"Here is a poem that I found a little while ago, very fitting for Father's day. It was written by someone that I know quite well.
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to…"
In need of a manly housewarming gift
My brother is turning 21 this summer and he just moved out into his own apartment. He works for a renovation/construction company, plays video games, is built like a brick house kinda guy.
I am visiting his place for the first time and want to get him a good manly/useful/tasteful housewarming gift.
Any suggestions?
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Permalink Reply by Arnim Fritsch on -
You might want to find out if he could use it at his place, but a grill rarely goes unappreciated. Other ideas: Crystal decanter for whiskey (Ravenscroft makes some nice ones at reasonable prices); Doormat with his name or initial; cigar box; Decent set of beer glasses (English pint glasses are always a good choice).
When my wife's brother went to college, we took him shopping at Ikea. He's a little more artsy and knew exactly what to do with an orange lambswool throw rug, however. That's not to say that a more rugged fella wouldn't appreciate some interior decorating. It helps a lot with the ladies...
It's not particularly manly, but if he doesn't have a washer/dryer in unit, he'll probably need quarters. A few rolls of quarters would be a temporary, though much appreciated gift.
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Permalink Reply by Jamie Q on -
My folks bought me a decent entry-level propane grill for my first Father's Day (a little backward, I know), which was also the first grilling season in my new home here in Montana. It was a Godsend, allowing us to save a LOT of money by grilling over the summer.
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Permalink Reply by Will on -
Power tools. Given his job, maybe better find out what he doesn't have.
Wine is conventional for people who like it, manly or not.
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Permalink Reply by Michael D. Denny on -
A nice bottle of scotch.
Oban, if you can swing it.
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Permalink Reply by Nick H on -
My uncle used to have the perfect housewarming gift. A few metal coat hangers tied together with a bow
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Permalink Reply by Native Son on -
This may be hackneyed, but a bottle of red wine, a loaf of sourdough bread, and a container of salt.
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Permalink Reply by J Roman on -
BEST thing you can do is HOOK that kitchen up.
Find him some good glasses, simple sturdy silverware, decent plates and good pots and pans to cook out of. A nice set of highball glasses for proper drinks, good plates and good silverware make the difference. Stuff that he wouldnt go out an spend for himself. Pier One Imports or Target has good stuff.
When he has a girl over and serves her up a meal or a drink and its not a 7/11 slurpee big gulp cup hes serving it makes the difference. I brought my house when I was 26 and nothing felt better than being able to host a few of the guys over for drinks or a nice lady friend and not have a busy gaggle of assorted crap in the kitchen.
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Permalink Reply by SKim on -
Thanks to everyone for your suggestions!!! They're really helpful, I think I have a good amount to go on now! Thanks again!
Stay manly.
SKim
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Permalink Reply by Scott Omega on -
a beer stein or something useful for the kitchen.
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Permalink Reply by SKim on
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I think I'll look into a nice set of glasses that can double for every day glasses and gentlemanly spirits...not that it's easy to hear you saying "when he has a lady over" (he's my youngest bro) but here's hoping she's a lady in every way that a man should be manly! Thanks again for the tips guys!
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