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Title: I'm Stumped..
Post by: zoony on March 23, 2022, 11:04:23 PM
Many of you will be aware that I have a carer called Dennis. Much more than a carer (not in THAT sense), he actually saved my life a couple of years ago. Well, it's his birthday in a couple of weeks and I have no ideas for a suitable gift. He's an angler but serious about it so I've no chance of finding something he'd want or need. I'll keep thinking but creative suggestions would be very welcome.
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Title: Re: I'm Stumped..
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 23, 2022, 11:48:54 PM
Izaak Walton's the Compleat Angler? Amazon have it in paperback, hardback or Kindle
Title: Re: I'm Stumped..
Post by: zoony on March 23, 2022, 11:53:47 PM
 :clap:  I bought it for him last Christmas!  :grin:
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Post by: Michael Rolls on March 23, 2022, 11:54:58 PM
shucks!
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Post by: Sheila on March 24, 2022, 05:05:59 AM
Quote from: zoony on March 23, 2022, 11:04:23 PM
Many of you will be aware that I have a carer called Dennis. Much more than a carer (not in THAT sense), he actually saved my life a couple of years ago. Well, it's his birthday in a couple of weeks and I have no ideas for a suitable gift. He's an angler but serious about it so I've no chance of finding something he'd want or need. I'll keep thinking but creative suggestions would be very welcome.
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As a last resort, is there an angling shop that he uses that might sell you a voucher? 
Two presents that were bought for me were 'experiences'.
One was a 'proms in the park' and at one stage a spitfire flew overhead in time to the music (my father was a spitfire pilot) and that even brought a tear to Paul's eye.
I love owls and the other was a bird of prey experience where I had owls flying to a glove on my arm.
Obviously we don't know Dennis but can you think of anything else he likes apart from fishing?
As a last resort, does he enjoy any food or drink that you could treat him to?



Title: Re: I'm Stumped..
Post by: GrannyMac on March 24, 2022, 07:33:16 AM
Some good suggestions Sheila. Nice to show appreciation zoony, but choosing what to buy isn't always easy.
Title: Re: I'm Stumped..
Post by: zoony on March 24, 2022, 01:49:04 PM
You're telling me!  Thanks Sheila, all good thoughts/ideas..
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Post by: crabbyob on March 24, 2022, 02:44:35 PM
my son once bought me a keep net which unknown to him i returned to the shop pointing out it wasnt even leagle.... the guy was all apologies 'i didnt know it was your lad crabbyob' WTF dose that matter the fellow was a bailiff  into the bargain... if your going down the fishing road Zoony i thing the token is a great suggestion...
Title: Re: I'm Stumped..
Post by: zoony on March 24, 2022, 02:50:27 PM
Thanks crabbyob.. Though I did say that I didn't want to buy him angling stuff.. :hmm:  I'll continue to let it percolate..
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Post by: crabbyob on March 24, 2022, 02:56:38 PM
how about paying for a Chinkie for him then...lol
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Post by: Alex on March 24, 2022, 04:22:19 PM
what does he drink ?
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Post by: zoony on March 24, 2022, 05:29:48 PM
Nah, thanks Alex but I'm not buying booze as a gift..
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Post by: Alex on March 24, 2022, 09:15:25 PM
 :rolleyes:
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Post by: crabbyob on March 25, 2022, 10:49:57 AM
how about you and him visiting Old Trafford?
Title: Re: I'm Stumped..
Post by: zoony on March 25, 2022, 01:44:37 PM
Cheers.. Worth a thought but I'm not sure he's up for a full day's cricket..
Title: Re: I'm Stumped..
Post by: Michael Rolls on March 25, 2022, 07:19:18 PM
How can anyone not be?