battlemaiden Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 He isn't our minister. As a matter of fact, he is a family member who we love dearly, but don't particularly agree with doctrinally (word?). :D Anywho, we don't really have any ideas for a birthday/retirement gift. I'm throwing it out to the hive.... Thanks. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 A gift card/ certificate to a restaurant that he would like - my parents would like some place like a family style restaurant instead of something fancy. Does he have any hobbies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 What would bless him? a gift certificate to a restaurant? Tickets to his favorite sports team? A really nice sweater? I wouldn't focus so much on the event and focus on the person. What does he like. Personally, at 70 he might in a downsizing mode so knick-knack type stuff might not be a good idea. There's a couple of pennies for you to rub together.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 I would try to get him something hobby related. If he's retiring, he'll have time on his hands. What does he like to do? Can you pay for a day of golf for him? What does he like to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 A gift card/ certificate to a restaurant that he would like - my parents would like some place like a family style restaurant instead of something fancy. Does he have any hobbies? :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggie Posted March 4, 2009 Share Posted March 4, 2009 (edited) How much are you thinking of spending? Would money be out of the question? I really detest gift cards, although I know sometimes they are the only way to go. Visa gift cards are the best, imo. They can be used anywhere, not just a particular store or restaurant. The day of golf sounds good. What about a massage? A book. Book on CD. If he's well off, a donation to his favorite charity or church. A book in his name to his seminary. Would he like to take up a new hobby? Gardening tools. Bird watching. A bird feeder. Cooking books or utensils. A nice bottle of wine. Could you send him some fresh Hawaii pineapple?:001_smile: One a month for a year? There's some site out there that will send a nut-of-the-month. Or perhaps a dessert of the month? Does he have an ipod? Itunes gift card? Depending on where he lives....a tree for his yard. A digital frame or a small camera. Is this just from your family? Could some family members go in together for a gift? We're all going in together to get my dad a cool gun that he's always wanted. ETA: tickets for a play or symphony. Edited March 4, 2009 by Aggie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
battlemaiden Posted March 4, 2009 Author Share Posted March 4, 2009 Could you send him some fresh Hawaii pineapple?:001_smile: One a month for a year? . Wonderful idea. He would probably appreciate this. Thanks. Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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