What Do Dad’s Really Want?
Well, this weekend is Father’s Day. We all know it’s not as big as Mother’s Day and here’s the stats to prove it. According to BIGResearch, a market intelligence firm, consumers surveyed said they plan to spend an average of $31 on their dads, as opposed to the average $41 they said they spent on mom this year.
Either way, I thought I would give you my top five things you should get your husband/father this year. This is my creative chaos.
#5 A GPS Device. We love gadgets. Especially gadgets that keep us from having to humble ourselves to ask for directions. THIS particular GPS device is a rearview mirror, mp3 player and GPS all in one.
#4 An Underwater pogo-stick. THIS little gizmo could be all the rage this summer in acquatic fun. Nothing says “I’m a cool dad” like showing up at the neighborhood pool with one of these.
#3 Punch Mugs. Every man needs one of these to drink his coffee out of. You never know when an inner-office rumble might just break out. Hey, we all know we’re a bunch of white collar wimps, but amuse us anyway.
#2 Radio Control Beverage Cart. Taking the kids to the pool in the summer is hard work. Why should your husband/father have to get out of the pool to fetch his favorite poolside beverage.
#1 A Urinal. I know this is going to cost you more than the lousy $31 you plan on spending, but this is the ultimate. Every man has a dream of owning a home urinal. Why not make this the year you make his dreams come true? Nothing says, “We think you’re the best” like a wall mounted urinal. Home Depot has a wonderful collection HERE (Guys you can thank me later).
Dude, I would buy you the underwater pogo stick just to see video of you trying that thing out!
Oh, and ditto to all 5 of these things, and anything else that helps us feel like more of a man. We need all the help we can get.
Problem solved for $6.99. http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___80972
I’m giving my husband a gift card to Sportsman’s Warehouse.
@Starwoodgal Oh my gosh. That is funny!
i think i have one of those from when i had knee surgery…hospital issue…take it on long driving trips…its clear though…
I was at a loss of what to get you. Thanks for the ideas!
We can put a urinal in every bathroom for all I care.
Not sure what to BJ this year. He loves music so that is always a safe bet. Dawson already bought him the underwater flashlight with #1 Dad on it so I am not sure how to beat that! BJ is a card lover so whatever we get, a card will definately accompany it for sure. I am still mulling over the radio controlled beverage cart-something tells me he might like that!
i’m going to watch my dodgers play tomorrow night, as my father’s day present!!! perfect timing for their road trip to the east!!!
Too funny.
Only a house full of boys would want a urinal.
So Pete, what do you REALLY want for fathers day? One of each?
This is great! I think the urinal has to be my favorite…I would be all for it. It would save a lot of clean up in the kid’s bathroom for sure!
Yeah, but to really make the urinal effective at your house (with little boys), wouldn’t it need to be stationed down near the floor? I just don’t think it’s worth the investment.
And wouldn’t the underwater pogo stick really be a better gift for Brandi, since it was proven that she can hold her breath longer than you can?
Why get a urinal, just take to top off the toilet and put back on when you’re done. Know one will know.
Until this moment, I actually though I was the only guy who wanted a urinal at home. Thanks for the validation.
WOW! I forgot about father’s day. We don’t have a pool or go to one so I’m down to a urinal and that coffee cup…we have a GPS.
What a great list of items and pictures Pete…you really put alot into this post! You are a hoot!
I’m getting my hubby a new Canon s5is camera. He accidentally left our camera (same model) on the top of the van and after 7 miles, it fell off and died a horrible death. I think he will be pleased. And for the record, I think home urinals are a great idea!
@brandiandboys I don’t don’t think your gang could stay on target if they had one in every room in the house.
I have two kids, maybe one could get me the coffee mug and the other a urinal. Kind of a matching set if you know what I mean.
@juliepersinger Are you kidding me??? Not worth the investment. Just think of how much we would save on cleaning supples from wiping urine off floor and wall.
Really? An underwater pogo stick? I can see the other things… but… really? Huh.
@Marla BJ so needs the remote control beverage cart!
I want 8 hours to go fishing…..I get the double whammy, my birthday is on father’s day
Just in case my hubby may read this … i can’t say but he will enjoy it
We got our dad’s gift cards to home depot!
Hey pete I’m reading a book by Mike Foster Called “Unchristian”. I read a quote I thought you would find interesting if you haven’t read it already …. “Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. May you and I today begin to plant a new way of living, loving, and serving…”
Loved the gadgets Pete… especially the punch mugs! I would love to receive an iPhone, but Father’s day is also my wife’s birthday this year… so guess who will be getting the most attention that day? ; -)
Clearly the only option is a urinal. Though Home Depot may not carry it, and though the ladies may not know it exists, they do make floor model urinals. You know the ones from elementary school that literally sat on the floor that were 4 ft tall. With this model it doesn’t matter how short, or young you are, and would probably aid potty training. It’s almost impossible to miss.
I agree. The floor model urinal is the ticket. I’ve got room for one, if I pitch one of Cindy’s bathroom cabinets out in the yard. lol Hey, it’s Fathers Day.
I love them all – Especially #’s 1-3 Awesome! I love the commercial for the GPS, where the dad asks his son, “Who gets lost all the time?” And the son finally agrees that the GPS is for his dad.
What do I want for Father’s Day? (My perspectives have changed in recent years!
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*For my children to slow down growing up.
*For our daughter to be born healthy
*To see my children come to Christ and live their life radically for Him, blazing new paths in Christianity.
*To be able to provide for my family
Other than that, nothing really matters.
@Snake. I’m totally hip to the floor model. Those are my personal favorite!
@starwoodgal – I am getting one of those when I have to take long road trips by myself, I hate stopping!
There’s carpet in the bathroom the five of us use.. Don’t think the urinal is a smart choice (like carpet in the bathroom where four of the five are males) ewwwwwwwww
Hubby wants a naaaaap. I think we can give him that! Does that make him cheap or us? or both?
Seeing this list makes me wish I was already a proud papa. Specifically the urinal… I appreciate you letting that cat out of the bag. Men love the urinal. Ladies, simply accept it. I could also get with the the fight club mug… get all hopped up on some joe then thrash a co-worker. Nothing says Monday like some blunt force trauma to the head.
Pete, really. Wouldn’t it be a lot more cost-effective to teach them to aim better?? Toss a coupla Cheerios in there and let ‘em aim at those. Maybe if I could pee at the wall I’d feel differently.
Do they make bullseye targets for the bottom of the urinals? One that will glow in the dark? LOL!
I think toilets should have a little LED light that comes on in the bowl when the toilet seat has been lifted. Anyone want to invest in that invention?
How about a “mudslide” maker to go along with the remote controlled bev cart?
The GPS looks about right. My father doesn’t get lost but he drives a massive van that can use a better rearview mirror.
seriously, julie, I happened to be babysitting during a very special pee war between jett and smoke at the waxy house, and their aim is pretty good (at each other anyway). i think it’s just about having the right motivation to put the good aim into practice!
I expect our dog to want to go for a walk on Father’s Day and then maybe swim in his grandparents pool. I may get a kiss from him and that is enough.
oh oh – can I have the urinal please?
I added to the chaos #14 too: http://makelovereal.net/multimedia/where-art-lives-1/
i’m a little confused as to why the urinal has gotten so much talk but little about the underwater pogo stick. let’s be serious, if you saw someone at the pool underwater pogo jumping, he would be the talk of the pool, talk of the town even. Who is going to see a urinal unless they are inside. the pogo stick is for water and land. Then people could call you pogo pete! imagine it. so-long pastor pete, hello pogo pete!
i am getting my dad a basket wiht stuff for his new river house. cups, towels, decor. it’s the best i could come up with.
@Sarah There is great wisdom in your comment!
Got my dad steaks from Omaha Steak company. He’ll be thrilled.
Taking FIL out with entire family for dinner. He’ll be thrilled.
My sweet husband got a plasma TV.
Yeah… I rock. I know I do. Thank you, thank you.
LOL!!
Heidi Reed
Po-go Pete! Po-go Pete! Everybody now… Po-go Pete! Po-go Pete!
Yes…catchy, fresh, hip. I love it.
Well, Karl’s getting a WATERPROOF BIBLE!! It is WAY cool….I’m thinking I’d like one, not because I hunt and/or fish (because I DON’T) but for when I read it and CRY…hahahhaha…. awww… I love God.
Every hunter/fisherman needs a waterproof Bible….
You know what? I honest never think of wanting anything. In 10 years of marriage… i don’t think i’ve ever been able to give a “list” to my wife, siblings, parents, in laws…
jeepers!
I want some extended alone time with the family. Away from all responsibilities and needs. Just to hang and breathe.
Can you hook me up
You know @kc and @Sarah maybe we should go with Pastor Pogo. Same number of letters and when you think about it he looks like a Pogo. (I love you maaaan!, Happy Father’s Day)
Somehow this string of discussion is going in a different directions then I imagined
your truly,
Pogo Pete
@Harold, you know October is Pastor Appreciation Month, so whatever Brandi does not get Pastor Pogo Pete (say that 5 times fast), you guys already have some ideas to think about
I am sure you have some plumbers in your church that could help install a Urinal which would come in handy after a day of pogoing in the pool.
PollyH gave her dad one of the coolest gifs I’ve ever heard of – sorry to steal your “thunder”, Polly, but someday I will give this to my Dad. 30 laps at Daytona Speedway…..HOW COOL! Of course, the gift will include a pass for myself, as well. I feel the need for SPEED!!
Oh, BTW, Pete, you SO need the “floor model” urinal, since Smoke pees sitting down, right!?
My wife will be checking this out, so I’ll put in for a urinal and a punch mug. Or if it’s too late, we can just stick with a new putter, a straight putter that is!
Yea. Pogo Pete is MUCH better than Urinal Pete. I’m just sayin.
Oh, hey…..I just thought…it could be ‘Pee-Pee Pete’. Then it would just sound like we’re stuttering. I’m just sayin. Again.
On a serious note-
I posted a prayer request on Tam’s site and would like to post it here since you get so many visitors. Hope it is OK.
Probably most of you have heard about the Boy Scout camp in Iowa that was hit by a tornado last night. Well, one of the boys, Ben, who was killed is the son of a friend of one of my girlfriends. I also just found out that Sam is from our Omaha homeschooling group. Please keep the families of these boys in your prayers: Sam Thomsen, 13; Josh Fennen, 13; Aaron Eilerts, 14; and Ben Petrzilka, 14.
Thanks all!
Love and Blessings…..
The conversation went in a different direction and @giantidiot, @brianalexander, @patrowland and @pollyh were NOT even involved much less responsible for it.
@Heather…we will definitely be praying for these families. This story is a heartbreaker.
Babe…We can go urinal shopping tonight. I’d prefer you pick out your own means of pee disposal.
Since your birthday is in July, maybe you’ll be lucky enough to get a pogo stick then!
Those are awesome
good ideas.
Pastor Potty Pogo Pete?
@ncarnes Believe me, I have been called much worse!
Fathers Day gifts.. Why do non of those really excite me. Now if we were talking about a $30 gift card to Starbucks thats a different story. Or give me a Gift Certificate to get my car washed and detailed. If I ever walked into someones house and they had a Urinal that would freak me out just a little bit.
@ncarnes, he has been called much worse. By me.
These are seriously great and humorous gift ideas for dads…but you are joking I hope.
I love the GPS idea…I am sure he would too..I was thinking every man would love an Iphone…
OK this is somewhat random and off topic to a degree, but you know what’s funny – I’ve told Royce that in the future, when we build our new house – I’m going to install urinals for him and the boys in their locker room/aka the “boys bathroom” – so the ladies in this house don’t have to put up with the whole “put the lid down” issue!!
In fact, a few years ago when we renovated the bathrooms in our first home, I seriously debated about adding a urinal b/c I was potty training little toddler boys and I just thought it made sense. I then decided that’d be a hard one to explain on the house listing….why there was 1 full bathroom along with a urinal and sink washing area in the hallway…. LOL!
Right now I have my own bathroom/shower/sink area – which I don’t even allow my husband to utilize – so I kind of feel bad for my daughters but they are only 4 and 6 right now so they don’t know how rough they have it sharing a bathroom with the 39 yr old, 11 yr old and 8yr old. When they get a little older, I guess I’ll have to break down and share.
Or maybe by then we’ll have moved out of this house and built our own!!
Hmmmm….that was probably just a little too much information for everyone.
This blog is hilarious! My husband and I laughed. I think in our reading of the blog, he voted the underwater pogo stick. Sooo funny! Anyway, I love visiting your wife’s blog, she is a hoot!
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5301812
I’m just sayin….
my friends dad back home has a urinal in his bathroom. freaking awesome!!!