Although my dad has often struggled in the female department (especially since he has always been grossly outnumbered 5-1), he has always made an effort. When we are talking about "girly things" and he walks into a room and we're suddenly silent - he quietly just walks out again and leaves us to our business. He has never tried to understand the female species, but rather has always accommodated our idiosyncrasies. He has put up with 5x PMS monthly for the last 15 years; has been through all the breakups and heartbreaks experienced by 4 daughters at different stages in their lives; has always been there to "make a plan" no matter what; and made sure that we all had the opportunity to educate ourselves and ensure that we had a future in this life. I could not have wished for a better dad.
My dad is: Sunday hockey games on the back lawn (where he was always a hopeless cheat); Driving lessons at age 12; XXX mints; Beer; Rugby; Steak and Kidney pie; Aqua Velvet; the smell of firebreaks and grease; Haga Haga nostalgia; A good bottle of red wine; Midmar Mile supporter and driver; Coffee; Ball-throwing lessons; Golf; "The secret to success is excess"; My farming mentor; My life adviser.
Happy Father's day POPs - You rock!
brilliant photography on the 3rd photo there!;)
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