from someone who cant afford so much (i.e. nephew)
i know this is kind of off-category but i thought lik- minded people might be able to give some nice ideas. not to mention there's a lot of activity in this category.
2006-11-02 13:39:36 · 10 answers · asked by lnfrared Loaf 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
yeah. he has pretty much all he could ask. that makes it hard. stamps are not his thing. he likes electronics. that makes it hard for my pocket... i like the picture idea. thanks all... maybe a nice pen would do too.
2006-11-02 16:25:23 · update #1
i really like the gavel idea...
2006-11-02 16:36:24 · update #2
It is not MY catagory, but it is OK to ask your question here, it is an etiquette question. If uncle already has everything, find a way to spend time with him. Take him to a movie, or out to a nice restaurant. Does he play cards, or chess? Maybe you could play him a game, or maybe he would like to teach the nephew how.
Invite him to your place for a meal, and some conversation. You did not mention if he, or you were single. If he is single, and liked the meal, send the leftovers home with him. Make him a gift of a favorite sweet or snack to take home. Cookies, candy, a couple pieces of the birthday cake. If he is married, gift certificate to his favorite restaurant. Does he still golf? Same thing, take him out on the links, or gift certificate for a round on you. Note I did not ask if he played golf, I just assumed a judge did, or used to..
Maybe some movies about court cases. Tape some old Perry Mason shows off the Cable, and give them to him. Do some research, and find a classic court movie.
Gift certificate to get his car detailed. Or go wash and wax it yourself.
Make an appointment with him, and show up with his favorite fast food.
Hope this helps, and happy birthday to the judge.
2006-11-02 17:50:56 · answer #1 · answered by riversconfluence 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People of that age still communicate by snail mail and unfortunately, their friends and family are passing away. So, that in mind, put together a basket with nice stationary and pens. Add to it stamps and greeting cards for every occasion, weddings, loss, congratulations, birthdays.
You should be able to put one together for under $50.
Go to http://currentcatalog.com/category~subCatID~148.asp
You can get cards for a good price.
2006-11-02 13:50:02 · answer #2 · answered by Crazymom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Think about his hobbies or things he is interested in.
Most all will have a related book that will be of interest to an interested reader.
When you get a list of a couple of things......i.e. antiques, coins, stamps, history, flying etc. then head to Amazon.com and check out the list of books you could afford.
2006-11-02 16:26:40 · answer #3 · answered by momwithabat 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had this wonderful idea, then I looked down and crazymom had the same one. Elderly people really appreciate stamps - heck, everyone likes to have them around. At 81, they usually have everything else they need.
2006-11-02 13:55:03 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I imagine your uncle has everything he wants and needs, so why not take him to a movie for Christmas and give him the gift of your company?
2006-11-02 13:48:35 · answer #5 · answered by No Shortage 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Make a gift basket with different snacks it in, set & talk to him I am sure he has some wonderful stories to share!
2006-11-02 13:56:16 · answer #6 · answered by foxfire 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am very serious here...having worked in an assisted living home I know what I'm talking about...socks. Nice, soft, warm socks.
2006-11-02 16:24:43 · answer #7 · answered by MegD22 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A photograph of him as a young man, maybe early in his career,framed and wrapped.
2006-11-02 14:51:29 · answer #8 · answered by ~♥ L ♥~ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some cool book with illlustrations from Barnes and Noble!
2006-11-02 13:55:04 · answer #9 · answered by Amarante 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gavel?...maybe when he is unhappy..he can say ''order!-order''!!!
it's just an idea?
2006-11-02 14:03:50 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋