i think the newspaper idea is great, i might do that for a family member myself (have you the website lacey-g please?)
how about a helicopter/small plane ride for him where he takes over the controls? we done that for my dad for his 50th and he loved it. another member of the family was invited to accompany him.
or how about going up in a hot air balloon? we did that for my mums 50th, it was an amazing experience. we landed in a corn field just as the sun was setting and were all given a glass of champagne with a certificate, it was really lovely.
or how about a nice little digital camera if he hasnt already got one?
erm, what else?
a years subscription for the national trust? lots of nice days out to some lovely places of interest for him.
if i can think of any more ideas, i will be back! lol
let us know what you decide on, whatever it is im sure he will be delighted.
:o)