what to get for my dads 70th birthday in a couple of weeks

[alinic]

Help! he is quite active, reads a lot and smokes a pipe! and goes on long holidays twice a year!
any help with the above question would be good!

[4getmenot]

present ideas section will be able to help

[alinic]

oopps! sorry didnt know there was one!
Thanks 4getmenot

[Miss Inquiry]

Unforgettable Places to See Before You Die
Unforgettable Things to Do Before You Die
Unforgettable Journeys to Take Before You Die

All these 3 books are from the BBC, they are amazing, brilliant photography, wonderfully written and sound like a perfect thing for your dad. I got one for my birthday recently and I have since been inspired and booked 2 holidays to 2 of the destinations featured in them.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Unforgettable-Places-S ee-Before-Unforgettable/dp/0563487461

[4getmenot]

thats ok, just thought they could help a bit more. :-)

[4getmenot]

I dont know about you but if I was nearing that age and people bought me books to do before you die, I would cry

[alinic]

yip i dont think my dad would find them funny! but it was nice of Miss inquiry to post it though!
have you no ideas 4getmenot??

[redhead23]

what about a canal trip with a meal on board would be nice
or a day trip - u can find them in your local papers they take you on the coach

or a stripagram

[4getmenot]

no I'm stuck like you when it comes to buying for the older generation. I used to get the presents back of my nan !! :-)

[alinic]

thanks again 4getmenot, by here your up early this morning! I havent even had my brekkie!
Right am of to quiz my mother to see if she has any ideas, catch up with you later
Oh and thamks again
Have a good day

[poodleperm]

How about a posh pipe or a weekend away with your mum (depending on purse string allowance) :D x