| Our fathers do a lot for us during the year, | | | | |
| but recent polls indicate that most of us | | | | How-to. Who doesn't love to learn a new |
| spend far more for Mother's Day than we do on | | | | skill? Book your dad a day to learn something |
| Father's Day. Don't leave your dad out in | | | | he's always wanted to try-from gourmet |
| the cold-here are seven gift ideas that are | | | | cooking to flying a small plane. If you |
| sure to make him happy. | | | | really want a grateful father, buy him a |
| | | | series of classes, or the gear to go along. |
| A driving experience. What dad doesn't like | | | | Even better? Learn with him, or bring the |
| cars? Give your dad a Father's Day he'll | | | | whole family along. From fly fishing to self |
| never forget by booking a driving experience | | | | defense, boat building to skiing, there's |
| in a Ferrari, a Porsche, an off-roader, or a | | | | sure to be something your dad will get into. |
| race car. Participants can really test the | | | | |
| car's limits on a closed race track, or | | | | A day off the ground. Flight is exciting and |
| experience an unforgettable off-road | | | | intriguing for just about everyone, and your |
| adventure. As an alternative, rent your | | | | dad is sure to remember a day in a small |
| dad's dream car for a day-let him drive it to | | | | plane, glider, or hot-air balloon. You can |
| the office and show it off to friends. He's | | | | usually find a pilot who gives rides and |
| sure to love this thoughtful gift idea. | | | | lessons at your local small-plane |
| | | | airport-look for the grass strip. Many |
| A day on the paintball field. If your dad | | | | pilots love flying and will give rides for |
| loves war movies, he's sure to appreciate the | | | | free simply for the joy of it, and if you |
| "real" thing. Book a day or half-day on a | | | | hang out at a hangar for a bit, you're sure |
| paintball field, and bring your family | | | | to meet a few enthusiasts. As an |
| together on Father's Day. Paintball is an | | | | alternative, give your dad a romantic hot-air |
| exciting challenge, both physically and | | | | balloon ride with Mum. Or try a glider ride. |
| mentally. With the varied terrain, the many | | | | Gliders are ultra-light planes without |
| games you can play, the expert guidance, and | | | | motors; they ride rising thermals to stay |
| the excitement of play, everyone in the | | | | afloat. It's a thrilling way to experience |
| family is sure to have a great time. | | | | flight-in a glass cockpit with no engine |
| | | | noises or sound of a kerosene flame, it's the |
| Tickets to the game. Let's face it-most guys | | | | closest you can get to unaided flight. |
| are sports fans, and this is an easy one. | | | | |
| Buy your dad good seats to the game or | | | | A day on the water. Most dads would jump at |
| tournament of his choice, be it cricket, | | | | the chance to drive a speedboat or sail a |
| football, golf, or any other sport. If you | | | | yacht. These are great group activities, so |
| really want to give him a fantastic gift, buy | | | | you can invite family and friends to help |
| him several tickets and allow him to invite | | | | defray costs. Try a Zapcats experience or a |
| friends or family. This is an excellent gift | | | | tour on a jet ski for the adventurous-or even |
| idea for anyone whose father is a sports fan. | | | | a day of parasailing or water-skiing for dads |
| | | | who like a bit more action. It's sure to |
| Creative gadgets. If your dad loves James | | | | make for a lot of fun on Father's Day. |
| Bond movies mainly for the neat gadgets Bond | | | | |
| gets to use, this gift is for him. There are | | | | Give your dad an unforgettable Father's Day |
| plenty of creative and unique gift ideas for | | | | this year with any one of these fun, unique, |
| those who love gadgets, from automatic | | | | and exciting gifts. Many of these are group |
| card-shufflers to high-powered pocket | | | | activities, and they give you an excellent |
| binoculars. Buy your dad a wireless spy | | | | opportunity to bring your entire family |
| camera, a rechargeable tyre compressor, an | | | | together. Whichever one you choose, your dad |
| automatic massager, or a travel voice | | | | is sure to have a memorable Father's Day. |
| translator-the possibilities are endless. | | | | |