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And MOH gift opinions.
First the BestMAN (there's only one, typo in heading). John's only nephew K, but more like a younger brother as 9 years separate them. They are like peas in a pod too, since John had a large hand in his raising. Quick story, first time I met K was at his parent's house and he was 17. I was on the trampoline they had in their backyard and John, who watches me El Clutso, like a hawk whenever I'm doing something potentially stupid has to go inside for a second... after a minute I notice that K is watching me just like John does... same body language and everything. At one point I do something unsafe and he's like "please be careful"... and stands even closer. I ask John later if before he left he said something to K about watching me, and he says no. Later when I asked K about it he just shrugged and said Uncle J was watching you so closely, I figured there had to be a reason, so when he left I just wanted to make sure nothing happened. Two freaking peas in a pod. Another K story, I call him about the tuxes for the wedding and we start talking about the invites and he compliments them and says, "they're very you guys, is orange the wedding color?" and I say, "yes but don't worry we're not putting you in an orange tie or vest"... and he says, "Oh I know Unlce J would never let that happen." And the stinker is right, I wanted to stick him in orange but John said no.
My POINT IS. They are close. But K lives in Nashville now, and John here in CA and this has been really hard on them. In a lot of ways they are best friends. So if POSSIBLE I'd like the gift to be something that acknowledges or enhances that closeness. We REALLY wanted to get him Devils @ Predators tickets for the game on Jan 19th, 2009 but they don't go on sale till Sept 18th, and we won't have them in hand in time mostly likely.
Here's some information about him to help with the gift search:
K's a chef. Johnston and Wales grad. Has nice knife set and kitchen stuff. Also doesn't get a lot of weekends off and has a wacky schedule, so he can't go up North to Jersey all that often.
Lives with his cousin, they don't really need anything by way of home/kitchen/stuff.
Loves the Philadephia Phillies and the NY Giants and the NJ Devils. Owns lots of jerseys' and memorabila.
Has an awesome Ipod.
Has a crap car (but we can't replace that for him...lol).
They both love Risk (looked into collectors edition but John said they wouldn't be able to play it often enough)
They play online games
They do fantasy football.
They really REALLY miss watching the football draft together. Always a big event for the two of them.
K's super thoughtful, isn't in a serious relationship (so we can't really get him like gift cards to a nice restaurant), and he's got a pocket watch. And so... we're stuck.
Under 250 would be fine. John thought about just getting him open airfare out here from Nashville, but I don't know if that's possible to purchase, and John thinks that might be a selfish (on his part) gift.
Okay... also about my gift to my MOH. I'm paying for her hair and makeup. I was going to get her these cool martini glasses that are handmade and everything... but now I'm wondering if I should get her something more personalized? She's a vegetarian, very green, all about animal rescue, but practical about most of that. Teaches Pre-Columbian Art
at a University. Loves Central and South America and the local indian cultures down there. Very into native crafts. Adores Cobalt blue and lapis and her birthstone is diamond. Since the hair and makeup are gonna cost a bit of money, something around 75-100 would be ideal.
First the BestMAN (there's only one, typo in heading). John's only nephew K, but more like a younger brother as 9 years separate them. They are like peas in a pod too, since John had a large hand in his raising. Quick story, first time I met K was at his parent's house and he was 17. I was on the trampoline they had in their backyard and John, who watches me El Clutso, like a hawk whenever I'm doing something potentially stupid has to go inside for a second... after a minute I notice that K is watching me just like John does... same body language and everything. At one point I do something unsafe and he's like "please be careful"... and stands even closer. I ask John later if before he left he said something to K about watching me, and he says no. Later when I asked K about it he just shrugged and said Uncle J was watching you so closely, I figured there had to be a reason, so when he left I just wanted to make sure nothing happened. Two freaking peas in a pod. Another K story, I call him about the tuxes for the wedding and we start talking about the invites and he compliments them and says, "they're very you guys, is orange the wedding color?" and I say, "yes but don't worry we're not putting you in an orange tie or vest"... and he says, "Oh I know Unlce J would never let that happen." And the stinker is right, I wanted to stick him in orange but John said no.
My POINT IS. They are close. But K lives in Nashville now, and John here in CA and this has been really hard on them. In a lot of ways they are best friends. So if POSSIBLE I'd like the gift to be something that acknowledges or enhances that closeness. We REALLY wanted to get him Devils @ Predators tickets for the game on Jan 19th, 2009 but they don't go on sale till Sept 18th, and we won't have them in hand in time mostly likely.
Here's some information about him to help with the gift search:
K's a chef. Johnston and Wales grad. Has nice knife set and kitchen stuff. Also doesn't get a lot of weekends off and has a wacky schedule, so he can't go up North to Jersey all that often.
Lives with his cousin, they don't really need anything by way of home/kitchen/stuff.
Loves the Philadephia Phillies and the NY Giants and the NJ Devils. Owns lots of jerseys' and memorabila.
Has an awesome Ipod.
Has a crap car (but we can't replace that for him...lol).
They both love Risk (looked into collectors edition but John said they wouldn't be able to play it often enough)
They play online games
They do fantasy football.
They really REALLY miss watching the football draft together. Always a big event for the two of them.
K's super thoughtful, isn't in a serious relationship (so we can't really get him like gift cards to a nice restaurant), and he's got a pocket watch. And so... we're stuck.
Under 250 would be fine. John thought about just getting him open airfare out here from Nashville, but I don't know if that's possible to purchase, and John thinks that might be a selfish (on his part) gift.
Okay... also about my gift to my MOH. I'm paying for her hair and makeup. I was going to get her these cool martini glasses that are handmade and everything... but now I'm wondering if I should get her something more personalized? She's a vegetarian, very green, all about animal rescue, but practical about most of that. Teaches Pre-Columbian Art
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