Ladies, It's Time to Man Up

It has come to our attention that there are actually a good number of gentleman attending the annual Oceanport PTO auction next month. And apparently, they have no interest in Coach handbags, Italian pottery or gift certificates to Earth Treasures. Who knew?

So it's time to put on your thinking cap (perhaps a sports helmet with beers and drinking straws). We need to come up with some manly, man gifts to balance our gender bias at the auction. Think about what you might like to pitch in to buy or what you can ask a friend or local business to donate.

But first, maybe you should ask your man? What would he want in his prize basket? Besides you, naked wrapped it a bow. Let's keep it clean people.

Here's a primer to get you started:

• Sampler of favorite craft beers
• High end cigars
• Tee times
• Sporting equipment
• Tools (Home Depot has great cordless Ryobi gift sets)
• Tickets to a major league game
• Night out at a steakhouse
• Liquor gift set
• Fishing equipment

Gift cards to:

• Home Depot
• Sports Authority
• Eastern Mountain Sports
• Yestercades
• Silverball Pinball Museum

Something a little daring?

• Race car driving
• Sport fishing
• Skye diving

To donate, contact Amy Rosa or Tina Saladino.

Got any better ideas? Of course, you do. Let's hear 'em.