Golden wedding gift suggestions NLC

[rossybee]

I know something gold is traditionally the way to go...very open to suggestions for something nice for my parents.

The more unusual the better - within reason as I know how warped some of you are...

Cheers

[Dominic]

Generally, I reckon by the time folk are at the Golden Wedding age, they have most things they wish, so an experience can be quite a good shout - get them doing something they would not normally do - of course, assuming they are fit enough to do whatever it maybe.

As far as actual gifts.... I always struggle on that front - esp for my parents!!

[H8OAG]

Generally, I reckon by the time folk are at the Golden Wedding age, they have most things they wish, so an experience can be quite a good shout - get them doing something they would not normally do - of course, assuming they are fit enough to do whatever it maybe.

As far as actual gifts.... I always struggle on that front - esp for my parents!!

Rossybee

A new laptop/Ipad for keeping in touch with all the family via Skype/Email etc

Dom

The average age of Golden Wedding Couples in Dundee tends to be 66 yrs.....................
They are usually Grandparents their Thirties................

[Dominic]

Rossybee

A new laptop/Ipad for keeping in touch with all the family via Skype/Email etc

+ a can of gold spray paint from halfrauds

The average age of Golden Wedding Couples in Dundee tends to be 66 yrs.....................
They are usually Grandparents their Thirties................

[flyingscot68]

Hot air ballon flight - with Champagne of course!

[rossybee]

Hot air ballon flight - with Champagne of course!

Great idea - cheers!

Virgin do it from Glamis Castle - will look into this



As for Boagster & Shandyman - ipads/computers aplenty chez Casa Beaton Senior, and they're 76 & 71, no great grandkids as yet

ya feckers

[Shug]

At the risk of sounding serious for a second. Time.

Whatever you do, make sure it involves spending plenty of time with them when they're both with you. I've found out in recent years that nothing means as much to my mum as the time she gets to spend with her kids, doesn't really matter what we're doing.

[Dominic]

At the risk of sounding serious for a second. Time.

Whatever you do, make sure it involves spending plenty of time with them when they're both with you. I've found out in recent years that nothing means as much to my mum as the time she gets to spend with her kids, doesn't really matter what we're doing.

Well put!

[rossybee]

At the risk of sounding serious for a second. Time.

Whatever you do, make sure it involves spending plenty of time with them when they're both with you. I've found out in recent years that nothing means as much to my mum as the time she gets to spend with her kids, doesn't really matter what we're doing.

Totally agree here shug - saw my mum for the first time since the chopper crash, just on monday, and she gave me this look and the biggest hug ever, transpires she was mega-panicked as I was flying at the same time as the ditching.

I also get a bit of a bollocking if she finds out I've been home and not visited

[robin]

For her parents you could see if you get away with "giving their daughter back" (this might not go down well with the other half, though)

For your parents you could try a scenic helicopter tour.

Cheers,
Robin

(P.S. In case you cannot tell, I don't buy presents for birthdays/xmas/anniversaries/etc.).

[tut]

My father died 60 years ago and my mother 30.

Did not really know my dad, but still miss mum.

tut

[dlogan]

At the risk of sounding serious for a second. Time.

Whatever you do, make sure it involves spending plenty of time with them when they're both with you. I've found out in recent years that nothing means as much to my mum as the time she gets to spend with her kids, doesn't really matter what we're doing.

This is soo true, I took my dad to Le Mans this year for his 65th, and I started Karting again, so we are spending a lot of time with that which is great and makes me realise how much time he committed to me back when I was younger.

My mum isnt thanking me much for it though!

[renmure]

Hot air ballon flight - with Champagne of course!

Great idea - cheers!

Virgin do it from Glamis Castle - will look into this



As for Boagster & Shandyman - ipads/computers aplenty chez Casa Beaton Senior, and they're 76 & 71, no great grandkids as yet

ya feckers

Virgin Balloon flight is a great idea. Wendy and I have done a few since the pilot is a mate and the balloon is based in the hangar at Perth. It is a memorable event but for reasons too boring to go into, the Glamis flight is often swapped to Perth City Centre at the North Insch at the last minute.

Obviously they might also prefer a fantastic flight in a microlight as well

[H8OAG]

Hot air ballon flight - with Champagne of course!

Great idea - cheers!

Virgin do it from Glamis Castle - will look into this



As for Boagster & Shandyman - ipads/computers aplenty chez Casa Beaton Senior, and they're 76 & 71, no great grandkids as yet

ya feckers

You're welcome!

Another one for Renmure

Microlight is far more interesting/entertaining than fookin balloons

From the " I can see my house from here faction!"

[martins]

SIDC Knockhill Trackday.

There is this old bloke goes along, has a 'golden' S1, and gives out Pax rides like they are sweeties. Should be about the right age. Just don't get him to try and do a handbrake turn..

Seriously though. Would they fancy a track day with their favourrite offspring? Would mean spending a fair bit of time together preping for the day, then the day itself and the hospital visits afterward

M