How about a rose or plant named after him or a star?
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Passports not in the drawer I always keep them in. Turning the place upside down.
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As I've mentioned previously, DH is set to retire at the end of November and I would like to buy him the equivalent of a gold watch. He has worked for the NHS, on a self employed basis, for very nearly 50 years and first retired 12 years ago.
We had a big party then and made a fuss of him and then he went back to work. 
We don't want to risk having another party in case he goes back to work again!! And, it's a bit close to Christmas.
I'd like to mark the end of his working life in some way but he doesn't need a watch or clock of any sort. We are going away to mark the new era but I'd like something just for him to reward his dedication to the NHS and his family. Anyone any good ideas. It doesn't have to be serious or expensive.
How about a framed cartoon with a dental theme kitty?
There was a brilliant one by Tony Husband in Yobs in Private Eye some years ago.
Two yobs, one says 'I've got toothache, I'm scared of the dentist though'
Second yob delivers a well aimed blow on first yob and several teeth are seeing flying about.
Second yob says 'There! No need now!'
It did resonate with me at the time 
I tried to find it online but no success yet!
Well, it's a twinned toilet for DS for Christmas from me!
But I know you will secretly get him what I suggested, but don't worry it's our secret; I won't tell.
The excitement would kill him!
What a way to go
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