what's a good gift for a dude in his first apartment?

A woman.

...any idea how much one of those goes for? hmm. well i think it's all pretty preliminary. i think i'll run with the laundry basket. at the very least he'll have one spot for his dirty clothes, instead of trying to figure out which pile is dirty and which isn't....

You can't afford one of those. That's like winning a car, you can't afford to keep it.

A woman.

...any idea how much one of those goes for? hmm. well i think it's all pretty preliminary. i think i'll run with the laundry basket. at the very least he'll have one spot for his dirty clothes, instead of trying to figure out which pile is dirty and which isn't.... Uh bloo, I don't think I'd have such a great reaction to getting a laundry basket. I'm sure I'd use it, but my response would be more along the lines of "Uhhhh...... thanks? :? "

thanks, it was nothing really. I just thought about living in a new place without many conveniences. each month I would have a list of things I needed to make life a bit easier.
You should host a TV show.... 8O
Reminds me of the Cheers episode where Norm is hired to decorate folks apartments... :wavey:

Uh bloo, I don't think I'd have such a great reaction to getting a laundry basket. I'm sure I'd use it, but my response would be more along the lines of "Uhhhh...... thanks? :? " Fill the basket with detergent, bleach stain remover, fabric softener, all the stuff you would never think to buy on your own until you realize you need it.

Fill the basket with detergent, bleach stain remover, fabric softener, all the stuff you would never think to buy on your own until you realize you need it. Awesome idea! Also add a bucket, sponge, scrub brush. dust pan and brush, etc... The price of TP and Paper Towels these day's, throw in a few of them too! I used a ton of the dollar store furnature wipes and counter wipes... Lots of good cleaing stuff at the dollar tree...

Uh bloo, I don't think I'd have such a great reaction to getting a laundry basket. I'm sure I'd use it, but my response would be more along the lines of "Uhhhh...... thanks? :? " what if i said "here's your laundry basket, b*tch" and threw it at him? this guy has lived with dudes his whole life, he's not likely to appreciate cooking spices. and everything else is more then i have to spend right now :| if it helps, we might be giving him a couch from my garage.

what if i said "here's your laundry basket, b*tch" and threw it at him? this guy has lived with dudes his whole life, he's not likely to appreciate cooking spices. and everything else is more then i have to spend right now :| if it helps, we might be giving him a couch from my garage. :LOL:

Dollar store has good stuff. Buy that stuff.

Lava lamps are still cool. (It's all perspective. I'm not cool yet I think they're cool so I'll let you decide)

Neon is always a good gift. (I've always wanted a neon sign of some sort)

:LOL: :LOL: my sides ache
nice one blue.

an Iron. A Rowenta is a good brand. also, an ironing board.

I do not have, nor do I ever plan to have, an iron and an ironing board....that is where I draw the line.......

that's why I threw a couple of ideas out there. I wasn't sure if this was a sophisticated metrosexual, or a jock getting his first place. The laundry basket or clothes hamper with either laundry supplies or household cleaning supplies will be greatly appreciated I'm sure.
oh, and alcohol is always a welcome gift at my place. I'm just sayin'