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    Gift for dad's 70th?

    Classic what do you get the guy who has everything scenario. Small party for him in less than 2 weeks. Ideally I get him out to MT again for some flat water/bait/spinner fishing (he's not a fly guy). Just not in the cards for me financially right now to foot the bill for his flights etc etc.

    I was thinking of a custom metal or wood engraved sign for his cabin could be cool.

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    Paging KQ Claus. I got my dad a nice pool cue when he was about that age. Last week I gave that pool cue to his grandson./my son.
    Go that way really REALLY fast. If something gets in your way, TURN!

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    Hookers and blow... duh.

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    Yeah but like a real classy hooker

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    Case of depends. He might get a good laugh out or just put it to use.

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    Quote Originally Posted by m2711c View Post
    Yeah but like a real classy hooker
    And a cocaine/Cialis cocktail

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    Quote Originally Posted by skaredshtles View Post
    Hookers and blow... duh.
    Already did that. That's why homeboy's got no more loot even after selling Harry's fly Big Sky chalet.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyCarter View Post
    And a cocaine/Cialis cocktail
    LMAO. He wants him to have a good time, not a heart attack. THEN AGAIN, is there any better way to go out? Better to go out with a bang (hehehe) than a whimper, amiright?

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    my kid gave me the Hotronic electric socks for xmas, you can put em in ski boots or waders or any boot
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    Quote Originally Posted by MontuckyFried View Post
    LMAO. He wants him to have a good time, not a heart attack. THEN AGAIN, is there any better way to go out? Better to go out with a bang (hehehe) than a whimper, amiright?

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    Chris Farley agrees.
    swing your fucking sword.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JimmyCarter View Post
    And a cocaine/Cialis cocktail
    That’s better than hookers and blow.
    Although cialis without hookers is so lonely.

    70 is a milestone. Not expecting that myself.

    Something that is memorable and can be handed down to the next generation without being an ugly memory.

    A Lamborghini Muira would be nice.

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    Consumables are great for people who have enough stuff already. How about some a5 wagyu?
    Brandine: Now Cletus, if I catch you with pig lipstick on your collar one more time you ain't gonna be allowed to sleep in the barn no more!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruiser View Post
    Consumables are great for people who have enough stuff already. How about some a5 wagyu?
    This. Mmm... steak...

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    Quote Originally Posted by stealurface831 View Post
    Chris Farley agrees.
    Oh snap! LMAO. RIP, Farley.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruiser View Post
    Consumables are great for people who have enough stuff already. How about some a5 wagyu?
    +2. Good luck ! and

    Congrarations ! To your Dad ! !!! skiJ

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cruiser View Post
    Consumables are great for people who have enough stuff already. How about some a5 wagyu?
    How about a whole bunch of viagra then?
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    I'm 71. All I want from my kids is time with them--in person or on the phone. Alternatively, give him something you want to inherit.

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    ^That's just smart.
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    Quote Originally Posted by old goat View Post
    I'm 71. All I want from my kids is time with them--in person or on the phone. Alternatively, give him something you want to inherit.
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    It would be nice if you told us a little about him.
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    You'll never regret buying him that rt flight even if it seems like a lot right now.

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    My dad passed when he was 67 about five months before his announced retirement when we were going to do a bunch of stuff together. I’d give a lot (money, time, real sacrifice) for a little bit of that time. Don’t want to be weird about your question but if you like the guy, be selfish and get yourself some time with him. Not every investment or gift has to be about money or things and if you want to hang with him, make it work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whiteroom_Guardian View Post
    Classic what do you get the guy who has everything scenario. Small party for him in less than 2 weeks. Ideally I get him out to MT again for some flat water/bait/spinner fishing (he's not a fly guy). Just not in the cards for me financially right now to foot the bill for his flights etc etc.

    I was thinking of a custom metal or wood engraved sign for his cabin could be cool.
    WrG - echoing a couple of recent posts, And your OP,

    can you get to the party ?

    I know you'd like to bring him to mt for an adventure, but going to see him has possible advantages, too - especially if you can make the party !

    Good luck ! skiJ

    Consumables are still good, too --

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    I'm going to the party. Honestly, his health is not great so wanting to spend as much time with him as possible. As soon as I close my next deal I am gonna set up a fishing trip. I think that's the best gift.

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