DH turning 30 - gift ideas?

[Teeki]

November this year, DH turns 30!

I have zero gift ideas for him. He's into cars and tools - he'd like a drop saw lol - but I want to get him something special. The problem is he doesn't wear jewellery, not even a watch or wedding ring, because of his job. So I can't get him something like that engraved.

We'll have a very new baby at that stage (edd 23/10, DH birthday 16/11) so I'm thinking I should start thinking about it now.

Any ideas to throw at me?

[TickToc]

Is there a race track nearby that do v8 supercar hot laps? We got one for my dads 50th (we're a car mad family) & he loved being behind the wheel & driving around the track.

[Astrolady]

Oh yeah a hot lap sounds like a good idea.

My hubby turns 40 tomorrow and I had one idea in mind, and then suddenly thanks to a kids school excursion another idea came to me.

[myturn]

I bought DH a table saw that I saw him eyeing off for his 40th... He was exceptionally pleased with me I reckon if he likes tools and you know the one he wants... Get it, that's special cause you know it's something he will use.... Lots

[Teeki]

He's one of few guys not to like V8s! He's into imported V6s and rally cars. Unfortunately he and my brother did a half day rally driving course a little while ago, where they get to drive the cars. He loved it, but it's not original for me anymore lol.

ETA: Lol myturn, I told him if I get him the drop saw I'll be engraving it

[~Hestia~]

Is there something else that he might like in the way of experiences? I have given things like behind the scenes at the zoo, vintage plane rides, hot laps etc and they have always been well received!

[~Hestia~]

Or if he is into tools, how about a Leatherman or some other kind of multi tool. You can get some really good ones. My husband loves his!

[beansbeans!]

Was going to say the same as ticktock, fast laps at the raceway. Google them, there's always heap to choose from, even some with some retired race drivers
I got dh motorbike race day for his 30th this year and I think several months later he is still on a high from it.

[Mum2twoBoys]

Does he drink? Maybe a nice crystal glass set, or just attractive glass set with a glass that's engraved? Or get him the drop saw with a mug or something with kids pictures or hand prints on it for memories. A personalised tool box?? Just chucking ideas out there.

Mine was pretty pathetic, got dh a kindle for his 30th. He'd been talking about getting one for ages.

[Beautiful Disaster]

Mine is another like yours and they sound like they could be twins except DH is 13/11 and a year earlier lol

I don't think I got him anything in the end

[Teeki]

Lol BD, they suck sometimes don't they! We don't usually do birthday gifts for each other but this is a big one

I like the alcohol idea BG, he likes Scotch so will see what I can find.