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Kittkats · 28/10/2026 15:45

I’m stuck (beyond the usual clothes).
DH likes the outdoors but hasn’t fished/ walked/ camped for a few years for health reasons. He reads (non fiction) on a tablet. He has stopped drinking (again, health reasons) and been unable to work for a couple of years but may start again wfh in the next year or so.
He’s fascinated by the mind. He is ex services. He likes quality clothes (mostly comfortable nowadays though), has a good watch, only uses 1 aftershave and has plenty left.
Previous random hits include an ember mug, a hand pan and a wooden page holder for reading one handed.
Any suggestions welcome, ideally bargains!

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WaffleMacGubbins · 28/10/2026 16:56

Alcohol free beer. I recommend Old speckled hen. It's surprisingly good

Fascinated by the mind... Would he enjoy tickets to an open lecture by a renowned physiotherapist, or uni lecturer? Or a good ebook? Or an online course on something like neuroscience, forensic psychology, behavioural economics or the science of consciousness.

Outdoor ideas... Bird house/feeder with camera, binoculars, weather station

CallMeFran · 28/10/2026 17:19

These have gone down well in our house.
smokeless firepit
window bird feeder
decent quality hat and warm fleecy shoe liners
decent cheese selection
If he enjoys cooking, a decent wok with curry spices etc.
Meater probe - checks the temp of joints and signals phone when ready
Really good quality kitchen knife. My ex service DH loves this

TangfasticAddict · 28/10/2026 18:51

If he uses a tablet to read, what about a Kindle? Better for the eyes 😊

Defiantly41 · 28/10/2026 20:06

Book suggestions:
emotional intelligence by Daniel Goleman
your body is your brain by Amanda Blake
the body keeps the score by Bessel van der Kolk

All fascinating insights into your own mind and others

turn the ship around by L David Marquet on leadership from a military perspective (his Ted Talk is great too)

OMGitsnotgood · 29/10/2026 18:18

I think ‘fascinated by the mind’ is key here. Not something I can help with directly, but would suggest creating a separate thread with that title, giving a little more detail, so that you receive some more targeted responses.

reluctantbrit · 29/10/2026 19:50

I would look at a lecture/author reading. Plenty of larger bookstores host them, some authors are now doing tours in theatres.

"How To Academy" is often hosting interesting lectures/talks and I think you can also subscribe to an online catalogue.
https://howtoacademy.com/

A kindle or a Kobo reader are better for longer reading than a tablet as it's easier on the eyes.

Highlightsnomore · 29/10/2026 19:56

Does he like games?

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