60th birthday gift

A family photo in a nice silver photo frame, a locket with grandchildrens photo, a charm bracelet and each could buy something to go on it.

My DC gave me an experience for my 60th that I haven't forgotten - they paid for me to go up in a glider. It was not terribly expensive and I absolutely loved the experience - flying high above the Cheviots; it was so silent and peaceful. I would definitely recommend gliding

A couple of years ago on a big anniversary the family clubbed together and sent us to Hay-on-Wye for the weekend with £50 each to spend on books.

Hay on Wye and books may not be everybody's cup of tea, but the principle of a weekend away somewhere of special interest makes a lovely present..

For christmas last year my daughter gave me a gift token for a theatre I'm particularly fond of. I have used it several times & have just used the last of it to book tickets for a performance in November. It was a gift which gave us almost a year of enjoyment, loved it.

I ask for National Garden Centre tokens. There's always something I want and you can add them together.

What about something to display on the dresser?

I agree, too much 'stuff' anyway, but if they really want to buy me something then I suggest they take me out somewhere, RFH, theatre, overnight stay at a nice hotel with a trip to a castle or mill or gallery. Then you get a wonderful experience and the pleasure of their company.

Well I'm interested in the replies to this question too as My 70th is coming up and I have the same dilemma. I really don't want "things" but neither do I want an "Experience Day". Maybe I'll just tell them I'd really like a happy photo of my children and grandchildren, (which I would).