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Twins' 80th

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Greenfinch Mon 20-Feb-17 20:52:42

We have been invited to a birthday party for twins who went to University with DH. Does anyone have any ideas for a small present for each ?They will be 80.

Deedaa Mon 20-Feb-17 21:16:09

Are they male or female? And what sort of things are they interested in. You don't want it to be a generic "old person's" present wink

Greenfinch Mon 20-Feb-17 21:21:01

Sorry, I should have said they were both men which makes it even more difficult.I have only met them a handful of times so dont really know their interests apart from travelling.

Deedaa Tue 21-Feb-17 20:21:51

Men are so difficult to buy for I find. It's OK if they've got a hobby (obsession!) Hasn't DH got any ideas?

Linsco56 Tue 21-Feb-17 20:29:46

Perhaps engraved hip flasks or leather wallets.

rosesarered Tue 21-Feb-17 20:38:27

How small a present Greenfinch? Is a bottle of good Scotch each too pricey?
A bottle of a good wine? Of course you would need to find out that they do drink first.

Largolass Tue 21-Feb-17 20:47:18

We are going to a 60th this week and I got the birthday boy a voucher for a concert of his choice.

Greenfinch Fri 24-Feb-17 16:42:21

Thanks for all the helpful suggestions everyone. I will ponder them all

Deedaa Sat 25-Feb-17 20:34:41

DD once gave us a theatre token which was quite good as we kept it till there was something we both wanted to go to.

ginny Sat 25-Feb-17 20:37:40

If they enjoy travelling, how about a luggage strap wit initials or name woven in.

silverlining48 Sat 25-Feb-17 21:35:16

Something matching as they are twins. ? Photo frames (with photos of them together) ? Nice bottle of what they like to drink. Tough one.

Deedaa Sun 26-Feb-17 20:28:48

Depends whether they are tired of being twins after 80 years.

jacksmum Sun 26-Feb-17 21:30:04

You can buy Retro Birthday cards and other items(online) that show events/news from any date in the past , some are really good.so a Birthday card with news items from the year they were born may be an idea