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