What To Do

[dodedo]

I've been very poorly these past few months but on the mend now, my other half has been wonderful, he's done all the washing, ironing, cooking, cleaning, shopping and even changed the bed(I know girls I couldn't believe it either) running me to doctors and hospitals, so when I say everything I mean everything,I haven't had to lift a finger, but here's my dilemma, I would like to do something a little special for him to say thanks for all he's done, we're both in our late 50's so nothing ott like doing a" Zip-wire" but nothing boring like "going for a meal" We live in the beautiful county of Cumbria but one lake looks very much like another and the weather isn't great either right now but any ideas would be gratefully received, even if I have to wait a while till the weather improves, so in advance I thank you all

[rockyracoon]

Does he have any interests or hobbies?

[naomi24]

How about a city break? Paris, Amsterdam? Nice hotel where both he and you will be waited on hand and foot.

[rowanwitch]

Week end away somewhere you haven't been before, afternoon tea on a heritage railway, if he has a hobby a visit to a specialist show or fair with no complaining as you walk round with him.

[ummmm]

Have you got a budget?

[dodedo]

No No budget really, we're pretty home birds and have never been people to go out to be honest, can't go away as have dog and no-one to have him, and i couldn't put him in kennels, he likes his own company and what makes it even more of a pain is he doesn't like crowds of people

[dodedo]

The railway thing sounds pretty good, seatle to carlisle sounds like an idea

[Zacs-Master]

Seatle to Carlisle is a looooong way.

Balloon flight maybe?

[Tilly2]

Settle down Zacs!

[bhg481]

I couldn't help a little chuckle at your typo - I think SETTLE to Carlisle might be slightly cheaper.
What about a balloon flight over your beautiful Cumbrian landscape? A nice experience but be aware that they can be logically difficult to organise. We looked into it a few years ago; because of weather limitations they tend to be early morning or early evening (wind is usually less of a problem at those times), they can be postponed at the last minute because of the weather and you might just get a phone-call saying "tomorrow", although the voucher is valid for a year allowing several opportunities.

[bhg481]

Zacs - that'll teach me not to ramble.

[Old_Geezer]

Maybe take your credit card to Victoria's Secret.

I'm amazed one would be surprised at a loved one stepping into the breach when needed.

[Ken4155]

Make him his absolute favourite meal. Wear whatever it is you think he likes you in the best and play his favourite music. Then talk to him. Tell him exactly how much you appreciate what he has done for you these past few months and how much you love him for it. I do believe this will mean more to him than anything else.

[Cloverjo]

Ohhh! That's lovely, Ken.
Just do that, dodedo.

[Zacs-Master]

Bhg ;-)

[UKSWF]

Another Dog?

[UKSWF]

Or a Bee Hive if you have the space, its a wonderful and rewarding hobby and not silly expensive to get going with!

[ParsleyDumpling]

What about one of those evening cruises on Windermere in the summer? They do three a course meal, and have entertainment on board. This would be on Teal, Swan and possibly Tern. Normally you can take dogs on these vessels, but would maybe check if you can in the evenings.

[Peter Pedant]

cumbria
meal at Cartmel - the restauran t in the middle of nowhere which has a michelin star
and stay overnight - huis clos or something

or sparrow bay - but I have to say they are a bit poncey

[Theland]

Some good, "home entertainments," suggested here.
Go fo it. Inject some passion!
Wish my missus would!