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dave
Jacksonville, TX
(Zone 8a)
 June 16, 2008
5:50 AM Post #5110500
| There are a total of 283 votes:
| It was a day of rest and ease for him!
(102 votes, 36%) |  |
| We took him out to his favorite restaurant
(32 votes, 11%) | |
| He went fishing, golfing, to a ballgame, or....(tell us!)
(24 votes, 8%) | |
| We celebrate Father's Day on a different date here
(9 votes, 3%) | |
| Other?
(116 votes, 40%) | |
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Previous Polls |
weed_woman
Coffs Harbour
(Australia)
June 16, 2008
6:20 AM Post #5110531
| Fathers Day in Australia is the 1st Sunday in September, or is it the second? i forget! |
Lenjo
Mount Angel, OR
(Zone 8a)
June 16, 2008
7:56 AM Post #5110740
| Sundays are always a day of rest but we bbqed burgers up at a daughter's and her hubby's. It ,this 'papa' as our daughters call him , was his first grandfather's day too. |
Jazzpunkin
Springfield, OH
(Zone 5b)
June 16, 2008
8:17 AM Post #5110788
| Should have probably selected other. but we went out for lunch at his favorite resteraunt. THen he blobbed for the rest of the day other than taking the squirt on his motorcycle to see a concert in the park and meet the family for a picnic. |
AngelSong
Victoria, TX
(Zone 9b)
June 16, 2008
8:20 AM Post #5110794
| Called Dad early in the morning, and interrupted some drywall sanding clean-up work. Told him to finish cleaning up, and knock off for the day, go home, and relax. :)
Not sure if he did any of those things since I didn't talk to him again.
We'll probably share conversation again today, and I'll find out if he really did take my advice & relax for the day.
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McGlory
Southeast, NE
(Zone 5a)
June 16, 2008
10:57 AM Post #5111475
| Handsome Man went to the gun club to shoot skeet. A wonderful day for him! I BBQ'd pork chops for supper and he got vanilla pudding for dessert. :-) |
joycet
Franklin, OH
(Zone 6a)
June 16, 2008
11:15 AM Post #5111563
| "Other" here. He spent the morning on the lawn mower...then helped prepare the burgers and dogs for the family.
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threegardeners
North Augusta, ON
(Zone 5a)
June 16, 2008
11:25 AM Post #5111619
| "Other" here too, Dad passed away in '99.
I just try to avoid thinking about fathers Day, it just makes me sad. |
Sofonisba
Putnam County, NY
(Zone 6a)
June 16, 2008
11:52 AM Post #5111736
| He took the family to Six Flags Great Adventure. He loves roller coasters!
So sorry about your dad Lee Anne. |
Terry
Murfreesboro, TN
(Zone 7a)
June 16, 2008
12:05 PM Post #5111794
| DH mowed and tilled after worship services - poor guy. I told him to not worry about yard work on *his* day but he wanted to get it done so he wouldn't have to do it in the evenings this week.
We took him out to his choice of places to eat, then let him get a nap in before tackling the yard (and I stained/sealed the privacy fence while he snoozed ;o) |
jordankittyjo
Bessemer, AL
June 16, 2008
12:17 PM Post #5111850
| other here. my dad passed away in february. first fathers day without him |
sugarweed
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 16, 2008
12:31 PM Post #5111911
| He asked God to open a Star Gazer Lily just for me.
;) |
wgnkiwi
Burlingame, CA
(Zone 9a)
June 16, 2008
12:47 PM Post #5111972
| Other here. DH had to fly over to NY to be there for a Monday morning meeting. Poor guy!! |
Tir_Na_Nog
June 16, 2008
1:15 PM Post #5112109
| DH is super---he deep cleaned the house although I said he didn't need to be doing that on his day. He himself said it's just a hallmark honor and the real joy is knowing he is a dad. :) |
postmandug
Bardstown, KY
(Zone 6a)
June 16, 2008
1:25 PM Post #5112162
| I fixed chicken breasts topped with homemade salsa on the grill. Grilled fresh pineapple on the grill and made a salad with onions, cukes and tomatoes in a Norhtern Italian dressing with a little crumbled feta cheese. Then served it to my Dad, loving wife, youngest stepson and his girlfriend!!! Planted a new Japanese Maple after that, drank a beer or two and tilled a spot up to plant pumpkins seeds for my wife. A little more yard work after it cooled off and watered the strawbale garden and flower beds. All in all quite a great day!!
Doug |
JoanJ
Belfield, ND
(Zone 4a)
 June 16, 2008
1:39 PM Post #5112221
| Father's Day turned into more of a day for me than him, but it's what he wanted to do.
We went to a small town where his Dad grew up and we walked the cemetary and found all of his ancestor's graves. Then we went to an awesome nursery there and bought a tree, six shrubs, two roses and a hanging plant. Then we stopped at a hardware store and bought a shepherd's hook and a hummingbird feeder. We took all that home then went out for supper at a local place that had a buffet. Came home and planted the tree and got done just in time for him to watch the Lakers finally win.
Tonight we have to finish planting the shrubs and roses. |
jojoringer
Joey in Conroe, TX
(Zone 8b)
June 16, 2008
1:44 PM Post #5112237
| We did presents first thing. Matching John Deere hats for him and the little chip off the old block and new running shoes. To break them in we went for a family run/walk then ice cream! DD made oatmeal cookies (his favorite!) while he took a nap. Then we made his requested meal of beer can chicken, corn on cob and grilled zucchini. Topped off by a rousing game of UNO and a quiet evening on the front porch listening to the whippoorwills. LOL we lead such an exciting life! |
Tir_Na_Nog
June 16, 2008
1:52 PM Post #5112276
| Wow, Joan and Jojo, those days sounds PERFECT! |
Lenjo
Mount Angel, OR
(Zone 8a)
June 16, 2008
2:02 PM Post #5112319
| Tir Na Nog, you took the words right out of my mouth. Joann |
Garden4ever
Plymouth, WI
(Zone 5a)
June 16, 2008
2:15 PM Post #5112367
| DH went fishing... his favorite pursuit. |
brigidlily
Lumberton, TX
(Zone 8b)
June 16, 2008
4:51 PM Post #5112944
| Mine was born in 1888 (he was 64 when I was born) and died at age 88. RIP, Papa. |
KaperC
No. San Diego Co., CA
(Zone 10b)
June 16, 2008
5:01 PM Post #5113002
| DH spent a long time talking to his son in England, then we went to Harbor Freight so he could buy stuff for work! He loves to go there, and rather the company spend money than us. Grilled game hens for dinner - it was a good day. |
frans530
Rankin, IL
(Zone 5a)
June 16, 2008
5:48 PM Post #5113262
| poor Dad.. happy as a clam he was.. after me for 6 years to clean out the garage.. so out of money for a big gift.. I choose saturday to get started.. he joined in.. took 2 days to work through 20 years of saved junk.. lots of laughs, remember whens.. a few tears.. whada ya savin this fers??? and towards the end a little angry snapping started.. but as we sipped on our latte's last night on the deck.. we laughed.. it was done, we had found the perfect treasure for a gift for our graduate next year (another freebe, yet priceless) posted much on freecycle, all to be piced up today..
Not a restful Fathers Day, But I can't think of a better way to spend one.
Oh the memories we stirred up are priceless! |
CountryGardens
Lewisville, MN
(Zone 4a)
June 16, 2008
8:15 PM Post #5113941
| Other for working all day on flowers & whatever. Later in afternoon a man came by with a trailer. We loaded cabinets that went into his house today.
Did take time to watch some ball games.
Bernie |
Kelli
Los Angeles (Canoga , CA
(Zone 10a)
June 16, 2008
8:25 PM Post #5114002
| My dad lives 2500 miles away, so I don't know what he did on Fathers Day. I called him the day before because it can be so hard to get a hold of my parents. |
Indy
Alexandria, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 16, 2008
9:05 PM Post #5114296
| This dad went to church and then to an outdoor meal at one of the church family's place...small group...missed my daughter's visit with her inlaws to see my gardens. They did get to see the gardens but would have gotten perhaps some strawberries, broccoli, and sugar snap peas if i had been home. |
flowerjen
central, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 17, 2008
12:45 AM Post #5115361
| Took hubby and father in law out to eat at hubby's fav restaurant after church. My dad passed away 4 years ago, it does get easier. |
onewish1
Denville, NJ
(Zone 6a)
June 17, 2008
5:48 AM Post #5115700
| had a big BBQ at my house... we hate going out and having limited menu, bad service and the food usually isn't the best on these holidays... so we had 13 people over... i cooked for most of the day... and he loved it... that's all that counts! |
Allie88
Palmyra, PA
(Zone 6a)
June 17, 2008
7:15 AM Post #5115860
| My dear husband gave up "his" day for his daughter's graduation party. It was the only date that worked for our busy family. The kids did make him breakfast :) He's a great guy and I am a blessed woman! |
margaran
Jacksonville, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 17, 2008
7:30 AM Post #5115905
| We celebrate it whenever DFIL has time in his schedule. He's an Orchid nut.
Maggie |
truongr
Saint Louis, MO
June 17, 2008
10:09 AM Post #5116602
| I worked while he took care of our sons. What a nice Dad!
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Lindawalkabout
Holden, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 17, 2008
10:33 AM Post #5116729
| Pretty much relaxing for Dad aka DH here on the homestead until our newlywed DD and SIL brought him a grill to put together earlier, then our oldest DD and SIL and grandkiddies came for the cookout. We used the firepit not the new grill , still needed to be put together, lol. I say just look at the box and get er done!!!!!
Had a wiener roast at the campsite in our woods and roasted marshmallows, DGdaughter said whats that noise, it was the sound of a big bullfrog in the pond , so everyone got quite and listened. Very peaceful for just little bit then back to playing , noise again , and "I want to cook my own marshmallow" was heard, lol.
This little guy, three yrs old later this month, ran, played on the trails, even did his own marshmallow w/ us close at hand by the fire of course, fell yesterday on his kiddie jungle gym at his home and broke his collar bone : (. He's doing very good and being a big boy with his sling on his arm. DD is tossing the jungle gym and planting a tree to climb instead. By the time the tree is big enough to climb Gs will have outgrown his need to climb, I hope !!!!!!
My Dad is gone but he's always in my heart this special Fathers Day with memories of all the Father Day's we did have together.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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tombaak
High Desert, NV
(Zone 5a)
June 17, 2008
11:49 AM Post #5117060
| Painted the kitchen... His choice. |
GrammysGardenAZ
Cochise, AZ
(Zone 8b)
June 17, 2008
12:39 PM Post #5117309
| Farmer's Market then lunch with grands. Youngest DGS wanted to talk about his Grandpas in the sky, so we told some stories and shared some family history with them. Sharing them with the little guys helps alot. |
Bookerc1
Mackinaw, IL
(Zone 5a)
June 17, 2008
4:23 PM Post #5118377
| My DH took off for Kentucky for a weeklong caving trip at Mammoth Cave (a geology course he wanted to take through KSU), so he drove most of Father's Day to get there. Not exactly a "family togetherness" day, but he loves being underground, so I guess it was the most meaningful thing for him, and that's what counts.
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Nan
SW, WI
(Zone 4b)
June 17, 2008
4:54 PM Post #5118490
| My DH had to work on flood cleanup literally all weekend.
We did have a nice steak dinner ready for him when he got home. |
NMitchell
Park Rapids, MN
(Zone 3b)
June 17, 2008
5:15 PM Post #5118563
| Went to Itasca State Park (Headwaters of the Mississippi) for a picnic. |
GranvilleSouth
(Zone 10a)
June 17, 2008
5:20 PM Post #5118585
| Wow. I had no idea americans celebrated fathers' day in June. Ours is the first Sunday in September. When is your mothers' day over there? |
Indy
Alexandria, IN
(Zone 5b)
June 17, 2008
7:43 PM Post #5119194
| Mother's Day is in May...the second Sunday I believe. |
FlowrLady
Olive Branch, MS
(Zone 7b)
June 18, 2008
3:00 AM Post #5121052
| Daddy is in a better place now, so I didn't really do anything. I guess I could have gone to the cemetery, but I didn't. |
tabasco
Cincinnati (Anderson, OH
(Zone 6a)
June 18, 2008
7:12 AM Post #5121303
|
Went to the ballgame (Reds vs. Red Sox) and grilled chicken. Also went on a walk. Very nice day for a great Dad (my kids are very blessed!). |
Lindawalkabout
Holden, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 18, 2008
8:50 AM Post #5121662
| GranvilleSouth, the first Sunday the 7th in September we celebrate Grandparents Day. Now that is very strange on the date , your Father's Day in your country and our Grandparents day in the US. Do you have a Grandparents Day ?
If it keeps up everyday will soon be a holiday of something or someone to celebrate , great for the card makers !!!!
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Molamola
Christiansted
(Virgin Islands (USA))
June 18, 2008
9:53 AM Post #5121954
| The USA really does need a Grandparent's Day. All you see depicted as an American family is a young couple with two or three little children. Not much of a family, if you ask me.
I remember when I was a kid(I'm 60 now, always been single unless you count a one year marriage when I was 21) a 'family' gathering used to be anywhere from fifty people to a hundred or more. Cousins running around, old folk discussing how who was realated to who twice removed and all.
My father held together his children family. Once he died, and even before Mama died, the sisters started fighting over the inheritance. I stayed out of it, they took a lot, and now I sadly figure I have only two brothers that live several thousand miles away.
OWELL!!! Things just aren't what they used to be. When was Father's Day, anyway?? |
GranvilleSouth
(Zone 10a)
June 18, 2008
10:07 AM Post #5122045
| No. We don't have a grandparents day Linda. At least that I am aware of. Its not a bad idea. The regular image of an australian family is basically a single mother & the kids. Dads are left out a lot of the time - practically & figuratively - so grandparents often play a huge role. |
Lindawalkabout
Holden, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 18, 2008
10:25 AM Post #5122156
| Oh that is sad to hear on the Dads roll in the family, its so very important. We have it here in the States to, but both parents take part in the upbringing most of the time, kids stay at one home or the other. Grandparents rights have even gone to the courts.
But in a perfect world it would be nice to have both parents together caring for their children and grandparents arms always open for those special hugs. A strong family unit is awesome to have.
Are you having your winter in the land of OZ? |
mrsholsti
Camp Crook, SD
(Zone 3b)
June 18, 2008
10:53 AM Post #5122309
| He spent the day resting up from the birth of his daughter the day before. |
Lindawalkabout
Holden, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 18, 2008
11:16 AM Post #5122434
| Congrats to you both on your new baby girl, wow. Take care and get rest when you can. I think he got the best Fathers Day of them all award  |
GranvilleSouth
(Zone 10a)
June 18, 2008
11:17 AM Post #5122435
| Yeah its winter here but I couldn't imagine a more mild one. Today was absolutely beautiful. Blue sky, not a cloud or breeze & still warm after dark. Maybe it will cool down later but for now its hard to keep out of the garden. A lot of our natives like to germinate around now.
And congratulations too on the new little girl.
This message was edited Jun 18, 2008 11:23 AM |
FlowrLady
Olive Branch, MS
(Zone 7b)
June 18, 2008
12:08 PM Post #5122708
| Here's the info on Grandparents Day:
The impetus for a National Grandparents Day originated with Marian McQuade, a housewife in Fayette County, West Virginia. Her primary motivation was to champion the cause of lonely elderly in nursing homes. She also hoped to persuade grandchildren to tap the wisdom and heritage their grandparents could provide. President Jimmy Carter, in 1978, proclaimed that National Grandparents Day would be celebrated every year on the first Sunday after Labor Day. For 2008, Grandparents Day falls on Sept. 7th..
(MARIAN MCQUADE IS NOW 91 YEARS YOUNG.)
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mrs_colla
Marin, CA
(Zone 9b)
June 18, 2008
1:23 PM Post #5123069
| We all took the camper out and went to Indian Valley so Dad could fish.
FUN!
Christie |
Lindawalkabout
Holden, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 18, 2008
2:01 PM Post #5123224
| FlowrLady , ths for some info I did not know, and hats off to Marian McQuade,what a wonderful lady. We sure can glean wisdom from our grandparents, I did on the love of gardening.
GranvilleSouth, enjoy the warm winter and your gardens : )
mrs_colla, ok camping and fishing is right up there , great fun!!!!
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darius
Marion, VA
(Zone 5b)
June 18, 2008
3:09 PM Post #5123491
| Other: No Dad... long gone to meet his Maker. |
GranvilleSouth
(Zone 10a)
June 18, 2008
7:13 PM Post #5124753
| Thanx for the info. there FlowrLady. That Jimmy Carter & Marian McQuade seem like cool ppl. When it comes to gardening, older ppl know everything. |
Erynne
Erin, ON
(Zone 5a)
June 19, 2008
11:21 AM Post #5127556
| I told DH to go work in the drive shed. He couldn't be happier playing with all his tools and wood. :o) |
cupcakeorbust
Phoenix, AZ
(Zone 9b)
June 19, 2008
12:50 PM Post #5128060
| My brothers took dad golfing after brunch... here in AZ they could have just put him in the oven on broil and saved some gas... |
Dutchlady1
Naples, FL
(Zone 10a)
June 19, 2008
4:21 PM Post #5128982
| We were on Maui, Hawaii, and visited with an old friend, drove around and did some sightseeing, and ate a great fresh fish sandwich.
DS remembered to call... :-) |
CBernard
Perris, CA
(Zone 9a)
June 19, 2008
5:21 PM Post #5129224
| We had a barbecue at my daughter's new house. It was very nice. I made out like a bandit on gifts...I got a new polo shirt from my wife, two new speakers from my middle son. My youngest son and his girlfriend gave me a beautiful card and a kettle full of flower seeds with small gardening tools. My youngest daughter and her fiancee gave me a book on cooking with lavender, a tin of culinary lavender and paid my admission to the Lavender Festival in Cherry Valley in So Cal. My two older sons called me and we talked for a long time. My oldest daughter is enroute from Utah to spending the whole last week of June with us. This includes her wonderful husband and our three grandsons. All in all, June has been a good month for us.
Thanks,
Chuck |
randbponder
Hornick, IA
(Zone 4b)
June 19, 2008
8:31 PM Post #5130242
| I chose taken out to resturant. I would have prefered a Barbeque, or going fishing. DW made the choice. I went along with it.
Wonder why??? heh heh heh
R |
jessaree
Anderson, TX
(Zone 8a)
June 19, 2008
9:31 PM Post #5130540
| My husband has been bitten by the flower bug! He's never liked my flowers before, but now he's decided that he likes hibiscus & mandevillas. I bought him some & he built a gorgeous trellis out of cedar posts & hog panel to put them in & they are growing nicely.
We had his dad over for dinner & our daughter (11) cooked a delicious chicken fried steak dinner with all the trimmings.
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Kelli
Los Angeles (Canoga , CA
(Zone 10a)
June 19, 2008
9:57 PM Post #5130675
| Interesting FlowrLady - I didn't know that Grandparents' Day had a legitimate origin. I thought it was just something that the card companies came up with. |
TroubleX2
Montgomery, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 20, 2008
9:59 AM Post #5132516
| Our kids air condition went out, so we installed them one.
It was 90 degrees in their livingroom, and now it gets as cold as 65 degress. They were so thankful to get our old air conditioner.
Then we all went for chinese food. |
trackinsand
Umatilla, FL
(Zone 9a)
June 20, 2008
1:34 PM Post #5133609
| my parents have been gone for many years now but i have a feeling he caught some bluegill and then mom fried them up for him...at least that's how i see it in my head and heart. |
taters55
(Linda Kay) Del Rio, TX
(Zone 9a)
June 20, 2008
4:54 PM Post #5134423
| I took my Dad to the San Antonio, Tx. Zoo. It was a first for both of us, and we had a great time. |
Overwhelmed
North Olmsted, OH
June 22, 2008
10:11 AM Post #5141999
| We picked up a party tray and went to visit my dad (who is 92) and since both of my sons and their daughters also showed up, we had 3 generations of fathers present. We celebrated Father's Day, Grandfather's Day and Great Grandfather's Day all in one! |
CBernard
Perris, CA
(Zone 9a)
June 22, 2008
11:56 AM Post #5142478
| Good for you, Overwhelmed!!
Thanks for sharing,
Chuck |
fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
June 22, 2008
7:29 PM Post #5144120
| Overwhelmed, isn't it nice to be able to do that? My DH grilled chicken and we had his 93 yr old father and 24 & 20 yr old sons here for lunch. His dad couldn't have been happier.
FYI: I emailed the youngest son this photo and asked what that fuzzy stuff was on top of his head. No one else had any! lol!
Click the image for an enlarged view.
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Lindawalkabout
Holden, MO
(Zone 5b)
June 23, 2008
9:06 AM Post #5146322
| fleursdefouquet what a great picture, lol on the fuzzy tops,
That was wonderful Overwhelmed and fleursdefouquet to have 3 three generations there on Fathers day.
We had that on Mothers Day, My Mom who will be 82 in a couple of months, and my DD and Grandkiddies, 4 generations. We had a great time.
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fleursdefouquet
Ferndale, AR
(Zone 7b)
June 23, 2008
10:08 PM Post #5150212
| Congrats on 4 generations, Linda! Hope you took lots of photos! |
