[Drivingforfun]

Have a big birthday coming up (multiple 10) and keep being asked what I want. I get the impression relatives want to collectively get one thing.

Trouble is I am stuck for ideas. Within reason, I buy things I want (which is not much!). Anything that is too much to just get (have my eye on a new Mac and a Tudor watch), I am saving for, and would not expect someone to buy for me.

I don't know what the budget is but would say a few hundred pounds, £4-500 absolute max.

Someone suggested a wallet, but what’s wrong with my £30 wallet? It’s a perfect wallet for me, from the Poppy Shop / British Legion, a cause I very much support, honestly I would rather give a couple of hundred to the charity and keep using mine than have a branded piece from Louis Vuitton or some such.

An idea I had was a decanter…however I would intend to use it not just display it on a shelf. I am incredibly clumsy and am concerned I would break it.

Had the idea of a driving experience but I think I'd prefer something I could keep forever.

I don't like to sound ungrateful but am completely stumped. Wondering what do/did others ask for in this situation? 😃

[Marc]

Happy birthday @Drivingforfun
This is a nice dilemma to have!
I've got a similar-sounding 'milestone' birthday coming up next year. I was also thinking about a watch. Just because I think it should be something that will last, potentially forever. I'm not sure watches that last a lifetime need to cost thousands? I could be wrong on that one though. What I have in mind is something like a Tissot.

Anything computer/electrical is going to be redundant in a few years, alas

[Drivingforfun]

Thanks @Marc

Yes definitely a nice dilemma. :)

You are absolutely right that good watches don't need to cost thousands. I've had my eye on a couple from Seiko for a while. The thing that put me off buying for myself was that such watches don't tend to hold value - all of my "expensive" watches have been "free" to own, if that makes sense.. That said, if it's a gift and never to be sold, future value is not relevant, is it? 😃

[Drivingforfun]

This is what I've had my eye on. Looks like a fun but tough watch. Hope the upload works, my first time trying it since it has been fixed!

[Marc]

Seiko 5 ? @Drivingforfun

[Rolebama]

Helicopter lessons? I took two a while back. Very strange at first, but got the hang after a while. Second lesson I had control all the time.
My son-in-law had a go in a Tiger Moth at Shuttleworth and he recommended that.

[Santa]

@Drivingforfun

I am with Rolebama on this. I was given some flying experience/lessons for my 60th and it was very memorable. Like you, I already have more stuff than I need, so that was one of the best ever.

I would have liked to take it further and get a pilot's licence, but sadly that was not possible at the time.

[Drivingforfun]

I'll definitely look into a flying lesson, thanks for suggesting.😁

[Rolebama]

FWIW I live not far from Denham Aerodrome and found that they do a 'taster' session of an hour. 30 mins theory, and a 30 min flight. Their website is quite useful. https://www.thepilotcentre.co.uk/trial_lessons.php