Guys my dad's 68th birthday is coming up AND he's retiring.

[gina@fosstodon.org]

@hywan They have a grandson they love (my nephew), so we got that covered :)

[max@poliverso.org]

@Gina

Gift cards to spend in restaurants and/or hotels?

A couple of rounds on a Ferrari at the nearest racing circuit?

[gina@fosstodon.org]

@ronnylam Yeah but that's a one time thing, I'm kind of looking for something he can fill a few days with.

He used to build model ships, and had a massive miniature train city (lol nerd) in the attic before we were born.

[synchron@norden.social]

@Gina a membership for the public library and a maker space/fablab if you have something near by. :)

[gina@fosstodon.org]

@disisdeguey You know what, they have a nice backyard and a little green house, so a book on how to grow food might be a good start. Thanks!

[mndell@mastodon.social]

@Gina (indoor)skydive

[gina@fosstodon.org]

@Mndell Dude is 70. 😂

[gpshewan@mastodon.social]

@Gina leather working or wood carving? Both can start small and scale up if there’s interest

[disisdeguey@expressional.social]

@Gina I think is a nice project. I do have my little piece of land and I really enjoy working there. Have a nice day and congratulations on your dad's retirement 😍

[wouterkobes@mastodon.social]

@Gina metal detector

[mndell@mastodon.social]

@Gina as long as he’s not too heavy, no problem!

[tadi@chaos.social]

@Gina Something where he remains physically active. Fitnesscenter membership, Hiking guide. Make him travel a lot (if possible) on his own... No cruise ships!

[gina@fosstodon.org]

@wouterkobes They don't live near a beach 😅

[ronnylam@mastodon.social]

@Gina one of our parents went full in on woodturning. He is now spending most of his time in the garage. And now we hold our breath every time they come visit us, anxious to see what new present we have to make room for.

[webhat@infosec.exchange]

@Mndell @Gina never too young to learn

[gina@fosstodon.org]

@ronnylam That's so cute 😭

[wouterkobes@mastodon.social]

@Gina it is more fun on farmlands, more historical finds

[gina@fosstodon.org]

@max They don't really like to go places or try new things. I'm still working on getting them to try sushi.

[gina@fosstodon.org]

@tadi He has a gym membership that he goes to like once or twice a week. And he goes cycling with his grandson a lot, so I think that's covered for now.

[ldamlanatra@mastodon.sdf.org]

@Gina If he's super handy, maybe occasionally ask his help doing odd jobs around the house? One of the biggest adjustments that I dealt with when I retired was loss of purpose, feeling needed. Just don't throw too much at him, he may have ideas of his own. When the dust settles, meet for lunch or drinks.