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Haha I know that. It is just that recently it have been "a lot" and I don't think the standard "thank you" is sufficient so I was hoping to do something extra special this year. And as far and being the best son possible, I strive for that everyday.
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You sound like a fine young man. I'm sure he is very proud of you.
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Maybe a subsription to a magazine he likes?every month its like a new gift.
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I will look into it. Not sure what magazine to get him though.
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The fact that you are putting a lot of thought into a Fathers Day gift speaks volumes about you and your dad. I think just showing this thread to your dad on Fathers Day would put a smile on his face.
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Thanks a lot. Maybe that can be part of the gift!
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Guys don't care when it comes to their kids about material things. I'd like my son to take me to dinner, tell me he loves and respects me, and just hang out with me. At 16 you'll soon be gone and the Cat's n The Cradle spells it out. If you don't follow look it up...
Chris
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The fact of a young man your age thinks so highly of his Father, and puts this effort in to find a perfect gift..... means your Father already has that gift.... A Son that Loves and respects him..... No Better Gift. He is a lucky man....
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Troy Rockaway NJ 67 GTO 400HO / TKX 3.27 1ST GEAR-.72OD / 3.36 POSI HOTCHKIS/UMI/BILSTEIN
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I'm sure that locally there's a motorcycle dealer that rents them for a day. Dad with son on back going for a ride. Doesn't get any better than that. Jon
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As a Dad, I'll tell you that I just cherish anything my kids make. It's ridiculous...It can be a crayon scribble with an "I love you Dab" (Yep, backwards "d") and I want to save it forever.
Can you make him something? Maybe a motorcycle sculpture out of nuts/bolts and stuff from the garage? Or cut out a motorcycle shape and make it into a picture frame? Homemade gifts rock!
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Thad 1958 Chieftain Safari (370,4 spd, 9 passenger) Daily Driver 1966 Bonneville Wagon (Factory 421,3x2,4spd, 9 passenger) On the road!! |
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Thank you for all the kind words guys. I am still not sure which direction I want to go for a present yet, but all the input is/was much appreciated.
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The suggestion of making a motorcycle out of nuts and bolts is an awesome idea, but after looking into it, it takes some skills (like welding) that I don't have. So does anyone have any ideas along the same lines as that, but a little bit easier to construct? As stated before, thanks.
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This idea WON'T help you today but, when you find "the one" to say I DO.
Ask you Dad to be the Best Man. Ask me how I know.
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don't ask me......I know.....try holding that together
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Here's a thought. While you and your dad are at the PY show, take him to the PY trailer, or inside the their showroom, and have him look at the t-shirts or hats. Grab one or both of the ones he likes the best. That'll get him more involved with the hobby and they'd be something special for him to wear.
Or take him to a Harley shop... there's one off of 95 up above Philly, and buy him a belt or Harley t-shirt. He'd be proud of that too. I can't rmember the name of the place but I've been there and bought a beautiful Harley belt a few years ago. I don't have my 76 Super Glide any more but I wear that belt as a reminder of the good ol days.
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Maybe you could kill two birds with one stone here. Does your Dad have a welder? If so, you could mock up a sculpture, glue it together and when you give it to him tell him you really wanted to weld it up and would love to have him teach you. He will dig the stuff you made and will enjoy the time you spend together. I still get a great feeling when I do something simple that I can trace back to my Dad directly teaching me. Whether it's sharpening a knife or building a campfire. Those things will be with me forever and I like that connection. A quick google of "motorcycle sculpture" brings up lots of ideas. Some more complex than others. And the beauty of it is that you can use them for ideas, but it can't be "wrong". Use what you have around, make it how you like it. I'm sure he'll be thrilled no matter what you decide. The fact that you are putting time/effort into it will not be lost on him.
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Thad 1958 Chieftain Safari (370,4 spd, 9 passenger) Daily Driver 1966 Bonneville Wagon (Factory 421,3x2,4spd, 9 passenger) On the road!! |
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