is basketball, but I rarely watch that, except for my college alma mater's team. This is one of Dennis' recurring themes. Some people would probably figure that the

Go to a store and see where the men are hanging out. This would be all the way in the back of the store. They put the mens stuff there so they will have to take the wife and kids past womens stuff and toys. So check out hunting/camping/fishing. Automotive, Hardware. The highest density of men per square foot will be found in Stereo/TV/Electronics... Hints... -A nice new big screen Sony HDTV would be well received by any male... -Food to go with TV - popcorn, chips, dip, etc. -Top of the line car CD p_layer_. -Tools - Screwdriver set. (Old ones always worn out.), drill bit set (small bits always broken or lost.), channel locks, vise grips, crescent wrenches, etc. -Gift certificate at home improvement, camping, fishing, automotive, or video rental store. -Candy is dandy!

Go to a store and see where the men are hanging out. This would be all the way in the back of the store. They put the mens stuff there so they will have to take the wife and kids past womens stuff and toys. So check out hunting/camping/fishing. Automotive, Hardware. The highest density of men per square foot will be found in Stereo/TV/Electronics... [snip]          This does, of course, assume one's male SO follows this standard stereotype.    DH wouldn't really care for a big screen TV, as he doesn't watch TV often and we already have more TVs than we need since we inherited one from a relative.  He's not really into tools or hanging around hardware stores, either.  After a long trip to Montana in his 20's where it rained for weeks on end, he's sworn never to go camping again..  *laughs*         Now, a CD p_layer_ for the car would be appreciated, snacks and candy less so since he usually tries NOT to snack.  DH's favorite gifts tend to be books, gift certificates to bookstores, CDs from his favorite artists, etc.  But for Valentine's Day, we tend to skip the individual presents to each other and have a nice dinner at home or go out to eat.  DH _loves_ food.       Basically, I think the idea of men gifts or women gifts are of limited use.  I'd prefer a gift certificate to a bookstore to several dozen roses and a box of chocolates.  Heck, I'm weird, I'd prefer a gift certificate to a gourmet grocery store, cookware store, etc. rather than flowers and candy.  Many husbands might be in the doghouse for buying their wife a skillet for Christmas.  I loved it. You just have to go on a case by case basis... Ariane

cook anyway....... also think you should call me at 404-lol Woah are you ever way off dude! Learn to snoop through someone's headers every once in a while, dunno where you live that would have you refering to Ontario, Canada as the South ... R

<snip Now, a CD p_layer_ for the car would be appreciated, snacks and candy less so since he usually tries NOT to snack.  DH's favorite gifts tend to be books, gift certificates to bookstores, CDs from his favorite artists, etc.  But for Valentine's Day, we tend to skip the individual presents to each other and have a nice dinner at home or go out to eat.  DH _loves_ food.   DH and I'll be celebrating with dinner out at a special occasion restaurant. I tend to agree that the gender-specific gifts are kind of a bore on both sides.