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What do I Give?

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  • 06-03-2010 2:24am
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    Billiejo
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    Been formally invited to a Birthday Party and since the Guy will be 70 have no idea what to give as a present.
    Friend suggested a bottle of Baileys as its his favourate tipple. Is this good enough or anyone got a better suggestion for something not too expensive but acceptable.


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    JuliusCaesar
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    Does he really want a present? At this stage of my life (not 70 yet!) I have everything I want. If I can't eat it, it's just more clutter. maybe he'd like this.


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    xzanti
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    JuliusCaesar wrote: »
    Does he really want a present? At this stage of my life (not 70 yet!) I have everything I want. If I can't eat it, it's just more clutter. maybe he'd like this.

    I'll assume as this is PI that you're not taking the p1ss.. I think those balloon rides are more apt to young lovers trying to impress each other.. taking an elderly relative out for the day.. not so much, not to mention the price..

    I'd go with the Baileys.


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    majiktripp
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    Hip-Flask, with his initials or name engraved on it. Although that may be a bit much as you don't mention your relationship to this person.You don't want to give something *too* good to show up other people who may be closer to him...


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    LegacyUser
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    Id go with the Baileys. My Dads the same age and a bottle of his favourite drink always goes down well with him. Its not like someone in their 70s is going to really need anything and at least you know he will make use out of the baileys


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    iguana
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    I saw some Baileys gift boxes in the supermarket yesterday, they were a bottle of Baileys in a box with something else (chocolates or glasses, I didn't notice what). Something like that might feel like more of a present than just a bottle. They were being marketed for Mother's Day, I'm sure they'll be in Ireland too.

    It was something like this; http://i.groceries.asda.com/g/925/759/5011013925759_21000_IDShot_2.jpeg


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    Victor
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    Moved from Personal Issues.


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    Billiejo
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    iguana wrote: »
    I saw some Baileys gift boxes in the supermarket yesterday, they were a bottle of Baileys in a box with something else (chocolates or glasses, I didn't notice what). Something like that might feel like more of a present than just a bottle. They were being marketed for Mother's Day, I'm sure they'll be in Ireland too.

    It was something like this; http://i.groceries.asda.com/g/925/759/5011013925759_21000_IDShot_2.jpeg

    Good idea!. Bit more 'upmarket' with glasses without overly familiar, since not close-close friend, and (long story) 'good manners' to attend.


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