Hi, my grandad was born in 1920 so this is his 87th Christmas and I'd like to get him something nice. He was born on a farm and grew up poor so that rules out nostalgia items I think, I duno he never talks about the past which is kinda sad. Nowadays he just watches the news and smokes, and goes from one of his daughters house to another. I'm sure most people will be getting him ciggarettes or socks but I dont want to give him those because a) I cant buy ciggaretts and b) they're repetive and not special.
So if you're 87 what would you like or if you are not, what do you think I should get my grandad? (Oh and I can't spend Christmas with him, he's with another family so don't say spending Christmas with him)
2007-12-22 21:23:27 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Senior Citizens
For my grandmother who was 97 at the time, I found an old picture of her 3 kids when they were young, had it blown up and framed it . She cried when she saw it...it had been years and years since she had looked at the old photos. It was a hit with everyone because they hadn't seen the picture either.
Good idea too Chocolate!!!!
2007-12-22 21:29:07 · answer #1 · answered by ridder 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
bless you you are the most wonderful granddaughter in the world !! I have nothing but 1 thing to contribute get him a box put inside the box a cigereatte holder a lighter and atthe end of the box put in a note saying granddad ive always loved you i wanted to get you something special so igo you this box with the essentials you need
i like being kind knowing ve done a good deed
dear grandad merry christmas
love lily
2007-12-22 23:56:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps he is an old movie buff...or a John Wayne fan, they sell sets in all the stores and they can also be ordered on line... Music also would be a suggestion as well as a set of books he may like! Perhaps a larger print Bible! Maybe a cigarette case engraved with his initials along with a lighter!
Just some ideas!
2007-12-22 22:40:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm identical as you,each my Grandads had been useless earlier than I was once born & unfortunately my two youngsters haven't any Grandads both as they had been each useless earlier than they had been born.Maybe we must undertake a few.
2016-09-05 14:26:21 · answer #4 · answered by savacool 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sent him a picture of yourself and a letter telling him how special he is to you and, letting him know you love him and wishing you could be with him on this blessed day called Christmas. If you don't have a picture,the letter would be perfect. At 87 he doesn't need much and certainly not cigarettes.Love is always to perfect gift regardless of age.
2007-12-23 00:01:44 · answer #5 · answered by lotteda717 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Get a pet that can stay with you until it is time for your granddad to visit your house. He will enjoy a dog or cat.
Or, if he is still able to read o.k., consider a book that interests him....you say he watches the news a lot.....maybe a book about international events throughout the years, or a subscription to a magazine like Time or Newsweek. Or, a nice cigarette ashtray, since he smokes so much, and probably won't stop, at his age. Or, a nice robe with slippers to match. (old folks get colder than young ones and need to stay warmer) So, a robe or a blanket for his bed.......other ideas....some nice towels for his bathroom, or a bed/sheet set, or a new mattress, or even a Tempurepedic mattress cover (he will love it....will sleep like a baby, and wake with less stiffness or pain).....or get him a watch, if you think he will use it.
2007-12-22 21:37:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
My father is 95. I compiled a series of old black and white photos I got off the internet of the town he and his parents moved to in the 1920's. This was from Massachusetts to California. Another year I sent him a book about his hometown. I think he appreciated these two presents more than anything else I had ever given him.
He is now a great great grandfather. (He is also a Great father!)
2007-12-23 00:26:02 · answer #7 · answered by mydearsie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well since he is 87, he is going to need something to help keep him warm. Get him some fur lined slippers/house shoes, gloves, a throw to cover his lap and legs, flannel pajamas, thermal underwear, flannel shirts, anything that will be able to help him stay warm.
My dad is 84, that is what I do for him, I give him stuff that will keep him warm. The older you get the harder it is to stay warm, at least that is the way it is with my dad.
2007-12-23 03:41:27 · answer #8 · answered by SapphireB 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All the suggestions here are great - I can't add anything, but bless you for your caring heart. Whatever you give him, can't be any better than your kind thoughts. Best wishes for a very happy Christmas !
2007-12-22 22:08:40 · answer #9 · answered by Stella 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yah know, at that age too. i seriously think the impossible would be needed, that is, get as many kids, daughters, grandkids, etc, as you can, and take a family picture. with him included, if you can't, build a montage, a collection of all his family, collect pictures, frame it , hang it , show it.
short of that , throw him a party, bring all the relatives over, for no special reason. make sure you clean up, make him the guest of honor, and take some pictures, he won't be around long, his pictures will,
2007-12-22 21:45:31 · answer #10 · answered by bg.hard 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋