Father's Day

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With the current state of the threads on the front page of AH, all talk of bowel problems and committing murder if you could get away with it, I think we need a cheerful thread!

Happy Fathers Day to all the dads today. Hopefully you all have a nice day.

Lithium93_

My one gripe with Father's Day, a lot people I know post it on Facebook instead of actually saying it, ya know face to face to their father's..

racso1975

Thank you Lexie. Having a lovely morning chilling with my 2 young lads watching turtles movie!!! It's the simple things

The Sidewards Man

Let's hope they have had bowel movements.

The_Valeyard

Nobody said happy fathers day to me.


Probably because I do not have kids.

Xenji

One less day I have to worry about giving somebody a present.

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Happy Sunday!

Penny Tration

Happy father's day to all the boards dads and single mums who play the role of dad too!


Hope you've all been spoiled

RayM

I texted my dad this morning to wish him a happy Father's Day.

His response: "Thank you, same to you!"

(I have no children)

Dirty Dingus McGee

Fathers Day,Mothers Day,Valentines Day etc are a load of pure bollocks.

mr_edge_to_you

It was better craic back in the day; before it was hijacked by all the single mothers double-jobbing.

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mr_edge_to_you wrote: »

It was better craic back in the day; before it was hijacked by all the single mothers double-jobbing.

I used to give my dad a card on Mother's Day too
But yeah it's not a day to be bitter or use it against a child's father

boardsuser1

Don't forget all the double jobbing single father's on mothers day when that comes about.

Or even the grandparents who do both roles.

I came from a family doing the latter.

Tasden

RayM wrote: »

I texted my dad this morning to wish him a happy Father's Day.

His response: "Thank you, same to you!"

(I have no children)

The other day I had someone cancel an appointment with me cause they were attending a funeral. I was really careful to be sympathetic and say the right things and then at the end of the conversation they said "thanks, have a good day", and I said "yeah, you too!"

The Backwards Man

I dunno, maybe I'm just a grumpy oul fart, but there should be no need for these Mother's Days or Father's Days or Monkeys Uncle's Days. Treat people the same way every day of the year and you'll not go far wrong.

The flying mouse

I got a card,150e and 4 txts wishing me a happy fathers day, :-)

Winterlong

Woo hoo! A nice niceness thread for a change.

I am now in a place that my departed dad loved and will be with my own son in a few hours.

Badly Drunk Boy

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Nobody said happy fathers day to me.


Probably because I do not have kids.

I just got a Father's Day card. I don't kids.



(I got it under the terms of the Godfather Agreement of 2006.)

failinis

RayM wrote: »

I texted my dad this morning to wish him a happy Father's Day.

His response: "Thank you, same to you!"

(I have no children)

None, that you know of

Penny Tration

The Backwards Man wrote: »

I dunno, maybe I'm just a grumpy oul fart, but there should be no need for these Mother's Days or Father's Days or Monkeys Uncle's Days. Treat people the same way every day of the year and you'll not go far wrong.

I don't have kids so the day means nothing to me, but it's an excuse to buy my dad and mam presents without them giving me grief for wasting money.

Usually if I buy my dad some cool spice and sauce kits that he'd like, he'll shout at me for wasting money even if it was only twenty quid.

today he accepted two rugby jerseys with no complaint. That's why I like them

SeaFields

I'm taking my small one to McDonald's for dinner followed by a trip to a toy shop for a gift of her choice. Happy father's day to all :-)

Mugatuu

It's lovely to acknowledge your dad on Father's Day, I just avoid social media on days like today as people are plastering pics on their accounts with little essays about how good they were/are that the majority of their dads will never see!!

I feel it's done to get likes as opposed to saying it to his face, writing a meaningful card, or even picking up the phone and acknowledging how much you appreciate all that he has done for you over the years.

whiskeyman

Wouldn't it be great to have a welcome home party for all the Dad's who are part of the Green Army abroad for being the best Dads-as-fans in the world ever?

Two Tone

SeaFields wrote: »

I'm taking my small one to McDonald's for dinner followed by a trip to a toy shop for a gift of her choice. Happy father's day to all :-)

Haha, fathers - turning their day into their kid's day. So sweet!

Calahonda52

http://www.rte.ie/news/2016/0619/796656-paternity-leave-talks/

Tánaiste and Minister for Justice and Equality Frances Fitzgerald is to meet with the Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar, today to discuss Government plans to introduce paid paternity leave from September of this year.

Coinciding with 'Father's Day' their meeting will take place at Farmleigh House in Dublin's Phoenix Park.:mad:

Outlaw Pete

I don't have any kids, that I know of. at least.

If a teenager knocks on the door today with a back pack I'll have a heart attack.

Why is there no Bachelor's day, eh??

I love beans me.

Outlaw Pete

Outlaw Pete wrote: »

I don't have any kids, that I know of. at least. If a teenager knocks on the door today with a back pack I'll have a heart attack. Why is there no Bachelor's day, eh??

I love beans me.

Everyday is Bachelors day. You get to do whatever you like, stay out all night, stay up all day, up sticks to a different continent. The daddies need a special day for having their lives taken from them

_Kaiser_

My little fella got me a card and a box of Roses.. That I'm starting to think are really more for him

I told my wife, No Chocolate on Fathers day. Since June 1st I have been cutting back on the unhealthy stuff (except Red Wine) and trying to be good.
This morning, I now have a box of Green & Blacks, a box of Lindor and the totally yummy pack of chocolate Kimberly.

How Soon Is Now

Always liked how simple and easy going fathers day is compared to mothers day. Not saying i dont enjoy doing things for me ma :pac: but ya shes makes a big deal of it where as me da is just happy with something simple!.

Ive enjoyed it the last couple of years with my son as well and hes at that age now *nearly 3* where he knows whats going on.
I got a spider man card daddy pig thing for me keys and a cushion that i can put the remotes into for the sofa .

This time next year there be two of them to get me something !! :P

I had a box of three bottles of fancy whiskey sent to my dad, and a hamper of spicy delicacies sent to my Granddad, since I can't be with either of them today, and called them both. After going to the trouble, I got the same ear bashing from both of them for buying anything, but secretly I know they're both delighted I remembered and will be bragging about it to anyone unfortunate enough to be around today.

Fr_Dougal

Thank you.

To Elland Back

I'm very close to my kids and would speak & text a few times a week. I still like to get that 'extra' call today. It was a quick Happy Father's day and then a long mutual moan about yesterday's footy. Then I rang my Dad and did the same. Precious moments

indioblack

The_Valeyard wrote: »

Nobody said happy fathers day to me.


Probably because I do not have kids.

Happy Father's Day.
Bought meself a box of chocs in Tesco's yesterday.
[Didn't tell 'em I've no children].

Jen Pigs Fly

Heading into hospital later to see my dad for Father's Day!

He had surgery last week to remove part of his oesophagus and stomach due to cancer so it's a happy visit as they are satisfied they got all the cancer and he can now focus on recovering after over a year battling this horrible disease.

Think this is the first Father's Day where I'm actually very appreciative that my dad is still around ...

ToddyDoody

What would your dad say if you got him a bouquet of flowers?

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Well flowers are what I'm getting my dad today. I'm sure he'd like them anyway

dan1895

I got a variety box of very strong Belgian beers. Now I appreciate the gift but after what happened yesterday I just can't have them in my house. So i'll just have to drink it all as quick as possible.

Penny Tration

LexieOnRale wrote: »

Well flowers are what I'm getting my dad today. I'm sure he'd like them anyway

I hope today isn't too hard for you, Lexie

Penny Tration

Penny Tration wrote: »

I hope today isn't too hard for you, Lexie

Yep, big hugs for anyone missing their Dad today, especially if this is your first Fathers Day without him. I hope your good memories give you comfort. Xxx

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Penny Tration wrote: »

I hope today isn't too hard for you, Lexie

All good penny, thanks though!!
Pink nails, pink lipstick, and I'm gonna eat all the chocolate like I do every Father's Day what'd be wrong with me with that set up!!

eviltwin

Really missing my dad today. I could really use his wisdom at the moment. I heard Dance With My Father on the radio earlier and just lost it. On the up side I've got a great husband who works really hard for his kids so he's getting spoilt.

Penny Tration

eviltwin wrote: »

Really missing my dad today. I could really use his wisdom at the moment. I heard Dance With My Father on the radio earlier and just lost it. On the up side I've got a great husband who works really hard for his kids so he's getting spoilt.

It's natural to be upset. Don't try to ignore it, it's okay to feel it.

At the same time though, focus on making good memories with your kids and husband. Was there anything you loved doing with your dad that you could do with them? To be able to pass on those memories and relive them with your own kids might be a nice way of remembering him today

Summer wind

Missing my lovely dad a lot today. Hope everyone has a great day with their dads.

Alf Veedersane

Got my Dad flowers cos as part of his present cos he'll like have some new flowers to bring to Mam's grave.

More than the socks, chocs and books combo he usually gets anyway.

Thanked him for all the great memories he's given me - teaching me how to play football, hurling, pitch and putt, how to use a lathe...and all the times he was just a great Dad.

Hopefully I can follow in those footsteps with Littl'un

FalconGirl

Had a fine father's day last year. Bought Dad a new shirt and a watch. Cooked him a freshly caught salmon and then sat down together to watch the GAA. I never did that before as by my own admission I would not be big into occasions but last year was really special.

Almost a month later he was 6ft under out of nowhere. Really feeling it today but ehh life goes on.

Junkyard Tom

Fathers, remember that you don't have to be the perfect example to your children. You can also function as a sort of hideous warning.

Frankie Boyle.

eviltwin

FalconGirl wrote: »

Had a fine father's day last year. Bought Dad a new shirt and a watch. Cooked him a freshly caught salmon and then sat down together to watch the GAA. I never did that before as by my own admission I would not be big into occasions but last year was really special.

Almost a month later he was 6ft under out of nowhere. Really feeling it today but ehh life goes on.

Sorry for your loss, the first one is really difficult. Hope you're doing okay.

It is a sad day for all of you without your dads. I hope you are being kind to yourselves today as well as remembering daddies xx

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I'm sure all our dads not with us would give us a kick in the ass for moping about the place with faces as long as wet weekends. I know daddy L would be appauled at how sad I've been since he died. He would tell me to eat all the chocolate and buy myself a present with the money I'd have spent on him, so that's exactly what I'm trying to do today. Im going to try this whole no more being sad on what should be nice days.

JupiterKid

Missing my Dad so much today. He did so much for me - way above and beyond what a father should do for their (adult) child. I feel quite lost without him.

Happy Fathers Day Dad!