Monday, September 05, 2005 - 10:17 pm, by: Ivor Miric(Ivor)
lindsy it might be commercialised but who cares, its just a nice thing to say to your dad or mum who gave you this life, thank you or buy them a small present, i dont understand whats wrong with that, poor neil trying to tell us how much this day means to him and u calling it crap
should be ashamed
Neil Griffiths Trader 1 x JZZ30,2 x UZZ31,1 x UZZ32,1 x UZZ Track Car,1 x AeroCabin,1 x Crown V8,1 x Celsior
Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 10:39 am, by: Neil Griffiths(Aussiesc)
Lindsay..Not cry bloke.. I have been bought up to respect my elders.And those that got me through my younger years.
Why do you not wish to thank your Mother or Father for all the things they have done for you over the years ?? Like put food in your belly when you were hungry ?. A roof over your head to keep you from the weather ? Is it hard these days for the young ones to tell there Parents they LOVE them ?? Or do they have to say *It's commercialised,so I have no reason to say it* ??
Are you ungratefull for being Born ??
Can a sensible statement come from you ??
Can you explain WHY you dont beleive in Fathers or Mothers Day ??
Will you miss your Parents when they are gone ??
I would like you to have a good look at your Parents,as when they are gone,thats all you will have to remember.You will not be able to speak to them again,argue with them,eat with them,ask for there help,and above all,you will not be able to tell them that you LOVE them.
Thats why we use these days,to express these things that we WILL loose in the future or have lost already.
So sit back and have a look at reality,,as it does not come from a TV or Computer.It comes from LIFE.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 12:20 pm, by: Ian Johnston(Ted)
I totally agree with Neil. I have lost both my parents within 2 years,and its too late when they are not there.My 17 year old daughter has never had a grand parent to share things with. Some young people are too wrapped up in their own self importance to see what goes on with family. I do agree that commercialism has taken over from the true meaning of Christmas and the other days mentioned. And no, I am not a church goer, just someone who can relate to Neil.(And I have met Neil-great bloke)
Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 01:22 pm, by: Benny Gammelmark(Oldfield)
You don't actually have to SAY you love your parents, just show it. I could never say it to my dad. He knows that and I know that, so we don't have to.
As a young guy I didn't even think about it, something with age I think. When you get older and you see some of your neighbours and even friends die then it becomes more important. I've never been as scared as the day my dad went in for heart surgery.
I guess I'm just lucky that I still have both of my parents.
Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 01:30 pm, by: Colin Kirkpatrick(Colin)
Well I have father's day and my dad birthday is today too. So my father always double dips this time of year. Its good to have your parents around. Miss both side of my grandparents. When I was young this was a great time for the family to get together, and have a great time. Big BBQ!