| Are you looking for the ideal gift for a sea-loving | | | | actually does deep-sea diving, you could either |
| friend? There is a plethora of possibilities from | | | | buy them a brass diver's helmet, or if it's strictly |
| which to choose, but instead of being helpful, the | | | | for decoration, why not consider a brass diver's |
| over-abundance of choices available can cause | | | | helmet clock. There are a good number of them |
| you to be overwhelmed. | | | | on the market, with a fairly reasonable price point |
| For this reason, I have narrowed down the | | | | that should fit any budget. |
| choices to three possibilities that I know will please | | | | Gift Idea #2 - A "Seaman's Knots" Chart |
| the nautically inclined friends we all know and love. | | | | Historically, the ability of a seaman to master how |
| Before I list these, I would like to give you a | | | | to tie certain knots was essential, - a correctly |
| word of caution as to what not to buy. | | | | tied knot could mean the difference between life |
| Please do not decide to invest in tropical fish. | | | | and death. There are some lovely charts of |
| They are a continuing expense and require a | | | | seaman's knots that you can buy, not only within |
| great deal of care. A decision to make this type | | | | a price range to suit every budget, but in enough |
| of investment in both time and money can and | | | | different color combinations to allow for every |
| should only be made by the sea-lover themselves. | | | | nautical decor imaginable. |
| Also, it would be better not to buy a Tide Clock, | | | | Gift idea #3 - Mermaids |
| no matter how lovely they are. Most of them are | | | | Mermaids are one of the most important myths |
| only useful for those living on the East Coast, | | | | of the ancient mariners, and no self-respecting |
| where there are predictable high and low tides. | | | | sea-lover wants to be without one. Due to their |
| With that said, here are the three best | | | | popularity, you can find mermaid art of every |
| nautical-themed gift ideas I have found: | | | | conceivable type, - from posters to paintings to |
| Gift Idea #1 - a Brass Diver's Helmet or Helmet | | | | figurines created from every conceivable |
| Clock | | | | substance...and easily fitting within every possible |
| Depending upon whether or not your sea-lover | | | | budget. |