Dad's 70th

JimH · Posted: Nov 29 2007 Post subject: Dad's 70th

I need ideas for Dad's big 7-0. Any ideas would be appreciated.
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SoEzzy · Posted: Nov 29 2007 Post subject:

A 7 bone prime rib roast, one bone for every decade!

This is a slightly glib response, but what does your Dad like?

Why not ask him, if there is something he hasn't had in a while, or would really like to try?

Just my $0.02!
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BBQMAN · Posted: Nov 29 2007 Post subject:

Smoked prime rib would be my first choice as well.

My dad turned 70 a few years ago, and I didn't have this problem. He's a vegetarian now!!!!! Shocked

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Mikesooner · Posted: Dec 02 2007 Post subject:

Do whatever ya can Jim..lost my Mom 6 months before her 70th...Christmas is her birthday..go all out my friend..they go sooner than they should. Let him enjoy everything he can with you. Wink

JimH · Posted: Dec 03 2007 Post subject:

Sorry to hear that Mike, my sincere condolences to you and your family. I decided to make his favorite meal, meatballs, sausage & braciole in tomato sauce.
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Mikesooner · Posted: Dec 03 2007 Post subject:

Thanks Jim for the kind thoughts. That sounds like a delicious meal!! I've always wanted to try braciole from someone that KNOWS how to make it..Every time I go to an Italian restaurant I check to see if they have it..no luck so far!! Evil or Very Mad

Enjoy Jim!! Wink

JimH · Posted: Dec 04 2007 Post subject:

I'm in the learning stage of braciole, Dad mentioned it last year so this is the 2nd time I've made it. This year I got two thumbs up so I guess I'm getting better at it. The meal was a hit, it could only have been better if I smoked the braciole first, it's on my list of to do's.
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jen37 · Posted: Dec 18 2007 Post subject: Re: Dad's 70th

Mikesooner · Posted: Dec 18 2007 Post subject:

Different "flavors" of pellets would be good for ya also..it's hard to buy for parents in their "later years"..I just came out and asked my Dad what he'd like..some really good peanut brittle, and a winter cap to stay warm in Bismarck,ND!! Cabela's and a place in Georgia helped that order!! Maybe a nitrous oxide for his Rascal wheel chair?? Shocked

jen37 · Posted: Dec 18 2007 Post subject:

Mikesooner · Posted: Dec 18 2007 Post subject:

Very good..how did you get those?? Laughing

jen37 · Posted: Dec 18 2007 Post subject:

I copied and pasted them from another forum where I am a member.

Mikesooner · Posted: Dec 18 2007 Post subject:

I need some lessons.. Laughing

jen37 · Posted: Dec 18 2007 Post subject:

lol...the first time I saw that damned bug, I actually reached out and tried to wipe him off my screen.

Mikesooner · Posted: Dec 18 2007 Post subject:

jen..don't know your name, but somebody else sent me an email with the bug on the screen..where's my computer flyswatter when I need it?? Someone must've put in the wrong file!! Evil or Very Mad

jen37 · Posted: Dec 19 2007 Post subject:

Mikesooner....It's really pretty common. I have seen it quite a bit in emails and other things. Oh before I forget.....Here ya go.... Laughing

jib · Posted: Dec 20 2007 Post subject:

We just gave the parents on boths sides digital picture frames. It's an electronic LCD screen in a picture frame. I loaded them up with family pictures.

They were thrilled. Mom said it was one of the best gifts she had ever received. She was crying at the time, so I believe her.

We bought 8 inch screen Pandigital units at Costco for around $100 each.

Jack
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JimH · Posted: Dec 20 2007 Post subject:

Thanks, that's a great idea.
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jen37 · Posted: Dec 20 2007 Post subject:

Jib,
You have just solved two major problems for me. There are two people on my list that always give me trouble when selecting their gifts.

Thanks for the idea. Now, you need to get busy and start thinking about what we will get them next year. Laughing

John

jib · Posted: Dec 21 2007 Post subject:

KEWL! Yeah, if it's ok with the budget, they are neat gifts, especially since you can load them up with family pictures.

I think I'm going to have to buy one for us too.

Enjoy and have a great holiday!

Jack
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