FabSwingers.com forum: Presents for a 90th Birtdayy ?

By *hechairman18 OP Man
over a year ago

Salford Quays , Manchester

I have a family member, who will be 90 in a few weeks.

He was hoping to have a big party, but obviously that is out of the question.

With the money he would have paid for the party, he has decided to buy presents for the whole family, to celebrate, and remember the occasion.

I have suggested, Flowers, Chocolate or Wine for the ladies.

He would prefer to be a bit more generous than that.

Regarding the men, we don't have anything in mind.

I would welcome any suggestions, for something memorable, to give to both the ladies and gents.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Cufflinks for the men?

Bracelets/earrings/jewellery for the women?

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By *pursChick aka ShortieWoman
over a year ago

On a mooch

So if I’m reading this right, the birthday man is giving gifts to others rather than receiving himself.

If that’s the case and a celebration of his life, why not something that is personal between him and each guest, a memory of his favourite time with each person and from that comes the gift and why they are receiving it

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By *ce WingerMan
over a year ago

P.O. Box DE1 0NQ

Ma Cousin sent me a Happy 60th Birthday card on Friday, I was only 59 ffs

I had stern words with her, the silly mare

Anyway OP, I don't know wat to buy or receive either for Xmas or Birthdays, it's just pot luck from me when I do buy them

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

How many is he buying for? The problem with such generic gifts is they don't commemorate the person. Cufflinks, wine, flowers and chocolates are not always well recieved, do many actually wear cufflinks anymore?

How about a plant for those who have a garden? Seeds? A proxy gift? Good Gifts have amazing proxy gifts.

Happy Birthday!

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

Just put the celebration off until lockdown ends.

A mixed box of wine/beer and a bottle of bubbly for everyone otherwise.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

For my Dads 80th, my sister arranged for a professional photographer to take of shots of us as a family

I thought it was a bit naff at the time, but fast forward 4 years and they are an absolute treasure

Both my parents are in poor health now and the portraits offer a capsule of happier times

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

If there's a houseplant or garden plant with his name in that would be cool.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Teatowels with his face on.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Teatowels with his face on.

Love this!

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

Nice pens.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

An engraved crystal champagne flute, whisky tumbler or brandy balloon.

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By *ad NannaWoman
over a year ago

East London

"Teatowels with his face on.

Love this!"

I'm getting my face put on cushions for my grandchildren next Christmas.

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By *urga2076Woman
over a year ago

London

Those picture frames where everyone involved can update/ post photos regularly from wherever they are. He can get one for himself too. Then one for his family/ friends. This has been amazing for our Nan. She gets to see the lives of all her extended family and stares at it for hours as it changes screens. She’s housebound

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Teatowels with his face on.

Love this!

I'm getting my face put on cushions for my grandchildren next Christmas. "

You can animal shaped ones with your face on or comedy ones too. I really think they're great. You can give em a snuggle or talk to them.

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

A rose bush named after him

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By *a LunaWoman
over a year ago

South Wales

I’d give each of them a beautifully framed photo of himself, in black and white. Either an old photo or a recent one.

It was a suggestion from the film The Family Stone, and I think it’s a lovely idea, especially if it’s for close friends/family.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Teatowels with his face on.

Love this!

I'm getting my face put on cushions for my grandchildren next Christmas.

You can animal shaped ones with your face on or comedy ones too. I really think they're great. You can give em a snuggle or talk to them."

Totally off thread, but I saw something last week that made my

melt

It was a lady who offered a service making keepsakes for people who have lost pets

You send her their blankets, bedding, toys etc and she makes little patchwork blankets and stuff from them

I thought that was a lovely idea

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A experience, get a family photo shoot experience day the type where everyone can get envolved and dress up on site at the place its done, make a nice fun album.

Experiences to look back on those fun moments.

The problem with cufflinks and wine & flowers is, cufflinks are hardly worn then end up in the bottom of a drawer& forgotten, flowers are die... forgotten

Wine drank... forgotten.

The themes are brilliant like superhero, film ect

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By *offiaCoolWoman
over a year ago

Kidsgrove

"A experience, get a family photo shoot experience day the type where everyone can get envolved and dress up on site at the place its done, make a nice fun album.

Experiences to look back on those fun moments.

The problem with cufflinks and wine & flowers is, cufflinks are hardly worn then end up in the bottom of a drawer& forgotten, flowers are die... forgotten

Wine drank... forgotten.

The themes are brilliant like superhero, film ect

But a get together of people is not an option at the moment, hence asking for gift ideas.

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By *rincess peachWoman
over a year ago

shits creek

"Teatowels with his face on.

Love this!

I'm getting my face put on cushions for my grandchildren next Christmas.

You can animal shaped ones with your face on or comedy ones too. I really think they're great. You can give em a snuggle or talk to them.

Totally off thread, but I saw something last week that made my

melt

It was a lady who offered a service making keepsakes for people who have lost pets

You send her their blankets, bedding, toys etc and she makes little patchwork blankets and stuff from them

I thought that was a lovely idea"

Oh that's lush

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I thought on someone's birthday you gave them presents. Unusual for the birthday boy to give presents to everyone else.

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By *hechairman18 OP Man
over a year ago

Salford Quays , Manchester

Well I'm overwhelmed with your replys and suggestions.

He is a very kind and generous guy, and wants to give rather than receive.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Family portrait

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

He is a very kind and generous guy, and wants to give rather than receive."

I think his face on a tea towel is a lovely idea and something to treasure rather than chocolates, flowers or wine which have gone in a week.

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