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over a year ago
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
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a really big hug and genuine i love you cos youre my dad. then a nice dinner followed with an afternoon in the sunshine (if it stays around for a while) |
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"If he is into nature. A bird box with a camera. Not so good now but for next year, give birds time to get used to seeing the box. Lovely to watch them hatch. "
Aww lovely idea, but he has just given his bird box to his other daughter as he wasn't getting any birds  |
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
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Last year I wrote a personalised poem for my mum and each of my sisters.
Then printed it on nice paper and framed it and presented each with a corresponding necklace.
My mum had a heart, older sister a blue crystal and younger sister a pink crystal. |
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Depends on what he likes.
As a dad anything to do with.
Sci fi.
The gym
Hot nude women about 22 year's old
Single malt whiskey.
(a bottle of the macallan 15yo)would be amazing.
Complete futurama box set
Absolutely anything to do with brooklyn nine nine
Big bang theory
New girl
Hot nude women over 22.
But I guess it will be the same as every year.
Superhero socks and a box of licorice allsorts, which I hate but can't bring myself to tell kid's.
Also I am diabetic and they buy me sweets?
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For Mother's Day I got my dad this 1930s bakerlite electrical resistance tested, in it's original leather case.
Found it in a charity shop for £20.
If you know how to use it, it's like a proto-taser.
He loved it. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"For me it's about the thought more than the price, something that says without a doubt they really know me. "
Yes I like this idea.. Any suggestions? |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
Last year I wrote a personalised poem for my mum and each of my sisters.
Then printed it on nice paper and framed it and presented each with a corresponding necklace.
My mum had a heart, older sister a blue crystal and younger sister a pink crystal. "
Awww a poem I'm rubbish at poems, but may give it ago  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Depends on what he likes.
As a dad anything to do with.
Sci fi.
The gym
Hot nude women about 22 year's old
Single malt whiskey.
(a bottle of the macallan 15yo)would be amazing.
Complete futurama box set
Absolutely anything to do with brooklyn nine nine
Big bang theory
New girl
Hot nude women over 22.
But I guess it will be the same as every year.
Superhero socks and a box of licorice allsorts, which I hate but can't bring myself to tell kid's.
Also I am diabetic and they buy me sweets?
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By (user no longer on site)
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"For Mother's Day I got my dad this 1930s bakerlite electrical resistance tested, in it's original leather case.
Found it in a charity shop for £20.
If you know how to use it, it's like a proto-taser.
He loved it. "
I have reread this a few times and still have not got a clue about any of it.
For starters why buy your dad a gift on mothers day?
And what the hell is the thing?
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
A star named after him/A racing car/balloon ride experience
S x"
Oh I like the star idea  on line? |
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
Last year I wrote a personalised poem for my mum and each of my sisters.
Then printed it on nice paper and framed it and presented each with a corresponding necklace.
My mum had a heart, older sister a blue crystal and younger sister a pink crystal.
Awww a poem I'm rubbish at poems, but may give it ago "
Basic poetry is pretty much just word association
For example if it's someone you lean on rock is a common one.
So...
You are the rock that I can always lean on
Then we rhyme it
You are the rock that I can always lean on.
You formed the base I built my life upon.
I always try to tell a story with mine and I go for the rhyme every two lines so for a birthday it'd be something like
Today is your day
As the heralds foretold
x years on this planet
With you they really broke the mould
The seasons come and go
The leaves brighten and fade
We've had good times and bad
We've cried and we've played
But through it I have loved you
And always will
Ignore what they'll say
You're not over the hill 
Just yet, I love you.
Comedic twist at the end to lighten it up |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
Last year I wrote a personalised poem for my mum and each of my sisters.
Then printed it on nice paper and framed it and presented each with a corresponding necklace.
My mum had a heart, older sister a blue crystal and younger sister a pink crystal.
Awww a poem I'm rubbish at poems, but may give it ago
Basic poetry is pretty much just word association
For example if it's someone you lean on rock is a common one.
So...
You are the rock that I can always lean on
Then we rhyme it
You are the rock that I can always lean on.
You formed the base I built my life upon.
I always try to tell a story with mine and I go for the rhyme every two lines so for a birthday it'd be something like
Today is your day
As the heralds foretold
x years on this planet
With you they really broke the mould
The seasons come and go
The leaves brighten and fade
We've had good times and bad
We've cried and we've played
But through it I have loved you
And always will
Ignore what they'll say
You're not over the hill
Just yet, I love you.
Comedic twist at the end to lighten it up "
Your a natural |
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By (user no longer on site)
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A bottle of washing up liquid and some Hoover bags.
Only kidding. My dad used to ask us not to buy him things but to take him to the pub and have a drink with him.
He had more shirts than Oxfam but always wore the same few.
Whatever you do or give, remember to let him know you love him for who he is, not who you would like him to be.
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
Last year I wrote a personalised poem for my mum and each of my sisters.
Then printed it on nice paper and framed it and presented each with a corresponding necklace.
My mum had a heart, older sister a blue crystal and younger sister a pink crystal.
Awww a poem I'm rubbish at poems, but may give it ago
Basic poetry is pretty much just word association
For example if it's someone you lean on rock is a common one.
So...
You are the rock that I can always lean on
Then we rhyme it
You are the rock that I can always lean on.
You formed the base I built my life upon.
I always try to tell a story with mine and I go for the rhyme every two lines so for a birthday it'd be something like
Today is your day
As the heralds foretold
x years on this planet
With you they really broke the mould
The seasons come and go
The leaves brighten and fade
We've had good times and bad
We've cried and we've played
But through it I have loved you
And always will
Ignore what they'll say
You're not over the hill
Just yet, I love you.
Comedic twist at the end to lighten it up
Your a natural "
Thank you I'm here all week
I like creative writing it's something I've always enjoyed. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I tend to get my dad something like taking him out for lunch or concert tickets or a round of golf or something. He's not really into "stuff" but likes doing things. |
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"I tend to get my dad something like taking him out for lunch or concert tickets or a round of golf or something. He's not really into "stuff" but likes doing things. "
Mine would love a meal
I treat him and my mum about once a month to a meal out though. So feel it's not something different. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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My dad died years ago, but I always make the effort to get something for my exs dad as he's such a nice guy. Usually books as we have similar taste.
None of his own kids bother with as much as a card. |
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"I tend to get my dad something like taking him out for lunch or concert tickets or a round of golf or something. He's not really into "stuff" but likes doing things.
Mine would love a meal
I treat him and my mum about once a month to a meal out though. So feel it's not something different."
Get them a couples profile with a month gold membership on fab
That's definitely different |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I tend to get my dad something like taking him out for lunch or concert tickets or a round of golf or something. He's not really into "stuff" but likes doing things.
Mine would love a meal
I treat him and my mum about once a month to a meal out though. So feel it's not something different."
This one is a bit left-field but for Christmas got him and my mum a stargazing trip to Kielder Observatory because he likes space stuff. If he's into history or space or old trains or something, tourist venues often do special events you can book for. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I tend to get my dad something like taking him out for lunch or concert tickets or a round of golf or something. He's not really into "stuff" but likes doing things.
Mine would love a meal
I treat him and my mum about once a month to a meal out though. So feel it's not something different.
This one is a bit left-field but for Christmas got him and my mum a stargazing trip to Kielder Observatory because he likes space stuff. If he's into history or space or old trains or something, tourist venues often do special events you can book for. "
Love this idea. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I tend to get my dad something like taking him out for lunch or concert tickets or a round of golf or something. He's not really into "stuff" but likes doing things.
Mine would love a meal
I treat him and my mum about once a month to a meal out though. So feel it's not something different.
Get them a couples profile with a month gold membership on fab
That's definitely different"
NOT A CHANCE |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"I tend to get my dad something like taking him out for lunch or concert tickets or a round of golf or something. He's not really into "stuff" but likes doing things.
Mine would love a meal
I treat him and my mum about once a month to a meal out though. So feel it's not something different.
This one is a bit left-field but for Christmas got him and my mum a stargazing trip to Kielder Observatory because he likes space stuff. If he's into history or space or old trains or something, tourist venues often do special events you can book for. "
The star gazing. Is that online Anna? |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just do the chores that would suit me
He doesn't do any! his forte is his garden (I get him garden stuff a lot too) "
I meant my daughter to me. Give me a day off the chores |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Just do the chores that would suit me
He doesn't do any! his forte is his garden (I get him garden stuff a lot too)
I meant my daughter to me. Give me a day off the chores "
let's hope so |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Just do the chores that would suit me
He doesn't do any! his forte is his garden (I get him garden stuff a lot too)
I meant my daughter to me. Give me a day off the chores
let's hope so "
I'm not holding my breath |
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OP, is your dad into football?
Could get him some football orientated stuff, such as a mug or coaster with the team he supports logo on it, or keyring with his teams logo on it?
If splashing out, tickets to go and watch his team next season or if he's into cricket or rugby, tickets to go watch a match. |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Complete waste of time my logic is my kids are told save money for themselves as I am their dad 365 days a year 24 hours a day and dont need to make a business profit just for one day.
Sounds like Victor Meldrew lol but makes total sense |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Copy of a newspaper from the day he was born?
Key ring engraved with your birth year month and day and saying "the day you became my dad"
Cufflinks with his DOB on one and yours on the other.
If the gifts you usually give him have a theme based around his hobbies, gardening, DIY, whatever, you've got to get him something different. Adds to the suprise and shows you're thinking of him and see the day as being a bit more special.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Copy of a newspaper from the day he was born?
Key ring engraved with your birth year month and day and saying "the day you became my dad"
Cufflinks with his DOB on one and yours on the other.
If the gifts you usually give him have a theme based around his hobbies, gardening, DIY, whatever, you've got to get him something different. Adds to the suprise and shows you're thinking of him and see the day as being a bit more special.
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I love some of those ideas! Thank you |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"OP, is your dad into football?
Could get him some football orientated stuff, such as a mug or coaster with the team he supports logo on it, or keyring with his teams logo on it?
If splashing out, tickets to go and watch his team next season or if he's into cricket or rugby, tickets to go watch a match. "
he likes watching it on the TV, that's all C |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Complete waste of time my logic is my kids are told save money for themselves as I am their dad 365 days a year 24 hours a day and dont need to make a business profit just for one day.
Sounds like Victor Meldrew lol but makes total sense "
I do more for mum than my dad so this day counts |
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OP is your dad a foodie at all? I came across a thing called 'The Big Cheese making Kit' a few weeks ago and considered buying my dad one as he'd love something like that.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Depends on what he likes.
As a dad anything to do with.
Sci fi.
The gym
Hot nude women about 22 year's old
Single malt whiskey.
(a bottle of the macallan 15yo)would be amazing.
Complete futurama box set
Absolutely anything to do with brooklyn nine nine
Big bang theory
New girl
Hot nude women over 22.
But I guess it will be the same as every year.
Superhero socks and a box of licorice allsorts, which I hate but can't bring myself to tell kid's.
Also I am diabetic and they buy me sweets?
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Have you not worked out yet, the sweets are for them not you lol |
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"OP is your dad a foodie at all? I came across a thing called 'The Big Cheese making Kit' a few weeks ago and considered buying my dad one as he'd love something like that.
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No.
He is a very traditional man. Food included.
He gets clostraphobic so confinded spaces are no good either.
He can't walk far either. |
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
How about a father daughter day out. Revisiting some of your places you went to as a child."
That's a lovely suggestion. However I can only remember holidays to Pontins and Butlins. We have been back to Pontins a few times |
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
How about a father daughter day out. Revisiting some of your places you went to as a child.
That's a lovely suggestion. However I can only remember holidays to Pontins and Butlins. We have been back to Pontins a few times "
Ask your mum if she can tell you if places you went. If it was a seaside. Re live your childhood memories, walks along the beach, paddling in the sea, fish and chip supper. I'm sure your dad would enjoy that |
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"For me it's about the thought more than the price, something that says without a doubt they really know me.
Yes I like this idea.. Any suggestions?"
I think this post means, you need to think of something that you know he will really like that is personal to him.
The best presents we get are the ones we may have mentioned months before in general chatting that we might like to do/ buy for ourselves/ something from our past that we might like to revisit or do again etc....sometimes they don't cost any money but the the fact they really thought about what we might like makes it more special. |
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"Gifts: something a bit different to the norm.
Any ideas?
How about a father daughter day out. Revisiting some of your places you went to as a child.
That's a lovely suggestion. However I can only remember holidays to Pontins and Butlins. We have been back to Pontins a few times
Ask your mum if she can tell you if places you went. If it was a seaside. Re live your childhood memories, walks along the beach, paddling in the sea, fish and chip supper. I'm sure your dad would enjoy that "
He would love a fish n chip supper or a picnic with his favourite picnic foods. I have just thought of Blackpool sands. |
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"For me it's about the thought more than the price, something that says without a doubt they really know me.
Yes I like this idea.. Any suggestions?
I think this post means, you need to think of something that you know he will really like that is personal to him.
The best presents we get are the ones we may have mentioned months before in general chatting that we might like to do/ buy for ourselves/ something from our past that we might like to revisit or do again etc....sometimes they don't cost any money but the the fact they really thought about what we might like makes it more special."
I quite agree rugby... I might ask him later if there is anything he really wants or would like to do, bring it up in general conversation |
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