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D-Roc
May 29th, 2012, 06:29 PM
I will be going to my FIL's retirement party this weekend and I have no idea what to get him. Any ideas you could suggest would be helpful.
He is into backpacking on trails during the summer. Him and his wife went to Paris last year and loved it. They are considering living there half the year. he likes old, antique things.
45ED
May 29th, 2012, 06:30 PM
Budget would be helpful. ;)
D-Roc
May 29th, 2012, 06:32 PM
$100 or less would be preferable, but would consider going over it a bit for the right gift.
hdom
May 29th, 2012, 06:43 PM
Something with GPS, always hear old folks getting lost in the woods.
sandikosh
May 29th, 2012, 06:52 PM
Get him a Buick.
sandikosh
May 29th, 2012, 06:54 PM
Something with GPS, always hear old folks getting lost in the woods.
Don't. Unless you want to spend a lot of time showing him how to operate it.
D-Roc
May 29th, 2012, 07:00 PM
Don't. Unless you want to spend a lot of time showing him how to operate it.
He knows how to use a GPS. :facepalm:
originalnutta
May 29th, 2012, 07:30 PM
An antique compass for his hikes.
45ED
May 29th, 2012, 07:42 PM
Antique/vintage pocket watch that works? Or something that looks/appears antique-y (since real antique might be pricey)?
macy69
May 29th, 2012, 08:10 PM
he likes old, antique things.
If she's not doing a snickers commercial, Betty White may be available
sylpherware
May 29th, 2012, 08:11 PM
Shotgun + Rocking chair
Ottomaddox
May 29th, 2012, 08:15 PM
An antique compass for his hikes.
...wrapped in a GPS box.
yao416
May 29th, 2012, 08:37 PM
A pimp cane
D-Roc
May 29th, 2012, 08:46 PM
I like the antique compass, but I have only three days. I may check out SAIL too. I know there are antique shops in my area (Durham Ontario). I just hope I have time to go looking for it.
originalnutta
May 29th, 2012, 09:19 PM
...wrapped in a GPS box.
smothered in pension cheques.
jaxx lite
May 29th, 2012, 09:59 PM
Hat
http://www.tilley.com/Hats-Men.aspx
and give him the receipt in case it doesn't fit
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supersaiyan
May 29th, 2012, 10:12 PM
**** in a box
aplayaz2000
May 30th, 2012, 03:29 AM
time machine, old people love those
Tig
May 30th, 2012, 05:47 PM
bottle of scotch..and don't cheap out, get him a nice single malt
D-Roc
May 30th, 2012, 07:52 PM
Already has a Tilley and he rarely drinks anymore. I was given a suggestion of a nice pair of driving gloves. He was given a gift to take a Ferrari around a track for 6 laps and he is also considering buying a sports car. Wear can I get a really nice pair?
Keep in mind I have no time to order them. have to be able to pick them up. In Durham, but Markham is also an area I frequent.
NorthYorker
May 31st, 2012, 06:08 PM
Something useful for a hobby he enjoys. If he's a handyman, buy him a laser level, for example. If he's an outdoorsman, buy him a Swiss knife or good multitool.
_Allan_
May 31st, 2012, 06:18 PM
If she's not doing a snickers commercial, Betty White may be available
Hahaha ... We!
Becks
May 31st, 2012, 08:34 PM
Even though he doesn't drink, he may still appreciate a nice bottle of ice wine.
brunes
May 31st, 2012, 08:49 PM
If he likes backpacking, you could get him a really nice leatherman knife or other item from MEC.
ishfish
May 31st, 2012, 09:08 PM
robo lawn mower
ipod, Commodore - if he likes antiques
electronic bbq fork
electronic photo frame
Simaahoy
May 31st, 2012, 09:24 PM
Maybe several girftcards
ctc027
Jun 1st, 2012, 10:24 AM
Does he play golf? If so, get him gift card to a nice course or some lessons.
ykshum
Aug 30th, 2012, 12:24 PM
Those robo vacuum.
wilsonlam97
Aug 30th, 2012, 12:27 PM
Money. Rain the guy in money.
FrogPrince
Aug 30th, 2012, 12:30 PM
Weed