I need ideas

@laglen (19759)
United States
August 28, 2010 4:10pm CST
My ex father in law is having a retirement party tomorrow afternoon. I need to get him a little gift. He is a welder, likes to fish, is very crafty with metal. He is deaf, and his health isnt all that great. He is the sweetest, unimposing guy. I am looking for something in the $20 range. He has everything he needs and I think most of what he wants. I dont know if they plan to travel any time soon. He has dietary issues so food gifts are out. Nothing dirty. I dont think he reads.
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@hofferp (4734)
• United States
28 Aug 10
I'd get him a new tackle box and/or lures. Since lures can be expensive...maybe two or three. Hope that helps...
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
29 Aug 10
Hoffer!! I have been thinking about you, good to see you, I hope all is well. The fishing gear is a good idea, thank you.
@hofferp (4734)
• United States
29 Aug 10
Long story, but I'll get you up to speed over time. Bottom line, all is well...
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
30 Aug 10
I am glad to hear it, take your time and get settled back in.
@max1950 (2306)
• United States
28 Aug 10
i agree lures would be a good idea or some new flies if he fly fishes, the man at the store can tell you what to buy for what season if he fly fishes also if he wears a hat when fishing..spiderwire.com has a great ball cap for fishing 17.00 , or maybe some new line, you can get line at wal-mart from 6 bucks up. or a fishing vest with all the pockets would be great. im thinkin colorado ? maybe a new trout net,
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
29 Aug 10
hhhmmm a vest maybe.... or a fishing hat... I like those ideas thanks!
• Philippines
29 Aug 10
How about a new coat, hat or suit for fishing, the one that has the millions pocket and add the accesories with it... He might like it...and planned a little fishing picnic with the other relatives and everyone is required to fish...whether they know how or not... And then you father in law would be deciding who caught the nicest, biggest or smallest fish...and some other wacky categories like the one who caught the boots, or got a flat tire.. (^^,)
@laglen (19759)
• United States
29 Aug 10
That sounds like a lot of fun! Thank you
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• Philippines
31 Aug 10
Welcome!!! Hope you will have a great time!!! (^^,)
@rocketj1 (6955)
• United States
29 Aug 10
Maybe he would read a fishing magazine? Or an outdoor sporting magazine? Maybe a subscription would be good.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
29 Aug 10
another good idea thank you!
• Pamplona, Spain
30 Aug 10
Hiya laglen, Things I have found are just above twenty dollars here is one a Backpack trail light it costs 29.99 Dollars and its on Nextag in the Fishing Gear Section. I also thought of some Frogg Toggs but they are at least 39.99 on the same page almost. Boots are really expensive and he might not want those. Another one is a Marlin Flip Flop and they cost 22 something Dollars. Scotty Powerlock Rod Holder this is a good price and it has a side deck mount cost is from 19 Dollars to 25 Dollars depending it´s fibre reinforced offering strong resilience. That´s it I have enjoyed wading through those pages I have not been fishing for ages either but I like too. Hope you find him a good present.
@laglen (19759)
• United States
31 Aug 10
great ideas thank you, I will keep them in mind for his birthday
• Pamplona, Spain
31 Aug 10
Hiya laglen, Well I am relieved that you like them seeing as I don´t know anything much about buying those kind of presents. It´s not something I do everyday so it was a pleasure for me to see what there was. I felt like I was going shopping I quite like it yes very much. So you have his Birthday coming up as well then?
@jamed28 (1903)
• Philippines
29 Aug 10
Buy him a swiss knife. It is fancy, and the same time very useful for guys like your old ex father in law.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
29 Aug 10
good idea and they are always handy. you can never have too many knives.
• India
29 Aug 10
+1 for swiss knife. That would be great gift but you might have to shell out few more bucks to get that. But if you gift him a original swiss knife,then it would be the best gift for him as he is welder and loves metal and likes fishing. So, it might be helpful for him.
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@blackbriar (9076)
• United States
30 Aug 10
Depending on what he needs..tackle box, lures, maybe even a gift certificate to his fave bait shop? Yeah..that would be the best idea..gift certificate. He can then use it on new lures, bait, pole, or whatever else he needs there. :-)
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
30 Aug 10
that is a great idea too. I think I am the only one that showed up with a gift, every body else brought cards....
@katsmeow1213 (28716)
• United States
29 Aug 10
I believe gift cards are the most practical. You could get him a gift card to somewhere like Bass Pro Shops if you have one nearby, that seems like a store he'd like since you said he likes to fish and he could use it to pick out something he would like. Other than that I find it very difficult to choose a gift for someone who doesn't need or want much. You could also do something like a plant or a fruit basket.
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@laglen (19759)
• United States
30 Aug 10
thank you kat, I usually do get him a gift card, I ended up getting him a nice fishing hat with a thick sturdy storage box ( he loves boxes, will never throw one away)!
• Philippines
1 Sep 10
Get him something he could use for fishing. Like a set or something. Or a new fishing rod. That will make him really happy and that will be really useful for him because like what you said, he likes fishing.
@laglen (19759)
• United States
3 Sep 10
thank you, I got him a fishing hat and he really liked it!
@priyayogi (222)
• India
29 Aug 10
hi,idea is giving any one of them.but when we take that idea is very powerful or not that is the important thing so.so when we give the idea mens that should be perfective for ever.so always we give the usefult idea to others.one firend should give the good idea for their friends is perfectly.