Christmas Presents for dad

[Pie-n-Peys]

Looking for some ideas and inspiration.

My dad is 65 and quite difficult to buy for. Im sure other people are in the same boat when it comes to christmas. So i thought without going in to too many details of their hobbies and past times, we could all put ideas a presents weve bought in here and let people take some ideas and inspiration.

Usually ive gone for the usual books, new work flask, bits for the car (porsche boxter, but theyre not really in to modifying it so quite difficult to think of related gifts), and thats all he really asks for.

I did see this book which is a very curious thing and not something id heard of until earlier this week.

https://amzn.eu/d/dzhtXZl "The Book. The Ultimate Guide to Rebuilding a Civilization"

[Bungleaio]

Trainset or lego. Get him something to play with.

[Glassman]

For around £200 a butchery class at the Ginger Pig is a great night out. You get to learn how to cut and prepare meat while they cook some. Wine is served as part of it and after the lesson you get to feast on a lot of food (the meat plus dauphinoise potatoes and veg etc). You also get to take the meat you prepared home. I went on the beef course with a mate.

A few drinks in Marylebone en route and a couple of hours learning how to trim and chine a fore-rib. Brilliant night out and about 2.5Kg of cow to take home (each). Not everyone drinks wine, but a couple were happy to pass us theirs.

The Ginger Pig <-- link.

[MOMACC]

You're adults with your own money, why buy gifts?

Take him out for the day, if he's into cars a day at the track.

[r159]

MOMACC said:

You're adults with your own money, why buy gifts?

Take him out for the day, if he's into cars a day at the track.

I’m taking my dad up to the national railway museum have a spot of lunch and if he’s good, a treat from the gift shop. Did a made up a ‘voucher’ to put in the card.

[simon_harris]

Deffo go for the shared experience route, it is a gift for him and for you.

[mattyn1]

I am a late 50s dad - I asked for a Drone - specifically a DJI NEO2... we will see in a couple of weeks how well they listened to the brief!!

[BlackZeD]

Flying experience in a Tiger Moth at Duxford, I had one and its a brilliant day out, can go round the museum as well afterwards.

[K77 CTR]

My dad seems to be impossible to buy for so have got tickets to the theatre. I'm willing to sit through that if he enjoys it. Other option was a flight simulation.

[HughG]

Goodwood Revival tickets this year for my Dad.

[bristolbaron]

My dad stopped buying us gifts because we have our own children now so don’t need presents.
He gets a gift card as I can’t be bothered putting any more effort in than that.

[jingars]

As a 60-year old father of three adult males, I wish to echo some of the earlier responses. For me, I don't want "stuff"; if they are prepared to spend some of their valuable time with me, then that is the best present going.

I had a cracking year; Sprog1 took me out for a meal at a posh place in Brum, whilst Sprog2 bought us tickets to the Duxford Battle of Britain flying display day. Sprog 3 is an impoverished PhD student and so got a pass, but still found time to get home for a weekend to see us.

Something of a "Hallmark Movie" response, but it works for me.

[skilly1]

Just bought my day a factory tour of Morgan for 2. £68, I’m sure he will take me !

[loughran]

Glassman said:

For around £200 a butchery class at the Ginger Pig is a great night out. You get to learn how to cut and prepare meat while they cook some. Wine is served as part of it and after the lesson you get to feast on a lot of food (the meat plus dauphinoise potatoes and veg etc). You also get to take the meat you prepared home. I went on the beef course with a mate.

A few drinks in Marylebone en route and a couple of hours learning how to trim and chine a fore-rib. Brilliant night out and about 2.5Kg of cow to take home (each). Not everyone drinks wine, but a couple were happy to pass us theirs.

The Ginger Pig <-- link.

This sounds fantastic.

Alternatively Porsche Silverstone do driving experiences. Your Dad could use his Boxster.

https://experienceshop.porsche.com/booking/build-e...

This year I've bought my Dad a coffee pod machine. He's 92 and life's too short for instant.

[cobra kid]

I'm an early 50's dad. No one has asked what I want this year.

[skilly1]

cobra kid said:

I'm an early 50's dad. No one has asked what I want this year.

What do you want this year?

[Familymad]

I’ve asked for a CTEK and a modern rechargeable jump pack. Don’t want for much…

[Blib]

I am the OP's father's age. I know exactly what one of my Christmas presents will be: a copy of The Guinness Book of Records.

I have every one since 1967. My mother bought many of them and when she died Mrs B took over.

[anonymous-user]

I book this place every year for my Mum and Dad (83 and 79). They always look forward to going. Meal, overnight stay and breakfast in the morning.

https://www.northcote.com/offers-and-packages/

[The jiffle king]

My 80 year old Dad has asked for Socks, gardening gloves and an indoor skydive....

He is getting the skydive for sure (We checked there are no age restrictions)