Parklife Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My maw is 60 in a few weeks and i'm totally stumped as to what to get her. My only thought thus far is to get a good selection of all the old photos she has of me and my brothers growing up, scan them in to the PC and get a photobook made online. What did other folk get their mum for her 60th, so that i can steal your ideas? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiefaetheferry Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Do as above but load them onto an ipad or similar for her. Recently got my Mum a Hudl2 following her surprising success with a Hudl1. Was a bit reticent because she was in her 70's when I first gave her a tablet, but she loves it now, and is quite capable of playing card games etc on it. Edited October 20, 2015 by killiefaetheferry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My maw is 60 in a few weeks and i'm totally stumped as to what to get her. My only thought thus far is to get a good selection of all the old photos she has of me and my brothers growing up, scan them in to the PC and get a photobook made online. What did other folk get their mum for her 60th, so that i can steal your ideas? Cheers Parkie I'm in the same situation but she will be away for her 60th so I've got a wee bit extra time. The photo book thing is a great present, I got one for my 21st from my parents and really liked it. Considering the same for my mum. But still want to get her something to keep as well. My dad has nae idea either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbcmfc Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My maws 60th in a few weeks too. We got her good suitcases, 'cos she likes going away and hers were cheap. Going to some ceramic place where kids can "make" mugs and stuff to get a mug from the grand kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewolf_1980 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My mate and his sister got their Mum a very snazzy book full of photographs which they bought from Snapfish. Looks very professional. They also contacted various people beforehand including me, for anecdotes and general thoughts which were then incorporated into the book beside all the photos. I was so impressed, I'm going to get something similar for my own Mum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandydunn Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I (we) sent my mum and dad to Rome for her 60th as she always wanted to visit. Never brought us all back though....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) My maw is 60 in a few weeks and i'm totally stumped as to what to get her. My only thought thus far is to get a good selection of all the old photos she has of me and my brothers growing up, scan them in to the PC and get a photobook made online. What did other folk get their mum for her 60th, so that i can steal your ideas? Cheers My mum was 60 in February and that was one of things we got her. We did it through Tesco i'm sure online. She went to New York for 5 nights with my sister and we got her dollars for that. My dad wasn't fussed about NY, he's 60 in July so think he, my brother, my uncle and myself are going on a Whisky Tour of Scotland for a week. Edited October 20, 2015 by Squirrelhumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armchair Bob Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 If your mum is anything like mine, then a grandchild would be the best present ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 20, 2015 Author Share Posted October 20, 2015 If your mum is anything like mine, then a grandchild would be the best present ever. Maybe i'll do a Madonna and buy a kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Gas Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 4 weeks dig money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) Photobooks are a great gift idea now. You can be really creative with them. Made up a set of photo placemats & coasters for my mum's birthday recently using Asda's website. Didn't cost a fortune and went down a storm. Edited October 20, 2015 by Toepoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Leave it up to your older sister then get her to send you the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 Somewhere posh for a weekend away? Or just afternoon tea if you are tight? Gleneagles, Mar Hall and the like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 My maw is 60 in a few weeks and i'm totally stumped as to what to get her. My only thought thus far is to get a good selection of all the old photos she has of me and my brothers growing up, scan them in to the PC and get a photobook made online. What did other folk get their mum for her 60th, so that i can steal your ideas? Cheers Only just seen this post and that was my first thought. Something like that goes a long, long way further compared to anything money can buy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenblueeyes Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 We clubbed together and got my mum a flying lesson. For my 50th, my sister's clubbed together and got me a trip in the sea plane from Loch Lomond. It was utterly brilliant and I would recommend it - though I had a beautiful day for it weatherwise, which helped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Col Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 We clubbed together and got my mum a flying lesson. For my 50th, my sister's clubbed together and got me a trip in the sea plane from Loch Lomond. It was utterly brilliant and I would recommend it - though I had a beautiful day for it weatherwise, which helped. I thought about getting my mum the sea plane trip to loch lomond but she gets scared if you go above 40mph in the car. It would have been a waste I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenblueeyes Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 I thought about getting my mum the sea plane trip to loch lomond but she gets scared if you go above 40mph in the car. It would have been a waste I think. Hard to know as it's all individual but I didn't find it fast. I was a bit worried as I'm crap with heights (can't go above the third floor in a glass lift without freaking out) but I absolutely loved it and found it very calming. The landing was amazing and way smoother than a normal plane landing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 52 year old mother here. Photograph book is great idea but would suggest you do something more personal than online book. For my daughters 21st i bought a photo album from tx maxx and a basic craft set online. Dug out old photos of her an family from from baby age onwards and glued them in the album chronologically. The more ridiculous the photo the better. Put daft comments or speech bubbles on each photo. Having seen some of yer posts on this board i have no doubt you have a sense of humour ...... Glued her first baby teeth into a smiling shape on another page and drew a face around it. 'May prove a bit tricky to find yer maws first teeth right enough. Tarted ( no suggesting for one minute yer maw is a tart) the pages up a bit with glitter and stick on shapes from the craft set. If you are far too heterosexual for all that i am sure you will have a girlfriend or wife that can help . Can guarantee yer mum will love it unless of course she is expecting a 10 grand necklace. Alternatively you can get her a ticket to the bay city rollers reunion concert and a pair of tartan trousers.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fringo Posted October 20, 2015 Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) 52 year old mother here. Photograph book is great idea but would suggest you do something more personal than online book. For my daughters 21st i bought a photo album from tx maxx and a basic craft set online. Dug out old photos of her an family from from baby age onwards and glued them in the album chronologically. The more ridiculous the photo the better. Put daft comments or speech bubbles on each photo. Having seen some of yer posts on this board i have no doubt you have a sense of humour ...... Glued her first baby teeth into a smiling shape on another page and drew a face around it. 'May prove a bit tricky to find yer maws first teeth right enough. Tarted ( no suggesting for one minute yer maw is a tart) the pages up a bit with glitter and stick on shapes from the craft set. If you are far too heterosexual for all that i am sure you will have a girlfriend or wife that can help . Can guarantee yer mum will love it unless of course she is expecting a 10 grand necklace. Alternatively you can get her a ticket to the bay city rollers reunion concert and a pair of tartan trousers.. I assumed Parkie meant he'd get them scanned, uploaded, printed online & posted but I agree needs to be proper pictures in a real photo album. My mate's sister did this for his recent 50th and asked myself and others to contribute pics which I think she copied at somewhere like Boots. Also added the comments etc as you suggest. I saw the finished product and thought it was excellent, especially as it probably includes pictures the birthday person has never seen or long forgotten. I have to question your judgement about Parkie having a sense of humour though. Edited October 20, 2015 by fringo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Finding old photos would be my main challenge for the photo book I think. Dads 60th next year and I think I'll just take him away a weekends golfing or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitre Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 I arranged a family dinner for mine. Got her brother up from England. Went well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave the bankie Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 For my 60th , my kids took me to a Rammstein Concert , superb !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 52 year old mother here. Photograph book is great idea but would suggest you do something more personal than online book. For my daughters 21st i bought a photo album from tx maxx and a basic craft set online. Dug out old photos of her an family from from baby age onwards and glued them in the album chronologically. The more ridiculous the photo the better. Put daft comments or speech bubbles on each photo. Having seen some of yer posts on this board i have no doubt you have a sense of humour ...... Glued her first baby teeth into a smiling shape on another page and drew a face around it. 'May prove a bit tricky to find yer maws first teeth right enough. Tarted ( no suggesting for one minute yer maw is a tart) the pages up a bit with glitter and stick on shapes from the craft set. If you are far too heterosexual for all that i am sure you will have a girlfriend or wife that can help . Can guarantee yer mum will love it unless of course she is expecting a 10 grand necklace. Alternatively you can get her a ticket to the bay city rollers reunion concert and a pair of tartan trousers.. Thanks. I'm not too heterosexual to do a book by sticking in pictures. I'm just about as arty as a turd on a carpet, so it would look fecking shite. The online books are pretty good. My maw made a couple herself from holidays shes been on and really loved them. That's what gave me the idea. Finding old photos would be my main challenge for the photo book I think. Dads 60th next year and I think I'll just take him away a weekends golfing or something. Aye, dads are easy to get for. For my dads 60th we took him across to Ireland for the weekend and went to the racing. I'm thinking of combining the photobook with a spa day or something. Thought about the seaplane but i'd have to buy 2 so she had someone to go with, which would be a bit more than i'd like to spend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDYER63 Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Honestly Parkie the shittier and more homemade it looks the better. My daughters book looked like it had been done by a P2 class but she thought it was hilarious. Admittedly tho i am a complete technophobe so go with what you feel more comfortable with. I would use it as a sort off memory book , mothers keep hunners of sentimental pish , i have a large holdall full of photos, wedding cards, baby cards, concert tickets , football tickets, holiday mementoes, hand written letters from the ' olden days'. your mum may have something similar for her interests. It may seem like a bit of hassle but it would be worth it. You could maybe use that jukebox thread from a couple of months back to find the number one song on the day she was born as a start and make some sort of reference to it. Infact you could employ Scunnered to do a bit of digging, will give him something to do if he is still in the TAMB sin bin and give him something to moan about other than the snp.....:-) Anyway good luck with whatever you choose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parklife Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Honestly Parkie the shittier and more homemade it looks the better. My daughters book looked like it had been done by a P2 class but she thought it was hilarious. Admittedly tho i am a complete technophobe so go with what you feel more comfortable with. I would use it as a sort off memory book , mothers keep hunners of sentimental pish , i have a large holdall full of photos, wedding cards, baby cards, concert tickets , football tickets, holiday mementoes, hand written letters from the ' olden days'. your mum may have something similar for her interests. It may seem like a bit of hassle but it would be worth it. You could maybe use that jukebox thread from a couple of months back to find the number one song on the day she was born as a start and make some sort of reference to it. Infact you could employ Scunnered to do a bit of digging, will give him something to do if he is still in the TAMB sin bin and give him something to moan about other than the snp.....:-) Anyway good luck with whatever you choose. Thanks a lot. Will have a think. Might get things like the No.1 when me and my brothers were born etc. Cheers I shall not be letting Scunnered near any of my family pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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