Father's Day is almost upon us...and we realized that while we have a
blast figuring out what we girls like, we might need a little help in
the guys' department. So, we went straight to the experts:
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- The Huff Harrington Hommes: Scott, Bill and Dan
We
gathered the guys around one afternoon, poured them a little cocktail
or two and picked their brains (while we took some cute pictures of
them.)
One of our experts, Mark, was too busy with his real
job to make our little party and we missed his funny sense of humor and
quick observations on everything. More from him later on.
- ...and Mark.
What
we're hearing is that the dads just want it simple. No big plans, no
big parties - just good quality time with friends and family.
Cute Dan Mohan, who is married to the lovely Linda, told us this:
"I'd
start out early with a nice bike ride (he's an avid biker). After a
shower, I'd have a leisurely brunch with the Sunday New York Times at
Fado in Buckhead.
- Dan would have lunch at Fado in Buckhead.
Late
in the day, I might pour a single malt Irish and a nice cigar while I
grill the meat. A good steak dinner with Linda and the boys and a nice
bottle of red."
- What else could a dad want?
(we
have just the thing for Dan to keep his single malt at the perfect
temperature: Whiskey Stones, soapstone "cubes" that you freeze and add
to your favorite cocktail. They don't melt and they don't dilute!)
- Whiskey Stones: keep your cocktail chilled without diluting the good stuff.
Scott (who is married to Meg) thinks his perfect Dad's day revolves around food, golf, family and wine:
"I'd love to have my morning coffee and the newspaper in bed (after ten
hours of uninterrupted sleep - highly unlikely) followed by a light
breakfast served by my beautiful daughters. Then, I'd love to shoot a
75 on the golf course (again, highly unlikely...) and have a cocktail
with my buddies. After shooting that brilliant round, I'd go home for
steaks, salad and a great wine on the porch with the wife and kids."
- We'll keep our fingers crossed for Scott's hole-in-one.
- Here's a great guide for matching all those grilled steaks with a good wine.
Bill Huff (married to Ann) came up with this perfect
fete de pere: "
as
it sometimes happens, Father's Day this year also happens to be our
anniversary. So, at best, Father's Day is a shared activity. My ideal
day would be to have time withe people who make me a Father (Ann and
the kids) coupled with some Bill-time. On the Bill-time side I'll
definitely go for a bike ride in the monring (and since it's Father's
Day, I can get away with taking a long ride. I'll return late morning
and have my favorite meal of the week - brunch! I'm assuming it's a nice
day (isn't that part of the Father's Day rule?) so some of the
afternoon will be spent at and in the pool. I'll touch base from time
to time with the US Open - which could easily lead to a nap. And, we'll
celebrate the day - and our anniversary - with dinner (that one is
Ann's call.)"
- Ann might surprise Bill with this perfect little book.
And, Allison's husband, Mark weighed in with this: "
Father's
Day. Could start out by having my lovely wife join me in my early
morning spin class. Daughter Katie's home (from UGA) so maybe she will
surprise me by making her special eggs and French toast. I'm hoping the
rest of the day will include watching our son Eric in the Southern
Closed tennis tournament. Hot as heck in Rome, Georgia in June, but
some really good tennis! I know Allison and the kids will get me
something even though I don't need a thing...but if it's a linen shirt
from my favorite store in Clemson, it's a keeper!"
- Mark might love these great glasses, made from recycled wine bottles. We love them.
To
all our fabulous fathers, dear old dads and positively wonderful pops,
we wish you the lovliest of days with all the things you want and love:
lots of biking, golfing, wine, food...and, most important, family.
Ta ta.
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