“We're already to Europe in spring Embear. I did think a cabin somewhere would be nice though. Ideally somewhere snowy.”

“Wow! you must really like her, huh? :)”

“if your taking her to Europe in the spring she doesn't need another gift...geesh that is enough”

“Well I'm going there anyway.”

“LOL! Great comparison, Sass!”

“you know I didn't read all the anwers, but here's mine: real nice gift for me, or any other female hiker. For us gear sluts...

does she hike with you because she likes hiking or because she knows you like it??

if if the later...then I would get her something else...



oh, but I also have to say $200 for a "lay" is a bit too much. i mean...how many times can you get laid with $200??

if it's serious...different story.
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“oh, it's not just a lay. She's getting the pressie cos I like her. She's not really hiked before, and she had to buy some gear at REI the other week to come with me. It's kinda me saying I appreciate that you want to do this with me and I like having you there. Having looked around DC as well, there's also lots of women in down jackets about, so hopefully there's some use to it generally as well as just backpacking.”

“Oh, and gem, I dunno, depends where you go I guess.
And I wouldn't spend this to try to get into someone's pants. I've been seeing lots of her for quite a while.”

“lol, u know I am just messing with you. If it's serious, I think go for it, at least if she likes to hike.

still think she would prolly like something else better. maybe... don't know..I never was too much into the jewlery stuff...always bought what I liked myself. I rather wanted a drill or a saw. lol

so it really depends on what person she is.”

“yes, I'll get her some power tools.... maybe a PS2 that she can leave at my house. Hmmm, or a two-person tent. Jewelry, too serious for where we are at the mo.”

“do the jacket then... I mean if u guys break up u always give it to me. lol”

“Ah, but will I get laid then gem? ;o)”

“I see you asked for a woman’s opinion but since all these (ahem) men opined already…

You claim that you’re serious about this woman - not just trying to score some thank you sex.

I’d think it might be time to put her domestic skills to the test - if you might be considering settling down with her.

Just buy a couple yards of nylon, a zipper and a nice bag of down.”

“LMAO Vio..... you may have hit on something here.”

“No, he really hasn't. Trust me, it's much less expensive to buy your clothes pre-made nowadays. She'd also need a sewing machine, (at least $199 for a decent one) so just buy her the coat.

Truthfully I'd prefer the nice down coat over jewlery.”

“hmmm, if she proves to be talented then I can set up some sort of sweat shop operation in my closet.”

“Y2, notice how Gemini has disappeared since your post”

“what u mean ewker??
i am here, not going anywhere, but do have other things to do...ya know!! someone got to earn the money
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“person who needs help from internet fiends to compete personal shopping...god, I love the holidays...its brings out the maniacal desperation in everyone. I'm glad I haven't lost my self ability to shop without external input from people that I barlely know. but then again, I'm a complete j@ck@ss and am really trying to prove it to everyone...hehehehehehehe...merry freakin hanakah.”

“Just passing the time Stikmon.”

“Gem, you got quiet right after what Y2 said. You might have missed it though.”

“She didn't say "no" Ewker ;o)”

“she didn't say yes either }:-O”

“oh, I think I missed it then...got to back and check...

hey..hey...hey...I did miss that one. LOL

oh:

NO

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“Meanie, I'll throw in some power tools ;op”

“I think she edited it from "ok" to "no". ;op”

“If you like the jacket and the person buying it for you can see you use it frequently and you look good in it, a person would usually like to buy a gift like that for someone they care for.”

“lol Y2, u know I love ya”

“See! Proof!”

“Stikky ...darlin......this is called shareing!!!!!!!


...and what are YOU getting me ?????”

“Hey Y2, Got a Hilleberg Nammattj 2 today. You might have to show me how to set this damn thing up. Damn , you got a dog and a Bird this year. Things are looking up for you!!!”

“Hillbergs are just the best. I was looking at a Nallo 2, as the two person tent I've got weighs almost as much as the dog.

Yeah, I guess life's not so bad ;o)”

“Looks like a great tent Blalock - you found the maker's name yet?”

“No, just ordered it yesterday from Hilleberg. Got it - 15% should arrive soon. I'll let you know what the tag says. My wife says hello also. Keep in touch dblalock@backpacker.com”

“Hey guys, will do, I'll have to head down to your part of the world soon.”

“LL Bean has nice warm down jackets for a lot less money.”

“Nothing says I love you like a PS2. My wife is a keeper. :P”

“I would like the down jacket. As a matter of fact, if she doesn't like it you can send it to me. I like the purple sage.

Seriously, I think the jacket is a very thoughtful gift. Even if she doesn't ever go hiking again she'll still get plenty of in-town use out of it. And if you ever go on a skiing trip or Alaskan cruise, she'll already be ready for it.”

“Come on, your welcome anytime.”