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Topic: what present can I buy?
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blue moon
Moderator Posts: 1169
From: U.K
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted February 26, 2008 11:56 AM
 
I need to get a present for a gentleman of substantial means about to turn 70. He doesn't need anything, except maybe better health and I can't buy that in a shop. It does mean alcohol is out as he is trying to cut down. If anyone has any suggestions I would be very grateful. IP: Logged |
Xodian
Moderator Posts: 1699
From: Canada
Registered: Dec 2006
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posted February 26, 2008 12:41 PM
Hmmmm, do you have a price range in mind?I personally would go for something classy like a Swiss Watch  ; Preferably one with a wide metalic strap and a more traditional faceplate. But some might find that a bit too cliche. If he is an avid music listner (or even a casual one) you can always get him a surround sound sound stereo system. I personally love Logitech's stuff; They are resonably priced yet offer amazing quality. Here is a surround sound set by Logitech:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7951139&type=product&id=1152836586066&DCMP=KNC-TLC&ref=25&loc=%20NXT&srccode=cii_9324560&cpncode=07-47305326-2 IP: Logged |
Azalaksh
Knowflake Posts: 6485
From: New Brighton, MN, USA
Registered: Nov 2004
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posted February 26, 2008 12:43 PM
Art.
Exotic food.
Music cd's.(am I a Venusian, or what??)  IP: Logged |
Happy Dragon
Knowflake Posts: 2886
From:
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted February 26, 2008 12:57 PM
* except maybe better health and I can't buy that in a shop. ..
*It does mean alcohol is out as he is trying to cut down. ..help him cut out the alchohol and provide better health in one go .
.. howz about a supply of Kombucha ..
~ http://www.sulis-health.co.uk/index2.html ~
~ http://www.sulis-health.co.uk/index2.html ~ a supply of goji berries ??
~ http://www.health-report.co.uk/goji_berry.html ~
~ http://www.gojiking.co.uk/shop/ ~ (edited to add ) .. re. various types of goji berry
~ http://www.astrologyzine.com/himalayan-goji-berries.shtml ~
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blue moon
Moderator Posts: 1169
From: U.K
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted February 26, 2008 01:30 PM
Those berries look nice. Thanks X for the gadget idea. That could be a good one. IP: Logged |
lalalinda
Moderator Posts: 3291
From: nevada
Registered: Jun 2005
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posted February 26, 2008 05:30 PM
He has everything? and he's turning 70?How about a nice bottle of single malt Scotch or
A Whoopee Cushion w/remote control
(yes they sell them)  IP: Logged |
blue moon
Moderator Posts: 1169
From: U.K
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted February 26, 2008 05:54 PM
You've been peeking at my Christmas list, haven't you? Male -> bottle of booze
Female -> floral display
Child -> book You can't have too many of any of those objects IP: Logged |
CancerianMoon
Knowflake Posts: 1082
From: Sydney, Australia. Cancer Sun.....Gemini Moon.....Aqua Rising
Registered: Aug 2003
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posted March 01, 2008 06:24 AM
what about a beautiful pen?
or handmade individual chocolates..yummIP: Logged |
Aphrodite
Knowflake Posts: 4992
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Registered: Feb 2002
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posted March 03, 2008 12:15 AM
How close are you two?I have a strange feeling that as people grow into their later years, material possessions have less and less meaning . . . and that a good number of their friends begin to pass away . . . I would celebrate by taking him out on a nice drive to lunch or dinner, and then have a surprise guest be at the restaurant -perhaps an old friend of his. Good luck, birthdays are a wonderful thing  IP: Logged |
BlueRoamer
Knowflake Posts: 3944
From: Calm Blue Ocean, Calm Blue Ocean
Registered: Jun 2003
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posted March 03, 2008 12:26 AM
that's a really wonderful suggestion AphroditeIP: Logged |
blue moon
Moderator Posts: 1169
From: U.K
Registered: Dec 2007
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posted March 03, 2008 03:17 AM
He's my father-in-law. IP: Logged |
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