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posted August 24, 2002 01:38 AM
Non Bike Related Topic - Retirement Gift Ideas
Sorry for posting non bike related, but I need some fresh ideas. I have been trying to figure out what to get my father as a retirement gift. I want it to be something that will properly commemorate the occasion and show my appreciation for all the hard work and sacrifices he was made for the family over the years.
Ideas that I have come up with so far:
Engraved pistol in a nice wooden display case.
Used motorcycle.
Pocket Watch.
Crossbow.
Case of Viagra (just kidding)
As you can see my list is pretty short and I keep drawing blanks. Any ideas (even silly ones) will be appreciated.
  
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frEEk
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posted August 24, 2002 09:50 AM
case of viagra AND a 20yo model. now that's a combo thats hard to beat! 
seriously tho, buyin him (and mother i assume) a nice vacation would b a good idea i think. maybe a cruise if they'r into that. it's not so much of a keepsake mind u, but i'm sure they'd appreciate & enjoy it.
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posted August 24, 2002 10:23 PM
I would lean toward the vacation idea like Freek indicated. The vacation is a treat, something different, place to make friends, and if your dad is like a lot of folks he probably didn't take many vacations.
The things you have listed are cool, but they are the type of things that your dad is liable to buy for himself. A cruise is something that most folks would say I wouldn't spend my money on something like that. And thats the point for giving a gift like it.
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rs
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posted August 25, 2002 01:11 PM
Thanks for the input guys. Dad has traveled extensively in and out of country with his job over the years. I'm in the Navy, and even when I was attached to a ship, I was home more than him. He has a ton of air miles and they never use them to go anywhere. Don't think they have been on a vacation in the past twenty years. When he does take time off, he usually just relaxes at home, or goes fishing/hunting with my brothers. Only time they leave the state together is to visit me. They live in the country and usually just hang out at home and enjoy the peace and quiet.
The only problem I have with the trip idea is that I kind of wanted this to be something just for him, as he really hasn't done much for himself over the years. Mom and the rest of my family have gotten more out of his labors than he has. Dad has supported several of my brothers into their late 30's, and even had custody of one of his grandchildren. I've always felt like he was being taken advantage of and not appreciated for his efforts. He just kept quiet and kept the money coming in so that my Mom could dole it out to others that were too good or too lazy to provide for themselves.
I'm going out to celebrate his retirement and will be putting together a little ceremony to commemorate the event. When I asked others in my family what they were doing for the event, they hadn't and weren't planning to do anything for the occasion. I just don't want him to feel like his efforts over the years have been taken for granted. I really would like to give him something that only he can enjoy and won't have to share with anyone. I also plan on putting together a little presentation marking the key events of his life. I'm gathering information about the various years of these events. Things like what happened in history, popular songs and movies, etc.. Any ideas for this presentation would be appreciated also.
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posted August 25, 2002 07:00 PM
The event you are planning with the special things involving history, movies etc. will definitely be a hit.
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frEEk
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posted August 26, 2002 02:56 PM
rs, ur father is lucky to count u as a son. i dont meet too many people that recognize the efforts of tohers as u'r doing. most are the "too good or too lazy" types, and take it all fer granted. good fer u.
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posted August 27, 2002 03:13 AM
rs,
as a "Dad" myself, with not THAT many years left working, what I like most from my kids is personal stuff.
Make him a scrap book/photo album, with pics of you and him thru the years, comments wriiten by you how much you learned from him, enjoy his jokes, wisdom, company, that kind o' stuff. I guarantee that he'll treasure your gift till the day he dies. 
On the other hand, if he's not a sentimental guy, hire a couple of cute, skilled, certified sanitary "sex therapists" aka "whores" to tickle his fancy in a 2 on 1 situation.
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