tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post9167941441051150770..comments2023-11-02T03:51:39.411-04:00Comments on FISHY2ME: Lasting Choicesfishyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15169980377922293950noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-9015158493569002922010-04-29T13:16:37.191-04:002010-04-29T13:16:37.191-04:00I got money for my graduation and it was all gone ...I got money for my graduation and it was all gone (I can't remember where it went-- probably clothes and booze?) within 3 months. Totally wish I'd gotten something lasting!<br /><br />There's really nice, meaningful keepsake jewelry here:<br />http://meandrojewelry.com/Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07916521948535358296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-30474153537485386082010-04-29T11:21:45.059-04:002010-04-29T11:21:45.059-04:00Nope, didn't get a thing. I was thinking BIG t...Nope, didn't get a thing. I was thinking BIG treasure chest. Ours was about 5L' by 3W' by 3H'.hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341805107057968097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-29450433151590373162010-04-29T00:08:25.580-04:002010-04-29T00:08:25.580-04:00Fishy, I think your gift selections sound lovely. ...Fishy, I think your gift selections sound lovely. <br /><br />Aside from a pendant of some sort, perhaps a keepsakes box. It's in line with a treasure chest, but it can be the place she keeps all the special things she receives for her big day. <br /><br />Can never go wrong with a nice set of luggage.Kymical Reactionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973202222132286348noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-12256265626361366232010-04-27T16:29:10.255-04:002010-04-27T16:29:10.255-04:00Troll, You smart man! I did suggest to Blowfish a ...Troll, You smart man! I did suggest to Blowfish a beautiful silver box with an etched monogram ( a treasure chest) but he vetoed my idea. I also suggested luggage, also vetoed. Now if I were married to you this issue would be settled.<br /><br />No high school or college grad gifts?<br />Not even a thorny club?fishyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169980377922293950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-7143573358024711522010-04-27T14:38:55.612-04:002010-04-27T14:38:55.612-04:00A Treasure Chest (something she'll think about...A Treasure Chest (something she'll think about when she moves and they last forever). Good luggage (something she'll think about when she moves and travels and lasts close-to-forever).hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341805107057968097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-75839245578015269252010-04-27T14:35:02.016-04:002010-04-27T14:35:02.016-04:00Both you and Buzz kind of killed my proof-sets ide...Both you and Buzz kind of killed my proof-sets idea. And I don't recall getting ANY High School or College graduation gifts. <br /><br />Methinks you should let Blowfish give the cool Irish coin and the St. James thingy and then you can think of something else. You're probably a LOT better at that than he is.hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04341805107057968097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-27835041799846603832010-04-27T11:33:38.147-04:002010-04-27T11:33:38.147-04:00Boxer,
Thanks for the affirmation!
I have a collec...Boxer,<br />Thanks for the affirmation!<br />I have a collection of non functioning watches which I just cannot part with. Maybe I should borrow a page from your book and mount them sequentially in a velvet lined shadow box.<br /><br />Yep. Blowfish was a package deal. He came with custody of two teens, his parents a block away, his former inlaws a block the other way and a former brother in law across the street. Insanity!<br /><br />But! There is our lovely Mermaid :-)<br /><br />PS) There was no "Mrs. Fishy" before me as that name is reserved for pleasant people only.fishyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169980377922293950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-30262986387519545512010-04-26T15:31:45.833-04:002010-04-26T15:31:45.833-04:00I received a watch for my graduation and while it ...I received a watch for my graduation and while it no longer works, I still have it.<br /><br />I think a combination of gifts is nice and honestly? I think you're doing a lovely job, putting such careful thought into your decisions. I'd save the pearls for college or wedding? <br /><br />A locket?<br /><br />(p.s. didn't know there was a Mrs. Fishy before you.)Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11280822962202098606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-85227586335238691792010-04-26T14:55:43.533-04:002010-04-26T14:55:43.533-04:00Aunty,
Nice to hear from Ya! Seems I do remember a...Aunty,<br />Nice to hear from Ya! Seems I do remember a blog about a pilgrimage, guess that St. James is a worthy one.<br /><br />Blowfish is considering giving her a silver cuff bracelet with her initials in a monogram format. Also a rosary which was his Moms.<br />"Girly" is good, this granddaughter is nearly 6 feet tall and big boned like her Dad but she is a delicate/girly personality.<br /><br />Pam,<br />Well I think I have three of mine, a high school classring, the pearls and a red scotch grained leather trunk. Looking forward to what you come up with.<br /><br />Buzz,<br />Thanks much and what good ideas! I will definitely mention the birth year coin sets to Blowfish. His Dad actually did that sort of gifting. <br />As for your Wolfshead cup from<br />UncleGod .... great choice, one which has clearly stood the test of time.fishyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15169980377922293950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-69062995232114526472010-04-26T09:20:54.970-04:002010-04-26T09:20:54.970-04:00At the time I graduated, my uncle/goffather owned ...At the time I graduated, my uncle/goffather owned a trophy shop and he gave me a wolf's head silver cup with my name and graduation date engraved in it. <br /><br />Looks like this:<br /><br />http://www.sipler-sterling.com/SP502C.jpg<br /><br />I still have it and do think of him when I see it in the china cabinet. He's lived in Florida the last 40 years and I don't see or talk to him much, but I still have the cup. <br /><br />I have given proof coin sets for the graduation/birth year as gifts in the past. I don't know if they were cherished but I know they will increase in value over the years.Buzz Killhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01443964019621130222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-6293939544365430932010-04-25T23:32:36.951-04:002010-04-25T23:32:36.951-04:00The most thoughtful gifts are the best and yours s...The most thoughtful gifts are the best and yours sounds wonderful. I have no memory of any high school gift that I received .. but it's been a long time ;) Let me put some thought to it and see if I can come up with a good idea for Mr. Fishy.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677956898852174609noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5115084514040536840.post-63934574877839313062010-04-25T21:54:37.540-04:002010-04-25T21:54:37.540-04:00St. James?!?!?!
What a grand idea, Fishy. (Ya DOE...St. James?!?!?!<br /><br />What a grand idea, Fishy. (Ya DOES know --mebbe--that Aunty done made that Pilgrimage trek now, twice. Highly recommend it to all.)<br /><br />Blowfish can give the dear chile something that is a reminder of Blowfish too--a sliver charm bracelet wif a fish? Pearl earrings? Something girly, something that says, "youse a lovely young lady now."Aunty Bellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868780211706866610noreply@blogger.com