Ideas for a retirement gift..... for me........

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Hi folks.

Ten shifts to go.

The lads and lasses at work have texted the Mrs for ideas for a gift/keepsake for me (budget is £100 / $130 or so)

Some friends have already suggested a hip flask, a sharpener, some extremely fancy slippers (?), a nice book, clothing or a weekend break somewhere but none of these appeal.

I’m not necessarily looking for a torch or knife or watch as I simply have enough of these (well, maybe a Carbon Fibre full flat grind Enzo PK70…. but could do with some suggestions please.

I know this is entirely subjective but would appreciate your help.

SP

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What will you be doing after you retired? Fishing, Boating, camping, hiking, traveling, or fix up the house? This will give us some ideas what to suggest.

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A Worksharp sharpener (the electric belt sharpeners) is nothing to sneeze at…

You can do a lot with one…

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That Worksharp could certainly be an option…. It looks pretty good.

What am I doing? No more work, that’s for sure. Not paid work anyway….

We have a toddler plus my wife is due our little lad in December. Therefore most of my time will be spent being a dad.

I don’t have any outdoor hobbies other than walking my Collies.

I love film and TV shows and (of course) knives and torches but can’t think of anything along the film/TV lines that would appeal.

SP

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If you are into ham radio something in that area would be good. Alternatively anything towards travel or a trip is always nice? Do you like cars and would you need anything for it?

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Not sure what you do and enjoy, but for me, it would likely be some fishing gear. I fish a lot, but mostly shop clearance/budget priced gear. A nice Shimano (or Penn for saltwater) would be a very welcome gift for myself. Probably not as helpful for you since you don’t have outdoor hobbies, but it’s never too late to start.

Tools are always nice… A rechargeable DeWalt or similar drill/driver set would be good. Retired, you might see a lot more around the house that needs fixed/tightened/upgraded/repaired/remodeled/replaced… :stuck_out_tongue:

Slippers??? I never wear the things.

About four cases of low-carb Monster would make my day… :partying_face:

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I knew a guy who when he retired said if He could wear a new pair of socks every day for a year he would feel like a rich man. We all pitched in and got him 365 pairs of socks :slight_smile:

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Above all, congratulations! I will try to come up with ideas if I can.

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Hi Paul.

You’re gonna be a young & fresh dad once again ( the lad coming on December is the 3rd kid in total - right? ), how come you go already in retirement ? :sunglasses:

Since you like walking your Collies and you’re gonna have 2 young children, I guess a pair or two of good/comfortable/relaxing walking/running shoes is something you really need (I can’t suggest any as I’m not a shoe expert).

It’s not a perfect idea as a retirement gift (shoes don’t last for ever as a good flashlight/knive would), but I’m sure it’s very practical.

B/R from Ελλάδα!