Fathers Day - what did you get YOUR dad ?

[See-Goals]

A play.com voucher which doubled up as a father's day card!

Crap excuse but I've been so busy I forgot and he's a sucker for cheap dvd's

 

[gullshark]

I shall raise a glass to his memory with my Mum.

 

[Nottseagull]

I was in Asda this evening and noticed one aisle was particularly crowded. Took a slight detour to investigate; it was the card section. I then realised it was fathers' day again tomorrow. Stood there staring at them for several seconds, then sadly turned away. You see, Dad died in 1985 when I was just 26. Thing is, I never told him I loved him. Not once in his life. I was planning to do so the next time I visited him, but the cancer beat me to it.
I've been quite shocked by what several people have said about their fathers on this thread. Some no doubt are in jest, but to the others I say this; whatever issues you have with your father, get them sorted now; Sunday would be a good opportunity. If you don't, you may spend the rest of your life regretting it.

 

[defrocked priest]

Happy Feckin' Fathers Day, you miserable old git.

 

[Mowgli]

Nothing. Don't know where is he and haven't seen him in 7 years, but to be honest if i ever saw the again it would be too soon.

 

[Vankleek Hill Seagull]

Posted him a Fathers Day card and will phone the miserable old git tomorrow to see if he got it in time.

 

[Vankleek Hill Seagull]

Posted him a Fathers Day card and will phone the miserable old git tomorrow to see if he got it in time.

 

[Johnny Crumplin Football]

Glad I read this post, Easy. Father's Day is a different day in Japan so I always normally forget. I shall be calling the old duffer tonight.

 

[Couldn't Be Hyypia]

From what I can tell, Father's Day was invented as a marketing gimmick - a gap in the market filled by the card manufacturers and gift makers. It's an un-needed contrivance in my view.

I tell my two lovely teenage children that a hug would be sufficient, and ideally they'd do that every time they think well of me and not just on Father's Day.

Frankly, that suits them too because they can keep what little cash they have to spend on something they would like.

 

[Trigger]

I'll get mine a smack on the nose if I see the twat.

 

[Questions]

FG, would you be happy if your son bought you a Sherman?

What the hell would he want a tank for ?

 

[Scotty Mac]

couple of pints

 

[The Face]

A ticket for The Specials.

Can't wait to get the old man tipsy and witness him relive his youth! Should be a corker!

 

[Cheeky Monkey]

I've been quite shocked by what several people have said about their fathers on this thread. Some no doubt are in jest, but to the others I say this; whatever issues you have with your father, get them sorted now; Sunday would be a good opportunity. If you don't, you may spend the rest of your life regretting it.

Know what u mean, Mike and the Mechanics and all that, but you can't manufacture something that's never been there. Never bother with Father's Day myself.

 

[tedebear]

From what I can tell, Father's Day was invented as a marketing gimmick - a gap in the market filled by the card manufacturers and gift makers. It's an un-needed contrivance in my view.

Completely agree - having said that some people need a kick up the arse when it comes to family. Its too easy to just walk away these days - harder to make the effort to understand your parents and why they do what they do, good or bad.

My Dad is on the other side of the world (and not fathers day there) but he's a good Dad - pain in the bum and difficult to talk to but he's my Dad so I make an effort.

Zef's Dad died from cancer a few years ago, Zef didn't really know him til too late, when they finally let by gones be bygones, they didn't really have enough time left....sad really!

Dads day is as commercial as it gets - but have a think about your Dad today - you only have one - wanker or not (and in my case definiately not) - he's your Dad!

 

[pasty]

You see, Dad died in 1985 when I was just 26. Thing is, I never told him I loved him. Not once in his life. I was planning to do so the next time I visited him, but the cancer beat me to it.
I've been quite shocked by what several people have said about their fathers on this thread. Some no doubt are in jest, but to the others I say this; whatever issues you have with your father, get them sorted now; Sunday would be a good opportunity. If you don't, you may spend the rest of your life regretting it.

Sounds very familiar. My dad died from cancer too, in the RAFA hospice in Storrington, and each time I visited him I vowed I would tell him I loved him next time I visited. Never got round to it somehow. It's very difficult to tell a big brash yorkshireman you love him. In his own immitable way he would probably have responded with something along lines of "Oh bugger off yer bloody great poof"

 

[Dick Knights Mumm]

When I see my old man now in his eighties I now give him a kiss on the cheek when I leave. After a life-time of manly hand-shakes.

 

[TrickyOne]

I lost my dad twenty odd years ago and I still miss him. I have a brilliant son and two gorgeous step daughters who I love dearly. I'm chuffed they got me a champion Fred Perry polo, quality.

 

[element]

As he's getting on a bit, I bought him a nice chair...

I've just got to find somewhere to plug it in

 

[Whitterz]

Loads of Mackerel out there mate,have fun!

On the beaches? - are there big shoals?