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Would you buy a gift?
I am already pretty sure I am not going to but I am wondering what others would do.....
Tomorrow is my friends 30th bday celebration. She invited me and 8 other people for a wine tour on LI. We are taking the LIRR and getting a limo to take us to the vineyards. This is costing $98/pp.
I bought her a card. Do I have to buy her a gift too? We have been friends for a little over a year, we work together and have gone out socially occasionally after work.
What would you do?
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
did you ask the other people what they're doing? Maybe you can all chip in for something?
Message edited 9/15/2006 10:01:43 AM.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:01 AM |
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Lisa
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
I wouldnt....just the card is fine
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:01 AM |
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Michi
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
hmm... i think id maybe get something? a gift card for maybe 25 bucks is always nice.. or something "wine related" a subscription to a wine magazine---u could always buy her a bottle of wine when u go to the vineyards
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:01 AM |
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Emily
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Do you have to pay the $98 if you are not going???
If you still have to pay...hells no to the gift.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:01 AM |
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
I only know one other girl thats going and she isnt buying anything for her - shes flat broke. (I know because I sit next to her at work!)
I am definitley going and paying the $98.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:03 AM |
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july06bride
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
How about a bottle of wine?
Or a box of chocolates..
something relatively small but a nice gesture
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:06 AM |
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My2Boys
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
I would buy her a bottle of wine that she enjoyed at the tasting. Sounds like a fun day!
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:09 AM |
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Emily
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Posted by missus-hbradio
I only know one other girl thats going and she isnt buying anything for her - shes flat broke. (I know because I sit next to her at work!)
I am definitley going and paying the $98.
If this is a friend/acquantaince you have known a year and she expects:
a) $98 pp
b) train fare
c) your entire day!!
then the card is sufficient
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:11 AM |
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dpli
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Since it is someone I am not that close to, I probably wouldn't, or I would get a small token.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:16 AM |
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baghag
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
A card is sufficient.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:16 AM |
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
UGH now the girl that sits next to me isnt going so we all have to pay another $15 each. Oh well. I will see how cheap the bottles are that she likes - MAYBE I will buy her one.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:18 AM |
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Elbee
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
I think spending the day (and the money it will cost for the day) is more than generous.
If anything, (and totally not required), I would buy an "Over the Hill" pin or hat or something funny like that (or something for the limo like noise makers or confetti - as you drink these things will come in handy). Or you could always bring a snack for the limo like salsa/chips.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:19 AM |
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Posted by missus-hbradio
UGH now the girl that sits next to me isnt going so we all have to pay another $15 each. Oh well. I will see how cheap the bottles are that she likes - MAYBE I will buy her one.
eta
actually no I wont. I am sure her other closer friends will buy her some. I got paid today and I am already broke!
Thanks for the advice ladies!!!
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:19 AM |
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dpli
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Posted by missus-hbradio
UGH now the girl that sits next to me isnt going so we all have to pay another $15 each. Oh well. I will see how cheap the bottles are that she likes - MAYBE I will buy her one.
With this update, I say skip the gift 
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:20 AM |
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Posted by Elbee
I think spending the day (and the money it will cost for the day) is more than generous.
If anything, (and totally not required), I would buy an "Over the Hill" pin or hat or something funny like that (or something for the limo like noise makers or confetti - as you drink these things will come in handy). Or you could always bring a snack for the limo like salsa/chips.
Excuse me miss? You are giving me advice and you are not even coming!?!?!?!
Actually the over the hill pin thing is a pretty good idea.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:20 AM |
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Elbee
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Posted by missus-hbradio
Excuse me miss? You are giving me advice and you are not even coming!?!?!?!
Actually the over the hill pin thing is a pretty good idea.
I'm sorry I got commitments. But I am coming out afterwards to the bar.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:21 AM |
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Posted by Elbee
Posted by missus-hbradio
Excuse me miss? You are giving me advice and you are not even coming!?!?!?!
Actually the over the hill pin thing is a pretty good idea.
I'm sorry I got commitments. But I am coming out afterwards to the bar.
I know Im just playing!
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:21 AM |
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longford73
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
You could put a few lottery scratch off tickets in the card.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:22 AM |
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Stacey1403
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Card is fine
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:24 AM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
buy her a bottle at the vineyard
i think a small gift is a nice idea
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:26 AM |
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2PreciousBlessings
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Posted by MrsPorkChop
buy her a bottle at the vineyard
i think a small gift is a nice idea
I agree.
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:32 AM |
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jennandrob
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
A gift would be a nice addition, but it really seems like a lot of cash just to get there.
That's Mohegan money (if you know what I mean) 
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| Posted 9/15/06 10:38 AM |
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
I think the card is fine, maybe put some lotto scratch off's in there.
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| Posted 9/15/06 11:25 AM |
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Nicole728
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Re: Would you buy a gift?
Posted by BellaPaige
Posted by MrsPorkChop
buy her a bottle at the vineyard
i think a small gift is a nice idea
I agree.
I think so too...but only if you can afford it...you going really should be gift enough
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| Posted 9/15/06 11:27 AM |
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