beckzay Posted December 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I wasn't really sure where to ask this, so forgive me if it's in the wrong place... We're cruising on the Sunshine in April and it's a surprise for my husband's 40th birthday. I've been trying to come up with a cool way to give it to him for his birthday, which is only 10 days before we actually sail. I didn't want to do a scavenger hunt, or I didn't want to just tell him, so I came up with a fun way to break the news. I'm going to get 5 smallish boxes and on the outside lid put the letters that spell FORTY on each one of them. Inside, will be clues that start with the letter that is on the box. For example, the first box "F" will have clues inside that represent fun, family (because we're all going), etc. The "R" box will have clues that represent rest, relax, rays (as in sun...I'll put a sunscreen in there). The "T" will be travel with his passport inside and the "Y" will say inside "YOU ARE GOING ON A CRUISE!". I'm stumped on the "O" though. And I'd love some other ideas for all the other letters. I don't want to give it away in the first box so nothing that's completely obvious we're cruising. Anyone have any other cool ideas for words or knick knacks for the inside of the boxes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doggielover68 Posted December 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 16, 2016 O is for ocean! Maybe get a print of a favorite family beach photo if you have one. Perhaps a photo keychain, magnet, etc. Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crossfitmama Posted December 16, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Onboard.... the ship name? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njoyndride Posted December 16, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 16, 2016 How about Orlando? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doneinne Posted December 16, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Off Shore Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kristal Blade Posted December 16, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Overseas but definitely not overboard! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted December 16, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Overindulge - as in eating, or maybe spa. Maybe include a picture of a buffet. Opportunity...Orgy (of eating, but it conjures up other images...) EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckzay Posted December 16, 2016 Author #8 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Awesome ideas! Thank you, keep them coming :) We're cruising to the Bahamas if that makes any difference. I thought of another one for "R"....rum! And I'll put a small nip of rum in there ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted December 16, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 16, 2016 A little tiny life ring? With no ship name on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beckzay Posted December 16, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted December 16, 2016 A little tiny life ring? With no ship name on it. That's an awesome idea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted December 16, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 16, 2016 O = Oar! EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OVgirl Posted December 17, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 17, 2016 How about "out of this world"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GottaKnowWhen Posted December 17, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) A little tiny life ring? With no ship name on it. A single Lifesaver (as in the candy ones.) if the clue is too obvious, he'll know the surprise too soon. And as far as "O" goes, how about a picture of an Orca from SeaWorld or a place like that. A good "clue" doesn't just baffle, it will misdirect and confuse. Sent from my iPad using Forums Edited December 17, 2016 by GottaKnowWhen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuiteTraveler Posted December 17, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 17, 2016 (edited) O = Not your ORDINARY birthday! or OPEN the next box! Edited December 17, 2016 by SuiteTraveler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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