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So you guys blew me off
When I asked for help with my dad's 75th b-day.
So-here's your second chance.
I need ideas ladies and gents. Here's some more info to help.
He is an active 75 year old that works 2 part time jobs. My folks live in AZ.
He loves music and plays the piano and I already got him a keyboard last year.
He also likes gadgets and he was hinting about a GPS device (portable) since he gets lost sometimes when driving..he always gets lost even when I was little.
eta: This is a big b-day so I want it to be big within reason.
Message edited 1/17/2007 10:23:33 AM.
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mrswask
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Re: So you guys blew me off
I would get him a nice refurbished piano.
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| Posted 1/17/07 10:24 AM |
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longford73
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Re: So you guys blew me off
Since he loves music - maybe an ipod.
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| Posted 1/17/07 10:24 AM |
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CathyB
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Re: So you guys blew me off
Why not get him a GPS for the car?
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| Posted 1/17/07 10:28 AM |
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Moehick
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Re: So you guys blew me off
If he was hinting about the GPS get him that
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| Posted 1/17/07 10:28 AM |
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salumunz
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Re: So you guys blew me off
GPS - Garmin 350 or 360. They're fantastic and mid range in price.
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| Posted 1/17/07 10:31 AM |
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Re: So you guys blew me off
Posted by salumunz
GPS - Garmin 350 or 360. They're fantastic and mid range in price.
Are they portable and good? Is the technology good enough? I'm concerned it will be just ok.
He really gets lost..
And they are coming in for my surgery in February and they are not familiar with where I live. Dad is concerned he will get lost on LI! Where he lived for 40 years!
He's not senile though...just always gets lost 
He already has a fabulous piano..
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| Posted 1/17/07 10:39 AM |
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salumunz
Chloe
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Re: So you guys blew me off
I am beyond directionally challenged and spent all weekend in GA using the 360 and never had a problem. Trust me, if it worked for me, it will work for anyone! i think the main difference between the 350 and 360 is that the 360 has a bigger screen, so that one might be better. It mounts to the windshield and is portable.
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| Posted 1/17/07 10:53 AM |
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MrsPornStar
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Re: So you guys blew me off
I agree with the GPS. I think it's a great gift and since he has hinted that he wanted it, he'll love it! 
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| Posted 1/17/07 10:56 AM |
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jennandrob
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Re: So you guys blew me off
Posted by salumunz
GPS - Garmin 350 or 360. They're fantastic and mid range in price.
I agree with this. A friend of mine just got a Garmin and has raved about it!
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| Posted 1/17/07 11:07 AM |
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MsMBV
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Re: So you guys blew me off
FIL has the Garmin - he got it for Christmas & he loves it & it is easy to use.
Another fun thing that I got for a cousin who is a music lover is a studio session for her to record some of her music.
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| Posted 1/17/07 11:08 AM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: So you guys blew me off
what about something to do in AZ.....dinner, theatre, golf, hot air balloon ride, etc?
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| Posted 1/17/07 11:10 AM |
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Chica
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Re: So you guys blew me off
What about a night out on the town - limo, dinner and a symphony!
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| Posted 1/17/07 11:12 AM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: So you guys blew me off
if he's hinting for a GPS, there's your answer  Consumer Reports just rated GPS systems... you might want to take a look.
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| Posted 1/17/07 11:19 AM |
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Beth
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Re: So you guys blew me off
I would go for the GPS- funcational, he wants it- and I bet it puts your mother at ease when he is driving
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| Posted 1/17/07 11:24 AM |
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Mom-2-Liam
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Re: So you guys blew me off
If you get a GPS, make sure you read alot of reviews. I have the Garmin Street Pilot i3 and I have to return it. It has all the right maps in it, but the directions it gives me are HORRIBLE. I mean I live upstate and I drive to work on Tuesdays in NYC. There's a very direct route into NYC for me, yet the system told me to take I-95 to 495 (???) to Dyre Ave - wherever that is...it was the worst set of directions I ever got. And driving upstate from LI, it kept telling us to get off the Cross Island Parkway. Um, how else should we get to the brigdes?? Weird.
Someone told me about their system, started with a P but I forget the name (Precision maybe??) he swears by it. And he's a limo driver.
Good luck!!
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| Posted 1/17/07 11:25 AM |
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munchkinbugs
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Re: So you guys blew me off
Get him that really nice GPS that's flat. Can't remember the name, but they have it at Circuit City.
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| Posted 1/17/07 11:51 AM |
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Re: So you guys blew me off
I guess I have homework to do. I'll check out the consumer reports too..
I like to get first hand reviews though..
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| Posted 1/17/07 12:20 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: So you guys blew me off
I agree...a GPS with a card along the lines of when you were little or lost how he helped you find your way in the world...(if applicable, of course)
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| Posted 1/17/07 12:51 PM |
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Re: So you guys blew me off
Posted by nrthshgrl
I agree...a GPS with a card along the lines of when you were little or lost how he helped you find your way in the world...(if applicable, of course)
oh man..now I'm in tears! 
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| Posted 1/17/07 12:59 PM |
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