cholly_horse 3 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 (edited) My dads bday is coming up. Any cool gadgets or tools or something out there for around $100 that someone could recommend?? Hint: He is into computers and theyre doing alot of rennovation on their house right now.. Thanks, Brad Edited March 10, 2010 by cholly_horse Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volkov 318 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 got my dad a mosin nagant for his last birthday, it's in your price range anyway Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cholly_horse 3 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 got my dad a mosin nagant for his last birthday, it's in your price range anyway Hehe, I dont think hes into guns.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ruffian72 548 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Sounds like maybe a handy man. Children got myself and their grandfather a channel lock that works like a vise grip. Made by vise grip. Dang handy. Kids usually volunteer to help me with projects. Appreciate that more than a boughten gift. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Harbor freight light weight aluminum racing floor jack for his car so he can move the jack around easier? Bad ass wireless router? Dinner cruise for him & mom? Take him out for drinks & say thanks for being a great dad... I love ya pops? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
superA 289 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Harbor freight light weight aluminum racing floor jack for his car so he can move the jack around easier? Bad ass wireless router? Dinner cruise for him & mom? Take him out for drinks & say thanks for being a great dad... I love ya pops? +1 on number 4. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cholly_horse 3 Posted March 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 hmm, Sawzalls r badass and I dont think he has one yet... hmmmm any other Ideas? and thanks guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gunfanatic 221 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 1-$100 hooker or 100-$1 hookers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MultiSlacking 102 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 The older your parent gets, the harder they are to shop for. Cause let's face it...if they really need it, they probably already have it. Having said that, here are a couple of items that turned out to be pretty big hits: Rechargeable hand held spotlight Binoculars (if he's into computers/electronics, get him the ones that have built in digital camera) Pull behind cart for riding lawn mower (you can usually catch on sale for between $99-129) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yakdung 2,926 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Everyone that holds this knife has to have one (BK2). Can't be beat for the quality for the price. https://www.kabar.com/product/productDetail.do?productNumber=BK2&mode=category&categoryId=1,2,3,7,8,9&categoryName=Military/Tactical Check Amazon for better pricing. Yakdung recommended as he owns three KB/Beckers. Happy trails, Yakdung Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volkov 318 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 got my dad a mosin nagant for his last birthday, it's in your price range anyway Hehe, I dont think hes into guns.. mine wasn't either, I think initially the history appealed to him more.. world war II relic and all that.. now he likes guns Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobRez 1,895 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 A kick ass external hard drive ? I like the idea of a couple bottles of top shelf booze. This way you can have a nice drink with him anytime you go there. A gift for everyone! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volkov 318 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 yeah agreed on the booze.. cant normally go wrong with that.. also someone I know got some coins online that were from the same year as their dad on ebay or something (wasn't too expensive) but makes a nice desk display... came in a little setup and stuff Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Mark 2,452 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 Take him out for drinks & say thanks for being a great dad... I love ya pops? Speaking as a fifty year old father I think Paulyski hit the nail on the head with this one. Take him out for a nice steak dinner and a couple drinks, just the two of you, and spend some time bullshitting and letting him know you appreciate him. Can't go wrong. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alexc.s. 25 Posted March 10, 2010 Report Share Posted March 10, 2010 1 TB hard drive loaded up with pics of the grand kids. Look on Newegg.com, they have very good computer deals. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Take him out for drinks & say thanks for being a great dad... I love ya pops? Take him out for a nice steak dinner and a couple drinks, just the two of you, and spend some time bullshitting and letting him know you appreciate him. Can't go wrong. +1 to the above posts. 1-$100 hooker or 100-$1 hookers. Personally, I'd opt for two $50 hookers. Or maybe a $75 hooker, and a $25 midget hooker. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulyski 2,227 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 1-$100 hooker or 100-$1 hookers. Personally, I'd opt for two $50 hookers. Or maybe a $75 hooker, and a $25 midget hooker. Yeah... Get the guy herpes for his birthday... Nothing like a gift that keeps on giving! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
22_Shooter 1,560 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 1-$100 hooker or 100-$1 hookers. Personally, I'd opt for two $50 hookers. Or maybe a $75 hooker, and a $25 midget hooker. Yeah... Get the guy herpes for his birthday... Nothing like a gift that keeps on giving! :lolol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cholly_horse 3 Posted March 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Herpes it is! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BronCobraJet 80 Posted March 11, 2010 Report Share Posted March 11, 2010 Same situation a few years ago. A cool friend suggested a Cardigan sweater. I thought it sounded a little dorky, but it turned out my dad really liked it, and ended up wearing it quite often. Maybe something like that and a nice dinner at a fancy place for the family just to chill and enjoy each others company. Your dad isn't going to last forever, and it is a great experience for you as well. memories to build on. Depending on your budget, get as many family members as you can involved. You will never regret it. Toys are cool and all, but family memories go on forever. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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