Happy Father's Day, everyone!!

[Marco]

To all the dad's on AoS. Hope your kids are spoiling you rotten today! :cool:

I'm spoiling mine with a nice meal and a few drinkies...

Starting off with a few chilled Aperol spitzers, then onto the starter, which will be Del's home-made spinach and ricotta crespelle, followed by spezzatino di capretto al vino rosso (goat stew, marinated in red wine and herbs), and served with polenta.

The starter will be served with a bottle of Bardolino, and the main a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino. Then onto dessert, which will be a signature one of Del's, a freshly-made fruit Zabaglione, see here:

JMTdjm0gGcM

That will be served with some Italian biscotti and Vin Santo sweet wine. Just going out to set the table now, as it's nice enough here to eat al fresco! Laters, muchachos:cool:

Marco.

[struth]

send a portion up for me. you can be my boy...;)

[walpurgis]

Your dad will enjoy that Marco. I made do with a cottage cheese and lettuce sandwich :). I guess my daughter may ring me tonight.

[nonuffin]

Mine wouldn't piddle on me if I was on fire.

I am not complaining at all, because when they used to see me it was solely for emptying my wallet with their hard luck stories.

[Pigmy Pony]

My older daughter went all the way to Corfu to get out of taking me for a fathers day meal. Sent me a nice text this morning though, and my younger daughter treated me to lunch yesterday. :)

Oh and Marco if you're reading this, her fiancé's family who live in Italy, are actually in Tuscany. She's going over again in August, flying to Pisa. No doubt she'll take plenty of pictures, which I'll put on here if I ever learn how to...

[mightymonoped]

My three are self aware! [emoji4]

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180617/1bd71723ed4378f03f43dad85742c3c5.jpg

And some life support...

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180617/9463d50ee7d5eafc11412e765211ceeb.jpg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

[RobbieGong]

To all the dad's on AoS. Hope your kids are spoiling you rotten today! :cool:

I'm spoiling mine with a nice meal and a few drinkies...

Starting off with a few chilled Aperol spitzers, then onto the starter, which will be Del's home-made spinach and ricotta crespelle, followed by spezzatino di capretto al vino rosso (goat stew, marinated in red wine and herbs), and served with polenta.

The starter will be served with a bottle of Bardolino, and the main a bottle of Brunello di Montalcino. Then onto dessert, which will be a signature one of Del's, a freshly-made fruit Zabaglione, see here:

JMTdjm0gGcM

That will be served with some Italian biscotti and Vin Santo sweet wine. Just going out to set the table now, as it's nice enough here to eat al fresco! Laters, nuchachos:cool:

Marco.

Fabulous Marco and thanks !!

And to the Creator, by whom everything we enjoy was birthed - sun, sea, seasons, food, drink, herb, spice, love and all the delights thereof,

Father of all Fathers, from whom all blessings flow, the biggest toast today !! :thumbsup:

Have a blessed one all you Dads.

I'm looking forward to a nice dinner a glass of 'something good' and opening cards with the Mrs and my girls.

Received a lovely video message from my son this morning, living out in Oz with his wife - miss him so that was fab !! :)

[Pigmy Pony]

A very nice message, Rob.

Children are truly a blessing, when they're not being a nightmare! :)

[RobbieGong]

A very nice message, Rob.

Children are truly a blessing, when they're not being a nightmare! :)

Lol, too true Steve :)

[Ian7633]

I lost my dad in 1991 and we had a difficult relationship in the years before his death but he was a lovely dad when I was young and since his passing my sister and I have become very close. I still think of him very fondly. The photo is of dad during his Royal Navy service in Japan as Communications Chief Petty Officer.

http://i68.tinypic.com/ou2oh0.jpg

[RobbieGong]

I lost my dad in 1991 and we had a difficult relationship in the years before his death but he was a lovely dad when I was young and since his passing my sister and I have become very close. I still think of him very fondly. The photo is of dad during his Royal Navy service in Japan as Communications Chief Petty Officer.

http://i68.tinypic.com/ou2oh0.jpg

Beautiful !

[Ian7633]

Thanks Rob. I was reading over your words in a previous post and they too are very special and heartfelt. It's great to have a thread such as this to show how caring and thoughtful we can be.

[RobbieGong]

Thanks Rob. I was reading over your words in a previous post and they too are very special and heartfelt. It's great to have a thread such as this to show how caring and thoughtful we can be.

Absolutely Ian. I mean people often think we (men) can't or just wont show certain sides but thats not true in my experience.

It's not always easy being a man which seems to be hidden under the radar, but I've seen a lot of love shown, shared and expressed here which is what makes this place a bit special to me and why I'm here, hifi and music aside :)

[Audio Al]

I have 3 children ( That I know of :o ) due to family upheaval I only see my eldest daughter , Only seen the other 2 once since 2003
( Divorce ) at my eldest's wedding

I was invited out for a meal however I refused on the grounds of being ripped off price wise , I requested a home cooked meal or BBQ instead , will be going at 5.30pm for my farthers day dinner :) ,

[RobbieGong]

I have 3 children ( That I know of :o ) due to family upheaval I only see my eldest daughter , Only seen the other 2 once since 2003
( Divorce ) at my eldest's wedding

I was invited out for a meal however I refused on the grounds of being ripped off price wise , I requested a home cooked meal or BBQ instead , will be going at 5.30pm for my farthers day dinner :) ,

Excellent ! Thoroughly enjoy that meal and the time spent Al, nice one ! :)

[Audio Al]

Excellent ! Thoroughly enjoy that meal and the time spent Al, nice one ! :)

Thanks Robert , I do look forward to my limited time with her as she has a busy life , I am very proud as well as she is now a associate at the accountancy firm , She is a ACCA certified accountant and a tax adviser :), Make's me look thick :doh:

[RobbieGong]

Thanks Robert , I do look forward to my limited time with her as she has a busy life , I am very proud as well as she is now a associate at the accountancy firm , She is a ACCA certified accountant and a tax adviser :), Make's me look thick :doh:

Lol !! Looking thick on the back of son or daughter's achievement eh ..... I'll take that :)

[ianlenco]

I have two boys and a daughter, all now in their 30's. Lovely present and homemade card from daughter (she's a talented artist) and texts from the lads to explain they forgot to post the cards - about par for the course but I love them all :)

[chris@panteg]

I would give anything for my dad to still be here! So I could spoil him with a slap up lunch.

[Primalsea]

I was surprised this morning with a Green & Blacks selection box and. Nice bottle of Brouilly, my favourite wine. Also my two daughters have managed not to argue with each other.......yet.

[Minstrel SE]

Sorry but for those of us that find it very awkward fathers day is just commercial blackmail

Infact my overwhelming feeling is that we should be ashamed of ourselves for allowing these forced fun days. Its a blackmail day to sell product...that in essence is all it is

[RobbieGong]

Sorry but for those of us that find it very awkward fathers day is just commercial blackmail

Infact my overwhelming feeling is that we should be ashamed of ourselves for allowing these forced fun days. Its a blackmail day to sell product...that in essence is all it is

Although I kind of get where you're coming from, It isnt quite that bad, it certainly isnt for the greater part just the doom, gloom and take on your view gives

[Primalsea]

I used to think that too but I was quite touched that my two teenaged daughters thought to go and do something to show their appreciation for me. For a long time I was the “Loser Dad” that all teenage girls al seem to think they have. Now they are coming out the otherside of that phase and it was nice for them to sit eitherside of the sofa to me and hand me the presents and cards. They even let me give them a kiss and a hug when saying thankyou.

[RobbieGong]

I used to think that too but I was quite touched that my two teenaged daughters thought to go and do something to show their appreciation for me. For a long time I was the “Loser Dad” that all teenage girls al seem to think they have. Now they are coming out the otherside of that phase and it was nice for them to sit eitherside of the sofa to me and hand me the presents and cards. They even let me give them a kiss and a hug when saying thankyou.

Massive, priceless !

[Marco]

Sorry but for those of us that find it very awkward fathers day is just commercial blackmail

Infact my overwhelming feeling is that we should be ashamed of ourselves for allowing these forced fun days. Its a blackmail day to sell product...that in essence is all it is

Then just ignore the "commercial blackmail" and use it simply as a reason to get together as a family and be close to those you love. I certainly didn't entertain any "commercial blackmail". My dad comes round most Sundays for lunch; today just happened to be Father's Day.

There's enough doom and gloom in the world now as it is, and not enough folk these days spend quality time with their parents, mothers or fathers, so today was a chance to do that and spread the love. Far better that, than not seeing them at all.

Cheer up, Martin, and stop being such a grumpy git!;)

Marco.

[walpurgis]

Well my daughter phoned. None of the other kids did..................Oh, hang on. I haven't got any more! :D

[Marco]

I used to think that too but I was quite touched that my two teenaged daughters thought to go and do something to show their appreciation for me. For a long time I was the “Loser Dad” that all teenage girls al seem to think they have. Now they are coming out the otherside of that phase and it was nice for them to sit eitherside of the sofa to me and hand me the presents and cards. They even let me give them a kiss and a hug when saying thankyou.

Exactly. Nice one, Paul. That's what it's all about! :)

Sometimes I get the feeling that the doom and gloom merchants are more intent on dragging everyone else down to their miserable level, than BEING HAPPY for others who clearly enjoy and have something to gain from days like this.

Some folk need to step out from underneath their grey cloud and learn to smile more!

Marco.

[Beobloke]

Sorry but for those of us that find it very awkward fathers day is just commercial blackmail

Infact my overwhelming feeling is that we should be ashamed of ourselves for allowing these forced fun days. Its a blackmail day to sell product...that in essence is all it is

Yes, sorry but I’m with Marco - you’re welcome to your grumpy attitude but don’t foist it on the rest of us.

My father died just under three years ago, and I’m certainly not ashamed that I would love for him to still be here so that I could be a sad victim of your Father’s Day “commercial blackmail” on his behalf.

[alphaGT]

I hung out with my dad all day! We grilled steaks and he made homemade chocolate ice cream! My daughter who lives at some distance sent me a heart felt text message, and even my son in law sent me a nice message. A very good day in all!

Perhaps we should treat our Fathers special every day? But that’s not the reality of it, so it’s nice to have a day set aside to remind us to let our fathers know that they are loved and appreciated. And to remember those fathers who have already passed.

Russell

[Len Co]

Being a cheapskate I buy the cheapest lager I can find (in cans) all year round then on Fathers' Day I get some lovely expensive ale in BOTTLES from my daughters - and maybe some nice dark chocolate brazils too. Whoopee!

[Pigmy Pony]

My daughters have put a £25 Amazon gift card in my Father's Day card. I'm faced with the same problem I have whenever I enter a record shop - my mind's gone blank! :eek:

[Len Co]

My daughters have put a £25 Amazon gift card in my Father's Day card. I'm faced with the same problem I have whenever I enter a record shop - my mind's gone blank! :eek:

I know that feeling - I keep meaning to make a list and have it tattooed on my buttocks.

[Pigmy Pony]

I decided to buy "Venice" by Anderson .Paak on vinyl and FSOL's "Dead Cities" on CD. Ordered at 8.30pm and record arrived at 5.30pm today. And Mrs Pony is out for the evening. Yaay! (sorry next door neighbour) :D