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My wife is retiring this week after mainy years dedicated service to education. Any original ideas on what I should buy for her apart from the usual flowers etc., etc..

Bravehearted Mon 30/06/08 15:20

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skyep
Mon 30/06/08
15:45

Hi Bravehearted!
How lovely for you both! What are her interests?

cleversod
Mon 30/06/08
15:53

Some gardening tools.

ethandron
Mon 30/06/08
16:26

there's a rose called 'schoolgirl', you could plant a few of those in a nice spot in your garden as a surprise for when she comes home.

topogigo
Mon 30/06/08
16:31

Find her another job!
Or buy her a sectional concrete garage to assemble, that will keep her occupied.

Sir Alec
Mon 30/06/08
16:46

It also depends on how much you would want to spend!
If she's turned 60 it equates to diamond! My Mum collected Swarovski crystal, it was more enjoyable than going to the expense of diamonds. They used to have a teacher related model, but I don't know if they still do it.
How about a nice spa/health club weekend, for a bit of pampering for both of you?

andy-hughes
Mon 30/06/08
16:56

You could always buy a little owl ornament - with a mortar board if possible - they are the elmblem of teachers, and when my wife left her Headship, she really enjoyed receiving these little reminders of her time at the chalk face.

moonshadow
Mon 30/06/08
16:58

The retirement gift I enjoyed the most was a years subscription to The National Trust. Don't forget if you do buy it to get a joint subscription. Mr M and I have had some wonderful visits all over the country and it's something you can do together.

puddicat
Mon 30/06/08
17:43

topogigo u are funny!!!

Lil O'lady
Tue 01/07/08
19:42

A buddy good holiday.

Bravehearted
Wed 02/07/08
09:35

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Thank you all for your suggestions folks. Unfortunately we already have a garage topogigio. She's heavy into golf and is unfortunately better than me.

topogigo
Wed 02/07/08
19:29

Tell her to take it easy and do it with a look of self satisfaction on her face that i am sure she deserves.

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