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Hi.

I'm stuck for something to buy my dad. Usually I send daft things like aftershave or trainers and at one point shamefully bought him a Hibernian scarf!!

He's 57 this year and if anyone has any original ideas or websites I can buy something from that would be helpful.

I'd send him a case of Keo if I thought my mum would let him have it!!!!

Y

Hi pepermint

Why not just ring him and tell him how much you love him, and how you are always thinking about him. That the best present money can not buy?

You should call into my shop Yvonne, I have loads of gadgets for men, thats why its called 'Lay-z-Buoy'

I'll even give you the PP members discount

Thats interesting Pete what sort of gadgets do you have? although you would think I would know better than to bring my husband to your shop he cant resist.

Will I have a PP discount too?

Jan

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Hi Jan,

Every PP member gets a discount, just let me know who you are & its 10% off most things, check out my advert in the 'Members Offers' section on PP to see whats on offer

Also if you check out my website, you'll see the kind of lay-z-buoy gadgets I have in stock, mainly beach & pool stuff, have a nosey

Hi Yvonne
Does your dad have any interests? Maybe you can get something related to an interest he already has or perhaps one he's pondering over..

My dad, bless him only had an interest in the bookies or pub so he got 100's of bottles of old spice off me and my 4 siblings over the years. Bet he hated it. He passed away about 18months ago and Id do anything just to be able to give him another bottle.

Marks comments are definitely wise. Wish I'd have done that more when he was here but at least I got to tell him before he toddled off to the bookies in the sky

x

His only interest is running after my 7 year old niece who has him wrapped round her little finger.

He's not a gadget man and I can't send him any sweets or chocs as my mum'll have them away!

Thats what grandads are for!

How about a fun present for the two of them to enjoy together? Do they still make those plaster cast kits that used to be about when I was a kid? They can have fun making something together and a reminder of your gift, wont say permanent - the monstrosities we used to make for my mum used to 'fall' off the window sill. We insisted she have them on display well it was either making her stuff like that or Old spice!!

x

try http://www.iwantoneofthose.com

Lots of silly stuff and novelty type things always good for a chuckle if not about one of those red letter day things, assuming you can find something he'll enjoy ? failing that a weekend break somewhere just to escape may be the thing ?

Just a couple of thoughts...

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Certa Cito.

Yvonne...does he live in the UK or Cyprus? If the UK, a flight in a glider makes a gift which is fun, different and usually appreciated. But then I would think of something aeronautical wouldn't I? If in Cyprus, how about an hour or two on a jetski? Lloyd

Thanks everyone for your ideas.

I had thought about a present that he can work on with Yas (Niece).

I shall ponder and purchase!!!

Y

Jetski in this weather... noooooooo its freezing

He lives in Edinburgh.

It'd be fab if the family were over for their birthdays as, you're right, it would be great to get them something really quite memorable to do.

I'm all in a muddle now!!!

Take him scuba diving of the limassol coast if he's over here, I've heard thats something you remember

Had a flying lesson once as a birthday present, out over the Forth road and rail bridges then back over the castle and Arthurs Seat / The Kings Park, it was incredible

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If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs..............you obviously don't have a clue as to how serious things are.

I've been up in a plane once or twice & I don't mean your run of the mill 747 or Airbus kind either

I took a jollie through the Brecons in a T2 Harrier back in '& then had a wee flight in a Tornado GR3 when I was down in the Falklands, believe me when I say there's nothing else left on this planet that can scare you after that

Hi Y
Alastair says if your Dad is a Hibs supporter - he needs help!
Seriously, does he like Steam Trains - you could arrange a trip to Kyle.Or a trip on the Falkirk Wheel. Or buy a Ticket for the Tattoo, or a meal voucher for a fav. restaurant in Edin. Does he like gardening? Vouchers can be sent by Klondyke Garden Centres over the Internet. Or.......... give me some of his likes etc and I'll try and come up with something.
Ruth

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Ruth x

Qui me amat, amet et canem meum

Ruth, I've been telling him he needs help for years when it comes to the hibees!

I like the idea of getting tickets for something for him and Yas, but not sure what happens in Edinburgh anymore! (pointless adding my mum in for a ticket - she's out at work when he's at home)

Y

Hi Y,

Some very good suggestions here, must remember them for the future.

Jan

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Hi'
When we were in Livingston, I was the correspondent for Livingston Village for the West Lothian Courier - I was known as Scoop Gardner as I knew everything that went on!! Nosey B*****r really!!
Ruth

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Ruth x

Qui me amat, amet et canem meum

Hi,

I had the same problem last night for my sisters 40th birthday, So I browsed e- bay and did a search "birthdays" And I have now ordered her a personalised song on a cd !! It includes her name, funny stories, the rest of the families names. You even get to listen to a demo !!! Think it was Jeff Songs. If your dad likes a laugh but you still want to get him something to keep, it's worth a look. Only cost about £10 so you can still add to the gift too.

Rebel Sam X

Check out this web site for some original ideas.

http://www.redletterdays.co.uk/Home

Molly

I am almost embarrassed to tell you all this - my mum has called and said he wants a .................... pen!

A pen.

How much are Bics these days????

I try my best to think of something fabulous to send and he wants a pen! I know him, if he gets a fabulous mont blanc, he will lose it within 12 hours - scatty!

I may send him a pen and something fabulous!

Y

Y

If all else fails

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Graham

The best mind-altering drug is truth.

Wont work , men cant do two things at once

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new me new life, , never forget my cyprus life and friends .

For that hard to buy for person on your list.

CUP & COOKIES:

Smart cup in which you can put 2-3 of your favourite cookies. You don't need extra plates. It's made for right handed and left handed.

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Graham

The best mind-altering drug is truth.

I want one!!

x

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hee hee

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Graham

The best mind-altering drug is truth.

Graham,

You have way too much time on your hands mate

I'd like one of those cups though only problem, not enough room for the amount of biscuits I like with my cuppa

Found the perfect pressy!
Racing grannies, wind em up and watch em go!!

In fact Im so impressed(I did say I was easily amused) that I've just bought them!

Cant wait to get them..

Think I need to get out more too
x

For that hard to buy for person on your list.

BUTTER CUTTER:
One Click Butter Cutter controls your portion as an important part of staying healthy. This ingenious butter cutter delivers one standard pat with each click of the handle.


One for the road

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Graham

The best mind-altering drug is truth.

Pete I couldnt agree with you more and I am his wife!!!

No worries he is back to work on Monday wont have the time then.

Do you get the feeling thou he is trying very hard to become junior

I think he is already there dont you!!

Jan

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They just dont like to see us women on top Jan, Just noticed iam a
regular so looks like i on top of mine for a bit.

Tricia

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new me new life, , never forget my cyprus life and friends .

Piglet loved the racing grannies really good.

I do hope pepperment found a few good ideas as presents for her father before we hijacked her thread, in the end he only wanted a pen

Jan

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This one starts off with pen

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Place your tea cup under the beak and set it to the desired time. As you turn the timer dial, the beak lowers the tea into the hot water. When time is up, a bell sounds and the penguin automatically lifts his beak, removing the tea bag from the water.



And just in case one day rolls into the next one.......

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I'm off to the pub before I get into trubble......

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Graham

The best mind-altering drug is truth.

I think he needs another 15 posts to get promoted