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I've had half of a good idea - help me have the rest of it!!

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Wobblybits Fri 14-Oct-16 15:14:12

A piece of antique silver.

What are his interests ?

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Ana Fri 14-Oct-16 15:08:59

Is it that you want something your DH can keep, and look at, even it it's a bit 'jokey'? I don't know in what branch of the NHS he worked, but maybe something to do with that?

I'm sure you can commission a figurine or small painting for a reasonable price.

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kittylester Fri 14-Oct-16 15:02:26

I just bought him a camera for his birthday and he has booked 4 trips away to go to jazz concerts.

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trisher Fri 14-Oct-16 14:48:02

Is there something he has always wanted to do but never really had the time/equipment for. A friend was bought a piano when she retired, she hadn't played since she was a child but loved the chance to try again, some musical instrument? or if he likes art, painting equipment and maybe a painting holiday, or photography-same. There are always golf clubs of course! Friend's husband has flying lesson!

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Linsco56 Fri 14-Oct-16 14:41:53

Early December would be an ideal time to visit Norway see the Northern Lights and enjoy their Christmas markets. Other activities such as dog-sledding would help to make this a fabulous winter break.

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ninathenana Fri 14-Oct-16 14:40:32

Would he appreciate a first edition of a book..
My friend is a massive Dickens fan she was given first edition of one of his books on retirement by her colleagues. I know it wasn't massively expensive but was beautifully wrapped and presented.

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Wobblybits Fri 14-Oct-16 14:18:37

How about a Pullman dining experience, I'm sure he would like to share his gift with you. We have been on the Orient Express and the BlueBell line, both were excellent. Memories last longer than a watch. The Norther Bell runs from Birmingham.

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hildajenniJ Fri 14-Oct-16 14:11:29

When I retired from the nursing home, the staff there bought me gardening stuff,xand a voucher for the local craft shop. Probably not your husband's idea of a retirement gift! What are his hobbies? Could you buy him something to do with that? We bought my Dad an electronic keyboard with loads of gizmos thinking that he might learn to play it. I think it came out mostly for the grandchildren! grin

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Katek Fri 14-Oct-16 14:10:06

What about an "experience" of some kind? Family took DH tank driving for his last big birthday....he had a fabulous day!!

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kittylester Fri 14-Oct-16 13:52:37

As I've mentioned previously, DH is set to retire at the end of November and I would like to buy him the equivalent of a gold watch. He has worked for the NHS, on a self employed basis, for very nearly 50 years and first retired 12 years ago.

We had a big party then and made a fuss of him and then he went back to work. confused We don't want to risk having another party in case he goes back to work again!! And, it's a bit close to Christmas.grin

I'd like to mark the end of his working life in some way but he doesn't need a watch or clock of any sort. We are going away to mark the new era but I'd like something just for him to reward his dedication to the NHS and his family. Anyone any good ideas. It doesn't have to be serious or expensive.

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