Gift ideas?

"GeorgeyBoy" (georgeyboy) 06/26/2015 at 19:58 • Filed to: None

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My dad’s birthday is coming up. Kind of a big one, he’s decided to fully retire. He has no personality, no sense of humor, and no hobbies. He enjoys watching Hallmark movies and drives a Buick. He doesn’t drink or smoke. I got him a wheelbarrow last year.

Alex B > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:02

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Idk... A tie? ;-P

dogisbadob > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:03

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If you don’t klnow what to get, get a candle! The classic I don’t know what to get you gift

TheRealBicycleBuck > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:06

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If you are looking for automotive-related gifts, you should check into the NASCAR experience or Rally School or any number of racing-related events. Find something cool to do, not just an object that will sit on a shelf (or around his neck). You might spark an interest that leads to a hobby, a personality, a smile on his face....

Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord. > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:06

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Time to lighten him up Peugeot 205 gti!

E92M3 > TheRealBicycleBuck 06/26/2015 at 20:10

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^This. Preferably more than a ride-a-long.

Dunnik > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:10

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He must be interested in something .

Get him a book on that subject? Look at the books he has on his shelf, perhaps? Or if he’s recently retired, maybe get a him a book about his particular industry?

Some men - some fathers - are so opaque they can be difficult to get gifts for.

Course, you could just ask him. He’d probably say, “Nothing” but if you press him, you may get some kind of answer.

At the very least, you could take him out for a steak dinner, or whatever his favorite meal is.

In the business world, a nice bottle of alcohol is a traditional gift when you have no clue as to what they might like. Even if they don’t like it, it’s useful to offer guests.

Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:11

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Does your dad have a favorite spirit of choice? Maybe a bottle of that?

If not that, maybe something like a recliner so he can relax in his retirement?

GeorgeyBoy > Panther Brown Tdi Volvo Shooting Brake Manual Miata RWD Wagon Stole HondaBro's Accord. 06/26/2015 at 20:11

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He was a Fiat guy.

GeorgeyBoy > Stapleface-Now Hyphenated! 06/26/2015 at 20:17

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Wow, didn’t even think about a recliner. That’s perfect.

Tohru > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:20

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A hooker

GeorgeyBoy > Tohru 06/26/2015 at 20:22

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For his Buick?

1111111111111111111111 > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:29

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LED Newton’s Cradle?

RiceRocketeer Extraordinaire > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:41

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I’m sure he’d appreciate the Aston there ...

Steve in Manhattan > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 20:44

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How about doing something together? A track day. A day at a sailing school. Sure wish I could have done those things with my dad.

Funktheduck > TheRealBicycleBuck 06/26/2015 at 20:58

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I did the NASCAR thing. It was awesome.

Funktheduck > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 21:00

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If he had a sense of humor I would say a strap on and tell him to google “pegging”

But, since he doesn't, a nice watch, maybe a pocket watch. Or a nice pocket knife.

jkm7680 > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 21:05

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Some heroin maybe?

GeorgeyBoy > Steve in Manhattan 06/26/2015 at 21:07

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Those are good ideas. I wish he liked to do more.

Sir FR-S (Formally CR-Z) > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 21:09

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A really nice escort

GeorgeyBoy > 1111111111111111111111 06/26/2015 at 21:09

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I might get that for myself.

911e46z06 > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 21:10

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Fishing gear. Anything to get his ass out of the house. My dad retired recently, and he is bored out of his goddamn mind.

Steve in Manhattan > GeorgeyBoy 06/26/2015 at 21:53

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There must be something - feel him out. At least hike a trail, pitch a tent, light a campfire. Cook something unhealthy.