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FredPuli43 | 20:19 Sun 16th Jun 2013 | ChatterBank
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Am I the only father who doesn't think Father's Day is a proper day? It was invented by Americans last century,and, I suspect, promoted thereafter by Hallmark. Mothering Sunday is a proper day,acknowledged and encouraged by the Church, but I can't bring myself to recognise or want any acknowledgment of Father's (or Fathers') Day.
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Mother's Day is a completely different date....the US is commercially driven - and also ties in with the last round of the US Open golf, talking of which I need to find a streaming site if it's not on the main channels.
That is your belief and you're entitled to it. Now please stand aside and let the rest of us get on.
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I don't recall Father's Day even existing in the UK much before the 90s
I think it's fair though. It's only a card and a little present at the end of the day.
It is fairly recent although can remember it when i was little. Just brought in for equality.
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I worked in a card shop from 1970 until 1972 and i remember a card rep coming in saying they were going to start having a grandmothers day.
Yes it is commercially driven. Nothing wrong with appreciating fathers. No need to spend a fortune. Just say thanks and give a big hug. Should imagine that fathers who live alone would appreciate a card.
Doesn't bother me much, although I have to say that I've had a nice bottle of whiskey and a couple of nice shirts today.

i had breakfast in bed, a card & a big hug from my god-daughter this morning
I remember the very first fathers day that I was aware of, it was the year my first Son was born in 1980, I really dont bother with it much it means nothing to me, I am however still pleased when I get good wishes from my kids.

A Father.
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Don't worry about that headers, I never ever ever spill any whiskey !.
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Yes headers it does seem to have a similar affect on me also ;-)
I must say, I am partial to a "good" whiskey myself!! cant stick Teachers or that Bells type rubbish. its like drinking caustic compared to a "good" single malt.
FredPuli, hope you had a well spent father's day. x

...and to the rest of you AB fathers too. x
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Headwreck, Glenfiddich is very acceptable whisky, I like it.
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