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One of my coworkers is graduating from law school in May. He's a cop in an adjoining jurisdiction, but doesn't plan on leaving that career just yet. Any suggestions on an appropriate gift? I want to keep it in the $2-300 range if I can. One avenue I'm considering the fountain pen route. I recall that he likes collecting them and prefers writing with a nib rather than a ballpoint. Other likes: Cigars Fishing Watches Please give me your thoughts. Thanks! suaviter in modo, fortiter in re | ||
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I Wanna Missile |
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Now in Florida |
The traditional gift is a briefcase, but if he is continuing as a cop and not practicing law, then it might not be the best choice. I like the fountain pen idea if that is something he would appreciate. He could get a lot of use from such a gift. | |||
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thin skin can't win |
I'm going to recommend a nice leather portfolio, like a Hartmann. About 24 years ago I was in a meeting with someone (consultant, attorney, broker, don't recall) and he had one that was still intact but was incredibly worn. I mean scratches, soft as cloth from years of flexing, oiled in the middle from carrying it, lots and lots of color variations and "pantina". I recall looking at it and thinking to myself "wow, he's had that forever, imagine all the places its been and the deals it's seen, conversations its sat in on!" I got one within a year or so (I was young and broke, this was a big spend!) and still have it sitting on my desk right now. Same story, it's been all over the world and part of every major event in my life for all this time. Sure new employers like to toss you theirs, some are really nice, but none of them are part of my history. Perhaps you could start him down this path, maybe even share part of this anectdote.  In comparison to his as I recall it, mine is barely broken in!  You only have integrity once. - imprezaguy02 | |||
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I would typically recommend a nice pen, but if he is already a collector whatever pen you give him is likely to just get thrown in with all the others. I like Georgeair's idea. | |||
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His Royal Hiney |
Maybe you can ask him to show you his collection of pens and then get him something he doesn't already have? Probably a model of a brand he doesn't have. I would suggest a rollerball pen that matches one of his fountain pens. It would get used more as it's more practical and it will still remind him of his fountain pen. "It did not really matter what we expected from life, but rather what life expected from us. We needed to stop asking about the meaning of life, and instead to think of ourselves as those who were being questioned by life – daily and hourly. Our answer must consist not in talk and meditation, but in right action and in right conduct. Life ultimately means taking the responsibility to find the right answer to its problems and to fulfill the tasks which it constantly sets for each individual." Viktor Frankl, Man's Search for Meaning, 1946. | |||
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eh-TEE-oh-clez |
A crystal decanter and a bottle of bourbon. | |||
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Doubtful... |
Hookers and blow? Best regards, Tom I have no comment at this time. | |||
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For $2 you can probably get him a couple of stick pens. For $300, you can get him a very nice pen. | |||
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Normality Contraindicated |
Mont Blanc Fountain Pen. If it's in your price range. ------------------------------------------------------ Though we choose between reality and madness It's either sadness or euphoria | |||
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Who else? |
A GoFundMe account. Lawyers are plentiful. Jobs for them are not. Or a nice briefcase. | |||
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| In search of baseball, strippers, and guns |
A med school application? Channeling my wife (a doctor) there Best gift I got when I graduated from law school was money The decanter and booze is a good idea I would never use a Mont Blanc pen because I'd be afraid to lose it —————————————————— If the meek will inherit the earth, what will happen to us tigers? | |||
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| Little ray of sunshine  |
Perfect. If he is a pen guy, get him a gift certificate for a pen store. The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything. | |||
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When my son in law graduated from Med school, I got him a striped lower and lower parts kit. My wife also gave him something from us. NRA Life Endowment member Tri-State Gun collectors Life Member | |||
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Res ipsa loquitur |
Think outside the box, I would get him something to with a hobby. A few years ago, a friend's son got married. As he and his wife liked to hunt, we bought them shells. They still talk about it - one of their favorite gifts. __________________________ | |||
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| Live for today. Tomorrow will cost more |
Somehow I don't see that going over so well with his Chief. Or his wife.  suaviter in modo, fortiter in re | |||
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Protech auto, TR-3 or TR-4. Microtech Ultratech OTF | |||
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Unhyphenated American |
If you don't go for a fountain pen and decide on a watch. http://www.citizenwatch.com/en...mens|price_under_299 __________________________________________________________________________________ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Always remember that others may hate you but those who hate you don't win unless you hate them. And then you destroy yourself. Richard M Nixon It's nice to be important, it's more important to be nice. Billy Joe Shaver NRA Life Member | |||
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Go Vols! |
Other than a fountain pen, a nice pocket watch with maybe something engraved, or $5-10 American Eagle gold coin with the 2017 date. | |||
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Raptorman |
A soul. ____________________________ Eeewwww, don't touch it! Here, poke at it with this stick. | |||
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