I think i did this a little while ago, but it's a bit nearer now and your thoughts might have changed.

I'm after some inspiration fro the above questions?

i'm still tempted to get this
http://www.noisefx.com/product_details/audible_disease_synth_bomb_sb1_kg0001

but a loop pedal would probably be more useful

am getting my dad this http://www.printedclothing.com/shack/contents/en-uk/p1430_i_love_radio_4_hoody.html
he actually asked for this - what a buffoon