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Old 16-08-2006, 07:59 AM   #1
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Hey Guys,

I am stuck for ideas on what I should get a 14y/o for his b'day...any suggestions?
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Old 16-08-2006, 08:01 AM   #2
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What sort of budget and what is he interested in?
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Old 16-08-2006, 08:07 AM   #3
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A half set of Golf Clubs can be bought for about $110 these days, if you get him interested early he will thank you for it later down the track, golfs a great game!
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Old 16-08-2006, 08:11 AM   #4
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I bet he'd like a subscription to Ralph or something like it, but go the golf clubs, exersise is what most kids lack these days!
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Old 16-08-2006, 09:18 AM   #5
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Difficult one....

If he is like most 14 year olds he will already have a 3G phone, iPod, Xbox, PS3, Laptop, plasma TV, DVD recorder and no idea of the value of money.....

Get him something he might enjoy and learn from.

A trial introductry flying lesson at you local flying school.
A deep sea fishing trip.
A horse riding weekend safari.

Something that will be remembered for more than a week......
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Old 16-08-2006, 09:20 AM   #6
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Buy him an old XC-XD falcon and tell him its a "project car" that will be his when he turns 18 to drive. Either that or a project drag car.
That should keep him amused for years and neaver leave you short of what to get him next.
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Old 16-08-2006, 09:21 AM   #7
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14? Should be time for his first trip to a Gentlemen’s Bar.

Failing that. Look at something thats a bit out of the ordinary. Throw him out of a plane. Skydiving would be something akin to the list Flappist has started.
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Old 16-08-2006, 09:29 AM   #8
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Set him up with a Username and Profile on AFF?
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Old 16-08-2006, 09:32 AM   #9
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Budget and relation? i.e. how do you know the kid...
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Old 16-08-2006, 09:41 AM   #10
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Buy him an old XC-XD falcon and tell him its a "project car" that will be his when he turns 18 to drive. Either that or a project drag car.
That should keep him amused for years and neaver leave you short of what to get him next.
Exactly what I was about to post Casper ....... Im hoping you have the room though if he's anything like my boys ....... Also tell him that he is helping you with this ........ a great Father/Brother/Uncle type thing to do with the boy.

It does get harder to buy for them these days as has been said & this in fact does give a lot of oppertunities for further gifts come Xmas time ;)

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Another great idea that I have done ..... both my boys are members here .... Ohhhh & so is Dad ..... but thats another story :P
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Old 16-08-2006, 11:01 AM   #11
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ROFL- Best Present EVER!!!!
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Old 16-08-2006, 12:24 PM   #13
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Old 16-08-2006, 01:48 PM   #14
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Old 16-08-2006, 05:51 PM   #15
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Get him a motorbike.
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Old 16-08-2006, 06:02 PM   #16
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hey guys.....i am 14 in 11 days and there is nothin i want more than a mad new bmx with a gyro or a new skateboard.....or wat deesun said

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Old 16-08-2006, 07:27 PM   #17
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Boy, would I hate to be you when the funny kids work out what that could have meant. :
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Old 17-08-2006, 12:56 AM   #18
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Old 17-08-2006, 01:10 AM   #19
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back in my day, we had to wake up before we went to sleep and eat rocks ! If he gets a kick in the head hes bloody lucky (monty python) Nah seriously, it depends on what they guy likes...
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Old 17-08-2006, 01:10 AM   #20
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how about a younger sibling? _2:
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Old 17-08-2006, 07:52 AM   #21
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What every youngster wants, just ask Lisa Simpson ;)

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Old 17-08-2006, 11:30 AM   #22
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What every youngster wants, just ask Lisa Simpson ;)
Maybe something more useful - a home brewery kit He can spend the next 4 years figuring it out before he can drink the stuff. His Dad will love him more for it at least
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Old 17-08-2006, 11:34 AM   #23
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if you have a paddock... or a big big back yard... buy him a monkeybike ! - depending how tall he is... but they're still quite fun even for a 6'2 person like myself lol.

I had one... untill all the ENGINE MOUNTS snapped off :(
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Old 17-08-2006, 11:34 AM   #24
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Thinking back i would have loved a project car for my 14th

Will teach him to save to.. hehe Setting budget so its all done by the time hes 18
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Old 17-08-2006, 12:01 PM   #25
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for my when i was 14 i got a sexy 16y.o girlfriend hotest chick i have ever been with and belive me it was educational she taught me things i didnt even know that day i threw away my V plates and have never looked back ie BEST PRESENT EVER A 16Y.O BLONDE 12C BREASTED ITALIAN GIRL
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hey guys.....i am 14 in 11 days and there is nothin i want more than a mad new bmx with a gyro or a new skateboard.....or wat deesun said

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Stick with the BMX mate - you will get more air than on a skateboard....

there are decent bikes around for about $400 these days - back in my day (6-7yrs ago) you had to spend about 1k to get about the same quality. (mine ended up being worth over 2.5k in parts)
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You lucky bastard !!!! :

Umm how about an Ipod or something if they are into music.

If not maybe what everyother girl likes to do and give her some cash for shopping.
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for my when i was 14 i got a sexy 16y.o girlfriend hotest chick i have ever been with and belive me it was educational she taught me things i didnt even know that day i threw away my V plates and have never looked back ie BEST PRESENT EVER A 16Y.O BLONDE 12C BREASTED ITALIAN GIRL
Its sounds like youve never been able to let that go. lol :

But for a 14 year old boy that would be huge.
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for my when i was 14 i got a sexy 16y.o girlfriend hotest chick i have ever been with and belive me it was educational she taught me things i didnt even know that day i threw away my V plates and have never looked back ie BEST PRESENT EVER A 16Y.O BLONDE 12C BREASTED ITALIAN GIRL
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for my when i was 14 i got a sexy 16y.o girlfriend hotest chick i have ever been with and belive me it was educational she taught me things i didnt even know that day i threw away my V plates and have never looked back ie BEST PRESENT EVER A 16Y.O BLONDE 12C BREASTED ITALIAN GIRL
You poor poor fool. A big breasted 16yo Italian BLONDE? You got ripped off, Italians are supposed to be Brunette's. : I feel for you man, you almost had the complete package.

Us Italians, Best Cars, Best Food and Best Women. I could go on, but I'm sure I'd ruffle a few feathers. :voldar02:
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