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    Today is Fathers Day in my part of the world, and I was lucky enough to score a new book about 75 Sqn RAAF defending New Guinea against the Japanese in 1942 - The 44 Days.

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    I'll post a review when I'm done.

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    Nice one Carl!
    I had lunch with daughter Virginia & grandson Joe who live here in Moruya.
    Both her pressie & Jenny's in Qld are winging their way to me.
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    Happy Father's Day, Carl. That looks really interesting, I hope it's a really good read and that you had a lovely day with your family.

    Not Father's Day in the UK (earlier in the year) but it was my birthday last Thursday (1st Sept). I got this from my five year old son (his choice - absolutely inspired):
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    And I got a first (1915) edition of this as well from my partner, which I'm really thrilled about:
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    All the best,

    Tom
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    And I finally convinced my wife and daughters that cash towards the purchase of additional aircraft was going so be much more appreciated, even though the female members of my clan don't believe cash is a 'real' gift!

    Now I 'think' I have enough in kitty for when the new range has that magic 'add to cart' icon next to it!

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    Happy Fathers' Day Down-Under, chaps! Glad to see you're appreciated in all the right ways

    All the best,
    Matt

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    Sitting in the Tower Hotel. Just had a good feed and waiting on pub trivia results. Fathers Day doesnt get any better than this.

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    Happy Father's Day dear friends down under!
    What a nice coincidence! Not knowing about the Day I have just opened my Sunday bottle of wine and it happens to be a gorgeous Australian one, a very, very smooth and fruity .Enjoying it through a Sunday afternoon on a terrace, celebrating the Father's Day with my family...who could ask for more?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Nightbomber View Post
    Happy Father's Day dear friends down under!
    What a nice coincidence! Not knowing about the Day I have just opened my Sunday bottle of wine and it happens to be a gorgeous Australian one, a very, very smooth and fruity .Enjoying it through a Sunday afternoon on a terrace, celebrating the Father's Day with my family...who could ask for more?
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    My wife's favourite brand! Good choice Andzrej

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biggles downunder View Post
    And I finally convinced my wife and daughters that cash towards the purchase of additional aircraft was going so be much more appreciated, even though the female members of my clan don't believe cash is a 'real' gift!

    Now I 'think' I have enough in kitty for when the new range has that magic 'add to cart' icon next to it!
    My wife is finally coming around, but there is still a hint of sarcasm when she asks "So when do your Father's Day presents that you bought yourself arrive?"

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    Quote Originally Posted by gully_raker View Post
    Nice one Carl!
    I had lunch with daughter Virginia & grandson Joe who live here in Moruya.
    Both her pressie & Jenny's in Qld are winging there way to me.
    Good day Barry.

    I had lunch at Mum and Dad's place with my sister's and brother's families, good to get together. I gave Dad his Wings of Glory No man's land map and a book on 460 Sqn RAAF signed by the author Laurie Woods DFC.

    Heading off to work at 2pm was not so exciting, but someone has to keep the streets safe, even on Fathers Day.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Baxter View Post
    Sitting in the Tower Hotel. Just had a good feed and waiting on pub trivia results. Fathers Day doesnt get any better than this.
    Nice Gary, sitting in the pub on a Sunday afternoon sound like heaven right now.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Conall View Post
    Happy Father's Day, Carl. That looks really interesting, I hope it's a really good read and that you had a lovely day with your family.

    Not Father's Day in the UK (earlier in the year) but it was my birthday last Thursday (1st Sept). I got this from my five year old son (his choice - absolutely inspired):
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    And I got a first (1915) edition of this as well from my partner, which I'm really thrilled about:
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    All the best,

    Tom
    Happy birthday Tom. Good score, looks like you have plenty of reading material to keep your leisure hours occupied.

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    Happy Fathers Day to all those Down Under and also a belated Happy Birthday, Tom. some of you have thoughtful family members.

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    Happy Father's Day to our Australia Father's.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Nightbomber View Post
    Happy Father's Day dear friends down under!
    What a nice coincidence! Not knowing about the Day I have just opened my Sunday bottle of wine and it happens to be a gorgeous Australian one, a very, very smooth and fruity .Enjoying it through a Sunday afternoon on a terrace, celebrating the Father's Day with my family...who could ask for more?
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    Nice one Andrzej though being a Barossa Valley boy I must admit to a leaning towards wines from that part of South Australia. My great-great grandmother's story is almost unbelievable - see http://www.southaustralianhistory.com.au/herbig.htm

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    Awesome & appropriate gifts, Carl. Happy FD.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Biggles downunder View Post
    Nice one Andrzej though being a Barossa Valley boy I must admit to a leaning towards wines from that part of South Australia. My great-great grandmother's story is almost unbelievable - see http://www.southaustralianhistory.com.au/herbig.htm
    Fantastic family story there, Wayne.
    Might you suggest any wine brands you find worth trying?
    Thanks in advance,
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