the666ers Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 (edited) Ok.... I forgot my dads birthday. I don't know how I managed it, basically my parents split up, and my mum would usually remind me. But this year she didnt. It was last wednesday and because I don't see him often I only found out today when I went round his house and saw cards on the side. I feel like an absolute cock. I'm skint bar 5quid, and I need to make it up some how. When I mentioned it he pretended to not care, but he blatantly does and I feel really bad, as I know it gets to him that I don't see very much of him... I wouldn't normally come to a forum for advice like this, but for some reason I wanted to post it... Please give me some advice and console me saying it's happened to others of you out there. Thanks (a very pissed with himself) James edit: No smart comments please, I know i'm a dick, don't need reminding further. Edited February 4, 2005 by the666ers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMonkey Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Doesn't need to be expensive, as your dad probably makes more money than you. So get something really thoughtful. That he needs or would really like. Or just spend time with him and ask him if he wants to watch a film with you or something so he gets to spend time with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urpedigreechumdog Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Yeah get something thoughful, or something useful to his everyday lifestyle, he'll appreciate it more than some big power tool that he'd only use once every blue moon but which leaves you 500% skintos. Or just get him a card, in the end, it's the thought that counts even though it's late :blink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMunn Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 I would get the guy a nice card, think about the one you are going to buy aswell, and just explain to him that you are sorry and that its hard to keep track of things when your parents have split up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modx-lite Posted February 4, 2005 Report Share Posted February 4, 2005 Think this may be a shit idea, but how about just a good card then hire a film you'll both like, or something similar? Seems kinda thoughtful to me, and showing u want to spend time with him! Or could just be a very poor idea, I am quite tired... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the666ers Posted February 5, 2005 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Sorted it out guys, spent the whole of last night watching a really cool documentary about jazz on bbc 4 with him, then today went out for a early meal and then presented him with the Live aid dvd and a card (don't ask how I afforded it) which he was really pleased with. Thanks for the kind replies, James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich4130 Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 Sorted it out guys, spent the whole of last night watching a really cool documentary about jazz on bbc 4 with him ← o god my dads discovered bbc4 too (Y) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smo™ Posted February 5, 2005 Report Share Posted February 5, 2005 (Y)! Apologise profusely :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark W Posted February 6, 2005 Report Share Posted February 6, 2005 (don't ask how I afforded it) ← I am kinda curious now :wub: Good work with sorting it out though, must've been tricky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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