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Across the Fence:  What do you give a Father in Law for his Bday!  |
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Kelly Wall
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Kelly
Apison
TN
USA
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 Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 09:24:43 AM
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I need help, what do you give a father inlaw that has everything for his birthday??? Any ideas would be most welcome! Thanks for taking the time for suggestions!
Kelly
Farmgirl #238 |
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 09:38:39 AM
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What kind of occupation is he in? Does he have a favorite restaurant? We usually do gift cards at Cracker Barrel because you just can't go wrong with a good ole plate of pancakes and biscuits there!
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
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sdleah
True Blue Farmgirl
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Leah
Pittsburg
TX
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 11:41:51 AM
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I was going to say gift card too...either to a restaurant or some place like Home Depot. Honestly, guys are just HARD to buy for!
Leah
wife to the greatest guy in the world
Mom to Ethan, 4 yrs. old, Philip, 23 months, and our holiday baby due December 4th
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 1:47:57 PM
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Does he have any hobbies? My father in law is a photographer outside of work, shooting weddings (he did ours, too) and is constantly taking photos. We usually get him film--no joke. We buy him all different types for his 35 mm and he's happy as a clam.
For other "men" that are hard to buy for (my boss, my law associate) I usually do gift cards to bookstores or restaurants (Chipotle) that they can get lunch on, or when they're travelling for depositions, and get in and get out.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 1:51:22 PM
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I always gave my father-in-law a signed book, something he was interested in reading. So, whenever I would hear someone signing books and selling them at the bookstore, I'd be there. Of course, when he died I got all the books back.
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Kelly Wall
True Blue Farmgirl
430 Posts
Kelly
Apison
TN
USA
430 Posts |
Posted - Jul 26 2008 : 6:02:20 PM
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Thanks gals! He is into beekeeping, maybe I can find something for that. I didn't think of his hobbies.
Kelly
Farmgirl #238 |
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kydeere40744
True Blue Farmgirl
1132 Posts
Jessica
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2008 : 07:33:55 AM
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Hmm....with the beekeeping there are a couple of Bee girls here on the board. A book may be handy on beekeeping or a fun bee book. You might could ask the MIL if there is a particular "wish list" for his beekeeping stuff, perhaps a new smoker or hat with the netting. Or if he makes candles or other products, purchasing a few supplies. I don't know if there is a recipe book out there with honey, etc or what to do with beeswax, honey, etc.
~Jessica in Kentucky & Farmgirl Sisterhood #137~
Be sure to visit my blog & Crafty Clipart for some of my photographs:
http://bluegrassprincess.blogspot.com/
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joyfulmama
True Blue Farmgirl
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Debra
Silver Springs
NV
USA
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Posted - Jul 27 2008 : 07:42:21 AM
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You know, my fil loves it when I buy him fishing magazines.. Men usually don't buy themselves a magazine. He loves to fish so I get him every fishing mag I can find, throw in a package of picnic sausage, a good chocolate bar and he is in heaven.. What are your fil's hobbys? they have magazines for everything.
Blessings, Debra
"Your life is an occasion, Rise to it." Mr Magorium..
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