What should I get my boyfriend for his birthday?
July 7, 2009 5:16 PM   Subscribe

Gift-filter: Help me think of an awesome birthday gift for someone who recovered my stolen purse.. and who happens to be my boyfriend?

My boyfriend's birthday is coming up next week. We've been together for almost two years.

My purse (with passport AND the beautiful silk scarf he gave me for christmas) was stolen last week while I was at a bar and I had a strong suspicion who did it. The police claimed they could do nothing so the next day my boyfriend and I found out the person's name, where she lived, and went to the person's apartment and reclaimed all of my stuff (we didn't force entry or anything... the girl's fiance let us in and we all searched the apartment together). High points include him looking inside the wood stove to find my empty purse, then jumping into the dumpster outside to recover my passport, my friend's wallet, all of my bank cards, my grandmother's golden bracelet, and my scarf.

I want to get him/do something super awesome for his birthday. He will be 39.

- He just acquired an '83 Buick Park Avenue.. any cool ideas for car embellishments? I'm definitely not a car person, all I can think of is some fuzzy dice.
- Jazz musician, but want to refrain from getting him Books About Jazz as that's his mom's gift realm.
- Appreciates well-made, classic items over gimmicky stuff... likes coffee and uses a french press over the aeropress a roommate left behind. Buys well-made boots every ten or so years and goes to the cobbler to get them fixed. Prefers natural fibers in clothing.

I'm making him a hanging basket, but I'd like to do something extra-special. He knows how grateful I am for his coolness under pressure, and we ARE the type to fuss over birthdays, christmas, and valentines day. I appreciate any and all suggestions!
posted by pintapicasso to Grab Bag (12 answers total) 3 users marked this as a favorite
 
Leatherman tool.
posted by Ironmouth at 5:24 PM on July 7, 2009


Make him dinner--don't buy it. I suggest a potroast with all the trimmings. Pretty straightforward, but delicious.
posted by Netzapper at 5:26 PM on July 7, 2009


a cool, hero-type face mask, like from batman or zorro?
posted by janepanic at 5:27 PM on July 7, 2009


Since you said you were open to any an all suggestions, can I suggest you check each of your cards online for activity? I'd even go so far as to cancel and get replacements on all accounts.

This was a pretty cool/stupid thing to do. Wonder why that guy let you in.

And you could get his car detailed.
posted by cjorgensen at 5:30 PM on July 7, 2009


A Kojak style roof light for his '83 Buick would be pretty boss. Every crime fighter should have one!
posted by orme at 5:37 PM on July 7, 2009 [1 favorite]


If you're a little bit crafty maybe a handmade book of 39 things you love about him, a little dorky but still nice. Or maybe 39 things that remind you of him (pictures of superheroes, songs, quotes, just random stuff).

One year, (for Christmas not his birthday) I hid all my boyfriend's presents around the house and drew him a map to each one. Again, dorky but fun:) The fun part of this is increased when your boyfriend likes pirates.
posted by abitha! at 5:54 PM on July 7, 2009


Get him tickets to an awesome jazz show in the area - with a nice dinner beforehand.
posted by barnone at 5:56 PM on July 7, 2009


I think a Superhero Dinner would be the way to go. I mean, what do superheroes like to do after a long day of superheroing? Go home and be waited on hand and foot (and hip & thigh...)

No, this isn't some WOMAN BE SUBSERVIENT TO YOUR MAN crap, I'd suggest the same if it were the other way around.

But basically what I'm suggesting is: what do you think Clark Kent needs when he gets home from saving the world?

Also: Superman undies, if you can find them in his size.
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 6:17 PM on July 7, 2009


Response by poster: @ cjorgensen: i had already canceled my credit/debit cards so no problems there.

thanks to all of the suggestions so far!
posted by pintapicasso at 6:18 PM on July 7, 2009


Superman undies, if you can find them in his size

Or better yet, your size...
posted by wfrgms at 6:19 PM on July 7, 2009


Or maybe a little Wonder Woman to his Superman....
posted by barnone at 6:44 PM on July 7, 2009


Musician, you say? How about a copy of Paul Butterfield Blues Band's "Resurrection of Pigboy Crabshaw" album, and a harmonica? Then, introduce him to this series of videos (link goes to the instruction of "Driftin and Driftin" off the Crabshaw album). Chances are, as a jazz player, he already has a solid feel for the blues, and picking up the harmonica will be really intuitive for him. For $35-$40, you give him something fun that he'll be good at and can whip out at impromptu jam sessions more easily than his other instrument of choice (presumably).
posted by GamblingBlues at 6:46 PM on July 7, 2009


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