Christmas Presents for dad
Discussion
Looking for some ideas and inspiration.
My dad is 65 and quite difficult to buy for. Im sure other people are in the same boat when it comes to christmas. So i thought without going in to too many details of their hobbies and past times, we could all put ideas a presents weve bought in here and let people take some ideas and inspiration.
Usually ive gone for the usual books, new work flask, bits for the car (porsche boxter, but theyre not really in to modifying it so quite difficult to think of related gifts), and thats all he really asks for.
I did see this book which is a very curious thing and not something id heard of until earlier this week.
https://amzn.eu/d/dzhtXZl "The Book. The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization"
My dad is 65 and quite difficult to buy for. Im sure other people are in the same boat when it comes to christmas. So i thought without going in to too many details of their hobbies and past times, we could all put ideas a presents weve bought in here and let people take some ideas and inspiration.
Usually ive gone for the usual books, new work flask, bits for the car (porsche boxter, but theyre not really in to modifying it so quite difficult to think of related gifts), and thats all he really asks for.
I did see this book which is a very curious thing and not something id heard of until earlier this week.
https://amzn.eu/d/dzhtXZl "The Book. The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization"
For around £200 a butchery class at the Ginger Pig is a great night out. You get to learn how to cut and prepare meat while they cook some. Wine is served as part of it and after the lesson you get to feast on a lot of food (the meat plus dauphinoise potatoes and veg etc). You also get to take the meat you prepared home. I went on the beef course with a mate.
A few drinks in Marylebone en route and a couple of hours learning how to trim and chine a fore-rib. Brilliant night out and about 2.5Kg of cow to take home (each). Not everyone drinks wine, but a couple were happy to pass us theirs.
The Ginger Pig <-- link.
A few drinks in Marylebone en route and a couple of hours learning how to trim and chine a fore-rib. Brilliant night out and about 2.5Kg of cow to take home (each). Not everyone drinks wine, but a couple were happy to pass us theirs.
The Ginger Pig <-- link.
MOMACC said:
You're adults with your own money, why buy gifts?
Take him out for the day, if he's into cars a day at the track.
I’m taking my dad up to the national railway museum have a spot of lunch and if he’s good, a treat from the gift shop. Did a made up a ‘voucher’ to put in the card.Take him out for the day, if he's into cars a day at the track.
As a 60-year old father of three adult males, I wish to echo some of the earlier responses. For me, I don't want "stuff"; if they are prepared to spend some of their valuable time with me, then that is the best present going.
I had a cracking year; Sprog1 took me out for a meal at a posh place in Brum, whilst Sprog2 bought us tickets to the Duxford Battle of Britain flying display day. Sprog 3 is an impoverished PhD student and so got a pass, but still found time to get home for a weekend to see us.
Something of a "Hallmark Movie" response, but it works for me.
I had a cracking year; Sprog1 took me out for a meal at a posh place in Brum, whilst Sprog2 bought us tickets to the Duxford Battle of Britain flying display day. Sprog 3 is an impoverished PhD student and so got a pass, but still found time to get home for a weekend to see us.
Something of a "Hallmark Movie" response, but it works for me.
Glassman said:
For around £200 a butchery class at the Ginger Pig is a great night out. You get to learn how to cut and prepare meat while they cook some. Wine is served as part of it and after the lesson you get to feast on a lot of food (the meat plus dauphinoise potatoes and veg etc). You also get to take the meat you prepared home. I went on the beef course with a mate.
A few drinks in Marylebone en route and a couple of hours learning how to trim and chine a fore-rib. Brilliant night out and about 2.5Kg of cow to take home (each). Not everyone drinks wine, but a couple were happy to pass us theirs.
The Ginger Pig <-- link.
This sounds fantastic. A few drinks in Marylebone en route and a couple of hours learning how to trim and chine a fore-rib. Brilliant night out and about 2.5Kg of cow to take home (each). Not everyone drinks wine, but a couple were happy to pass us theirs.
The Ginger Pig <-- link.
Alternatively Porsche Silverstone do driving experiences. Your Dad could use his Boxster.
https://experienceshop.porsche.com/booking/build-e...
This year I've bought my Dad a coffee pod machine. He's 92 and life's too short for instant.
I book this place every year for my Mum and Dad (83 and 79). They always look forward to going. Meal, overnight stay and breakfast in the morning.
https://www.northcote.com/offers-and-packages/
https://www.northcote.com/offers-and-packages/
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