Retirement Gift Ideas?

[ismith]

Half of a bottle of Pappy?

 

[noharleyyet]

Half of a bottle of Pappy?

Will 500 even cover a shot?

 

[JustinsDad]

Nick has the idea. But dang 25 years and retiring? Must be good at it. I’ve passed 43 years and still working

 

[Nick87]

Nick has the idea. But dang 25 years and retiring? Must be good at it. I’ve passed 43 years and still working

When I hit 55 God willing I'll have 37 years. 55 I take a 15% hit. God I hope I can go then. 37 will be plenty...I hope.

 

[HiMtnHntr]

Rockin chair.

 

[FamilyMan]

Nick has the idea. But dang 25 years and retiring? Must be good at it. I’ve passed 43 years and still working

Thanks for the replies. It's actually closer to 30 years, and that is just his time here. He had experience when he arrived.

 

[noharleyyet]

A decent watch is an option

This

 

[hank4elk]

I got a Go Away Party. I left early my last day and missed it.

 

[Dave N]

I got a Go Away Party. I left early my last day and missed it.

I called in while I was on vacation and quit. Had to go back 6 weeks later to turn in my equipment and unlock my toolbox. They had a cake ready to go before I went home. Cat has a retirement plan that you can pick your retirement gift from a door prize book. No desire for a watch or a ring so I took a really nice set of stainless cookware.

 

[Sawtooth]

Custom made fishing rod and reel. Find one that is useful for the fish found in the waters around his cabin.

 

[Brittany Chukarman]

Custom made fishing rod and reel. Find one that is useful for the fish found in the waters around his cabin.

I know of a guy in Idaho that makes beautiful rods.

 

[MNElkNut]

How about a pellet grill or smoker?

 

[6mm Remington]

If they have a wood stove at this cabin and use it for heating the cabin as well as asthetics, how about getting his 5 cords of cut, stacked, and split firewood. If he doesn't have a wood shed how about getting one for him and a couple cords of wood delivered that is ready to go?

 

[6mm Remington]

I see lots of knife ideas which is something I would have suggested also. I got a Ruana 5AD knife when I retired and I love it and use the heck out of it. Get him a size that would be a good every day carry knife for any task that might present itself. Opening packages, cutting cord, cleaning a fish, or any other tasks where a knife might be helpful to include personal protection.
I love the Ruana knives I have which are the Steelhead and the 5AD. The Steelhead is a bit smaller and if I were to carry it every day, that would be the one I choose from these two. If I were to buy another Ruana considering it for every day carry, it would also include the Ruana Reliable and the 10B. Both would be great for that purpose.

 

[reallyoldman]

I have received several retiremnt and awards gifts. Including, watches, knives, guns, etc. The ones that now mean most to me are the ones that were memory events: dinners with those involved along with some roast that were funny. Compiled books of memories we shared along our journey together. To me, I can purchase any item but I cannot replicate a wonderful memory. Memories last a life time and hopefully beyond.

 

[justdada]

 

[ploxwithblox]

are there any notable roadways he worked on or were specifically proud of?

A nice photo of that roadway in a rustic looking frame or something would be a nice touch and then you all could sign the back of it. And whatever you had left in the budget you could put towards a gift card or cash. It’s like a card but would last a lot longer. To me something that had meaning is gonna mean a whole lot more to me than something I could just go buy. I’m pretty picky when it comes to a knife, watch, or other small item that might never get used again.

I second this. A memento of his most notable project would make for a nice gift.

 

[JohnCushman]

Midget strippers and blow

 

[noharleyyet]

Midget strippers and blow

 

[FamilyMan]

Thanks everyone for all the ideas.

We decided to go with a knife from the Montana Knife Company, plus a real nice custom plaque.