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missus-hbradio
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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?

Posted 9/15/06 10:00 AM
 
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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.

Posted 9/15/06 10:01 AM
 

Lisa
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Re: Would you buy a gift?

I wouldnt....just the card is fine

Posted 9/15/06 10:01 AM
 

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

Posted 9/15/06 10:01 AM
 

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.

Posted 9/15/06 10:01 AM
 

missus-hbradio
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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.

Posted 9/15/06 10:03 AM
 

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

Posted 9/15/06 10:06 AM
 

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!

Posted 9/15/06 10:09 AM
 

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 sufficientChat Icon

Posted 9/15/06 10:11 AM
 

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.

Posted 9/15/06 10:16 AM
 

baghag
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Re: Would you buy a gift?

A card is sufficient.

Posted 9/15/06 10:16 AM
 

missus-hbradio
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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.

Posted 9/15/06 10:18 AM
 

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.

Posted 9/15/06 10:19 AM
 

missus-hbradio
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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!!!

Posted 9/15/06 10:19 AM
 

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 Chat Icon

Posted 9/15/06 10:20 AM
 

missus-hbradio
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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.Chat Icon

Posted 9/15/06 10:20 AM
 

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.Chat Icon



I'm sorry I got commitments. But I am coming out afterwards to the bar. Chat Icon

Posted 9/15/06 10:21 AM
 

missus-hbradio
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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.Chat Icon



I'm sorry I got commitments. But I am coming out afterwards to the bar. Chat Icon



I know Im just playing!

Posted 9/15/06 10:21 AM
 

longford73
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Re: Would you buy a gift?

You could put a few lottery scratch off tickets in the card.

Posted 9/15/06 10:22 AM
 

Stacey1403
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Re: Would you buy a gift?

Card is fineChat Icon

Posted 9/15/06 10:24 AM
 

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

Posted 9/15/06 10:26 AM
 

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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.

Posted 9/15/06 10:32 AM
 

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) Chat Icon

Posted 9/15/06 10:38 AM
 

MrsDiamondgrlie
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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.

Posted 9/15/06 11:25 AM
 

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

Posted 9/15/06 11:27 AM
 
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