The impossible gift recipient

IrishPirate60 · November 2014

Just because I happened to see this on a rerun of Shark Tank:

http://www.amazon.com/Air-Cork-AC-Wine-Preserver/dp/B00837T7KG

MobKaz · November 2014

If you can't get tickets to a game, how about dining/having drinks in restaurants significant to the Blackhawks......The Pony Inn, The Scout in the south loop, or watch a game with him at any one of these places..................http://blackhawks.nhl.com/club/page.htm?id=57901. Perhaps he would be interested in touring the facility while on tour? Or see if you can arrange to watch a practice?

This winery is out in Roselle..............http://www.lynfredwinery.com/

What about tickets to Ravinia? You could make a picnic basket with fruits, cheese, crackers, and dad can BYOB.

artbyallie · November 2014

I'm sorry, but your dad just sounds like the most miserable person to be around. I would straight up get him nothing and when he asks why, tell him point-blank, "You complain about every single thing I ever give you. I give up."

MobKaz · November 2014

Sorry. I am the queen of impossible missions. I invariably give myself one every holiday, and am hellbent on finding either THE gift, or get an idea and then discover it impossible to find.

What about a food tour? We have done this one with a group of people and it was a lot of fun! There are so many variations, from sweets to beer and everything in between...
http://www.chicagopizzatours.com/

He loves to grill. What about a subscription to Omaha Steaks or making a purchase from a great butcher?

You said he doesn't like the movies you have given him. What about an old time TV series that he talks about?

ETA: And now, I obsess.....
http://www.experiencedays.com/Chicago_Gifts.html

https://www.webergrillrestaurant.com/GrillingClasses/Default.aspx

http://www.thechoppingblock.net/wineShop/wineshop.htm

Golf lesson with a pro?
http://www.cloud9living.com/chicago/birthday-gifts-men