Father's Day and Duct Tape

I wish to share with you some comments about my Father's Day cards.

Over the years I have sought to instil in my kids various life lessons and to pass on advice that will stand them in good stead as they meet the challenges of the world. One such lesson is that essential items in any backpack, especially when travelling, are duct tape and toilet paper. Each item serves many uses and can often be relied upon to avert an emergency or solve a problem. My children, who are reminiscent of Donald Duck’s nephews, see this life lesson as a basis for amusement but one day they will be telling their kids to carry duct tape and toilet paper. Last Father’s Day they gave me the following card...

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This year I was given a card with quotations which they said accurately portrayed me. I said that I did not think that the quotes sounded at all like me but my wife backed them, so there must be some truth in it…

Maybe they're right about the quotes but I'm sticking with the duct tape (ha ha)...