GolfHos

My brother's soon to be step-daughter turns 12 today and I am going to her party this evening. It sucks on many levels:
1) I have absolutely no idea what kind of present to give to a 12 year old girl
2) Laura's out of town so I'm flying solo
3) I can't even drink because I have to drive myself home
4) It's at *goshdarn* Olive Garden

60 gig video ipod's are a big hit.

preferably without preloaded  pr0nos.

in the absence of that,  maybe some iron maiden   cds

She's already got one. That's the other problem- she's got everything. I think I'll give her cash, though she probably has absolutely no idea what cash is or what to do with it. I'm fairly sure she's never been called upon to have or spend her own money.

Good call. What 12 year old doesn't like Maiden? I know I did.

Tell her you made a donation in her name to help a less fortunate, aspiring alcoholic in Minnesota.  I'll print up and send you out a certificate of appreciation.

Get her golf clubs. ;) :D

My soon to be 10 year old loves the gift cards. Course she loves to shop.

That and gift certificates to the music site of her liking (if she has an MP3 player already.)

Re-grip the ones she already has.  [sm_devil]

Pshaw. As if she'd do anything that might require her to spend any amount of time outside. Maybe I could get her TW 2007. More her speed I think.

[Don't get me wrong, she's actually a really nice kid but as spoiled and inactive as any kid I've ever met.]

I have to second the gift card. It's a great cop-out gift and kids love 'em.

Sorry about the Olive Garden though.

What's the Olive Garden???????

Worst.Italian.chain.restaurant.ever.

http://www.olivegarden.com/default_f.asp

Why is buying something for a 12 year old girl such a problem?  They like lots of things! ;)

Surely, there is an indoor hobby she likes.  Or just go with a gift card.  She probably would prefer picking out her own clothes rather than you picking out something for her. ;) :D

Try to make the best of it and have fun.  I'm sure your brother will appreciate your presence. :)

lol :D

C'mon. Olive Garden is awesome. When my uncle from Italy came to visit, we took him there for his birthday and he said: "Fantastico! Questo gusto gradisce la merda!"

Olive Garden is great in my opinion.   :o

Love the unlimited Zuppa Toscana, breadsticks and salad for $7 or so at lunch.  Good iced tea.  It might not be authentic but it's pretty damn tasty.   ;D

Of course, I'm well known for my (not very) discriminating palette.

Back on subject, iTunes gift cards go very, very far with the 12 year old iPod owner crowd.  My son has blown through $55 worth since Christmas.  He keeps telling those who gave them how great a gift they were.

   :'(

 >:( :(

Although, I have to admit, they don't chiffonade as much as I'd like.   ;)