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Random Gift Ideas
WuckFarcraft
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Im looking for gift ideas for my brother. However, I would like to steer away from the conventional gift ideas such as DVDs or Video Games. He's 20 years old, enjoys sports. I was thinking of getting him maybe some tickets to sports events.
He originally wanted some more workout equipment for his gym but looks like he will be living at a college campus for an internship, which he would have access to a gym.
Maybe some books, but he really doesn't have time to read them. He really reads a lot during the summer, but my mother gives him books from her book club which he usually reads such as Life of Pie or Kite Runner.
He likes sports, working out, playing video games and watching movies. However, I would like to steer away from video games and DVDs.
Are there any good gift or gift ideas you would like to share? Anything you received recently and really liked? Doesn't have to be mainstream and could be anything outside of these interest. It can be expensive, I really don't want to set a price range.
Any ideas?
EDIT: I know he really likes Flight of the Conchords but I did not see them playing in New York anytime this summer. That was my first idea.
He originally wanted some more workout equipment for his gym but looks like he will be living at a college campus for an internship, which he would have access to a gym.
Maybe some books, but he really doesn't have time to read them. He really reads a lot during the summer, but my mother gives him books from her book club which he usually reads such as Life of Pie or Kite Runner.
He likes sports, working out, playing video games and watching movies. However, I would like to steer away from video games and DVDs.
Are there any good gift or gift ideas you would like to share? Anything you received recently and really liked? Doesn't have to be mainstream and could be anything outside of these interest. It can be expensive, I really don't want to set a price range.
Any ideas?
EDIT: I know he really likes Flight of the Conchords but I did not see them playing in New York anytime this summer. That was my first idea.
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There's a lot of good concerts constantly coming to our area. Clapton just played MSG and he recently announced a show at Jones Beach this summer. I'm on a Live Nation mailing list that sends me info about some of the bigger shows in the area, and for the smaller bands I get a lot of word of mouth from friends and co-workers.
The latest gift I've received that was ten kinds of awesome was a gift certificate to Skydive Long Island out in Calverton. If your brother is the thrill-seeker type, you really can't go wrong there.
If you let me know how much you'd be willing to spend, I've got some other ideas as well.
http://www.startingstrength.com/
If you are looking to go cheaper if you live outside the united states perhaps a good bottle of whiskey. (I could recomend you dozens)
Some under armor TM athletic clothes appropriate for your climate. (that shit is expensive to buy on your own but it is sooooo comfy)
Favorite team jerseys if he is into pro sports.
I'm 25 and most of my gifts revolve around alcohol and sporting equipment as well. The best 2 presents I received in the past few years were my ipod and a collection of soccer jerseys from europe and the united states.
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I just found out that my grandparents got him REALLY good seats to a Mets game. I was thinking of doing something like that or if the band he wanted to see was playing.
Pirate John that link doesn't work. Under armor is a great suggestion, he already has some but I guess I could use that unless I think of something better.
He's not a big jersey wearer, but he has a few. That is a great suggestion.
More suggestions are definitely appreciated!
He actually got an iPhone for christmas.
http://www.amazon.com/Starting-Strength-2nd-Mark-Rippetoe/dp/0976805421
it's the bible of strength training and a damn good read for any athlete.
They're basically a gyroscope inside a ball that you hold in your hand. As you rotate your wrist it spins faster and faster, until eventually it's just a struggle to even grasp the thing. It does wonders for grip and arm strength.
You can even get a version with an LCD readout that tells you the forces that are involved.
@gamefacts - Totally and utterly true gaming facts on the regular!
I'm guessing this is the best one to get?
http://www.powerballs.com/shop/product_info.php?pid=5
Any other ideas? These are great guys.
Satans..... hints.....
I really don't want to say that that is not true.
I would say most I would spend would be between 400-500.
Satans..... hints.....
Thanks for the suggestion, and it is something I should definitely look into more.