Popcorn Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 It's my brothers 30th Birthday in August. He's an absoloute darling, and I love him to bits. I want to get him something really unusual. My brain has turned to cauliflower. Please give me some ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 AN EGLU WITH CHICKENS!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 If only my budget would stretch that far Shona..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 OK, well how about something that he can keep - my big brother turned 40 last year, and we got him a crystal tankard with an inscription on it, and when my mum turned 60 we got her some custom made wine goblets. When my dad turned 70, we got him a hot-air balloon ride - how about that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 Mum has already bagsied the tankard idea. I got my hubby that for his 30th, and thought it would be a good idea too I did think about hiring a barge for us for the day though. similar to a hot air balloon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Cluck Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 What does he like - what are his interests if he is in to cars like Ferrari - get in contact with their car club and ask a member if they would take him out for a spin. - We are in the TVR car club and often get these requests - we are all happy to it as its another excuse to get the car out and show off. If yr interested can give you a website for high performance cars - Im sure they would help you out. or what about a collage of photos from when you were little Lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spacedhopper Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 throw him a 70s party, thats what i did for ....... ME !! Cheap and cherrful, few decorations, everybody gets dressed up. Wicked !! and fab and groovy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 26, 2006 Author Share Posted April 26, 2006 I like your car idea! He's a policeman. He's love digging about in the garden. Mum and Dad are getting him a hammock. Loves and plays football. Loves his dog - Blue rowan Cocker Spaniel called Homer. He's sort of your typical man really (and we're on a buget) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Cluck Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 Website is www.pistonheads.com you will probably need to register but its free. Go on to the forums gassing station and find yr model type - their is everything from minis to Lambos all car makes and models. Their is also by area - just post yr request they are a really nice bunch on there have been to loads of meetings with them all. if you get stuck email me thru my profile. lyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 or what about a collage of photos from when you were little Lyn That's a great idea - we did that for my mum - we scanned all the photos of her we could find and printed them out, then cut and pasted away, till we came up with the perfect collage. We also scanned things from her keepsake box - old school reports, letters from my dad, cards we made her, and included things like that as well. It made her cry, so I assume she loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 When my brother turned 30, he seemed to have everything so I bought him 30 things beginning with his initial, and these can be as expensive or silly as you like, or a mixture of both!!! All wrapped and put in a brown paper bag! He loved it, trouble is it would be difficult for a Zack I guess Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 I got Phil an aerobatic flight for his 45th and Christmas combined - that was 2 years ago and he's still talking about it! Red Letter Days; are they still going? Try calling an airfield near you to see if they'd do one for you cheaper. We did Phil's at Turweston Airfield near Brackley if that's any help. Tip - no breakfast beforehand! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Managing Director Posted April 26, 2006 Share Posted April 26, 2006 if you want something unusual and green how about a wormery, my sister in law bought one for some friends as a wedding present recently and they were delighted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Think I might have found the perfect gift.... Bespoke Deckchairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 I love the deckchairs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Gina are you having a pic. of yourself or the chickens put on the deck chair .................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 Unfortunatly neither Nicola.... Brother has just had a new addition..A blue rowan Cocker Spaniel..he's adorable..so I have to give in and have him put on the chair (Would prefer my two gorgeous girls though ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Ooo, I bet that dog is gorgeous! Give him a big hug from me next time you see him (the dog that is, not your brother ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 He is gorgeous Clare, but a real handful. Cockers are well known for their mischeivious personality..and Homer is no exception. He's about 8 weeks old now, and they are training him ...slowly! He did a great trick with the table cloth last time I was there. He managed to pull it out from underneath everything and nothing got spilt or knocked over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicola H Posted April 28, 2006 Share Posted April 28, 2006 Homer what a great name................. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted April 28, 2006 Author Share Posted April 28, 2006 their cat is called Bart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Whats wrong with that I had a cat called Bart he was a little s*d and it seemed appropriate unfortunately he was also a wanderer and only made it to his 3rd birthday before he found the wheels of a car I remember trying to type up a project when he was tiny and he wouldn't leave me alone I ended up typing one handed while playing with a toy in the other hand to get the peace I needed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken on a mission Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Homer is a great name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn Posted May 1, 2006 Author Share Posted May 1, 2006 I dread to think what will happen when they have children.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 If they have Girls they could be Lisa Maggie and Marge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
