Not exactly up there with your Mother’s Wilma necklace but, yes, Fathers are most always the worst to shop for. If there was something we liked we would most likely have two of them already, or even a third one we forgot about.
My Dad was a “tool guy” and also a tightwad. This is the perfect combination if you’re looking for a gift for someone: They will always have need of some $5 “specialty” item that they simply refuse to purchase because they managed to “make their own.” While they are proud of their creation, in most cases they will happily abandon their cobbled-together substitute in favor of the proper tool. (This isn’t ALWAYS the case but odds are better than average.)
Of course, I inherited both his “tool guy” and “tightwad” traits – but being an only child, I also inherited all of his tools. So my kids sometimes struggle – since I’m already LOADED with all those tools I bought him over the years in addition to my own.
Da'Dad about 6 hours ago
Not exactly up there with your Mother’s Wilma necklace but, yes, Fathers are most always the worst to shop for. If there was something we liked we would most likely have two of them already, or even a third one we forgot about.
Rhetorical_Question about 5 hours ago
It was something useful.
John Smith about 4 hours ago
A little something from Frederick’s of Hollywood always brought a smile to daddy’s face.
biglar about 2 hours ago
My Dad was a “tool guy” and also a tightwad. This is the perfect combination if you’re looking for a gift for someone: They will always have need of some $5 “specialty” item that they simply refuse to purchase because they managed to “make their own.” While they are proud of their creation, in most cases they will happily abandon their cobbled-together substitute in favor of the proper tool. (This isn’t ALWAYS the case but odds are better than average.)
Of course, I inherited both his “tool guy” and “tightwad” traits – but being an only child, I also inherited all of his tools. So my kids sometimes struggle – since I’m already LOADED with all those tools I bought him over the years in addition to my own.
sarahbowl1 Premium Member 19 minutes ago
The point is, dad would hug you a ‘thank you’ no matter what you gave him ;)
JRip4 15 minutes ago
I love this story arc! It reminds me of Bill Griffith’s great work when he writes / draws his childhood and early years in New York. Excellent.