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Funny Texts From Dads for Father's Day

Emerald Catron — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:20:51 +0000

Good ol’ dad. You wouldn’t exist if not for him. But that’s not all that makes dads great. Let’s not forget their penchant for terrible jokes. Combine that with technology, and you’ve got some text treasures on your hands. Here’s just a smattering of ridiculous dad texts to honor dads for Father’s Day. Source: Funny [...]

5 Timeless Cocktails to Drink with Dad this Father's Day

Eric Rogell — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:30:30 +0000

This Father’s Day, dad doesn’t want a fancy cocktail created by some ironically mustachioed mixologist wearing armbands and smelling of patchouli oil. He wants a man’s drink. A drink that’s mostly booze. Like the kind he and his dad drank back before bars started serving $15 ‘Tinis with organically sourced ingredients and (good god) sugared [...]

5 Father's Day Gift Ideas For the Carnivorous Dad

GuySpeed Editors — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:36:22 +0000

It’s just days away, and if you’re like us, you’re stumped about what to get your pops for Father’s Day. Ugly polo shirts wrinkle and fade, and no dad has ever actually cracked the spine on a book called 101 Great Grill Recipes. So what do all dudes love? Meat. We scoured the internet to [...]

5 Manly Things to Do With Dad on Father's Day

Kathy Landin — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 19:19:45 +0000

Father’s Day is fast approaching and we believe Dad deserves just as much man-pampering on his special day as Mom does on Mother’s Day. Dad has to remain a kid for as long as possible to keep you entertained. He has to be the stern figure when he’s really holding back laughter or thinking about [...]

Father's Day Failures — 5 Sons Only a Dad Could Love

Wes Glinsmann — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:11:23 +0000

Let’s just be honest—dads always get hosed in the gift department when it comes to Father’s Day. The presents you buy him for Father’s Day—if you remember at all—are almost always way crappier than the nice thoughtful things you got for mom. But you don’t have to feel too guilty about the miserable son you [...]

Food Guaranteed to Make Dad Happy This Father's Day

Frank Pain — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:54:49 +0000

Father’s Day is coming up and if you’re thinking about cooking for dad, then make sure you prepare him something he actually likes. Now, I’m not saying “it’s the thought that really counts” doesn’t apply to Father’s Day. All I’m saying is that if you’re gonna put forth the effort, might as well have some [...]

Motorized Recliner Will Make an Awesome Fathers Day Present

Rudy Fernandez — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:49:42 +0000

I think this is the best fathers day gift idea ever, a motorized recliner that hauls booty. Dad will never want to get out of it. Imagine the possibilities, sit and watch television, sleep in it and then without missing a beat dad is off to work in his new motorized recliner. While this particular recliner has only been spotted on China's roadways a time or two, I hope it's a prototype of things to come.

8 Surprising Reasons Why Being a Dad is Awesome

Drew Weisholtz — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:22:14 +0000

Father’s Day — it’s the one time of the year you can tell the old man you appreciate how much he tolerates you constantly hitting him up for advice, wisdom and money. It’s a day for dads to soak in their contribution to future generations, even if that contribution once smeared dog poop all over [...]

What Not to Get Dad for Fathers Day – Our Top 5

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:18:45 +0000

As fathers day draws near ,I thought I would put together a list of things that are probably best left for dad to get on his own. I can't tell you how many times I was asked by my eight kids "dad, what do you really want for fathers day?" The answer has always been the same "I have you, what else could I ever want? The best gift of all was given to me on the day you were born

Father's Day Gift Ideas in Abilene

Chaz — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:51:11 +0000

Sure, the gifts and the hype are not like Mother’s Day, but Father’s Day (June 16th) is just around the corner. It’s another special time to show the dude who taught you how to ride a bike, throw a ball, or just be there for you, how much you appreciate them. So, instead of getting [...]

Shay's Easy to Make Father's Day Gift Ideas

Shay Hill — Thu, 30 May 2013 02:48:20 +0000

Sometimes it’s hard to find just the right gift for dad. You can only buy so many ties and tools before the ‘cool’ factor wears off. However, if you make dad a gift it will be something he will cherish forever. These are gifts that need a little adult supervision and assistance but are based [...]

Jake Owen Says "My Girls Make Me a Better Man"

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 29 May 2013 22:40:29 +0000

It wasn't too long ago that Jake Owen was considered one of country music's hottest bachelors. In a matter of a year and a half he went from being "Hot Hunk" to hot husband and super proud dad. Jake likes the married life and the father role so much, he admitted he doesn't mind changing his baby girl Olive Pearl's diapers. He even has a favorite time of day when he's not on the road touring.

Best Places to Take Dad for Father's Day in Abilene – Our Top 5

Frank Pain — Tue, 28 May 2013 17:30:06 +0000

What are you getting dad this Father's Day?

Another tie?

Seriously, he doesn't even wear a suit, why does he need another tie that you gave no effort in buying? Granted, he and mom may want to role play and pretend he's Donald Trump and she's some European chick, but other than that, the tie is useless and cliche.

Take a gander at the list we put together. The finest minds in all of the great land have put together a list of the top 5 places to take dad for Father's Day in Abilene.

A Lifetime MLB Pass Is The Best Father's Day Gift You Can't Buy

Joe Student — Sun, 26 May 2013 19:56:28 +0000

The Major League Baseball Lifetime Pass is a little-known perk rarely handed out to MLB players, personnel and fans. Much like its name would suggest, the gold-plated pass grants the person to whom it is issued a lifetime of access to any MLB stadium. You can’t buy one of these MLB Lifetime Passes; it has [...]

9 Awesome Tech Gifts Dad Will Love for Father's Day

Maura Chwastyk — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:00:34 +0000

Sure, your dad saidhe didn’t want anything for Father’s Day, but that might also have been a not-so-subtle hint that, thanks to the last several holidays, he has quite enough ties and golf balls, thank you. Enough of these batteries-not-required presents! Shake things up this year and give Dad a gift he’ll actually appreciate. Whether [...]

10 Memorable TV Dads We'd Be Happy to Call Our Own

Jordan Breindel — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:19:36 +0000

From Homer Simpson to Tim Taylor to Cliff Huxtable, we love TV dads for all of their charms and, yes, imperfections too. Here are our 10 favorite TV dads, fathers we’d be happy to call our own: Carl Winslow (Reginald VelJohnson), ‘Family Matters’ If ever there was an excuse for not always behaving like father [...]

Skip the Ties — All Dad Wants for Father's Day Is You

Shauna Wright — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:33:37 +0000

If you’re having a tough time finding a gift for Father’s Day, you’re not alone. But here’s the good news: most dads don’t want anything other than to spend a little extra time with you. We know it sounds trite and will make retailers scream in horror, but it’s the truth. A survey conducted by [...]

Adorable Little Girl Perfectly Imitates Angry Dad

Kyle Dowling — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:06:21 +0000

Allow us to introduce you to the cutest child in the world! It looks like imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…and hilarity. In the above video, a daughter watches on as her father begins getting irritated during a basketball game. After he tells her what happened, she responds with an oh-so-cute, “Oh no! Oh no!” [...]

The Broadway Musical 'West Side Story' Comes to Abilene January 23rd [VIDEO]

Rudy Fernandez — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 07:20:08 +0000

West Side Story the play/musical, is coming to Abilene with Celebrity Attractions and it's the actual Broadway presentation that is currently touring the country. West Side Story is an American musical with a book by Arthur Laurents, music by Leonard Bernstein, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and choreographed by Jerome Robbins. It was inspired by the William Shakespeare classic Romeo and Juliet. The play will be in Abilene at the Civic Center on Wednesday, January 23rd and tickets are still available.

Favorite Father's Day Song – Readers Poll

Billy Dukes — Sun, 17 Jun 2012 12:00:14 +0000

Happy Father’s Day to dads across the world! As usual, there’s a perfect country song for the big day, in fact here’s 10 Father’s Day songs that Dad may enjoy today. Do you prefer hits from the legends or from modern country artists? What is your all-time favorite Father’s Day song?