What do I get my father-in-law? He is 88, widowed for 6 years, retired farmer, WW2 Navy vet. If he needs it, he already has it. He still lives independently and is quite competent.
2006-12-10 16:17:51 · 14 answers · asked by Sylvia H 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
How about you get him something comemorating his career. Or something that you think he will treasure..maybe a card and make his favorite meal or dessert?
2006-12-10 16:20:23 · answer #1 · answered by Brigitte 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sun sign: Gifts for Leo Leos love gifts. They will appreciate more the fact that you thought of them than the actual present. (True!!) However, if you want to make them really happy, buy something of which they could be proud of: a mobile phone, a funny shirt or a pet. (I guess lol) The best colours for Leo are orange-red hues. (I love all colours :P) Gift Ideas: favorite music CDs, concert tickets, electronics, a funny shirt, interior design objects, a pet, something made by you (for example a woven bracelet). I'd be happy with any of those :) Rising: Gifts for Cancer Firstly, the fact that you bought him a present is a sign that you thought of him and this will make the Cancer very happy. (Yes :D) It would be ideal to buy him something he already said he wants- to prove that you are permanently listening to what he says. (Doesn't matter, there are money matters ya know?) In any case, be sure that any gift will bring him great joy, especially because it comes from you. Even if it is a bracelet which he would normally consider a horrible thing, he will wear it with pride, as a proof of your love for him. Anything related to the occult or has a Spiritual touch will surely fascinate him. The color that suits him the best is blue. (Blue actually suits me best) Gift Ideas: a painting, fluffy slippers, a fresh perfume, a book in the series " How to start your own business', a religious icon, a charm, a meditative music CD. I'd be fine with any of them except for a religious icon. I'm not religious
2016-03-29 02:45:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him a gift card to some place like Sears where they have everything. Or if you know the name of the ship(or sub) he was on the you could go and get him a book on naval battles, vessels, etc of the war. My uncle was stationed on a Destroyer and I bought him a book about destroyer missions and he loved it . I know it cliche' but you could also he him some models of navy vessels. If he had any medals you could get him a nice case for him to display them. Good luck and merry christmas. .
2006-12-10 16:30:16 · answer #3 · answered by tootsie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-12-12 19:22:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get him like a cool Military puzzle, or a plane or boat model. Something that he can put his mind to and work on. Maybe one already made if that might be too much.
2006-12-10 16:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by Foodaholic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What about a small CD player and some books on CD? Or a subscription to one of his favorite papers or mgazines.
2006-12-10 16:22:13 · answer #6 · answered by chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd get him a gift card or a book he says he likes. Oh Oh or get him a gift card to a good book store
2006-12-10 16:21:07 · answer #7 · answered by Jenny Q 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How would it be to just DO something to help him...clean his garage or closets, organize his cabinets, fix his porch railing, paint his livingroom, clean house for the holidays, go shopping for him, or something he wants done around, but it might be difficult for him to accomplish?
2006-12-10 16:39:39 · answer #8 · answered by ♥Sweetmusic ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about pajamas or cologne. Better yet visit him often and do something for him nice. Invite him to your house or cook for him and take it to him. You didn't say about his health so hope this helps.
2006-12-10 16:35:02 · answer #9 · answered by Tenn Gal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a bath robe pajamas, or a visa, or amex gift card
2006-12-10 16:54:19 · answer #10 · answered by half sam, half amazing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋