Tina C Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Its in a couple of weeks time and I don't know what to do for them. Last year I told them I planned to host a party - this was eventually turned down ('not really party people') So I have since offered to either send them away somewhere (eg Paris by Eurostar - mum won't fly) or do London hotel/theatre as a family. Still no enthusiasm. They are due inherit a share of my nan's house proceeds and are now saying things like it seems wrong for you to be spending your money on us as you need it more (even though I am only proposing that I spend some of the £1,000 they gave me out of the initial cash inheritance). They are not elderly (they married young) and like a lot of people of their generation they now actually feel wealthier than they ever did because of decent pension provision and they do not seem to want anything. They also have very different tastes - Dad, auctions, collecting things, car boot sales, watching TV. Mum - gardening, walking, talking. I just can't think of anything I can give to them that will meet with their approval (some other things I have considered - family photo, rings) . I am seriously considering telling them I will buy them an cube and look after it for them, but they would probably say 'Great idea'. I feel pathetic asking this - anyone got any great ideas I could steal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Have a look at Lastminute.com, they do ideal gifts for things, how about tea at the Ritz ( ok, am not sure where you live!!) but a theatre weekend, hotair balloon ride. donation to a charity on their behalf. Mind you i would enjoy the Eglu and look after it for them, How about naming a star after them? or naming a rose?, there are loads of ideas to ponder on xxx Good luck x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Difficult one,isn't it? How about trying to organise a family photo portrait? Something they can keep & cherish,without them feeling guilty about you spending your money? Bless them- they sound like lovely people Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Sounds like a daft sugestion but how about tracking down the news paper that was printed on the day of their wedding? It would be quite interesting (i think) Your local libery should be able to help good luck xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ali-s Posted August 12, 2007 Share Posted August 12, 2007 Tina, I'm really glad you started this thread. My parents are visiting this week and it their golden wedding anniversary on Thursday. I am stumped as to what to get them so will be interested in other peoples ideas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina C Posted August 13, 2007 Author Share Posted August 13, 2007 Ali - you are worse than me I thought I was leaving it late. Its really hard isn't it? Naming a rose or a star sounds interesting. Hot air balloon is a definite no - I tried to get my mum up in one over Norfolk (where she comes from) for her 60th - she was absolutely petrified at the idea. Photo is a no too - my dad and my brother hate having their photo taken. Newspaper would be interesting though, I think I will do that for starters. Ooh have just thought of something. When Southwold pier was restored you could buy a small plaque to put on the railing (it was to raise funds for the pier). Maybe I could do that if they are still running the scheme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 There you go, you thought of that one, Let us know how you get on, x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 We are taking my in laws away for a weekend in an Erlund house, wooden! We took my parents, also 50th this year, to the peaks for a weekend. Simple but memories to treasure BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Ok, whats an Erlund House????? ( besides being wooden) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiepoos Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 For my parents golden anniversary my brothers and I sent them on a day trip on the orient express - they had a fabulous time and were treated like royalty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Ok, whats an Erlund House????? ( besides being wooden) They were on grand designs BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladylucan Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Nope, didnt see it, i will do a search on the internet and see what comes up x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hi Tina You say your parents don't like having their photos taken, what about collating pictures from over the years Last year we did a year book for our children, of all the things they did last year, school trips, holidays, trips away, famous people they met etc etc. You could do this for your mum and dad, wedding photos, baby pictures, pictures of you and your family, things they have done over the years all sorts of things. You can add captions to the pictures as well It is a lovely momento and you have great fun deciding what to put in I think it was done through Jessops, you chose the pictures, put in captions and then they printed them into a book We are going to do the same for them this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 Hiya - my dad is 60 next year & mad on Rick Stein. So we thought we'd send him on one of his cookery weekends in Cornwall. He will love it. Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
