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amily that I can enjoy, and when I can feel a little pampered, sounds pretty great.
Andy Fraser, founder, Guitar Inside Out
“Truthfully, all that I want for Father's Day is for my kids to be home, just them, and for us to play board games and video games as we used to. They're all grown, with families of their own now, and what I would love more than anything is for just a couple of hours with my kids, where they get to be the kids again and I get to be the dad."
Jonathan R. Brockman, personal injury lawyer
“For Father's Day, I would love to fire up our grill and have a big BBQ with our friends and family. A beautiful day, a cold glass of beer, and delicious food to be enjoyed with those closest to me would be ideal."
Ben Hyman, co-founder and CEO, Revival Rugs
Experiencing an adventure
“What I really want for Father's Day is to go on a backpacking trip with my son, who is 10. We are in the process of adopting two girls who have been with us for the past two years, so finding time to get out and spend some one-on-one time with my son is hard. My son is really into camping and backpacking, so this would be a great chance to connect and reinforce our bond."
Greg Halter, father of five and blogger at Year of the Dad
“As a dad, I prefer experiential gifts to physical presents because they give you memories that last for years. I would prefer it if my kids did the experience with me so we can build memories together, like a fishing trip we all get to
go on. That would be amazing."
Peter McQuin, writer at Florida Vacationer
“A beach day. No frills. Just spend a day with my family at the beach with our three dogs. Picnic lunches, and lots of swimming and fun. And maybe stop somewhere for ice cream before heading home."
David Reed, co-founder, LLCStars.com
A little peace and quiet
“In an ideal world, I'd wake up on Father's Day, have a cup of coffee waiting for me, and be handed the keys to a fully restored 1972 Oldsmobile 442, which would be sitting on the driveway. But the world is far from ideal, so I'll happily settle for a bottle of bourbon, a good Cuban cigar, the latest Stephen King novel, and a peaceful afternoon to enjoy all three."
Michael Rose, founding partner, Hach & Rose