Finding the Perfect Gift

I have one of those Dads.  You know, the guy who has "everything".  If not everything, he at least has anything that he actually wants.  It makes this time of year a real challenge for me as I hit the malls and shops looking for that perfect gift.  He's one of those guys who doesn't really drink, so the Beer-of-the-Month club is out.  He's not a golfer, bowler or card player.  He doesn't fish or hunt.  In fact, he has no real disernable hobbies to speak of at all.  He basically enjoys going to work everyday, coming home to watch a little TV before bed and then repeat that process the next day.  He used to be pretty fanatical about the upkeep of his car.  He drives a 1998 Pontiac Trans Am that even after 200K miles still looks like it's in showroom condition.  I've been in the habit of getting him car wash booklets for the last few holidays but, while I know he appreciates it, it doesn't say much for my creativity.

For the past couple of days I've been nosing around the internet looking for anything unique, cool or interesting that might make a great present for him this year.  He's a real gadget nut, but many of those gadgets tend to center around some of those hobbies I mentioned he doesn't have.  Here's a few of the more interesting things I've found the last couple of days.  I haven't decided yet if I'll get one or more of them for him.  Maybe if you find yourself in the same position that I am, you'll be inspired by one of these ideas as well.


MicroDwarf.com - Turn Your Photo Into Custom-Made Hand Sculpted & Hand Painted Figurines Made to Look Like YOU !!




www.handhpens.com - Gear Shift Pen




www.wengerna.com - The Swiss Business Tool





www.bitwisegifts.com/page/bg/PROD/world-wide-fred/24077 - Mr. P Lamp  (I probably wouldn't get this for my Dad but it made me laugh.)




www.bitwisegifts.com/page/bg/PROD/12369  - Smiley Face Christmas Ornament





Happy hunting...