What do I give..

jozieb0925 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 03:54 PM

What do I give..

my 80 yr old uncle for his birthday. My cousin is throwing him a special birthday at Park Side Restaurant and I have no clue what to give him from dh and me!!

Please help!!
Thx.

Kriss2c Posted: Jan 18, 2005 03:55 PM

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how about a photo album full of pictures of how you and DH remember him.

xjulietx Posted: Jan 18, 2005 03:57 PM

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How active is he for 80? Does he have hobbies? Is his wife still living or does he have a 'companion'?(I think that is how people refer to boyfriends and girlfriends when they get older). Maybe a restaurant GC or a dinner theater GC.

Does he collect anything? Would he enjoy tickets to a concert?

DCSAAB06 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 04:03 PM

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How about a robe and some slippers??

jozieb0925 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 04:06 PM

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He's wife (my aunt) is still living, they are not very active, and they both barely speak any English (they speak Italian). This is going to be really tough...

sophie78 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 04:09 PM

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Fruit of the month club from Harry and David's?

xjulietx Posted: Jan 18, 2005 04:13 PM

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Posted by am470

Fruit of the month club from Harry and David's?

Or some sort of home delivered food. Omaha Steaks or something that they will receive at home.

jozieb0925 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 04:18 PM

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Thanks girls..I think the fruit basket thing sounds good...what's the fruit of the month club?

Terrier412 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 04:20 PM

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How about putting together an Italian speciality basket? You know, cured olives in a jar, roasted red peppers in a jar, a few boxes of pasta, a box of the Italian nouget (sp?) candy, etc. I did something like that for my grandmother when she got out of the hospital. A lot of higher end supermarkets (Stop and Shop, Whole Foods) have good Italian products. You can also throw in some sort of gift certificate.

jozieb0925 Posted: Jan 18, 2005 04:25 PM

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Posted by Terrier412

How about putting together an Italian speciality basket? You know, cured olives in a jar, roasted red peppers in a jar, a few boxes of pasta, a box of the Italian nouget (sp?) candy, etc. I did something like that for my grandmother when she got out of the hospital. A lot of higher end supermarkets (Stop and Shop, Whole Foods) have good Italian products. You can also throw in some sort of gift certificate.

Hmmmmm..that sounds awesome.. I think he would love that!!! Great idea!!
Thx.