Help, I need a gift idea!

Flowers are lovely, and a gift card for wherever interests him.

How close can you be if you have no idea what to give him?

Exactly whose fucking birthday is it OP?

A hostessing gift would be the flowers. However, why not dazzle your friend by offering a fine Blackamoor brooch? Is his property in the English style or Italian?

Present hole.

R2, he has everything he wants. He’s 73. I even looked for a nostalgic pictured but don’t have one,

R3, he’s cooking, hmm, a nice dessert would be good but he won’t eat if it‘s prepared elsewhere.

That’s lovely, r4.

If he doesn't leave much maybe bring some of the world to him? Is there an area in your town where you could grab a basket and make 2 or 3 quick stops to fill it with fresh baked goods, some gourmet meats & cheeses, artisanal pickles or something & quality olive oil or condiments?

Maybe order/pay ahead so you're doing super quick pickup?

I had no idea there was such a thing as artisanal pickles. The things I learn on Datalounge.

[quote] I had no idea there was such a thing as artisanal pickles.

Well, maybe only in Brooklyn, Austin, Portland...

I’m thinking a gift of some small, quaint land. Perhaps, Burgundy?

gotta have a gimmick...

How about Lorenzo, 20, versatile, hung, from Milan?

Happy Birthday, Pierre!

I’ve already given him one of these, He doesn’t put up a Christmas tree, but he knows I give them away.

Some cheese unless he is constipated, in that case then some figs.

Thank you, Plum, R13.

There is a surprise party for my twin sister and I, two hours away from my home, at her home. My family has a history of failed plans so I made my own, and local, too, before they finalized theirs. I have an older sister born on the same day, too, she must have felt cheated, and plus I’m still hoping that this COVID thing will be short term.

Happy Birthday Pierre. I think the flowers sound nice, perhaps find an interesting vase to put them in. So many florists don't offer anything special these days. I think your company shall be enough really, especially since you mention he cooks, and is reticent to eat things others have prepared.

For gift card ideas, perhaps a nice market nearby he likes, since he enjoys cooking. It's nice you're thinking of a gift for him on your birthday.

Do you feel like baking? You could by the ingredients and make dessert at his place.

Fuck his hermit ass! Go get you some COVID-free dick to with that bottle of wine. Then phone him later to let him know what he’s missing.

Chaturbate one-year Gold Star Membership.

Happy Birthday, Pierre! You're hesitant to send flowers, but I think something somewhat ephemeral is in order, based on your description of your friend's circumstances. I love little valuable objects like coins and small antique items, but they can become a bit of a burden at some point. A nice mixed planter is nice, as long as you're willing to adopt the plants if your friend doesn't want the responsibility. I know of some impressive houseplants among my friends that were rescued from arrangements sent in sympathy. My ex has a dracaena that's taller than me, which was only 6" tall when he received it in a mixed planter.

Nobody doesn’t love a gerbil.

If you go to Chili's, they'll sing for him if you tell them it's your birthday.

I’m 60, today!

My gift, at link.

Thanks for the ideas!

I’m still here.

I'm still not sure who had the birthday and who is getting the gifts.

Cashmere socks. Nobody doesn’t love cashmere socks.

R26, I had my 60th birthday yesterday, Dinner was at a friend’s, and I try to remember to always bring a gift when someone else is hosting dinner. I brought flowers.

[quote] R16: There is a surprise party for my twin sister and I, two hours away from my home, at her home. My family has a history of failed plans so I made my own, and local plans, too, before they finalized theirs. I have an older sister born on the same day, tool. She must have felt cheated. Plus, I’m still hoping that this COVID thing will be short term.

I just saw a video of the surprise birthday party in Connecticut. Attending were two children under15 years of age, and at least ten adults, and a dog. There were no masks. There were no gloves, There was hugging all around, except for two who discreetly stood behind an obstacle. These are people who are from different states or intrastate areas and are not usually intimates. It breaks my heart. The least careful person could have passed COVID to everyone there. I’m really saddened by this.

Is this commonplace behavior this summer?

For my birthday:

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When I am an old man I shall wear caftans and earrings

With a red sash which doesn’t go, and doesn’t suit me.

And I shall spend my Social Security on bourbon and butt plugs

And Calvin Klein Velcro sneakers, and say we’ve no money for Duke’s mayo.

I shall lounge wherever I damn well please when I’m tired

And gobble up samples in Aldi and press alarm bells

And run my dick along the public railings

And make up for the sobriety of my youth.

I shall flounce about as I please

And pick my nose, though not other people’s noses

And learn to spit.

You can wear terrible shirts and grow even more fat

And eat three pounds of carbs, onion rings, and cake at a go

Or only bread and NO pickles for a week

And hoard pencils for dialing the phone.

But now we must have clothes from Barney’s that keep us dry

And pay our rent and not dare to be too sweet

And set a good example for the chickens.

We must have friends to dinner and keep up on the gossip.

But maybe I ought to practise a little now?

So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised

When suddenly I am old, and start to wear caftans.

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