Anag Ram Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 6 hours ago, B4’s Sister said: While we’re on the subject. Gift ideas for my Dad’s 70th? Lifelong Derby fan. Very easy going. Likes to try different food and beers (mum is a fussy eater, so they don’t eat out very often). It’s a shame his birthday falls out of season as he loves socialising with his supporters club. Get him some amphetamines. I’ve heard 70 is the legal speed limit. GboroRam and sage 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggins Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 (edited) For one of our anniversaries I printed out the words to the song we had for our first dance at our wedding because the words were so special. As the anniversary was leather I put it in a leather frame. For another, I did some research into our surname via the historical research centre and got a scroll with the history and our coat of arms which I framed. A framed photo collage of the first 10 years? Happy Anniversary! Edited May 21 by Miggins B4’s Sister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I'm pretty crap at getting presents, I always give cash and let them get on with it. Best anniversary present I ever received was 5 days before our 40th Wedding anniversary...she told me it's all finished 👏 Reggie Greenwood 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B4’s Sister Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 2 hours ago, Miggins said: For one of our anniversaries I printed out the words to the song we had for our first dance at our wedding because the words were so special. As the anniversary was leather I put it in a leather frame. For another, I did some research into our surname via the historical research centre and got a scroll with the history and our coat of arms which I framed. A framed photo collage of the first 10 years? Happy Anniversary! Thank you Miggins 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sage Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Getting a favourite photo printed onto a canvas frame is nice and cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 A red letter day voucher, then he can choose whatever he wants. I drove a rally car at Silverstone for my 50th birthday. Lots of other experiences. It’s also my 70th birthday in September and our 50th anniversary next year. B4’s Sister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthram Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 13 hours ago, B4’s Sister said: We don’t usually do gifts for anniversaries. Occasionally we give each something like chocolates or a nice bottle of wine. Feels like I should do something for the ten years though Ten is just another number. We never have bought anniversary gifts (although I buy flowers) but then I am a tight git. 😀 B4’s Sister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColonelBlimp Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 My missus has never bought me an anniversary present. I always remember it like that from my mum and dad, and hers. Her mum gets roses etc etc, he gets nothing, as it should be. We must be a bit old fashioned that way. B4’s Sister 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crewton Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 We don't exchange cards and presents anymore (mutual decision) but we try to get away somewhere or organise a nice meal either at a restaurant or at home. Next month we'll be celebrating it on lake Maggiore in Italy. ramit and B4’s Sister 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram-Alf Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 2 hours ago, ColonelBlimp said: My missus has never bought me an anniversary present. I always remember it like that from my mum and dad, and hers. Her mum gets roses etc etc, he gets nothing, as it should be. We must be a bit old fashioned that way. Same here Colonel, I don't think either my Mum/Dad bought each other owt even for Xmas/Birthdays, I can't even remember their Anniversary 😬 I know they were married as it was at the Schönbrunn Palace in Vienna👍, Both born in the late 1920s, Dad lost his Dad in 1933, Mum came over from Austria after the War so guessing money was tight back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McArthur Park Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Does your husband, or your Dad, like classic cars? At the Great British Car Journey in Ambergate they have a selection of cars you can drive round their private grounds. Good for an enthusiast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttoxram75 Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 21 hours ago, sage said: Bubbles over 60s discount card? @uttoxram75 says its saved him hundreds in the long run. filthy swine. (its over 65's) allegedly DarkFruitsRam7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilkleyram Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 (edited) For Christmas I bought Mrs ilkley a number of things/events online - theatre ticket, film, meal out, spa day, flowers delivered every month type of things. It's the easiest shopping and wrapping (6 envelopes) I've ever done and it's the gift that keeps on giving - the last event is in July. For example, if he likes books but not your choice(s) plan a morning out in a bookshop with you both where you buy the books he chooses and then go out to lunch. You can do the same/similar with your dad. Part of the gift is time with you. Edited May 22 by ilkleyram spelling B4’s Sister, Miggins and sheeponacid 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 If he doesn't like "stuff", I'd go for the meal out option. Guessing you're Derbyshire (?) there are 8 places in the Michelin Guide: https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/derbyshire/restaurants Or, come to London town to see the future of entertainment. You might not know his musical tastes (and who doesn't like Suede?) but surely everyone loves ABBA? Their show ABBA Voyage is a miracle unlike anything else. Stay central, say the Tower Hotel by Tower Bridge is impressive and (relatively) inexpensive, and then it's a short trip out east to the arena. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheeponacid Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 If you have the space….Buy a nice tree, and plant it together…pick one that you feel connected to. Then over the years the tree will grow, hopefully mirroring your love for each other. We plant trees for special occasions, each one holding memories of that period in our relationship. My partner often talks about how these trees are doing, and we reminisce about what we were doing around the time that a particular tree was planted …if it’s a fruit trees she also takes great delight in using the fruit in recipes for family and friends….seeing this fruit as being born from love…kind of sympathetic magic if your into that sort of thing The trees are symbolic of our love for each other, for Mother Earth and of the spiral dance. Anag Ram, richinspain, Miggins and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anag Ram Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 5 minutes ago, sheeponacid said: If you have the space….Buy a nice tree, and plant it together…pick one that you feel connected to. Then over the years the tree will grow, hopefully mirroring your love for each other. We plant trees for special occasions, each one holding memories of that period in our relationship. My partner often talks about how these trees are doing, and we reminisce about what we were doing around the time that a particular tree was planted …if it’s a fruit trees she also takes great delight in using the fruit in recipes for family and friends….seeing this fruit as being born from love…kind of sympathetic magic if your into that sort of thing The trees are symbolic of our love for each other, for Mother Earth and of the spiral dance. Lovely sheeponacid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimRam Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 4 hours ago, sheeponacid said: If you have the space….Buy a nice tree, and plant it together…pick one that you feel connected to. Then over the years the tree will grow, hopefully mirroring your love for each other. We plant trees for special occasions, each one holding memories of that period in our relationship. My partner often talks about how these trees are doing, and we reminisce about what we were doing around the time that a particular tree was planted …if it’s a fruit trees she also takes great delight in using the fruit in recipes for family and friends….seeing this fruit as being born from love…kind of sympathetic magic if your into that sort of thing The trees are symbolic of our love for each other, for Mother Earth and of the spiral dance. Great idea. If not much space, how about a plant of some sort which will grow quick and has amazing flowers for nature. Buddleja for example. sheeponacid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foreveram Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 10 hours ago, Carl Sagan said: If he doesn't like "stuff", I'd go for the meal out option. Guessing you're Derbyshire (?) there are 8 places in the Michelin Guide: https://guide.michelin.com/gb/en/derbyshire/restaurants Or, come to London town to see the future of entertainment. You might not know his musical tastes (and who doesn't like Suede?) but surely everyone loves ABBA? Their show ABBA Voyage is a miracle unlike anything else. Stay central, say the Tower Hotel by Tower Bridge is impressive and (relatively) inexpensive, and then it's a short trip out east to the arena. Or have a week abroad for the same price 🙂 angieram 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osbaldwick Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 If he hates sport then a season ticket at For**t would suit? Steve How Hard? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve How Hard? Posted May 24 Share Posted May 24 For my missus 50th birthday I presented her with a madeira cake, exclaiming it would be the best birthday cake she ever had. She seemed a little underwhelmed at this plain sponge cake until I told her Madeira was where we were flying to in a couple of days time. Obviously you don't have to be so extravagant but you could do something along the same lines. Maybe a toilet seat and say you're off to Bognor. Mucker1884 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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