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Title:Discussions of topics pertaining to men
Notice:Please read all replies to note 1
Moderator:QUARK::LIONELE
Created:Thu Jan 21 1993
Last Modified:Fri Jun 06 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:268
Total number of notes:12755

174.0. ""Different" Father's Day Gift Ideas?" by AKOCOA::SALLET () Wed May 17 1995 19:03

    Hi:
    
    I'm hoping a contributor to mennotes can provide some idea's for a
    Father's day gift. This would be for my husband, who is an equally
    great spouse and great father to our 2 sons (ages 4 and 2).
    
    What I'm looking for are ideas for a REALLY good father's day gift.
    Perhaps you could share some ideas of favorites you have rec'd or
    given in years past?
    
    What I don't want to do is clothes, books or anything related to the
    house.  I want it to be strictly for him (or something he can share in
    with our kids - sorta hard seeing their ages, or something he can share
    in with a friend, or perhaps even alone).  He's really been busting his
    tail both at work and at home in the last few months and needs
    something special.  I'd prefer to think of something unique but if it's
    related to golfing or fishing that would be ok too.  He find's both of 
    these relaxing.  He also likes other sports.  But again, I was trying
    to think of something a little more unique.  Any ideas?  
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174.143GMC::KEITHDr. DeuceWed May 17 1995 19:344
    I was given a glider ride for a birthday present one year...
    
    
    Steve
174.2MKOTS3::RAUHI survived the Cruel SpaWed May 17 1995 19:374
    A 'T' shirt with a scanned image of the kids on it. They had to mend my
    broken heart with that one.:)
    
    
174.3FishingKONICA::PALAZZOThu May 18 1995 13:0414
    
    Does you husband enjoy fishing. If he does, maybe get him an ultra-lite 
    rod and reel. These rods/reel sets are for lines weights between 2-6 lbs. 
    Ultra-Lites are fun to fish with, due to the sensitively of the rod. Its 
    also a challenge to sucessfully reel in the fish due low line weights.
    For your sons, a "Disney Mickey Mouse" rod would fit their small hands.
    The Disney rod has a push button reel and a rod length around 2 feet. 
    
    Just a thought.
    
                                               
    
    
     When my son was 4 
174.4Photo- - "frozen in time"?!SHRCTR::SCHILTONMy karma ran over your dogmaThu May 18 1995 13:125
    What about a photo session so he has an up-to-date "portrait" of
    either him & the boys or the whole family?  That way, he'll have 
    one for his wallet and one for his desk or where-ever...
    
    Sue 
174.5QUARK::LIONELFree advice is worth every centThu May 18 1995 14:364
I would agree with suggestions that include something with or made by the
kids, no matter how ridiculous it might look.

			Steve
174.6NOTAPC::PEACOCKFreedom is not free!Thu May 18 1995 16:3010
   There might be something with that glider ride idea.... take it a
   little further... how about flying lessons, or a chopper ride, or
   riding lessons, or a whale watch, or subscriptions/memberships for
   something he'd never spend money on himself, or... how about just a
   night away with only yourself and him... tough with small kids (I
   know!), but might be possible...
   
   fwiw,
   
   - Tom
174.7GRANPA::TDAVISThu May 18 1995 19:061
    How about a golf lesson from a pro? 
174.8An Old Town CanoeFOUNDR::SHEEHANThu May 18 1995 20:259
 If he doesn't allready have one a canoe is a great gift for a fishin
 Dad who also likes to relax on a peaceful lake or river. Don't forget
 the Life vests for him and the kids. Old Towne makes a lot great canoes

 Another suggestion is to give him a trip on a White Water Rafting Expedition
 you may like to go with him too.

 Neil...
174.9massage maybe?POLAR::WILSONCSat May 20 1995 08:566
    How 'bout a massage from a professional. If he has never had a massage
    before this would be nice. Be careful though ask around, top of the
    line beauty salons sometimesw have a massuse (sp?) on board. Heck why
    not give him a beauty makeover, manicure, pedicure, hair style, massage
    etc. you can probably get a package deal for $350.00- $400.00. Now that
    would be one heck of a Fathers day gift. 
174.10Highland spring waterBRUMMY::WILLIAMSMBorn to grepTue Jun 06 1995 15:173
    A bottle of malt whisky and enough peace and quiet to enjoy it.
    
    R. Michael.  (still looking for the peace and quiet)
174.11BRAT::WOODP. WoodTue Jun 13 1995 12:424
    Tickets to the Red Sox and a promise not to complain if he takes a
    buddy instead of you.
    
    PW
174.12STRATA::WILBERLife's too short *not* to have funWed Jun 14 1995 06:5116
    re -.1
    
    Liked the second 1/2 of that. 
    
    I've often joked that it's more fun to go to a game with a buddy who
    loves the sport as much as I do because of the "good conversations".
    Then I realized, most of what we were saying was:
    
    Buddy: Did you see that?
    Me: Wow, amazing!
    Buddy: Yeah.
    
    After most fantastic plays, that's all that goes on. But he like,
    understands me man.
    
    jeff
174.13pop got wotPOLAR::WILSONCCars = DeathMon Jun 19 1995 06:353
    so what did you give him?
    chris