Gift ideas for Grandads?

Adammmmm

This year my Christmas shopping has got off to a great start, however I am now stuck on that problem person that I always have trouble buying for....

Everyone has a nightmare person to buy gifts for, and for me it is my Grandad.... He literally has everything he could ever want/need, so as ever I am a bit stumped. Last year I just got him an Argos voucher so he could get whatever he wanted, but even he couldn't find anything in there that he needed! Nightmare!

Has anyone got any ideas/suggestions?
What are you all getting Grandparents this year?

Thanks for your help folks!

Chrisca50

what about a magazine subscription for a hobby - football, cars, etc etc

dalek

Gentlemen's Ball Scratcher

Price: £8.50 http://www.amazon.co.uk/Boxer-Games-GBSGAD-Gentlemens-Scratcher/dp/B0010NWP9K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1290962808&sr=8-1

Gentleman's Ball Scratcher for the busy male
Handheld chrome-effect ball scratcher presented in a deluxe metal case
Ideal for those hard-to-reach places
In the shape of a delicate female hand
9-inch handle for extra reach

jaylu

Food is good. Get him some special cheese or tasty sauce to go with his dinner if he likes these things. Find out his favourite snack and get the special version from M&S or Waitrose. You can buy a couple of things. Shows thoughtfulness on your part and it is something he will like and use so it is not a waste of money and just a gesture done under suffrance. He might have cheeses but YOU bought him a special one he hasn't tried. Always more fun to receive a present you like!

jaylu

Great one, dalek!!!

Chrisca50

Love it Dalek - nearly choked on my apple pie and custard :rotfl:

Adammmmm

Haha, Thanks for the replies folks!

Bit worrying that the first thing that comes to mind for your Grandfather is a way to make contact with his 'intimate area' Dalek!
I guess you are a close family?? :rotfl:

I think some kind of hamper or something could be a great idea!
Fill it with loads of fancy stuff that he can help himself to....Thanks guys!

lew99

A hamper (ready made or one you do yourself) is often a good option for this type of case - have used it many a time. If you know what his favourite drink is then could get some of that too. An alternative idea - does he have a garden at all? Then a voucher for a garden centre in his area.

deirdre42c

Had the same problem with my mother in law last year. Ended up making a chocolate hamper as she has a very swee tooth. Bought a lot of chocs in Poundland etc and offers in the big supermarket.

Cost in the end about £20 but looked amazing!
(PS - did spend some more on her - she's not that kind of mother in law lol)

jackomdj

I have ordered this for my Dad from my Girls...



http://www.amazon.co.uk/Dear-Grandad-you-Journal-Lifetime/dp/1907048030/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1291586576&sr=1-1

my OH's Grandad died this year & he had taped his memories for us it made me think that it would be great to have similar on my side. My Dad is retiring soon (16 days!!!) so he will have time to do it.