Friend has just bought a flat

[auditt]

What would be a good house warming present, he's one of my best pals, and one of the first to buy his own place.
So this is all new to me...

[BrabusMog]

Mini-keg of Heineken would be a good fridge warmer!!

[ali_kat]

Does he need anything for it?

Plates, Cutlery, Saucepans, Towels etc?

Crate of lager & some John Lewis/near department store vouchers

[B17NNS]

Ikea vouchers, beer?

[sleep envy]

camping chair

[Dave^]

Coke and hookers... Shirley?

Unless he has a bird... In which case, get him some good quality porn...

[robinhood21]

A box of tissues and some hand cream as, he won't be able to afford the real thing for some time.

[Puggit]

Contribution to his council tax!!!!

[Steamer]

Camping bed! especially if he has got a short sofa and you are planning on staying over.

Sort of a gift to share... take that as literally as you like.

[Lil' Joe]

MX5?

[SystemParanoia]

equity depreciation chart ?

[ewenm]

Bottle of champagne is the obvious one.

[flux]

if your mates flat has hardwood / laminate flooring - Dyson handheld vac

[bazking69]

A nice glass coffee table sat on something like an F1 wheel/tyre or an engine block. Very PH!

[tamore]

watneys party 7.

[auditt]

Thanks for all the great suggestions.

As a keen collector of fine champagne i could give him a bottle but he's more of a beer drinker like myself.
Yes he has a bird, lucky for him, shes older and a looker (lucky c**t)
All the known items his folks are buying like all furniture, plates, tv etc etc

I was possibly thinking maybe brandy glasses and a decanter with it engraved but what would you have engraved on it.

"Home Sweet Home
EST 2010"

[becksW]

tamore said:

watneys party 7.

. I was too young to drink when these were around, however I do remember them being brought to my parents house whenever there was a family do.

Unless fully furnished already Ikea vouchers got to be useful. Though may depend on how local you are to an Ikea.

[Mobile Chicane]

Chicken brick
Bra-and-suspenders apron
Cocktail shaker and glasses
Espresso pot
Booze...?

[Jasandjules]

How about getting a copy of his title deeds (from the Land Registry) and getting it put into a frame?

[Nickyboy]

How about a Carlsberg Draughtmaster, ice cold pint on demand?