Leicester_H Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 OK everyone - what can I get my OH for Christmas ?? He basically buys 'anything' he wants so it makes presents difficult. Want something unusual but not a complete waste of money. He has had activities 'vouchers' (Rock Climbing, helicopter flying, shooting etc.). He often gets a bottle of a single Malt whisky ( he likes those from Islay) - so thats a sandby idea - similarly Thortons Chocs. He's retired (was Astrophysicist/Rocket Scientist - yes - really) - goes to the gym a few times a week (inc. Yoga) and walks with a group once a week - but doesn't like competive sport. Drives a Passat and has an old (1972) MGB that he's had from new! Bit (but not a lot) into gardening. Into computing (but NOT games) Likes reading Happy to help with the girls, but not really chickeny. Any good ideas??????????????????????????????????? H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Is he into music? An ipod or similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutrix Farmers Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Theatre trip or concert? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 No idea, but I have a similar problem so I'll be following this thread with interest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 Is he into music? An ipod or similar? Got one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 maybe he doesn't need a present? just make a meal or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I have a similar problem with my OH, he does at least read a lot so books are always good. I see you saiy that you OH is also a reader look on amazon for new books coming up by his favourite authors also try the book people who do loads of cheap books. I bought the new Ian Rankin for £4.99 far cheaper than anywhere else What about a look on ebay for MG owners bits and bobs. You could put together a nice hamper of his favourite food and drink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Do you have a nice cinema nearby? Could you buy an annual membership so you could both go regularly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hillfamily Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Would he like a cube and a few more chooks Men and Boys are so difficult to buy for ......... maybe a magazine subscription to something like the BBC Focus Magazine which is all about Science and Technology A great read and very informative :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I have the same problem, my OH just buys what he wants there and then & when I ask him what he wants for christmas or birthday he says suprise me ideas from this thread would be very useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooks Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 my hubby is the same, although he prefers no presents.. he likes to buy his own stuff.. and another bah humbug! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 how about tickets for diggerland....and he can play with jcb's???? in the mud or my SIL hired my brother a James Bond Car...cant rememeber the name of it..for a day... I hired my husband a Harley Davidson for a day....he loved it..for his birthday a few years ago.. edited: I remember Aston Martin DB something... of course if he already has one...it wont be much fun......how about Tank Driving...???? that sounds like fun to me..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted November 20, 2008 Author Share Posted November 20, 2008 how about tickets for diggerland....and he can play with jcb's???? in the mud Thats a definite possibility - THANKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I've bought mine a tiny remote controlled helicopter. And a runner bean slicing gadget because he always tells me I'm doing it wrong.... Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 You can get SatNav things for walkers - oh but I bet he has one A walking holiday/weekend somewhere he has not been before A set of Wainwright books? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I bought my hubby one of those helicopters last year and he loved it, the cats were a bit confused by it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 You could always do what a friend of mine did - bought her OH something that she wanted. So .... he got an outdoor spa for his birthday present and a couple of months later he bought a set of golfclubs for her!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I bought my husband-who-has-everything A Wattson Electricity monitor for his 60th birthday recently. Not a day has passed by when I have not regretted it, he loves it and enjoys all the downloading of the usage graphs into the computer but I frequently find myself sitting in the dark after most of the side lights have been switche doff while I have been out of the room, and I can never have the TV on just for company during the day anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 You could always do what a friend of mine did - bought her OH something that she wanted. So .... he got an outdoor spa for his birthday present and a couple of months later he bought a set of golfclubs for her!! I must remember that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazygal Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Going along the physics line and reading- how about "the road to reality" by Roger Penrose? Its very thick so would keep him busy! Or maybe he already has it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 All the different types of bottled beers you can find from silly places?? Archery day A chocolate making day...they get really messy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 subscription to national geographic, T3 or Top gear magazine. Crocs in a more conservative colour. The river cottage Meat book - is a true mans book. A Sony e reader, Asus or Acer mini laptop, Body shop mens smellies. Men also like torches. I don't know what the budget is? Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 The GPS is a good idea if he doesn't have one. My OH bought himself one this year and loves it (it actually helped us get down off a foggy mountain once too ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 How aqbout an e reader? That way you can always download books, not clutter the house and keep up to date with modern technology! Jackiex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leicester_H Posted November 21, 2008 Author Share Posted November 21, 2008 how about tickets for diggerland.... Thanks all - on a similar line to this I found http://www.armourgeddon.co.uk/ Snowy - they do a "Dads & Lads" offer - might be fun ? Thanks, H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
