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Gennady

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Hello folks. I have a b'day soon which will be not just yet another year but will signify new chapter in life. It is an moment when I am not just have a bitter-sweet feeling of aging but also see a quality of being wise yet still capable to do many things as grown up. Anyway ... I have an allowance :) to spend to something memorable and useful. So here are few rules that I have to follow - LOL. Budget is 5-7K

1. Thing should be durable and presentable
2. Thing has to keep a value as much as possible
3. Thing should be appreciable by family and friends.
4, Should be (reasonably) safe
5. Should not be a black hole for money looking forward.

Best example - Rolex watch - satisfy every rule. (except budget) Worst example - motorcycle - rules 2, 4, 5 are violated

What else?
 
Gennady said:
What else?
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When I retired, the company got me golf clubs which I have only used once. That was a waste.

When I retired, the family got me a really gorgeous anniversary edition muzzle loader. I loved it then and I still love it 20 years later. A custom rifle can be both beautiful and a great heirloom to pass on to a loved one when your next significant date arrives.

I've always wanted a grandfather clock. Every time it chimed I'd be reminded of the occasion and those who got it for me.

A nice telescope would also tick every box on the list - provided you like astronomy.

I was once given a brass sextant as a speakers gift. It was a very unique very special gift.

50 years ago, my wife had a pendent made for me. A solid gold arrowhead that was cast in a mold made from a real arrowhead I had found. I still wear it from time to time but I am always afraid of losing it so I don't wear it all the time. I'd guess it's an easy ounce of gold with the heavy chain. That's about 5 grand today but nowhere near that back then. A pendant is also a silent treasure you can wear under your shirt. It doesn't need to get flaunted.

Before my dad died, he gave me his pocket watch. A genuine "railroad grade" or "standard" watch. These timepieces were specifically designed and approved for railroad use, meeting rigorous standards for accuracy and reliability. It was amazing to be given that. Whatever you choose, think about its attributes as an inherited heirloom for someone special.

It's kinda cool that you get to choose what you want. Please let us know what that choice ends up being.
 
Susquatch said:
It's kinda cool that you get to choose what you want. Please let us know what that choice ends up being.
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Thanks Susquatch. I really like your post - nice words about having and leaving heritage thing that will outlast you. Ooops - I am getting sentimental. Sure, I will let you know, where my money went .
 
whydontu said:
Do you cook? A really nice set of Wusthoff knives, Le Creuset cast iron pots, German-made Henckels stainless steel pots (or All-Clad if you can get past the US-made current concerns)
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Langostina, made in Italy with a similar process as All-Clad: beautifully made, and durable

Lagostina TM rfs.jpeg


This one is 20-ish years old (despite its nomenclature, I don't use it every day ;) ):
Lagostina Everyday rfs.jpeg


Sadly, this particular style hydro-formed design is no longer available, but these are.

Mauviel make nice cookware, too.
 
Gennady said:
Hello folks. I have a b'day soon which will be not just yet another year but will signify new chapter in life. It is an moment when I am not just have a bitter-sweet feeling of aging but also see a quality of being wise yet still capable to do many things as grown up. Anyway ... I have an allowance :) to spend to something memorable and useful. So here are few rules that I have to follow - LOL. Budget is 5-7K

1. Thing should be durable and presentable
2. Thing has to keep a value as much as possible
3. Thing should be appreciable by family and friends.
4, Should be (reasonably) safe
5. Should not be a black hole for money looking forward.

Best example - Rolex watch - satisfy every rule. (except budget) Worst example - motorcycle - rules 2, 4, 5 are violated

What else?
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At my age, while I enjoy fine things, I find that time with my (13yo & 22 yo) Grandchildren is most valuable. If I had a couple of thousand to spend, I'd invest it in their education (here in The South, many states offer a 529 plan, increasing the value of your gift).
 
Susquatch said:
When I retired, the family got me a really gorgeous anniversary edition muzzle loader. I loved it then and I still love it 20 years later. A custom rifle can be both beautiful and a great heirloom to pass on to a loved one when your next significant date arrives.
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When my old man retired from cultivating black dirt, I built him a custom muzzle loader as well and when he passed it was handed back to me so ive got the "muzzle loader" covered as well....but i havent got that .375 double gun that has been a life long dream....yet....
 
ChazzC said:
If I had a couple of thousand to spend, I'd invest it in their education
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Thumbs-up!!! I don't have grandchildren yet, may be because I invested in education of my children :) My son is PHD as of last year and my dougther is finishing airspace engineering. I still have time until grandkids.
whydontu said:
Do you cook?
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No, sorry, but I see a point in fine cookware
 
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