What to get my Dad for 60th birthday?

[Bobby Dazzler]

It's my Dad's 60th birthday tomorrow, and I need to think of something to get him.

He's not one for grand gestures, and so I don't plan to spend any more than £100, but by the same token it would be nice to get him something memorable given it's a special birthday.

Any ideas??

All help much appreciated. No really got much time left!!

 

[Geezer255]

Driving day? Tank driving maybe?......

 

[Ian B Walker]

Blonde, Swedish, nice curves? That would be memorable

Offence not intended, delete if considered offensive

 

[Ted]

A Harley Davidson.
That's what I'd like when I'm 60 (five years now).

 

[robert.saunders]

I'd like retirement at 60

Anyway when my dad was 60 he had all the usual trinkets but also attended a secret and well-organised massive party where their local and well-frequented restaurant was essentially hired exclusively for the evening (as opposed to the local village hall ) with loads of friends and relations, good food, live band - he treasures those memories and that night even today (6 years on)

 

[R2D2]

A nice Pen? Mercedes do a Carbon set for £50 which is nice quality present.

 

[Mudster]

I bought my Dear old Mum a Cartier pen for her 70th. She likes that sort of thing though.

 

[verytalldave]

A nice watch
Digital Camera
MP3 player
Cardigan (winters coming)
Beatles remastered box set (if he is a fan)
Tickets to a west end show (take your pick)
Cufflinks (if he wears them)

Just few thoughts off the top of my head.

 

[robert.saunders]

I think a watch or pen is the best option, considering the time left

 

[wemorgan]

I think a watch or pen is the best option, considering the time left

60 isn't so old

 

[IanA2]

Buy him a membership of the SMWS.

Gift Membership

 

[ririsko]

what about some "number 60" present? Small bonsai tree with hanging 60 of... favourite small things... You know him, you will know...

 

[Ted]

Cardigan (winters coming)

Just few thoughts off the top of my head.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No no no no NO!!!!!!

 

[golfbuggy]

A membership or Magazine subscription.
Im 60 next month and have no idea what I would like,but my girls would not buy me a pen.
I'll be happy just to wake up in the morning,oh and not have to get for a pee in the night!!! lol

 

[wemorgan]

My father was given a mini weather station kit.
It has wi-fi back to his PC, so it monitors and records; rain, wind, temperature, pressure etc.

Sounds a bit geeky, but he loves it.

 

[crammy69]

I bought my Dad a PC from Argos ( as they would go round and set it up for him and get him connected ) for his 60th. He still uses it 7 years later.

How about a couple of Magazine subscriptions? It sounds very unimaginative but Ive been bought a few at Christmas/Birthdays and its always a lovely surprise when they turn up!.

Alternatively, Balloon rides are a popular milestone present!

 

[Druk]

My 60th got given a voucher to spend a 1/2 day flying birds of prey. One-to-one with the handler.

Chuffed to bits with that as a pressie.

for instance....http://www.icbp.org/courses/fex.html




.

 

[Smatt]

My 60th got given a voucher to spend a 1/2 day flying birds of prey

I would think most married men are experienced in this ?

 

[DJC013]

My father was given a mini weather station kit.
It has wi-fi back to his PC, so it monitors and records; rain, wind, temperature, pressure etc.

Sounds a bit geeky, but he loves it.

Hello, the weather station sounds good ! Any idea of make/model ? Thanks in advance, regards Damian.

 

[The Hooded Claw]

GLIDER FLIGHT!!!!..........I had one fer my 50th ..........BRILLIANT NEVER FORGET IT!!!!!

Good, As long as Richard Hammond aint in the next glider ........WITH HIS BLOODY MORRISON'S TROLLY!!!!!!