Birthday ideas...

[fliptheswitch]

Afternoon all :-)

It's my Dads birthday next week, and I have no idea what to get him.

I know it's difficult making suggestions for someone you don't know, but has anyone got any ideas. I don't want to spend a fortune, so nothing extravagant.

I usually get him a ticket to see the rugby, but Wales are playing in New Zealand this year, so thought that to be a tad overboard! :P

Any ideas would be much appreciated. Thanks.

[emmie]

Nice lunch out, pub?

[fliptheswitch]

Nah, he wouldn't like that. He's quite unsociable and doesn't like eating out.

The only things he likes are rugby and Bob Dylan. He's so fussy!

[Ann]

Depends what he likes and how old he is - how about a voucher to visit a stately home or take him out for the day yourself - see "Whats On" in your local area. Give him a years subscription to a magazine for a subject he is interested in. Give him a framed pic of his family ..... or get a photo book made of all the old family pics he can treasure.

[ummmm]

Erm...get him something rugby or Bob Dylon related...

Or socks...

[Ann]

Rugby magazine subscription?
http://www.isubscribe...PiQtqsCFYMKfAodySepfg

[fliptheswitch]

Hmm, the magazine subscription is a good idea. I don't think he reads any, but I'm sure I could find something rugby related.

nudgescuffler, that would be the obvious choice, yes... though he's got all his cd's, dvds, etc... and the rugbys in NZ.

He's the one person I always struggle with.

[ummmm]

Dylan ***

[fliptheswitch]

Lol Ann.

He's Welsh.... so would probably burn that, if I gave it to him! :D

[Ann]

Ooops sorry didn't know he was from Wales! Try a general one then
http://www.rugbyworld.com/

[fliptheswitch]

Haha, that's ok. Thankyou, that's actually a really good idea :-))

[Ann]

Pleased to be of help :-)

[snags]

How about a life size cut out of former Welsh captain Gareth Thomas for next to the tv... tidy...

http://www.wikihunks....5/Gareth_Thomas_2.jpg

[charlieuniform3]

Welsh whisky? Its very nice we were there 2 weeks ago Penderyn its called.

[fliptheswitch]

Snags, that's just... er... lovely. Why on earth didn't I think of that!

Charlie, he doesn't drink whiskey, but I may check that out anyway. Thanks :-)

[charlieuniform3]

They also do Gin and Vodka!

[fliptheswitch]

Ohh, gin you say? Now you're talking! :-)

[charlieuniform3]

1 and half litres for £34 quid from memory including postage and it is delivered in 48 hours

[fliptheswitch]

Do you know the name of the website?

[charlieuniform3]

http://www.welsh-whisky.co.uk/

[paddywak]

My dad was easily satisfied a bottle of a good malt whisk(e)y and 10 King Edward cigars for Christmas and birthday, problem solved