Gift for my son - any ideas?

[saxy_jag]

He's 30, intelligent and a computer geek (so no computer gifts, please - he has stuff I've never even heard of). Problem is, I never see him to ask, because he's opted to cut himself off from us (whole other story - won't go into it here). However he's still our son and we still want to give him something for Christmas.

Other than vouchers, I really can't think of anything. Maybe something around the £40-£50 mark, and I'm quite happy to get him something marketed as a 'gift item'. Something aviation-related might work (not a flying lesson though - he already has a pilot's licence).

Any ideas?

[rowanwitch]

Restaurant vouchers.... some of the 'experience gift' companies do them... or a gift voucher for something fun like go karting he can take a friend along...

If he likes Rugby membership of the england rugby supporters club is good...would give him discounts on tickets and entry into the 6 nations ticket draws as well as the England Rugby year book, discounts at the shop , magazines etc

[saxy_jag]

Like the sound of an experience voucher - not a restaurant though, because then he would want/have to share it with his missus (she's the reason we don't see him).

Not sure if he's into Rugby, although he certainly has some Tigers gear around, so could be an option.

Thanks Rowan.

[MickyMacgraw]

Go to firebox.com or www.iwantoneofthose.com and there are many other gadget sites that have many different types of gift including many aviation related.

[saxy_jag]

Funny you should mention that, Mickey. I had a quick browse around the Tigers site then hopped over to FIrebox, and I think I've found just the thing:
http://www.firebox.co...-Rally-Race?via=top10
Would leave me a few quid to get him a Tigers shirt too.

[MickyMacgraw]

I didn't even know Segway racing existed! There's something for everyone male and female of all ages on those gadget sites and i could easily spend the most part of my day just browsing ( most of the content of my wallet just spending) on them.
Good to see you found what you need.

[saxy_jag]

My husband and other son are a pair of nutters - I get loads of bits from sites like this.

[MickyMacgraw]

I can imagine tools, wires, batteries and bits of electronics and motors everywhere!

[saxy_jag]

Almost. The lad moved out years ago, but never day goes by without my reading of his daft antics on Facebook. There's still a clip somewhere of the time him and his mate decided to set light to load of gunpowder in their back yard. Let's just say it woke up the neighbours! Pressies are never a problem where he's concerned.

Recent welcome gifts for hubby have included a didgeridoo and a pair of bongos! Need I say more?

[MickyMacgraw]

Birthdays and Christmas must be very interesting around your house.

[what..the?]

is he comfortable with his fitness, and bodyshap would be get shy in a jump suit? as you could get a voucher for indoor skydriving???? firebox £49

[oranger]

donate the £50 to charity from him, if you know what i mean,maybe do it every year

[what..the?]

sorry that was iwoot £49

Also looking through the iwoot mag theres a geeky watch the 'ovo binary watch' £19.99 and possibly to go with it a 'key tool and shackle kit' £9.99 and the 'cash stash' £4.99?

If he like starwars I think firebox are doing cool jedi bathrobes for about £50 and free delivery in november

[what..the?]

to be honest i am not too keen on the experiences as they are very personal so if the person doenst like it they may have difficult swapping to another experience red letter days are good at swapping though I have found. But also these places where you go for the experiences can be miles away not very convienent