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21-04-2009, 06:01 PM
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1999 Ford Fairmont Ghia
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: NSW
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My mate is coming back from Afghanistan in June and is also 21st and I can't think of anything to get.
It has to say your a hero mate and everyones proud of ya. Keep in mind this is a guy who can pretty much buy anything himself. Should I just go for the tried and tested grog  : |
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21-04-2009, 06:08 PM
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TARMAC EATER & HSV BEATER
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Location: Sydney North Shore
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Big night on the turps and a visit to the local
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21-04-2009, 06:14 PM
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Lucifer's Angel
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Sydney
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Pewter beer mug, engraved with his name, DOB, etc.
A Nice watch...engraved... Gift voucher for something he likes, or would like to do... bridgeclimb, skywalk...
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21-04-2009, 06:17 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne, Australia
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A big group picture of friends/family - everyone with thumbs up or some other positive gesture with the desired message underneath - framed. Accompanied by grog.
I take it he is in the military? Would have to be mad to voluntarily go there for a holiday.
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21-04-2009, 06:26 PM
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LIKE A BOSS 351
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Location: Gold Coast
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Skydiving, it's kick a**. Also, deep sea fishing.
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21-04-2009, 06:26 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: GEELONG
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Is def a hard one to purchase for but i do have to agree with feathers on this one
either that or get him a hip flask (engraved ) that he can carry with him allways just a thought Jason Quote:
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21-04-2009, 06:27 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Location: Adelaide
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Just throw him a mad welcome home / 21st party where all he has to do it rock up, drink some grog and catch up with all his friends and family.
I did a similar thing for a mate when he went overseas for a few years, I invited all his friends and family. He really apprecitated it. Or a 4L bottle of Jack Daniels? 
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21-04-2009, 07:29 PM
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1999 Ford Fairmont Ghia
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Location: NSW
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Thanks I appreciate these are some good ideas.
Yeah he is in Army in Afghanistan |
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21-04-2009, 09:14 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: South West, NSW
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i think HE should shout the boys a night out. he'd be loaded!!! they get ALOT of money for overseas deployment!
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21-04-2009, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Checking out soft furnishings....
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mate i would get him something that means something to you both, he may be able to buy everything himself but not something sentimental. i know when i got back i really wanted a big party with all my mates but it never happened. i would go for a big welcome home booze fest. oh yeh about 100grand too for 8 months
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22-04-2009, 09:07 AM
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Location: Cattai, Sydney
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a yard glass and a stripper. We got our mate a nice watch from a surf shop and had the side of it engraved with Happy 21st. Looked great!
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22-04-2009, 11:26 AM
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I agree. something that he can keep and something that money can't buy that shows your appreciation in what he has done. Something he can look back on and feel good about doing something that's not very pleasant
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22-04-2009, 01:09 PM
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Mr Impulsive
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Perth NOR.
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I got the perfect present for him.
http://www.my-bullet.com/au/ Seeing as he is in the army. How about a .50 cal bullet with his name on it. They say somewhere everyone has a bullet with their name on it. Best if you own that bullet before it owns you. I reckon he'd love it.
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Seriously though, gather all his friends & family & have some photos done. It'll be boring at the time but he'll have pics of everyone close to him the next time (if there's a next time?) he's deployed. Personal pics are allowed right? I've got no idea, I've still got the stripper + yard glass image stuck in my mind. |
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22-04-2009, 06:10 PM
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Lucifer's Angel
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Perhaps spilt the gift into two parts. Something for his 21st that he can remember as having been for his birthday, and something (like the letter, or photos) to let him know that you're proud of him. Maybe get together all his family and friends and co-ordinate a small hard-cover scrapbook, with letters from everyone and photos, that he can take with him on deployment to remind him of home.
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SINISTER BA XR6 Blueprint, manual, 4490's, Redback 2.5" dual exhaust, BA Typhoon rims, tint, fog light covers, BF tailights, blue illuminated window switches, Ghia bootlid carpet, lower grille, FPV door spears, steering wheel & interior bits, XR6T + F6 intake, K&N filter, Typhoon spoiler, tuned, sway bars, custom angel eyes & plates..YUM!
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