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  • Caroline_a
    Caroline_a Posts: 4,071 Forumite
    How about something you can do together - I know that when I spend time with my girls it's as good as an expensive present - probably better! Maybe an 'experience' thing as someone has suggested, have a look on Groupon, there are a few good deals to be had now.
  • cavework
    cavework Posts: 1,992 Forumite
    How about a photo session with his daughter and his Grandchildren?
  • balletshoes
    balletshoes Posts: 16,610 Forumite
    travelgran wrote: »
    What about an 'experience' type present? They are available in WH Smiths for example - driving an aston martin or ferrari, hot air ballooning, or contact the local club and book him an introductory gliding or flying lesson.

    I would suggest this too - my work colleague booked a flying lesson for her Dad's birthday, it was one of the best-received pressies he was ever given :).
  • Errata
    Errata Posts: 38,230 Forumite
    10,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Although a Life Book is a good idea, they're usually more appreciated by 60/70/80 year olds. I second the Experience gift.
    .................:)....I'm smiling because I have no idea what's going on ...:)
  • RedBern
    RedBern Posts: 1,237 Forumite
    We recently bought a friend of ours a cookery day for his 50th birthday. He's so excited about it! I'd echo an experience gift.
    Bern :j
  • Treed
    Treed Posts: 92 Forumite
    As your dad has no need for much, a sentimental gift would be more appreciated. I Like the book idea as you cant just go and buy a book about your life. I suggest leaving empty pages at the back as well to add photos of his big 50! You could get two books, one full of just photos, and one for family and friends comments and 50th birthday wishes.
    Or as he is quite a gadget man how about a didgital photo frame, that way he can add extra photos/remove photos etc.
    Good luck with the book!
  • BenjaG
    BenjaG Posts: 102 Forumite
    Hi

    So even though I would never spend more than around £20 for a gift usually I fear my £100 will be lost on something that isnt really special.

    Any advice? Thanks

    If you have some old family picture of him with his parents and siblings, why don't you try to re-enact that picture with your own family. Then you post-edit the picture to give it a nice effect. For example, the "vintage look" Sepia is very easy to do in many picture editing applications and looks really elegant. You can print it as a poster or canvas, (with £100 you can even get a Nielsen frame) http://fotoinsight.co.uk/posters-canvas.html and maybe add the old picture as a small frame in Collage style.
  • pimento
    pimento Posts: 6,243 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts
    You don't have much time for this, but how about doing his family tree?
    "If you think it's expensive to hire a professional to do the job, wait until you hire an amateur." -- Red Adair
  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    edited 19 December 2011 at 8:37PM
    For gadget type gifts that wont break the bank I usually look on www.Firebox.com. some useful gadgets, some smart gadgets and some totally 'off the wall' gadgets! I love the site!
  • meritaten
    meritaten Posts: 24,158 Forumite
    oops - how did THAT happen? It got posted TWICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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