My Dad is 79 years old. He has everything imaginable. What can I get him for Christmas. He's doesen't have a hobby. He thinks he to old to do anything, or go anywhere. He sits around the house. That about sums him up. Any ideas?
2006-12-19 11:52:13 · 14 answers · asked by molbug 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Holidays ➔ Other - Holidays
I've got a dad like that, it's rough. This year I made a scrapbook of pictures starting from his wedding to my mom, my birth, family vacations right up to today. It didn't take me too long once I got all the pictures together (got it done last Saturday).
There's always classic TV shows that have recently come out on CD (or a CD player if he doesn't already have one).
You can also give him a gift card to a restaurant for two that he likes to go to (if you don't think he'll find somebody to go with, tell him you want to go with him)
Maybe you could start a hobby for him!! Puzzles, cross words, Ice Fishing (or regular fishing), Golf... you know his limitations better than I do.
Also you can always find an interesting book about historical events that took place while he was younger. He was in his 20's and 30's during the 50's & 60's. There's always intersting stuff about those eras!!
Good luck and I hope these ideas help or at least inspire some of your own ideas!
Happy Holidays!
2006-12-19 12:10:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A bird feeder and a beginners guide to birding. You can also get him a decent pair of binoculars depending on your budget (Nikon-$50). Scrabble is always fun if he has someone to play with.
2006-12-19 11:56:49 · answer #2 · answered by jspphotos 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Maybe spend some time with him. Make him dinner.
New warm slippers, or a new quilt.
Merry Christmas
2006-12-19 11:56:03 · answer #3 · answered by farharringsingslia 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you could hang out with him, everyone is interested in something, you could get him a picture of you framed! my dad is only 46 but i got him a dunkin donuts gift card and a long sleeved shirt!
2006-12-19 11:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by molly 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what he likes to read and buy him a book since he likes to stay home.
2006-12-19 11:55:20 · answer #5 · answered by Greenwood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get the family together and take him to dinner at his favorite place. And take pictures you so you can give them to him later.
2006-12-19 11:56:23 · answer #6 · answered by Joe S 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you have any pictures of you and him together? perhaps a favorite,, I AM SURE THAT IF YOU GAVE YOUR DAD A PIC OF YOU TWO TOGETHER IN A HOMEMADE FRAME HE WOULD APPRECIATE THAT MORE THAN A STORE BOUGHT ITEM, SOMETHING FROM THE HEART THAT LETS HIM KNOW THAT YOU CARE AND THINK ABOUT HIM,
2006-12-19 11:57:36 · answer #7 · answered by nikki 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe a DVD or DVD player or something for him to watch so he isn't Bored it really depends on what he likes
2006-12-19 11:54:56 · answer #8 · answered by CarolCupcakkee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him out.....maybe get him a camera.....give him a hobby
2006-12-19 11:54:58 · answer #9 · answered by CK1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
new slippers and a robe, mayby some pj's
2006-12-19 11:54:49 · answer #10 · answered by starrynight 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋