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Well, I am a senior, male 60 plus years.......
One year I rec'd a big box, filled with shipping popcorn and dollar bills. Mostly ones but some $5's, 10's and $20's mixed in. Great gift, really enjoyed digging out all the cash. Still remember it to this day. Took me about 15-20 minutes to find all the money without dumping the box........ Still puts a smile on my face. Total was $300 but it was worth much more.....
What about a gift card to a restaurant he likes. Or when I'm stuck, I'll make up a basket with a bunch of munchies like nuts, chips, popcorn, candy(if they like it or eat it), etc. You can get a basket and the wrapping at the Dollar store or Walmart. Then get some nice ribbon to tie it(make the ends curly) and add a nice bow.
Also, something else to consider, something when I can't think of anything else is scratch off tickets. Not sure if he'd like anything like that but thought I'd mention it.
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I know this is an old thread, but I've enjoyed it, since my DH is the same as OPs dad. A big spotlight flashlight is one of his favorite things too. I told my kids long ago that if I can't drink it, burn it, smoke it, or eat it, I don't need it. In other words, we don't need any stuff.
One thing I didn't see mentioned is, does OPs dad have a good grill? If he likes to make BBQ or grill things, he might like the latest and greatest grill model, like a Big Green Egg.
We would appreciate weekend trips that we might not choose to afford very often, like a weekend at Disney, or NYC or something like that. We would also like cooking classes.
OPs dad does not like to travel, I guess, but maybe he just doesn't like the planning end of it, but would like the trip itself?
Um, thanks to the new posters who are trying to help me with a present for my Dad for Christmas 2012!
Jeez, I was going to tell you what my kids began doing after you started this thread. They now buy me stuff that they want. Then, a couple weeks later ask to borrow whatever it is.
My oldest son has asked me to let him know if I want to get myself a watch or cuff links or other things so he can make sure he likes them.
I see you didn't get any decent ideas. I am a little disappointed because my dad is the same way and all the "great" ideas I have been given are just as crappy as the ones you have been given
Um, thanks to the new posters who are trying to help me with a present for my Dad for Christmas 2012!
Father's Day is approaching. Maybe you can put some of the suggestions to good use.
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