Retirement Gift

ready2move · Post by **ready2move** » Tue Feb 21, 2006 8:41 pm

I was woundering if anyone had any good ideas about a gift for someone retireing from ATC. After 30 some years (a little tower but mostly IFR) my dad is pulling the plug and I can't think of what to get him. I'm trying to find something to give him that is ATC related rather than just a golf club or membership. So if anyone has heard of a great gift or can think of one please PM me or just post.

Thnx

taskforce58 · Post by **taskforce58** » Wed Feb 22, 2006 8:45 am

An airband radio?

gr8gazu · Post by **gr8gazu** » Sat Feb 25, 2006 11:58 pm

Make him a scrap book with light or funny stories from his coworkers, maybe some photos, licences, any memory triggering memorabilia.

Present it at a party with friends, family and coworkers.

Then send him on a world cruise

I hope my kids are reading this........!

flyinhigh · Post by **flyinhigh** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 11:17 am

gr8gazu wrote:Make him a scrap book with light or funny stories from his coworkers, maybe some photos, licences, any memory triggering memorabilia.

Present it at a party with friends, family and coworkers.

That's probably the best gift that you could get, great idea.
Even though he's in the industry, has he ever flown an airplane, maybe send him up on a fam flight to just sit back and enjoy the view as well with the above. I think that would be great

Personally if I was on a radio for 30 years of my life I wouldn't want a radio.

Graham Strang · Post by **Graham Strang** » Sun Mar 12, 2006 10:50 pm

ATC loves there tapes of funny, witty or stupid things uttered on the air during his career LOL

ready2move · Post by **ready2move** » Tue Mar 14, 2006 10:28 am

Thanks for the suggestions guys, but do to lack of creativity and a little lazzyness I've deceided to go with a Bigass stainless steel BBQ. That way when I stop by he can cook me a steak.

gr8gazu · Post by **gr8gazu** » Wed Mar 15, 2006 7:03 pm

......or maybe get him a Bigass ol stainless BBQ!!! Good idea ready! I am sure he will appreciate it. Congrats and many thanks to your Dad. I am sure we have spoken many times over the years.