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Post by DigDug on Apr 30, 2017 11:52:02 GMT -6
So my Twin Boys are graduating from high school.
Id like to get them something that they will have for many years (if not for life).
I thought of watches (but thought they may lose them), thought of some nice leather goods but they don't carry wallets (again they may lose them). They already have cars (beaters for now, I'll buy them something decent later), we're planning a Italy trip later next year but I can't think of anything else....
Only thing that I can think of is a pair of Alden Boots.
Something they can start their Journey of Life in.
Any thoughts???
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Post by disheveled on Apr 30, 2017 14:36:08 GMT -6
Boots are a great idea and I think that's what you should do.
I was leaning towards pocket knives, but they do loose easily.
Let them participate in choosing their own style and they'll likely treasure them even more.
Let us know which boots you go with...
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Post by usctroll on Apr 30, 2017 18:59:29 GMT -6
Watches.
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Post by DigDug on Apr 30, 2017 19:42:09 GMT -6
That was my first thought but an Uncle gave them one already. I don't want to trump him with getting nicer ones. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 30, 2017 19:44:48 GMT -6
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Post by devastitis on Apr 30, 2017 20:25:48 GMT -6
that's pretty cool that your wife is on board, but navy cxl as a first pair may not be the most versatile option. Any shade of brown would be more versatile, and burgundy/color #8 would be another good color. |
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Post by bentin on Apr 30, 2017 20:40:30 GMT -6
A pen? I got a Rotring fountain pen from my dad when I graduated high school. Not the fanciest or nicest pen, but I keep it over all others. I've had a few Visconti that would make outstanding gifts.
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Post by usctroll on Apr 30, 2017 21:04:30 GMT -6
My dad got me a plane ticket to college. One of his friends gave me $500 cash all in ones because he was the best.
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Post by DigDug on Apr 30, 2017 21:31:01 GMT -6
My parents gave me a Heavy Duty Mikita Drill.
Then had me help build a railroad tie retaining wall. Of coarse we needed a heavy duty drill to put it togethet.
I wasn't to happy with that as a gift.
Funny thing is, I needed it the other day. 30 years later I still have it and it works great.
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Post by derek on Apr 30, 2017 21:34:45 GMT -6
I got a Saddleback briefcase when I graduated, and I was pumped. (It was graduation from grad school though.)
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Post by nate001 on May 1, 2017 6:27:31 GMT -6
The first thing I thought of was some kind of leather bag. Boots sound cool too though.
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Post by gaseousclay on May 1, 2017 8:05:14 GMT -6
So my Twin Boys are graduating from high school. Id like to get them something that they will have for many years (if not for life). I thought of watches (but thought they may lose them), thought of some nice leather goods but they don't carry wallets (again they may lose them). They already have cars (beaters for now, I'll buy them something decent later), we're planning a Italy trip later next year but I can't think of anything else.... Only thing that I can think of is a pair of Alden Boots. Something they can start their Journey of Life in. Any thoughts??? what sort of budget do you have? My vote goes to getting them a nice bag from www.vermilyeapelle.com/collections/bags. |
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Post by hopsbreath on May 1, 2017 8:15:13 GMT -6
Going to second (or third) some kinda bag. As a Filson fan I'd recommend their duffle or briefcase.
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Post by bentin on May 1, 2017 8:51:12 GMT -6
Yeah, I love my VP briefcase. But would have thrown it in the closet for all of college. A good duffel is hard to beat. I had a college friend that always flew in for ski trips with a checked garbage bag. Don't let your kid be that guy.
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Post by DigDug on May 1, 2017 9:05:16 GMT -6
Yeah, I love my VP briefcase. But would have thrown it in the closet for all of college. A good duffel is hard to beat. I had a college friend that always flew in for ski trips with a checked garbage bag. Don't let your kid be that guy. They have Gustin Duffles. They can upgrade later if they want. |
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Post by benjaminpersitz on May 1, 2017 9:06:36 GMT -6
Leather bag or boots.
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Post by gaseousclay on May 1, 2017 9:10:31 GMT -6
I had a college friend that always flew in for ski trips with a checked garbage bag. Don't let your kid be that guy.  don't let him be this guy either |
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Post by bentin on May 1, 2017 9:19:38 GMT -6
I had a college friend that always flew in for ski trips with a checked garbage bag. Don't let your kid be that guy. don't let him be this guy either From experience (I had a rubber jacket), you get just as wet on the inside as if you'd just skipped the jacket altogether. Odd thing about breathable materials, they actually work. See early Gore Tex for the same thing. What about a good ski/climbing/hiking waterproof jacket? Good ones are stupidly expensive and I was always trying to make cheaper ones work through college. A tent, sleeping bag, bedroll and stove? Some British hifi equipment, like a set of Tannoy bookshelves and a simple two channel amp they can stream Bluetooth to? |
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Post by gaseousclay on May 1, 2017 9:38:42 GMT -6
how about a starter DE razor set? I don't know if they care about such things but a decent razor would last them a lifetime.
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Post by bentin on May 1, 2017 9:57:05 GMT -6
how about a starter DE razor set? I don't know if they care about such things but a decent razor would last them a lifetime. Don't deprive them of the time in college to explore stupid facial hair. Otherwise you could end up with an adult who thinks a goatee is an actual solution to anything. |
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Post by gaseousclay on May 1, 2017 11:43:54 GMT -6
Don't deprive them of the time in college to explore stupid facial hair. Otherwise you could end up with an adult who thinks a goatee is an actual solution to anything. I know a guy who sports a goatee because he still thinks it's the grunge era circa 1992. he also wears socks with sandals and ultra baggy dad jeans. the horror |
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Post by drewcandraw on May 1, 2017 11:46:09 GMT -6
Get something inline with their hobbies? Not sure what your kids appreciate or like to do but I would go that route.
8th grade graduation- pulsar watch
12th grade graduation- G-shock watch
college graduation- money
I been wearing a watch since I was in 3rd grade so it just made sense to me.
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Post by DigDug on May 2, 2017 9:27:23 GMT -6
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Post by bentin on May 2, 2017 9:46:58 GMT -6
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Post by DigDug on May 7, 2017 20:11:35 GMT -6
Well that was Disappointing  Received a nice pair of Alden's. was all excited to have my boys join me in wearing some nice quality shoes/boots. Both boys thought they were uncomfortable and the wife simply frowned at them. I'm about ready to donate all my clothes and get a whole new wardrobe at Target |
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