Father's Day is a day of commemoration and celebration of Dad.
It is a day to not only honor your father, but all men who have acted
as a father figure in your life - whether as Stepfathers,
Uncles, Grandfathers, or "Big Brothers."
It is a time of burnt toast and breakfast in bed, family gatherings,
crayon scribbled "I Love You"s and, of course, that lovely new tie!

So buckle up, turn up the radio and get ready for a Father's Day
ride with some fun Holiday things for you, your family, and your Dad.

So bring your kids and tell your friends.
And please stop by again. Don't forget to
sign our Guestbook before you leave.

Father's Day is celebrated Sunday June 20, 1999

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The Story of Father's Day

Father's Day, contrary to popular misconception, was not
established as a holiday in order to help greeting card
manufacturers sell more cards. In fact when a "father's day"
was first proposed there were no Father's Day cards!

Mrs. John B. Dodd, of Washington, first proposed the idea
of a "father's day" in 1909. Mrs. Dodd wanted a special
day to honor her father, William Smart. William Smart,
a Civil War veteran, was widowed when his wife
(Mrs. Dodd's mother) died in childbirth with their sixth child.
Mr. Smart was left to raise the newborn and his other
five children by himself on a rural farm in eastern
Washington state. It was after Mrs. Dodd became an
adult that she realized the strength and selflessness her
father had shown in raising his children as a single parent.

The first Father's Day was observed on June 19, 1910 in
Spokane Washington. At about the same time in various
towns and cities across American other people were beginning
to celebrate a "father's day." In 1924 President Calvin Coolidge
supported the idea of a national Father's Day. Finally
in 1966 President Lyndon Johnson signed a presidential
proclamation declaring the 3rd Sunday of June as Father's Day.

Father's Day has become a day to not only honor your
father, but all men who act as a father figure. Stepfathers,
uncles, grandfathers, and adult male friends
are all be honored on Father's Day.

What Is A Dad?

A Dad is a person who is loving and kind,
And often he knows what you have on your mind.
He's someone who listens, suggests, and defends ~
A dad can be one of your very best friends!
He's proud of your triumphs, but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient and helpful and strong
In all that you do, a dad's love plays a part ~
There's always a place for him deep in your heart ~
And each year that passes, you're even more glad,
More grateful and proud just to call him your dad!

What Makes A Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad
Author is unknown

A Father's Love

Though the feeling's always there,
But somehow those three little words
Are the hardest ones to share.

And fathers say "I love you"
In ways that words can't match
With tender bedtime stories
Or a friendly game of catch!

You can see the words "I love you"
In a father's boyish eyes
When he runs home, all excited,
With a poorly wrapped surprise.

A father says "I love you"
With his strong helping hands
With a smile when you're in trouble
With the way he understands.

He says "I love you" haltingly,
With awkward tenderness
(It's hard to help a four-year-old
into a party dress!)

He speaks his love unselfishly
By giving all he can
To make some secret dream come true,
Or follow through a plan.

A father's seldom-spoken love
Sounds clearly through the years
Sometimes in peals of laughter,
Sometimes through happy tears.

Perhaps they have to speak their love
In a fashion all their own.
Because the love that fathers feel
Is too big for words alone!

~ Author Unknown~

WHEN GOD MADE FATHERS
(Irma Bombeck)

When the good Lord was creating Fathers, He started
with a tall frame. An angel nearby said, "What kind of
a Father is that? If you're going to make children so
close to the ground, why have you put the Father up
so high? He won't be able to shoot marbles without
kneeling, play pretend drinking tea, and kiss dollie goodnight,
tuck a child in bed without bending, or even kiss a child
without stooping?" God smiled and said, "Yes, but
if I make him childsize, who would children have
to look up to?" And when God made a Father's
hands, they were large. The angel said,"Large hands
can't manage diaper pins, small buttons,
rubber bands on pony tails, or even remove splinters
caused from baseball bats." Again God smiled and
said, "I know, but they're large enough to hold everything
a small boy empties from his pockets and a little girls
paper dolls and jump rope, and to teach her to turn
cartwheels, yet small enough to cup a child's face
in them." Then God molded long slim legs
and broad shoulders, "Do you realize you just made
a Father without a lap?" the angel chuckled. God said,
"A Mother needs a lap. A Father needs strong shoulders
to pull a wagon, to balance a bicycle, or to hold a
sleepy head on the way home from the circus." When
God was in the middle of creating the biggest body
any one had ever seen, the angel said, "That's not fair.
Do you honestly think that form is going to get out
of bed early in the morning when the baby cries, or
walk through a birthday party without crushing one
or two of the guests?" God again smiled and said,
"It will work. You will see. It will support a small
child who wants to ride to Branbury Cross or
scare mice away from a summer cabin , or walk in
shoes that will be a challenge to fill." God worked
throughout the night, giving the Father few words,
but a firm authoritative voice; eyes that see everything,
but remain calm and tolerant. Finally, almost as an
afterthought, He added tears. Then he turned to
the angel and said, "Now are you satisfied he can
love as much as a Mother can?" The angel said nothing more.

What Makes A Dad

God took the strength of a mountain,
The majesty of a tree,
The warmth of a summer sun,
The calm of a quiet sea,
The generous soul of nature,
The comforting arm of night,
The wisdom of the ages,
The power of the eagle's flight,
The joy of a morning in spring,
The faith of a mustard seed,
The patience of eternity,
The depth of a family need,
Then God combined these qualities,
When there was nothing more to add,
He knew His masterpiece was complete,
And so, He called it ... Dad