for hers last new year.

How about a ring "inscribed"

"Special" round. somewhere you've always wanted to play but haven't

 

[viscount17]

combine your passions - see how many courses you can access from the sea.

 

[Herbie]

Tattoo

I took my missus to Egypt for hers last new year.

How about a ring "inscribed"

I hope thats not one and the same thing

 

[Midnight]

Hi mate,

I would go for either a round at a fantastic course (there are some decent deals around), a GPS as I know you mentioned earlier you were interested in one ,

cheers

Midnight...

 

[Herbie]

I would be more than happy with a round of golf at a club with accomodation, followed by a nice meal with the missus playing or as an observer. Perhaps somewhere where there may be other interesting sights for both. That way you will have a memory focus on the event.

 

[haplesshacker]

Thanks folks, some nice suggestions, keep 'em coming.

The one thing I learnt about the pace of play experiment at Crowborough, was that whilst I might enjoy playing at a 'known' track, my ability might be lacking with the carry that's required from the tee on a lot of them. Threfore I might save the 'experiance' until my 50th!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Why not go somewhere like the Oxfordshire where maybe you can get a game and she ca be pampered in the spa and then meet up for a meal and stay over.

 

[Farneyman]

How about a time machine. I know when I hit the big 40 I would want one!!! Failing that head to Scotland and play some true links golf.

 

[Twire]

I know someone who has a second hand PDA for sale

2 weeks old....1 careful owner..

 

[Fore]

How about a nurses uniform or french maids oufit (for the misses of course)!

 

[markwarne]

How about a deal at The Grove in Watford?

I am sure they have a spa facility and if you are flexible with the timing of golf, they do a Winter Package for £90ish (I got one for my birthday).

Lovely place, lovely atmosphere, outstanding course (always empty when I drive past) and my mates who have been lucky enough to play there confirm that the fairways and greens are pristine.

Not sure about the cost of a room, but check out the website, there are bound to be offers. I do suspect however that you may get more for your money elsewhere, but if you want the experience.....

Hope you find something you both enjoy for the big four 0

 

[Smiffy]

I took my wife here one week-end a few years ago...

http://www.marriott.co.uk/hotels/travel/emags-breadsall-priory-a-marriott-hotel-and-country-club/

Really, really nice hotel, top notch food, health spa so she can get a right old pampering and bugger me....it's got a lovely golf course attached!!

Seriously, it's a really nice place, very romantic and the ideal place for a week-end away indulging in your chosen "hobby"
Rob

 

[ademac]

she can get a right old pampering and bugger me

Good weekend then smiffy!

 

[Smiffy]

she can get a right old pampering and bugger me

Good weekend then smiffy!

Knob

 

[ademac]

she can get a right old pampering and bugger me

Good weekend then smiffy!

Knob

Sorry mate, I couldn't help it!