Gift Ideas for Grandfathers
Posted by Stacey | Posted in For Him, Grandpa, Grandpa Birthday Gifts | Posted on 24-02-2010
Tags: elderly gifts, gift ideas, gift inspiration, gifts for grandfathers, gifts for grandpa
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My grandfather is the most amazing man I know. He has done things and experienced events that I can only dream about, and he’s still going strong at almost 90! It’s his birthday soon and of course I’m on the prowl for the perfect present so I thought I’d share a few ideas with you in case you are in a similar situation.
After heaps of research and quick-thinking, I’ve come up with some good ideas:
At the top of my list is a helicopter tour. I think he’d really enjoy being piloted around his home town in a luxury helicopter and it’s not that pricey either. I think this is a great way to treat friends and relatives who are slightly older because they can sit comfortable in their heli seats and see everything without straining themselves. Besides, there’s always something new to see so it never gets boring!
Another thing I think he might enjoy is a bit of outdoorsy fun with clay pigeon shooting. This is a load of fun and I’m sure that he’ll enjoy testing his marksmanship and his accuracy! While we’re on the topic of outdoors fun, I think he might also enjoy a relaxing round of golf at a top golf course. He does enjoy walking leisurely along carefully manicured greens (he always says that this is his favourite past-time!) so what better way to spoil him than with 18 holes of the finest golf around?
Next on my list is an afternoon tea or a fancy dinner. He likes that ‘old school’ idea of fine dining and it means that granny can go with as well! Afternoon teas are great for grandparents who tire out easily and they’re really yummy too with all their pastries, scones and sandwiches. A dinner is an excellent treat for the connoisseur of fine foods and might be a better option considering my grandfather’s dubious sugar levels.
Now the last thing on my list might catch you a bit off-guard, but my grandfather is a very talented man. And he has always dreamed of being a singer. So … I’m thinking about getting him a day in a recording studio. That way he’ll be able to record his very own single onto a CD which we can distribute to our friends and family and he’ll be an instant hit (with us, anyway!). I’m sure he’ll really enjoy this, and I’ve been into the recording studio before and the staff there are really friendly and encouraging.
Now all I’ve got to do is decide which one would be best! It’s not easy finding a birthday gift for someone who is turning the big 9-0!
