birthday present ideas

Asking the .org as this is a tough one.

A good friend of mine has his birthday next week. I'm usually on the mark with gifts for him, but this year is different. He was diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour a few weeks ago and, well, he's unlikely to see his next birthday.

I'd usually buy him a book or something practical, but he's got pretty much everything he needs. He's fully functionall at th emoment, and is an easy-going, culture-loving middle-class guy (non-biker - you lot would probably think he's a bit of a pansy). I want to get him something special. Any ideas? Money no object.

Originally Posted by CoolGirl

I want to get him something special

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Give him a framed photo of you
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Take him to the theatre?

Firstly i`m so sorry to hear of your friends diagnosis, so very sad. As you say he`s fully functional at present is there anything on at the theatre that he`d enjoy? A good night out would be a nice memory for you to cherish.

My other suggestion might sound a bit morbid and would depend on whether he`s fully come to terms with his prognosis but one of my younger terminally ill patients recently asked for a digital photo frame and she then uploaded her favourite photo`s which to her represented the happiest moments of her life. She gave this to her partner as a lasting memento. It would depend on whether your friend has somebody "special" in his life or maybe his parents but I know it brought my patients partner a lot of happiness at such a sad time.

Good luck

thanks guys. We have been to the theatre, clasiscal concerts etc quite a bit over the years, and regularly dine out, so it'd be nice to do something different. Oh, and he's single.

Is he an animal lover? what about adopting a dolphin or something similar?

http://www.wwf.org.uk/adoption/index.asp

[Viney]

How about a shark dive? The only place i know is Blue planet near Ellsmere port(near liverpool) or just one of those once in a lifetime type experience type things, l;ike tank driving, or being driven silly fast round a race track...or hiring him his favourtie car for a day (If he likes that sort of thing)...well you did say money no object.

Originally Posted by Viney

How about a shark dive? The only place i know is Blue planet near Ellsmere port(near liverpool) or just one of those once in a lifetime type experience type things, l;ike tank driving, or being driven silly fast round a race track...or hiring him his favourtie car for a day (If he likes that sort of thing)...well you did say money no object.

I also said he's a pansy (this is the person I had to ask to stop the car when we were on a mountain pass in Italy becasue he was such a rubbish driver. we decided it was less risky for me to drive!).

I agree an experience day together. Pop into WH Smiths they have load of vouchers may give you some ideas.

[SoulKiss]

Single you say?

Not long for this earth you say?

Money no object you say?

To stop talking like Zoidberg, and to start like Bender

Take him to a Theme Park, With hookers! And blackjack! In fact, forget the theme park!

Sorry to hear about his situation, cant really add anything beyond a bit a humour, and to echo that an experience rather than a thing is probably best

David

ps. did I mention Hookers?

what about a weekend in new york or some other city