# 60th birthday present ideas? **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [April 25, 2002, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60th-birthday-present-ideas/105519 "2002-04-25T09:44:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![scr4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/59ef9b/32.png) [@scr4](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/scr4)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2002, 9:44am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60th-birthday-present-ideas/105519/1 "2002-04-25T09:44:04Z")
My father’s birthday is coming up in, like, um, tomorrow. I knew that. What I’d forgotten is that it’s his 60th. I think I need to think of a better present than I have now (so lame I won’t even mention it), and do it quickly. Any suggestions? I know, I know him better than you guys do, but he’s difficult to shop for - he’s a math professor and does a lot of writing on that topic, but that’s about it. No other major hobbies and interests. Computers and electronics are pretty much out - he just bought a new laptop and that seems to fill all his needs. He hasn’t used the PDA I gave him before. My budget is a couple hundred dollars, maybe up to $400 or so if it’s worth it. I realize it would be best if I could take him somewhere or do something with him, but I really have no free days for the next month or so. ---
**Author:** ![Violet](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/ebca7d/32.png) [@Violet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Violet)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2002, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60th-birthday-present-ideas/105519/2 "2002-04-25T20:40:50Z")
Perhaps a professional massage? Or a series of them? If he sits a lot, it might do him some good. Or a raincheck to do stuff or eat out a month or so from now when you get free time. ---
**Author:** ![carlotta](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@carlotta](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carlotta)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2002, 10:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60th-birthday-present-ideas/105519/3 "2002-04-25T22:11:27Z")
Some random ideas a hot air balloon ride a plane ticket to visit you ballroom dancing lessons–if he lacks a partner (like your mom divorced him years ago or something) that’s not really a hindrance. A single man in a ballroom dancing class will always have a partner, believe me. a massaging chair (I think these are usually more than $400, but maybe not?) ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [April 25, 2002, 11:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/60th-birthday-present-ideas/105519/4 "2002-04-25T23:43:10Z")
A really nice pen - I know it sounds lame, but some of the newer pens are pieces of art (with prices that can sometimes match pieces of art). I’m thinking mahagony or stone finish, large - either fountain pen or rollerball. It is a quiet gift, but is personal and something no one wants to go out and buy for themselves.