HOLIDAY 08
GIFTS FOR THE GENTLEMANLY GUY’S GUY
GIVE DADDY WHAT HE REALLY WANTS—WELL, YOU KNOW,
OTHER THAN TIME ALONE WITH THE REMOTE
XShot 2.0
Keep Dad in the picture and spare him the awkward one-armed fumbling. The XShot 2.0 extends to over three feet to snap up your picture-perfect family minus the funny angles or missing family member. It’s lightweight, easy to use and won’t keep capturing the moment at an arm’s distance.
($29.95,
www.xshotpix.com)
Stubb’s Bar-B-Q Kit
Kick his outdoor cooking up a notch with some help from Stubb’s. The legendary Texas smoked meats man’s succulent sauces spice up ordinary grilling, taking beef, chicken and ribs from ehh to extraordinary with every smother. The kit includes four famous finger-licking-good flavors (Original Bar-B-Q Sauce, Smokey Mesquite Sauce, Moppin’ Sauce and Bar-B-Q Spice Rub), guaranteed to bring out the inner cowboy in any man—big hat not included.
($19.95,
www.stubbsbbq.com)
Magellan Maestro 4350
Point your man in the right direction with this high-tech interface that puts favorite routes, searches, restaurants, banks, businesses and more at his fingertips. Complete with hands-free calling courtesy of Bluetooth Wireless, real-time traffic alerts that monitor road conditions and cut travel time, instant access to 6 million points of interest, and more, this handy-dandy device drives straight to the heart of any gizmo-loving guy—and spares the age-old battle over stopping to ask for directions.
($399,
www.amazon.com)
Jaques London Double Nine Dominoes Set
Give your guy the gift of game with this stately set of double nine dominoes from Jaques London, the oldest sports and games manufacturer in the world. The rich mahogany wooden case with brass furniture makes a handsome presentation, and the game itself makes for endless hours of good old-fashioned family bonding.
($59,
www.jaqueslondon.com)
Three-Slot Charging Station
Is the mister feeling a bit wired lately? Don’t let him get tangled in the mess of a good charge! The Three-Slot Charging Station conveniently houses his cell phone, iPod and an additional electronic device, minus the drain of dangling cords.
($25,
www.target.com and in stores)
Don’t Look Back
This classic portrait chronicles Dylan, as in Bob, down to the crossroads of folk and electric. The gritty, all-access documentary opens a peephole into the evolution of the very private troubadour. It’s not just an essential, collection-making DVD, it’s a stolen glimpse into a generation’s life and times—before they got out of mind. Dad will dig it. And so will you.
($15.96,
www.docurama.com)
The 4 Elements of the Perfect Shave by The Art of Shaving
Help him clean up his act with this decadent yet essential kit from men’s grooming masters The Art of Shaving. Their aromatherapy-based products and handcrafted accessories make the most out of a close shave, including preventing ingrown hairs and razor burn and protecting sensitive skin.
($100,
www.theartofshaving.com)
The Documentary Awards Collection: 10 Academy Award Winners and Nominees
Got a history-loving movie buff? Well, he’ll be in cinema paradiso with this 10-documentary collection. The limited-edition compilation showcases the best in nonfiction filmmaking, including
Sound and Fury, Genghis Blue, The Weather Underground and more. These thought-provoking and powerful slices of reality provide refuge from the there’s-nothing-good-on-but-maybe-if-I-keep-changing-the-channels-I’ll-find-something rut.
($79.96,
www.docurama.com)
