My dad's a tough guy to shop for for Christmas.I ask him if there's anything he wants, and he never can suggest anything. Or else he says he just wants everyone together since my brother and I both live away in other states. He's a simple man, doesn't like alot of accesory things. He is very practical. His birthday is Monday,he likes to grill so I got him some nice gourmet barbeque sauces, again. It's either stuff for grilling or history books I get him. I'm trying to think of something different since I often seem to get him similar gifts.My dad: He's 60, likes kayaking and camping, outdoorsy, big into history (WWI and II), he's a business man, a volunteer firefighter, not into the modern technology so I'd never get him an Ipod or anything like that, I've gotten him cds before & he likes music from the 60's & 70's. I'm in college, I'm not poor but I obviously can't get him a motorcycle or any other extravegant gifts. Any suggestions to help me break the habit of similar gifts? Thanks
2007-12-01 12:57:22 · 3 answers · asked by Jen 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
How about some passes to different museums. Does he like trains? Get him a round trip train ride somewhere. (I'm a dad, and I would love that.) Even a train ride to a train museum. Air shows are always nice. I have a 12 ga. shotgun that my son and I like to go target shooting with. (I have to admit, he's a lot better shot than I am.) My dad, (now deceased) loved to tinker in the garage. He had a bunch of cans and jars of all kinds of nuts, bolts, nails, and everything else you would find in a garage. I bought him one of those things with all the plastic drawers in it. He had a blast sorting and organizing. Ended up buying him a few more cuz he had so much stuff. He was in his garage for weeks just sorting his stuff out. Plus, I loaned him my chop saw, and he went wild building stuff for the new shed I built for him. He was in Heaven.
2007-12-01 13:18:32 · answer #1 · answered by johN p. aka-Hey you. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not an Ipod, put somethings on it he would enjoy and let him join the 21st century. Or to be safe get him some cologne. Sean Jean smells grat but if that is too expensive get Stetson. or get hom a back masager or a foot soaker.
2007-12-01 13:12:40 · answer #2 · answered by MrsMagee 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MY FRIEND YOU BASICALLY ANSWERED THIS QUESTION YOUR SELF TALK TO YO BRO ABOUT GETTING HOME THE WEEKEND AFTER HIS B DAY IF HE CANT DURING THE WEEK AND JUST CATCH UP
2007-12-01 14:42:26 · answer #3 · answered by rich 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋