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* Fathers’ Day plans?

posted by Rich Miller
Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 2:13 pm

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This is going to sound worse than it’s intended, but I’ve been cooped up with my kids since March. For Father’s Day, I just don’t want to be anywhere near them for a few hours. I told my wife that I’d pay for the gas and lunch if she’d drive them down to Marion and back on Sunday. Lol.

Comment by 47th Ward Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 2:16 pm
BBQ

Comment by Oak Parker Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 2:22 pm
My parents are in a nursing home. We hope to see them in person in July. Chances are good that we’ll be allowed inside. I sent a gift and a card. Will call.

Comment by Dog Lover Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 2:25 pm
weather permitting, a nice leisurely pontoon ride around kinkaid lake

Comment by Blue Dog Dem Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 2:28 pm
If my boys just remember to call, it will be a win.

Comment by Tommydanger Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 2:35 pm
Firing up the grill and cooking some steaks for my wife, brother, and 93 year old father, who still lives at home and loves steak!

Comment by G'Kar Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 2:50 pm
Don’t judge your children by what they do on any given holiday. Judge them by what they do on the ordinary days.

On Sunday I’ll do some gardening (Dad’s favorite hobby) and toast his memory.

Comment by RIJ Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 2:56 pm
BDB, you reminded me of the long, hot days at church camp on Crab Orchard Lake. Long time since that has come to mind.

Comment by RIJ Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:00 pm
My son turns 18 on Friday so I fully anticipate celebrating his lottery winnings throughout the weekend.

Comment by Proud Papa Bear Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:04 pm
Recalling fond memories, being thankful for all the love and wisdom Dad shared, and toasting him with a bit of his favorite elixir

Comment by Flapdoodle Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:13 pm
Parents live out of state, so a phone call (and annual WaPo renewal) will have to do this year. Hoping the Midwest region remains low enough that I can visit them this summer…

Comment by MakePoliticsCoolAgain Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:17 pm
I’ll call Dad after they log-off from church.

– MrJM

Comment by @misterjayem Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:25 pm
Having a cook out with my wife and sons and offering up a toast to my father and father in law.

Comment by pool boy Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:33 pm
Thinking of how many will become fathers (or add) on account of a long quarantine.
I’ll think of mine. Will revel in being one.

Comment by A Guy Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:42 pm
Mowing the lawn with new Toro - gift from my wife. Her gifts are usually on the practical side and none too subtle.

Comment by Sayitaintso Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:48 pm
We usually have a big family reunion picnic every Father’s Day with my dads side. But that got canceled because. My dad is now in assistant living so I can’t go see him so just another phone call. But we are getting together to bbq my kids and grandkids which will be great as, unlike 47th,
I have not been cooped up with them so they are still tolerable. lol.
I’m also going to toast Bob and Larry and think of their families.

Comment by Been There Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:51 pm
The dad of the house is getting tested for COVID tomorrow for the third time (workplace cases having jumped from 4 to 24 in short order) so we’re hanging around the house as has become custom for the past 3 months. Gardening and grilling, putting together a solar fountain for the hummingbirds, and infusing a good vodka with herbs (tasty with tonic and lemon) are on the agenda.

Speaking of birds, one of the best things we’ve ever done in the yard is install a birdbath. Especially this time of year, with the heat and the fledglings, we get visits to it almost nonstop. Behaviorally it’s interesting and often just quite cute.

Speaking of which,

Comment by yinn Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 3:52 pm
Morning bike ride with my 10-month old in the trailer. Then a socially distance backyard gathering with my dad and siblings. Home in time for beer.

Comment by First Time Father Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 4:14 pm
We’ll be doing a cookout. But I want to do for them. I don’t really need a thing. Their lives are in front of them. I love them and appreciate the efforts, but I’m good.

Comment by PublicServant Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 5:16 pm
Whatever the “Mistress of the Wide Blue Horizons” tells me to do. She makes the plans, and I say “yes dear”.

In reality, probably looking for final apparel items for oldest daughter wedding at end of month.

Comment by Huh? Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 5:40 pm
Golf in the AM, barbeque ribs in the afternoon. Both father and father-in-law have passed. No baseball, No U.S. Open. Keep the rain off.

Comment by bogey golfer Thursday, Jun 18, 20 @ 8:43 pm
18 wonderful holes of golf with my two sons.

Comment by Mayor Friday, Jun 19, 20 @ 11:35 am