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Lumus -> LD Celebration (11/16/2007 1:52:18 PM)
Those of you who have perused my recent posts, or my profile on the other side, or just plain know me, know of my girl, abdi. She is moving in with me, on a permanent basis, something we've discussed and mused over for some time. This is not a small move, either; we currently live roughly 1,500 miles apart. Recent health issues have set her back - she was to arrive next week...only an illness set in, nothing permanent, that will nonetheless delay her arrival by a week or two. Here's the catch. Our anniversary is next Tuesday, November 20. There's no way she'll be here by then, even though her heart was set on it. I know she's very upset about it, even though she tries to be brave [a sweety, that one]. I want to do something special for her on our anniversary, and I know the idea will sit in the back or front of my mind all weekend. While I'm sure I can come up with a few things that will make her happy, I'm inviting any and all ideas you would like to share. This Daddy would like to make his girl as happy as he can on their anniversary day. [;)] Any thoughts?

jadedserendipity -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 2:02:07 PM)
Hmmm, what kinds of things does she like? You could send her some flowers early in the day say in the morning, if you have webcams you could spend sometime together there just to see each other. You could write her a real sweet e-mail and tell her why she is so special to you and just how much she matters to you, let her know that you understand that she is upset about not being able to be there but her health is by far more important to the longevity of your relationship, and you would rather have her for years to come and have her miss this one anniversary than to not have her.... Just let her know how special she is to you and how much having her in your life means. I am not a very materialistic person so the flowers are big for me I am not sure about her but I still think she would be happy to have them..... Oh I have another thought.... get a teddy bear (arms wide open works best with my thought) and send a note with him tell her that you love her < this much> and tell her that everytime she thinks of or misses you to hug the bear....( an ex of mine did it for me one time when I was sick and he was out of town on business and it was so sweet I melted) I know I am a sap shhhh.. ~jadedserendipity~

cuffnspankme -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 2:16:23 PM)
Jaded has some good ideas. Flowers are always wonderful. Very few men know the power of even one flower. I have an ex from years ago and he was/is a total asshole but he had the romance down. Brought me flowers all the time. I know I would appreciate a hand written letter over an email. Maybe in a mushy card. Does she have a Build-A-Bear there? How about do you have one there? You could get her a gift card and she could go make her own animal, get it clothes, shoes, what have you. 40-50 dollars would be a good price amount. Thats all I got for now, will try to think of more.

Lumus -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 2:17:26 PM)
chuckles If there's something wrong with being a romantic, then I'm guilty myself. [;)] I've tried to place orders for several things local to her before as surprises. Sadly, being that she is in the USA and I'm in Canada, they don't seem to want to accept any other form of payment other than credit cards...of which I have none. Never thought I'd need them, and always viewed plastic as just evil, and not a necessary evil. Well, so much for that idealism of youth... However! Writing is right up my alley, and the email, along with a poem or two, sit nicely in my head. The image of a bear is plausible in lieu of being able to send a real one on time [we only had her delay confirmed this morning, I haven't been procrastinating] - she's enjoyed the pervious illustrations I've made for her, so that's a venue I should explore. I'm the only one with a webcam, but that will be on the whole day, I should think...hmm. She has an incredible fascination with knitting, perhaps I could purchase some knitting paraphernelia up here for her to add to her collection and show her on yonder aforementioned cam? scratches his chin You have me thinking now, that's all I could really ask for, so thank you, jaded! HUGS

Lumus -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 2:21:16 PM)
kisses cuff on the cheeks There's an idea - shoes! She can never find ones that fit her because...well...she's tiny. I already know her size. I can shop about and see if I can find a pair that I know she'd like. Don't let any of this stop the rest of you from throwing out ideas. Like I said, I want to make her happy; I'm not likely to limit myself to just a few ideas, and jaded and cuffs have already managed to get the mental juices going...

osocurious -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 2:37:56 PM)
....hmmmm ... Well first of all .... HUGE Sincere Congrats and Much Much happiness to B/both You and Your girl Lumas ok .. being a romantic myself … I’m trying to think of something romantic … that suites Your talents as a writer ( so will incorporate “self” ) .. maybe something that denotes love and romance … lol . Thinking / typing aloud here …. Lumas … do You by chance have any understand the concept of “dressing” a candle? Maybe You could purchase a large candle that would burn all day of Your anniversary. I’m sure You’re aware that “colours” play a very important part … like red for passion .. Or maybe green for “New Beginnings” Scribe it with words (or a poem ) that’s significant to You and she and the occasion .. Dress it with a particular “meaningful” incense oil .. stroking positive thoughts towards You, pushing negative thoughts away …. Then post it to her … so that on Y/your special day, She can light it … and the flame ( eternal love ) will burn … and be Your conscious expression of Your feelings … while it carries it’s subconscious message through out the day. Just a thought respectfully ~ curious ~

divi -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 2:44:50 PM)
I prefer cash .. or a nice Gucci bag.. but that is just me

Lumus -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 2:51:11 PM)
I like the candle idea, osocurious, but knowing her she would bawl knowing I scribed a poem on a candle and say, "Daddy, don't you dare burn it, it's mine, i want it because it's from You!" chuckles Thank you very much for the idea, though. [;)]

Lumus -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 2:52:48 PM)
Hmm. Purse to go with shoes. Leave it to divi to come up with a good accessorizing idea... [:D] I can look, but truth be told I would be lost trying to shop for a purse...

divi -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:01:30 PM)
since you like to write so much... nothing says personal... like a personal check lol

beargonewild -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:03:54 PM)
1) A large bouquet of roses or her favorite flowers delivered to her 2) Cook her a very romantic dinner, with candle light, soft music and maybe create a special poem written just for her 3) Make one day that is her day where you do what she wants to do, shopping/lazing around/walk in the park, etc. 4)Take her out to a show or movie of her choice 5) Treat her to a massage, manicure and pedicure

Lumus -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:13:29 PM)
We call them 'cheques' up here, divi...a personal check sounds more like something Crocodile Dundee would do when he sees a mate in women's clothes... [:)]

divi -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:15:58 PM)
notes that lol.. thanks Lumus !

Lumus -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:16:30 PM)
I have every intention of spoiling her when she gets up here, bear! [;)] I -really- like the idea of giving her a day to do the things she does. I control a fair bit of what she does online and offline, even if we are in different countries; we both like it that way. But it would be equally appealing to the little girl in her to be allowed to do things she normally wouldn't consider... grins Ahh, and now I have another idea! grabs bear by the beard and smooches him Thanks again, bear!

osocurious -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:22:16 PM)
...hmmmmm... I can only look at this from my personal point of view ... and personally "store bought" any things (no matter How Much they might cost ) just don't really do it for me. it doesn't speak "love" to me. ...erm ... unless it were special underthings .. or .. a ..erm ... toy what about creating a pillow case for her?? Like buying one in her favorite colour ... then using a fabric pen ... write "love" thoughts on it ... or a poem You've written just for the occasion ... do You wear a particular Cologne that she likes?? Maybe splash a bit on it here n there. Or ... I don't know ... if it were me ... and I loved You ... but weren't able to be with You ... there would be NOTHING I'd like more then just Your personal "scent" Maybe sleep with the pillowcase a night or two. So when I cuddled up with it to sleep ... even though I couldn't Be With You ... it would be a bit of YOU ...lol ... of course all of this is just "me" ... only You know Your girl and what it is that will get "her" going [;)] with respect ~ curious ~

Lumus -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:26:45 PM)
That reminds me of a conversation I had with her, osocurious - how she wants to wear my shirts when we go to bed because they'll smell like me... [;)] It does give me another idea, though - letting her pick out my wardrobe for the day of our anniversary via the cam, and setting the shirt aside from the laundry at the end of the day for her to wear her first night up. [:)] Thanks!

osocurious -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:27:32 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: beargonewild 5) Treat her to a massage, manicure and pedicure Ohhhh I especially like THAT one!! maybe a "gift certificate" to a place near by her??? Good thinking BearGoneWild ... I loved ALL Your ideas ... but especially the manicure and pedicure [;)]

ocilla -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:35:00 PM)
Oh this is easy - you have to go to her if she can't come to you. Show up. smiles. I know may be rather difficult but still it would be the best. Is she still battling pneumonia? Oh I know I had a guy that would make these awesome recordings of his adventures. The would almost always begin with him singing in the shower i the morning, "I once knew a lady who swallowed a fly" very elaborate renditions lol. and then he would splice together street scenes or odd r interesting conversations, then throw in some ambient sounds - one included laughing sal from the musee de mechanique and other old mechanical toys and another had crickets and frogs, one had him and some friends rehearsing songs and such, and another secretly captured the rehearsal of some old men rehearsing for a gibert and sullivan production at there man camp he he. Loved it and it was soo portable. I remember riding the bus in Paris and listening to them and just laughing and laughing and crying some too.

osocurious -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:35:43 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: Lumus That reminds me of a conversation I had with her, osocurious - how she wants to wear my shirts when we go to bed because they'll smell like me... [;)] It does give me another idea, though - letting her pick out my wardrobe for the day of our anniversary via the cam, and setting the shirt aside from the laundry at the end of the day for her to wear her first night up. Ohhh Lumas ... I think THAT's a Awesome Idea!! [sm=applause.gif]

Lumus -> RE: LD Celebration (11/16/2007 3:44:54 PM)
Yup, the pneumonia is the culprit, ocilla. Figures; the girl braves multiple surgeries to her spine and it's the blood thinners they have to use in the after-treatment that make her ill. sighs Her doctor told her the pneumonia had settled deep enough in her chest that she needed bedrest for a while longer. She called me this morning at work, and she tried to hide it, but I could tell she'd been crying pretty hard. Ever since I've been a bit distracted, trying to think of alternatives and knowing none of them were practical. It was actually while posting in another thread that I decided to start this one. Hmm. I've only ever sung for her twice. Perhaps a recording of one of her favourite songs [other than the classical, she has a bachelor's in vocal and we share a number of musical tastes in common, such as Rachmaninoff - ever watch 'Somewhere In Time'?]. Thanks, ocilla! HUGS

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