What do you think of a man who gives power tools as a Mother’s Day present?

October 25, 2009 by admin · 17 Comments
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cap3382 asked:

I actually heard this at work today. Are they crazy?

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17 Responses to “What do you think of a man who gives power tools as a Mother’s Day present?”
  1. DOT says:
    October 26, 2009 at 4:52 am

    Unless that is what Mom asked for, I think it is terrible. DOT

  2. linlyons says:
    October 28, 2009 at 4:05 pm

    maybe that’s what she wanted. linlyons

  3. Reisnoh says:
    October 31, 2009 at 8:56 pm

    do you mean power tools or “power tools” Reisnoh

  4. Dreamweaver says:
    November 4, 2009 at 4:48 am

    Some women enjoy doing projects around the house and yard. Women are going in more and more for employment in carpentry and other trades. A new power drill or saw for instance might be more exciting for her than a bottle of fabulous perfume. BUT, if the woman is not the one who will be using the tools, the husband will, then I think it sucks and
    she should take it back and exchange it for something she would like to have. Dreamweaver

  5. Sue says:
    November 5, 2009 at 11:36 pm

    It is ok if Mom’s hobby is woodworking. Sue

  6. Bob B says:
    November 6, 2009 at 12:50 am

    One smart dude. Bob B

  7. caddylakgirl says:
    November 7, 2009 at 9:01 am

    I would say nothing!! Unless the tools made her feel loved, it would be a bad present. To me, that says if something breaks don’t call me, fix it yourself!! caddylakgirl

  8. Tropica says:
    November 8, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I bet it was for his wife. He figures they will be his to use. That way he spends but on something he wanted.. My husband gave me a picture frame that lights up. He didn’t buy the one I liked but the one he preferred. He was willing to spend money but not on what I liked but what he liked. So I feel somewhat cheated. Tropica

  9. Dgirl97 says:
    November 9, 2009 at 3:38 pm

    I would loooooove it! But I don’t think M’s Day is the day to give it. Even if it is her hobby…which I have many.

    But, now that I think back…….I did get my mother a jig saw for her woodworking….and she was thrilled. It all depends on the individual. We had a lot of independent, no-role, strong women in our family….so it really isn’t that crazy anymore. Dgirl97

  10. Call Me Babs says:
    November 10, 2009 at 7:28 pm

    Power tools are a great gift. I used manual hedge clippers and a push lawn mower for so long and then one day, my husband gave me electric hedge clippers and a lawn mower with a transmission. Now I get the job done in no time. One thing though, I wish he’d learn how to pitch a tent and get me a box of bon bons. I need to relax. I’m getting tired of lugging the ladder out of the basement to clean the gutters, trim the trees and paint the house and storage shed. Hey, there seems to be something wrong with this picture. Call Me Babs

  11. meg3f says:
    November 10, 2009 at 7:33 pm

    Either that man knows what his wife wants, or he had better head for the hills.
    Some women do like power tools, others don’t.
    The key is knowing the difference. meg3f

  12. Flowerchild says:
    November 11, 2009 at 6:45 am

    Oh, my gosh! I would love to get any kind of power tools for mothers day! I love to fix things and do things myself, that would be great! Flowerchild

  13. Lov'n IT! says:
    November 13, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    Maybe his wife is the kind of woman who is okay with getting power tools for mothers day. I am not one of those women. Lov’n IT!

  14. Syberian says:
    November 15, 2009 at 11:15 am

    I think he gets perfume and frilly pink underwear for fathers day. Syberian

  15. SnakEve says:
    November 16, 2009 at 3:36 pm

    depends on the mother. I would LOVE a makita cordless 12 volt drill. Those are expensive and awesome. SnakEve

  16. riversconfluence says:
    November 18, 2009 at 2:43 am

    If Mom wanted the power tools, I’d call him SMART.
    If he is buying them for the household and giving them to her as a present, smart.
    If he is buying them for himself, and giving them to her, not smart.
    By the way, honey, I used the chain saw today to get rid of that ugly Yucca plant, and now the chain is full of shredded Yucca. Buy me a new bigger one, dear. Lowe’s is open on Sunday. riversconfluence

  17. maggie says:
    November 19, 2009 at 11:59 am

    They may be practical but, they miss the point of the day, in my opinion. Mother’s Day is about showing your mum the importance of her presence in your life. And what helps you convey best this sweet message is some beautiful flowers and a card telling her how much she means to you. Bottom line, power tools do NOT fit very harmoniously into the picture. maggie

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