Dad Turns 75 on May 10th. Gift Ideas?

[InkedReefLady]

Looking for ideas for my Dad who turns 75 on Mother's Day (poor him! LOL!). We're in MI and they retired to FL, so I need ideas on something I can ship.

When he turned 70, I got him field-side tickets to a Yankee-Rays game. Clearly, that won't happen this time :(

He's a baseball fan, armchair quarterback. ;) Doesn't really have any hobbies other than the Knights of Columbus (which he can't attend now anyway) and really just helps to take care of my Mom since she has a lot of health issues.

I'm an only child and don't have siblings to assist with the process, so any thoughtful ideas would be helpful.

Thanks!

 

[Copingwithpods]

Get him a reef tank! Jk

How about some personal massagers, I've seen some pretty cool neck and back massagers you just kinda wear like a poncho and sit back on any chair. Or a foot massager. Or both.

 

[dwest]

Give him the gift of your time. Spend some extra time with him. That’s all that matters to him I bet.

 

[InkedReefLady]

Give him the gift of your time. Spend some extra time with him. That’s all that matters to him I bet.

They're in FL.....We usually visit 2x a year, but we won't be going this summer and who knows about the winter holidays. :(

 

[Copingwithpods]

Does he collect anything?

 

[Thespammailaccount]

Signed memorabilia? A picture of you two attending a game?

 

[ReefGrammie]

My mom is 88 (also in FL) and I always struggle with gifts for her! One thing she really enjoys is a "variety" gift basket. I usually find them on 1-800-Flowers or order them from Costco. You can get some really nice ones for under $100. I usually buy one with coffee/tea/summer sausage/cheese/crackers and of course, sweets. If he's a reader, maybe some books on his favorite teams, or DVD's? My dad loved sports apparel well into his 70's, so I would order hats, sweatshirts, etc. for him. Hope this helps, and tell him Happy Birthday!

 

[InkedReefLady]

Does he collect anything?

Not really.

Signed memorabilia? A picture of you two attending a game?

Been years since we went to a game. I don't even know if I have photos from it. :(

He's a tough guy to buy for, but these ideas help me think it through!

 

[InkedReefLady]

My mom is 88 (also in FL) and I always struggle with gifts for her! One thing she really enjoys is a "variety" gift basket. I usually find them on 1-800-Flowers or order them from Costco. You can get some really nice ones for under $100. I usually buy one with coffee/tea/summer sausage/cheese/crackers and of course, sweets. If he's a reader, maybe some books on his favorite teams, or DVD's? My dad loved sports apparel well into his 70's, so I would order hats, sweatshirts, etc. for him. Hope this helps, and tell him Happy Birthday!

I had no idea CostCo did baskets like this! I ordered flowers for my Mom for Mother's Day through CostCo and got a heck of a deal on roses. I'll check into that! Thank you!

 

[Copingwithpods]

He into records at all?

 

[Billdogg]

A good bottle of Scotch or Bourbon? If he's not a drinker, you can send them to me! (you know - since you already bought them and all......) ;Woot;Woot;Woot

 

[InkedReefLady]

He into records at all?

I wish.....we're looking to get a record player, though! LOL!

 

[H@rry]

You can buy almost anything from Amazon and they will ship it to him instead of you. Easy peasy!

 

[fishguy242]

a phone w facetime?

 

[ReefGrammie]

@Copingwithpods, your username is cracking me up!!

 

[Sailingeric]

Stripper ???

 

[Paulie069]

Looking for ideas for my Dad who turns 75 on Mother's Day (poor him! LOL!). We're in MI and they retired to FL, so I need ideas on something I can ship.

When he turned 70, I got him field-side tickets to a Yankee-Rays game. Clearly, that won't happen this time :(

He's a baseball fan, armchair quarterback. ;) Doesn't really have any hobbies other than the Knights of Columbus (which he can't attend now anyway) and really just helps to take care of my Mom since she has a lot of health issues.

I'm an only child and don't have siblings to assist with the process, so any thoughtful ideas would be helpful.

Thanks!

25 year old escort

 

[InkedReefLady]

a phone w facetime?

We do that over the phone already. :)