It's the thought that counts

[texsuze]

On Friday, DH and I marked our 33rd wedding anniversary. We usually don't give gifts on the "in between" years---the 0's and 5's tend to feel like the real milestones But this year I guess he decided I could use some help with barn and ranch work. So he presented me with a DeWalt Gyroscopic Inline Screwdriver Kit, along with a Craftsman 35 piece drill and drive set. Haven't opened it yet. I can't determine from the package diagram if it is a screwdriver or a drill or both.

Oh, and I was also given a battery-operated fuel transfer pump. You apparently stick the one nozzle thingy down inside your gas can, then feed the 3.25 foot discharge hose into whatever needs gassing up; in my case, this will mostly be the Gator (my go-to vehicle), but could also be he riding lawnmower or tractor. Press the button and it pumps gas into your tank. Complete with an automatic shut-off valve, just like at the gas station. I think DH was not satisfied with my standard method (going on nearly 18 years) of hefting the gas can and pouring through a funnel into the tank of whatever.

There was a time long ago when I suggested to DH that he was spending too much money on jewelry for my birthdays, for Christmas, for anniversaries. Me and my big mouth

[Srhorselady]

[Chisamba]

I otoh would be thrilled with those thoughtful gifts.

I actually asked Dh to pick up a barn drill form me because mine burned out and he didn't because " you can share the house one"

anyway, I am pretty sure I got roses for 30, twice as many roses for 35, and my son is planning a " surprise " 60th birthday party and my BFF was panicked ( she is helping) because my husband isn't going to change his work schedule to be there.

he is a really good guy, he is just obtuse about celebrating things.

so your hubby, from my perspective, is da bomb and super sweet.

so yes, it is the thought that counts

[khall]

Those are nice gifts!! Hey I got a new wheelbarrow for my wedding gift and loved it:). I would much rather have practical than jewelry. Rarely wear the stuff

[Ryeissa]

hey, I got a jump pack for my car for christmas.... I think DH is very sweet to be concerned about my safety when I'm out in the nowhere ville at the barn. He's good at the fancy gifts too.

[texsuze]

I'll admit, probably the best surprise-well-intended gift ever was my JD Gator back in 2003. Still going strong! Came with a big red bow on the brush guard, special delivery via flatbed trailer!

[Tanga]

My kind of husband! I hate jewelry and we grow our own flowers.A Gator. Oooooooooooh. I am SO jealous!

[acheyarcher]

He is investing in your life together. Tools to make home life easier are always a win.

though a box of chocolate and a nice bottle of wine would not have caused pain.

[Kelo1]

My dad got me a small air compressor for my birthday about 10 or 15 years ago. It was.....not what I was hoping for, but I admit it has come in handy and I use it pretty frequently.

My boyfriend got me one of those robot vacuums for Christmas and I am thrilled. I used to have one that got loved to death, and I mentioned several times in passing that I’d love to have another, but never got around to buying it for myself. He listened, and I know you’re not supposed to be glad to get appliances as gifts, but holy sneakers I love that thing. Hahaha.

[heddylamar]

Canning kettle, pressure cooker, vacuum(s) [I kill them], giant box of tools, and electric lawn mower have been some of my favorite gifts

I bought my own tractor ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[Moutaineer]

Well, I got a butter dish for my birthday one year...

I mentioned before we got married, some 32 years ago, that I dislike those highly artificial-looking hothouse red roses (this was a passing remark, not a response to a gift, I might add. I'm not a complete churl.) He's taken it as a blanket "never buy her flowers ever" thing. Oh well

[Sue B]

Yeah, I have to gently remind DH every once in awhile that even us outdoorsy farm girl types like to be surprised with flowers.

BUT, texsuze that was a truly awesome gift your dh gave you. I love the idea of the gas pump thingy given that my back is so touchy these days. A few weeks ago my DH harrowed my arena without being asked. Gotta love these thoughtful husbands and SO's.