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Suggestions needed for 90th birthday present. Help!

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Katek Thu 14-Sept-17 10:44:52

FIL is celebrating this significant birthday in December and we're having a 'bit of a do' with some family members travelling a distance to be there. Arrangements/cake etc are all in hand but what on earth can we get him for a present? He's quite comfortably off, treats himself to what he wants and is getting organised for his third holiday this year. There is literally nothing he needs or wants and we are really struggling for ideas. All suggestions gratefully received!

annsixty Thu 14-Sept-17 10:50:03

I know this is always suggested but it is still worth repeating. A studio portrait of the family or at least the Gc/Ggc.
It is something I would treasure.

Katek Thu 14-Sept-17 11:12:13

Now that could be a possibility! Thanks Ann

Imperfect27 Thu 14-Sept-17 11:15:08

Theatre vouchers
A really fine bottle of something
Special edition collection CD of something to his music tastes
A biography of someone he has really admired

I really like the photo idea!

Good luck

Lindylo Thu 14-Sept-17 11:16:04

And if you have the time a memory book with comments from members of the family and friends. It would make great reading and something to treasure.

Daddima Thu 14-Sept-17 11:16:07

Studio portrait, or maybe a painting or print of a favourite spot of his?

Or he may like to be taken to lunch, dinner, a film,or a concert, as much for the company as anything. You could leave it for a wee while after the festive season, when he might be feeling a bit flat.

Katek Thu 14-Sept-17 11:29:38

Lots of good suggestions...,thanks. Knew I could rely on GNetters!grin

nettynora Thu 14-Sept-17 19:13:14

Someone I knew compiled a family tree with names & a thumbprint for leaves of the tree then framed it.

amandav53 Thu 14-Sept-17 22:28:39

We have just celebrated my DM's 90th birthday, big family lunch on Sunday and 'proper' Devon cream tea on her actual birthday. She was adamant she wanted no more 'stuff', was fed up of chocolates, no more handkerchiefs please. Eventually we decided to dedicate a tree for her at the National Arboretum in Alrewas-- she was thrilled with idea

Granny23 Thu 14-Sept-17 23:32:34

What about a 'This is your life ' book? Photobox (and I expect others) will make up a book using photos, prints, poems, Certificates etc. that you copy and send to them on line. They also do Calendars using your own photos. At our Golden Wedding we were presented with a framed enlarged print of our Marriage Certificate. You could do the same with his Birth Certificate. We also received a CD showreel of pictures from our baby ones right up to us with the Grandchildren, backed by some of our favourite music - I play it often when in need of cheering up.