Gifts for Grandpas

Do they have any hobbies? I am thinking in terms of a box of golf balls, a personalized set of playing cards, or something else connected with a hobby. I think that will get what I am driving at. You can get a man something that shows that you care, without breaking the bank.

Neither golf or really play cards.

Both have pretty much had to give up hobbies due to declining health.

How old are the Grandpas?

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I'd try to think of something that won't result in lasting clutter - can be used up - movie passes - gym passes - gift certificate to a nice healthy restaurant. Tucked into a nice card with a photo of their grand-daughter/son and great-granddog.

What about a cool pocket knife? Even if they already have one, guys always appreciate another pocket knife.

Maybe some sunglasses. I'm always scratching, sitting on or misplacing mine.

Massage gift certificates.

Anyone , in a lot of pain due to health problems will benefit, and enjoy a good massage.

baby isntborn yet..
but she is working on it.

















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did i say that out loud?? :wink:

errrrrr I'm referring to Bella as the grand-daughter.

I know...

I was just trying to slip something under the rug..

heh. Im not too good at that.

Comfy house slippers.

Cosy flannels.

Magazine subscription for Time, National Geographic, or related to specific interests.

Is there a project that needs to be done in grandpa's house? How about a beautifully made "gift certificate" good for cleaning out the garage, fixing something, or anything else that needs to be done in the house that grandpa finds difficult doing. It would cost you nothing but sweat, and would really be a personalized gift of love.

I like the magazine idea!

Oooh, here's another idea.

Check out the gift card club.

Mr. Noddy got a fleecy top (sort of a dressy sweat shirt with front zipper) for his birthday in October and he objects when I put it in the washer.

I've managed to wash it twice.

Mr. Noddy is also keeping his paws off the thermostat controls.

CDs of the old radio shows. My FIL loves the ones we've given him.

When I'm listening to NPR in the car I hate getting to my destination when "A Prarie Home Companion" is playing. I looked for that the other day for my Dad and found a nice boxed set at Barnes and Noble.

I'm a grandpa. Squinney, please tell Jeffrey I'd like the latest Judas Priest dvd box set.......

I guess he'll just have to return that Vivid Video sampler pack.

All my grandparents are gone, but we did something once that turned out to be a wonderful thing. One year (around 1975) we gave each of my grandparents a nice blank book and asked them to write the story of their childhood or favorite memories. Wow, the stuff we learned! My nieces and nephews have all read these journals and loved them, none of them knew their great grandparents in person. Some of the stories were heartbreaking, others were extremely funny. It gave us all insight into our roots.

If I was to do this today I would include questions like: How did you and grandma (or pa) meet?, How did you court each other? What do you remember about your parents?, What was your earliest childhood memory? How did you end up picking your profession? Experiences during wars? Would you change anything about your life? Any regrets? Any especially good decisions? What's the most important thing you have learned?

We got one of those (Dark freen leather bound with gold page edges) for Bear's Aunt Natalie about ten years ago. It had places for pictures on some pages, notation of military service, wedding highlights, as well as all sorts of things that would trigger writing about things one may not otherwise include in their life story.

I think I got it at Borders.