Sorta OT but not really - small gift idea

[SadieKate]

A customer rep at a custom jersey company just provided a big favor. He really made my day. I'd like to send him a small gift. Normally, I'd just send some fudge or something but he's on a diet. I'd prefer not to send a gift certificate because that's too much like money.

What can I send him? I know he also cycles. I'm guessing he's late 20s to early 30s. Based on some of our conversations, I'd bet he's a reader so maybe a book? What would you guys like to get as a calorie-free thank you?

[itsflantastic]

Well, If he' stuck in a cubicle all day (like myself) something cool to liven up his little box. I got some tiny dinosaurs and a little plant. Life is good.

If you know what kinda literature he likes, books are always good too of course.

[SadieKate]

Dinosaurs? Do they wander around in the plant jungle? :) What about the DVD of the Triplets of Belleville? I've never seen it but I keep swearing I'll just buy it since we like animation. English version or French with subtitles?

[itsflantastic]

Triplets of Bellville. . . there's a thought. I haven't seen it but everyone I know who has loves it. It's actually sitting unopened in a netflix sleeve on my desk @ home right now. Maybe tonight!?! I'll let you know tomorrow whether to send it or not! :cool:

[rpm]

Dinosaurs? Do they wander around in the plant jungle? :) What about the DVD of the Triplets of Belleville? I've never seen it but I keep swearing I'll just buy it since we like animation. English version or French with subtitles?

The Triplets DVD is a great idea! It's fun, off kilter, and oh so French. You should at least put it on your Netflix list.

[davids]

Triplets is a great idea. There's almost no dialog at all - Doesn't matter if it's French or English.

[itsflantastic]

What if he despises French people and culture?!?

just sayin' :rolleyes:

[BURCH]

Best gift that I received this year. Well, aside from the bottles of Brunello from my wife...

Bike Chain Bottle openner. Could work?
http://www.uncommongoods.com/item/item.jsp?itemId=10144&gclid=COqwo7DU5o0CFRTGhgodhAJQrQ

[dauwhe]

What if he despises French people and culture?!?

just sayin' :rolleyes:

It's making fun of the French as much as it makes fun of the Americans...

A very enjoyable movie, methinks...

Dave

[SadieKate]

Well, that's tacky. I could only find one new version of the French language version of the DVD. Ordered it through Amazon only to find out that you can't include a note with 3rd party orders. So now I need to send a separate note and spoil the surprise.

The rep has a pretty good sense of humor so I think he'll like it. Thanks for the help since I haven't seen the DVD myself.

Now I need to go find a copy for moi!

That bottle opener would be good also for Chimay Blue Label, of course. ;)

[Peter P.]

Get him a copy of Andy Pruitt's Book.

I bought it, read it, then lent it to a friend. My friend wanted it so bad he bought my copy from me!

I bought another copy and lent it to my friend's brother; he wanted it so bad he bought my copy from me!

I bought a THIRD copy. I lent it to a friend of "friend's brother" above. He put it on the hood of his car and drove home. Book fell off and he lost it before he cracked a page. Now he wants me to buy him a copy as well as pay for my replacement.

Can I sell this book or what?

[jel]

Triplets is a great idea. Would this be for Mr. Blaine?

[swoop]

Snoop?

[djg]

The Triplets DVD is a great idea! It's fun, off kilter, and oh so French. You should at least put it on your Netflix list.

It's been a few years since I've seen it, but it was terrific. I don't remember much dialog at all, but it seems to me that the movie is just so wacky and French that it would be a sort of crime to get a dubbed version.

[MilanoTom]

"Triplets" is great... but it took me almost a week to get that darned song out of my head.

Cheers.
Tom

[SadieKate]

Oh, Pruitt's book would be good also. Maybe a better idea if the recipient hates me if the song sticks in his head. :p

jel! Shhhhhhh! :rolleyes: :D