he plays cards, likes to read, restores old instruments. he used to be quite active, until this year when he lost his leg. now he just likes to be comfortable, and hang around the house. WHAT do you get a guy that has lived this many years? i need some cool ideas so i can get him a gift that he will really enjoy. im only allowed to spend $50 bucks.
2006-11-26 14:13:07 · 10 answers · asked by birdone97one 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
How about music that was popular when he was in his teens and twenties? Music from the 30s and 40s would probably be fun for him and give him some wonderful memories.
I did the same for my Grandmother when she turned 90. It was difficult for her to do much but she enjoyed relaxing and listening to the songs of her youth.
Good luck!
2006-11-26 14:19:12 · answer #1 · answered by drew30319 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An assortment of good books, a good selection of writing paper/cards with a nice pen and a couple of books of stamps, a lap writing desk - you know the kind with a pillow on the bottom and a hard writing surface on the top, I think Levenger has a very nice one. Or a shipment of Omaha steaks, Alaskan King crabs, or gourmet chocolate or something consumable like that - a nice treat but not a bunch of crap to clutter the place up. A good DVD set, something informative or historical.
Good luck!!
2006-11-26 14:19:14 · answer #2 · answered by pumbakitty 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You could get him a gift card from a bookstore and then arrange for him to be taken there so he can pick out his books. Are there any special treats (food?) that he enjoys? You could have a gift basket made up, or make one up yourself, with the things he likes but might not buy for himself. The best thing I can advise is to get him something he'll use or want, and not something that will get stuck in a drawer.
2006-11-26 14:21:15 · answer #3 · answered by clarity 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
An electric recording device to record his past, or if he enjoys writing--a unique set of journals for the same purpose.
Or, tickets for an event he would enjoy... comedy theater, swing band event, sightseeing train ride, aquarium,etc
Or, a record player with some albums from his youth (which you can usually find at thrift stores..since the turntable will take the bulk of the $)
2006-11-26 14:39:41 · answer #4 · answered by bsamy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People of that age enjoy looking at photos of their grand-children or grand-nieces/nephews. An album of photos is a good gift. Or else a book of crossword puzzles for mental jogging. You can also get a book on making computers easy for older people, as someone that age may have retired before computers were in common use in the workplace and consequently may feel left out of it.
2016-05-23 07:18:25 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tom my has the right idea! It's time with you that's important, not the gift. He's had alot of gifts in his life. Split the money with him and play poker. If you opt for the books, take him, don't let someone else do it. Merry Christmas.
2006-11-26 14:27:05 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad is 79 and the hardest person to buy for- I usually get him some of his favorite candies and goodies in a gift basket.
2006-11-26 14:17:54 · answer #7 · answered by Flea© 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get some friends down and play cards with him instead of gifts. He will surely love it...what he needs now is time and lots of company...
2006-11-26 14:21:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to a vintage store or a thrift store and get an instument so he can have hours of fun fixing it
2006-11-26 14:21:40 · answer #9 · answered by smileuvg0temily 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pocket watch
2006-11-26 14:21:38 · answer #10 · answered by james_r_24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋