Any suggestions on what to get my 43 year old Dad?

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Hes all about electronics but the problem is he has the top of the range stuff and I will most likely buy him something not 'up to scratch' or something he already has.

I usually get him a really good £40ish bottle of whiskey but hes cuttig down so thats a no go.

Any suggestions?

My dad is the same he is 49 and a pita to buy for.

I usually end up getting him Itunes vouchers or clothes.

OOOMMMGGG I am the same age as dis's dad

Sorry that's no help is it?

Voucher for driving a ferrari or similar? perhaps share cost with siblings?

God above he's younger than me! (Glad you're here Riven in the oldies corner)

Creaks off to book blue rinse...

No Ipod

OMG, DH just said 'he wouldn't fit in a ferari'

Hes a PITA to buy clothes/shoes for too.

riven, sorry for hijack, but how did the op go?

DH is 42, and he says he'd like Grado SR60i headphones (£89.99 at iheadphones.co.uk). They are a What HiFi 5-star-rated product and apparently they are pretty fab - retro looks but sensational sound (he tells me). He'd also like whiskey and iTunes vouchers (please) .

i'd get a great book, it's always nice to get abook about something you love from someone you love!

hmm he's only a few yrs older than me.

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Bloody e'll, this makes me feel old. I could be your mum! I am 44. Sorry, that has not helped with your present has it?

How about a DAB radio?

just PMSL at book, don't think hes ever read one!

He has a DAB radio or 3

Another farking time-to-eye-up-my-zimmer-frame mum here (sigh).

DH gadget tech freak) got me this for my last birthday; I am not keen, but might quite appeal. Gift vouchers for Firebox would be good, too.

is there a magazine he might like a subscription to?

God I love my dab radio (which I had for my birthday). It must be an age thing. The Archers sound great on it

Btw I get my dad (lots older) a subscription to Private Eye which he loves but so do I come to that. It's very topical and funny too.

Glad I'm not the only one who feels old now (was 43 two weeks ago)

Usually get DH (45) a shirt, or a CD or something musical (but we are crap at giving each other presents) - got him a 'mouse mat drum kit' one year, which was fun.

Cashmere socks or jumper?

[wanders off muttering about someone same age as me being a grandad]

I'm getting this for my brother in law [wicked cackle emoticon]

My DH is older then your dad He will get jumper, gloves, The Now Show book, probably Peep Show DVDs, Good Pub Guide.

Tickets for an old 'uns gig? We just bought Cliff tickets for MIL recently

Rofl at the dentures ice cubes Very good!

God, he's the same age as my brother!

No suggestions - just popping on to say that everytime this thread bobs to the top, am amazed to think that someone posting on here has a Dad who is as young as 43!

Lol, Im 25 thoguh! So not so young!

Hes a Grandad of 4

I am 10 years older than your Dad!!!!