gift suggestions for the farmer in my life

robin3

Looking for suggestions for something for the other half, a farmer

Is there anything you have bought, received or even made that made your life a little easier or more comfortable?

or something that you have that you couldn't live without now?

From simple thermal socks to the calf staller, or any high tech gadget or gizmo, I'd like to hear it all,
Although I have a budget of round 100, I would go abit over for something special (and the birthday isn't far into the new year)

bogman_bass

how about a really good torch. these guys are the rolls royce of lighting http://www.flashlights.ie/flashlights.html?sef=

jfh

Dunlop purafort thermal wellies.

whelan1

bogman_bass wrote: »

how about a really good torch. these guys are the rolls royce of lighting http://www.flashlights.ie/flashlights.html?sef=

i spent a fortune on torches over the years have a brilliant torch on my phone, best buy ever as i always have it to hand

whelan1

sorry meant to say, every year i ask for a few packs of pens, a diary, a notebook for jeep... insulating tape... good socks and a few wooly hats, all cheap and all well used:D

mikemac1

Irish Farmers Handbook

Costs a tenner or so, comes out this month
A lot of it is to do with tax. Some good info in it

A torch has been suggested so I'd get a realy good knife

Swiss army knives have their uses but I'm thinking just a simple knife
Leatherman are a known brand
http://www.leatherman.com/category/knives

Manoffeeling

How about a new calf taggers since his old one will be obsolete.

Rovi

I'd second the vote for Leatherman knives/multitools.

I carry one of these:
Charge Ti

...in one of these:
Flashlight Combo Sheath

...with one of these:
Fenix E25

I use one or other every single day, often multiple times a day; I'd be lost at this stage without a multitool and a small torch on my belt.

leg wax

well for me a night away somewhere to get away from it all,and the other half can come as well with the skimpy night dress,if you dont take him away he wont go anywhere.:D:D

Manoffeeling

Half inch joiners. Ye could never have enough.

supersean1999

twin sons

robin3

leg wax wrote: »

well for me a night away somewhere to get away from it all,and the other half can come as well with the skimpy night dress,if you dont take him away he wont go anywhere.:D:D

trust me i know the feeling, so hard to co-ordinate this especially as calving season starts, we won't have any freedom until they start to leave the shed;)

Thanks for the suggestions, keep them coming!

mf240

A size 13 spanner and a minnie vice grip

tabby aspreme

Chainsaw trousers or boots
take a look at shaving.ie if you like him with a babyaas face

1chippy

A hot au pair would be as good a present as any.

robin3

jfh wrote: »

Dunlop purafort thermal wellies.

Do you know any irish stockists?

What do you make of these?
http://www.adverts.ie/fishing/sundridge-hot-foot-thermal-boots/2337024

Manoffeeling

New ropes for the jack along with gloves. And a new fence tester.

blue5000

+3 for the leatherman, I don't know how many times a day I use it.

td5man

supersean1999 wrote: »

twin sons

Got them two christmases ago

stop animal cruelty

a years subscription for the farmers journal? bit boring l know lol

OUTDOORLASS

Hi Robin3, I am thinking of a Fence Fault Finder for my OH. My OH had awful probs with the electric fence recently, he borrowed one of these gadjets from a friend and found where the fault was...in minutes. I.m going to open a seperate thread and ask the lads here to recommend one....

mf240

OUTDOORLASS wrote: »

Hi Robin3, I am thinking of a Fence Fault Finder for my OH. My OH had awful probs with the electric fence recently, he borrowed one of these gadjets from a friend and found where the fault was...in minutes. I.m going to open a seperate thread and ask the lads here to recommend one....

Is his wire working now?





:D:D:D:D:D

OUTDOORLASS

Ye mf240, full throttle....

robin3

He has recently gotten new knife and small torch although they do look like the rolls royce however

Can't imagine him being too satisfied with a new ear tagger, :rolleyes:

Beginning to think an apple tv box might be on the cards after all,
Thanks for all the suggestion though, will be keeping them in mind for again!

13spanner

mf240 wrote: »

A size 13 spanner and a minnie vice grip

The Grassmen 2013 calendar seems reasonable at £7.50
http://www.moover.co.uk/content/grassmen-2013-calendar

Swiss Army knives are handy yokes for opening bales etc.

TEAT SQUEEZER

any non farming related ideas robin????....

Bizzum

robin3 wrote: »

Beginning to think an apple tv box might be on the cards

What's this?

robin3

TEAT SQUEEZER wrote: »

any non farming related ideas robin????....

yea dunno what I was expecting, i suppose the message is keep it simple,
I really do appreciate all the replies:)

robin3

Bizzum wrote: »

What's this?

its not farming related, a box to allow your tv access the apple store, ie your account, any music, games, movies you have bought or rented and play them on your tv, you can also use it to view youtube on the tv and netflicks
This is what I think it does, I haven't got 1, its about €100

TEAT SQUEEZER

robin3 wrote: »

yea dunno what I was expecting, i suppose the message is keep it simple,
I really do appreciate all the replies:)

for what its worth..... merchandise for his make of tractor, phone accessories (dairy cow pattern etc)........

goat2

one of those torches that i see in most hardware stores, the one that is worn on a band around the head, it has led lights, so that he work his hands are free, i get one for my neighbour at christmas, they are usually under a tenner, warm cap, workmans gloves, wellies if you have his shoe size, work socks, rainproof clothing,

Bizzum

robin3 wrote: »

its not farming related, a box to allow your tv access the apple store, ie your account, any music, games, movies you have bought or rented and play them on your tv, you can also use it to view youtube on the tv and netflicks
This is what I think it does, I haven't got 1, its about €100

If it's TV entertainment your after.........Get him the box set of series one of "Homeland" .
Top notch!;)

Bizzum

goat2 wrote: »

one of those torches that i see in most hardware stores, the one that is worn on a band around the head, it has led lights, so that he work his hands are free, i get one for my neighbour at christmas, they are usually under a tenner, warm cap, workmans gloves, wellies if you have his shoe size, work socks, rainproof clothing,

I've a baseball cap with LED lights built into the peak. Brilliant job.

blue5000

If he's short of fodder he might like a load of bales:D:D:D

TEAT SQUEEZER

blue5000 wrote: »

If he's short of fodder he might like a load of bales:D:D:D

u mussta missed the gal has a 100 euro limit.....:p

spoke to a lad from kerry over weekend .... 40 euro a pop .. anyway how do u fit em under the tree

micky mouse

A roll of baler twine:D

Jamesleacy501

Bizzum wrote: »

I've a baseball cap with LED lights built into the peak. Brilliant job.

Great job allright.. use it for fishing

Jamesleacy501

TEAT SQUEEZER wrote: »

u mussta missed the gal has a 100 euro limit.....:p

spoke to a lad from kerry over weekend .... 40 euro a pop .. anyway how do u fit em under the tree

Holy god that cant be right must be very scarce over there :O Come to wexford €18-€25

TEAT SQUEEZER

Jamesleacy501 wrote: »

Holy god that cant be right must be very scarce over there :O Come to wexford €18-€25

silage pits empty ,slurry pits full.....cows in since mid june he said

bob charles

Gift voucher to a bordello

Good loser

First series of Gold Rush DVD.

pakalasa

Does he weld? A proper welding mask with Auto Dimming is a great job. Sealey are a good make.

valtraman

if you are going to get him a head torch get a LED LENSER 170 lumen 180 meter vision beats the €10 LED hands down or a nightsearcher explorer g rechargable flashlight , only 6 in long fits in a coat pocket and just as much light as those huge big lumps we usually have for farm use

freedominacup

td5man wrote: »

Got them two christmases ago

I got three but only one at a time, much more fun that way:D

freedominacup

Bizzum wrote: »

If it's TV entertainment your after.........Get him the box set of series one of "Homeland" .
Top notch!;)

Nah stick to the farming theme box set of "The Wire";)

Suckler

jfh wrote: »

Dunlop purafort thermal wellies.

Ordered a pair of these for meself!

HillFarmer

If he has a smart phone and buys reads the journal every week, why not buy him 1 years subscription?

He can read journal on his phone every Wensday!

Figerty

A good trolley jack or socket set.

Bizzum

Here ya are:

bbam

How about something non farming ??
He farms 365 days a year.. something to get away from it all, voucher for dinner or tickets for a show... Personally I love to get out to a live show, a good comedy play is a treat for mind and body..

All work and no play makes jack a dull boy

mf240

bbam wrote: »

How about something non farming ??
He farms 365 days a year.. something to get away from it all, voucher for dinner or tickets for a show... Personally I love to get out to a live show, a good comedy play is a treat for mind and body..

All work and no play makes jack a dull boy

Think this is a good Idea drag him outa the sticks for a night out.

Also a bit cheesy but you could give him a voucher for a full nights sleep during calving/lambing season.

If hes a dairy farmer its only love when hes prepared to trust you with his herd.:D