What did you get your better half for Xmas? - Page 2

Mr. Pockets · #16 12-19-2002, 09:24 AM

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Originally posted by SHISVX
if that doesn't work for you, is she allowed to have any pets, like a rabbit or a fish...a nice fish...with a cute tank?

Those were some good suggestions, Kelli. But I might have to disagree with you on the fish. The smaller the tank, the harder they are to take care of (up to a point, of course - the Shedd Aquarium being way on the opposite end of that spectrum

). The little one- and two-gallon tanks you get at WalMart for $20 are vute, but keeping the water healthy for the fish is a pain in the ass!

SHISVX · #17 12-19-2002, 09:29 AM

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Originally posted by Mr. Pockets

Those were some good suggestions, Kelli. But I might have to disagree with you on the fish. The smaller the tank, the harder they are to take care of (up to a point, of course - the Shedd Aquarium being way on the opposite end of that spectrum ). The little one- and two-gallon tanks you get at WalMart for $20 are vute, but keeping the water healthy for the fish is a pain in the ass!

actually if you get a chinese fighter fish, they come in a special tank that is a plant on top and the fish inside. there is no cleaning of the tank because the roots and fish keep it clean and no feeding because the fish eats the stuff off the roots. you can get those at walmart for like 25 bucks, just put it in an area so that the plant can photosynthesize.

Kelli

#18 12-19-2002, 09:36 AM

I lucked out this year, I didn't have to think to much about what I was getting. Platnum/ diamond engagement ring, which also means i'm pretty much covered for her birthday in 3 weeks.
For $25, you have to be creative...I should know i'm pretty poor. You can do flowers, make a cd, stuffed animal, etc.
I've found devoting a day to her is always a plus, make sure you have a nice dinner...if you can cook something yourself it means more...
One of the best nights I had with my wife to be was when we took the svx out of town in the country and checked out the stars and enjoyed each others company...
anyway, i'm sure i didn't help much, but I found it's more important to do something that she'll remember for a long time

Mr. Pockets · #19 12-19-2002, 09:40 AM

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Originally posted by SHISVX

actually if you get a chinese fighter fish, they come in a special tank that is a plant on top and the fish inside. there is no cleaning of the tank because the roots and fish keep it clean and no feeding because the fish eats the stuff off the roots. you can get those at walmart for like 25 bucks, just put it in an area so that the plant can photosynthesize.

Kelli

Oh, those little Betta tanks. Yeah, I've heard of those, but never actually seen one. They sound kinda cool.

I have a spare ten-gallon tank in the house, and I've been tempted to keep fish on my desk. I just haven't decided yet that it'd be worth the work. Plus, I aready need three power strips to run eveything on my desk, and an aquarium would mean a fourth. Plus, all those power cords with ten gallons of water around...I've been electrocuted enough, thanks.

benebob · #20 12-19-2002, 10:18 AM

To be honest I haven't gotten the SVX anything yet. Probably a full tank of gas, fuel injector cleaner and an oil change.

Honestly I'm not sure how a fish would work for an SVX. Too hot in the summer I'd think and the winter. You'd have to park in a heated garage.

Mr. Pockets · #21 12-19-2002, 10:19 AM

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Originally posted by benebob
To be honest I haven't gotten the SVX anything yet. Probably a full tank of gas, fuel injector cleaner and an oil change. Honestly I'm not sure how a fish would work for an SVX. Too hot in the summer I'd think and the winter. You'd have to park in a heated garage.

Lol...better half...

Alycone · #22 12-19-2002, 12:51 PM

There's some web site where fish people claim that those fish with the plant on top are actually carnivores, so they can't eat the plant, but it just takes them a really long time to starve. ????

wawazat?? · #23 12-19-2002, 03:55 PM

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I know. I have splashed out this year though on a breadmaker and some mushroom compost

Oh, thats much better!

Todd

immortal_suby · #24 12-19-2002, 04:56 PM

I usually head to victoria's secret online store and hit the sales section - you usually drop the price by at least 50% there and I've never had a complaint with those gifts.
This year she'sgetting a dell 400mhz pocket PC and a diamond/tanzanite ring.

The most romantic gift yet has to be the spoiler I got her for her svx for her birthday this year.

Tim · #25 12-19-2002, 05:14 PM

Anything from bath and body works should be great

throw in a poem too and add these lines.

"The suede in my SVX is smooth with its fabric and such
But not even that compares to your warm gentle touch

I thought the SVX would be my only true love
but thank god for sending you, up from above "

LOL...

Landshark · #26 12-19-2002, 05:55 PM

how about a bowling ball with your name on it, so she can think of you?

actually, for $25, get bubblebath, candles, massage lotion. do it all up and put one of your "relaxing mixes" on the stereo. you may get a gift, afterwards, too.

women are so easy.

Alan (Love Doctah)

#27 12-19-2002, 06:03 PM

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Originally posted by CigarJohnny
I think I tried the appliance thing once and she never let me live it down. NEVER make that mistake unless she specifically asks for it! With my wife it has to be something for her and ONLY for her that only she alone can enjoy, but not necessarily enjoy alone. You want to be careful giving her that kind of stuff as well

hmmmm... battery operated perhaps?

LarryIII · #28 12-19-2002, 06:04 PM

Rosie is a NYC girl. To her $25 is one cab fare.

Around the Holidays she uses the T-word alot...Tiffanys.

petesvx2 · #29 12-19-2002, 06:34 PM

well my girlfriend steals my clothes all the time i.e. sweatshirts, fleece etc. so i got her a fleece...20 bucks at the gap, and she likes old art and marilyn monroe things so i got her an art deco book and a calender of marilyn monroe...she wants to go to school for art so i also got her a thing of pastel's and the special paper along w/ it.

Phast SVX · #30 12-19-2002, 09:05 PM

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Originally posted by SHISVX

actually if you get a chinese fighter fish, they come in a special tank that is a plant on top and the fish inside. there is no cleaning of the tank because the roots and fish keep it clean and no feeding because the fish eats the stuff off the roots. you can get those at walmart for like 25 bucks, just put it in an area so that the plant can photosynthesize.

Kelli

just so you know, you actually do need to feed them. Theyseldom eat the roots, and if theydo it has no nutrition. You also need to change the water at least once a month.