What do I want for Father's Day?

[Gary_in_Indiana]

What do I want for Father\'s Day?

That was the question my daughter asked me tonight on the phone and I was totally without a clue. I thought since I've gotten so many great answers here to other things I'd come to you with this as well.

While she's just a new attorney having been graduated last month she's still playing the student role studying for the Bar Exam that isn't a consideration on a price range at all, she told me. She said she has her brother's rather substantial income to draw from if it's a bigger item and will gladly do that since he always wants her to do the legwork. He's fine with that since he'll do or pay anything to avoid the shopping experience. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

That all having been said, I really need some help here. I guess I've gotten to the point where I'm even difficult for ME to shop for, too. This is probably the toughest question I've ever asked here. I'm totally open for suggestions here. I remember how important it was for me with my parents when I first finished school and know she's probably thinking the same thing. I'm going to do some looking around online for ideas but I need some help here. I know I can count on TBN. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[isucrazy]

Re: What do I want for Father\'s Day?

Well, as money is in SUBSTANTIAL supply. A round of T_BONES for the unit in AFG. that Bob Skurka is helping out!

 

[txdon]

Re: What do I want for Father\'s Day?

Do you want a canopy? How about T&T? Also check out this thread for other ideas. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[RobertN]

Re: What do I want for Father\'s Day?

How about this...

The kids, young and old gathered around. A nice breakfast with all. Then go for a putt on the bike... Maybe take a few of them on some shorter rides.

Then some more time with all the family, to realize what a blessing it is to be the father of such fine kids.

then, finish it off with a nice evening with the wife, and think about how lucky you are to have great family.

I don't want nothing, just the love of family. Ya can't buy that, or ask for it. It just happens by careful nuturing and caring.

It don't get not better than that buddy, it don't get no better. Cherish it /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[TOMLESCOEQUIP]

Re: What do I want for Father\'s Day?

Gary.........Forget the gifts ......... Have her over to spend "fathers day" with you if she can... . My kids ( 7&8) spend father's day fishing or doing other outdoor activities with me.........I savor every minute of it........My dad passed away when I was 22 almost 25 years ago........I was just passed my teen years ( The know it all years) When he had a heart attack..........I was just becoming best friends with him again when he died...........What I wouldn't give to spend another day fishing with him !! Start a tradition of spending the day doing something special with your kids...........After all, they're your link to immortality...........Just my .02 Tom

 

[Gary_in_Indiana]

Re: What do I want for Father\'s Day?

Tom,

I'm afraid this year I won't get to see either of my children on Father's Day. My son is living and working in Monterrey Mexico into August and is currently recovering from a surgery he had there.

My daughter lives out of town as well and is hunkered down taking a prep course and studying for her Bar Exam next month.

I will try to get to see her for a meal sometime that weekend. I figure she has to eat anyhow and, though she can't understand this yet, it's more than worth the round trip drive to me just to have lunch and spend an hour with her. /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif

 

[daedong]

Re: What do I want for Father\'s Day?

Gary

What about a auto darkening welding mask, tilt meter, TBN cap and shirt, <font color="red"> or even a nice bottle of Australian red wine </font> /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif /forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[wroughtn_harv]

Re: What do I want for Father\'s Day?

My daughter and her husband were over last night. I got hammered with the same question.

It's hard to ask for anything more. She's scheduled to deliver a big boy next Monday or Tuesday. My first Texas grandchild. All the rest are in California or Oklahoma.

If I'm lucky I'll have the kids feeling about me like I feel about my own dad. Well, no one's that lucky. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

I told son in law to get used to combo presents, birthday--father's day. His is the same as my mother's was, June eighteenth. Mine and Leo of TBN fame are on the third of July.

 

[RobS]

Re: What do I want for Father\'s Day?

My 10 year old son was hinting around the other day about the same. He's asking what kind of tools I needed as they all know how much I love tools. Trouble is, I'm pretty particular about my tools so I'd have to specify the make, model etc. then It's hardly a surprise for any of us. So I tried to steer him toward something they could use their own wisdom in selecting.

I hinted at wanting a charcoal grill for the house (have gas now and charcoal in the camper). My fingers are crossed /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[hillslider]

Re: What do I want for Father\'s Day?

I know last year for my dad my two brothers and I took him out for some steak and a few cocktails. I had to fly in from WV since everyone else is in northern WI. We had a great night. He knew he was going out with my brothers but did not expect me to fly up. He said it was one great Fathers Day. I would give anything to do it again but I can not this year. So I am stuck like your daughter is....what to get Dad for Fathers Day.