1. BBQ Dad - Does your dad spend his summer fiddling with propane tanks, scorching meat, sliding shrimp onto skewers and inviting the gang over for brews and burgers? Thats great, because he is a man of many needs, all of them involving fire and sharp, point objects. BBQ dad, at minimum, should own an apron inviting people to Kiss the CHef; a marinade that promises to burn the esophagus; a coobook that featuers lots of things "on the barbie"; a fire extinguisher; and many, many toothpicks. Note to adult children: Toothpicks are a cheapo gift.
2. Dissolute Dad - He's the reason stores are selling $159 poker sets this year. He likes to think he's kind of a swinger, enjoys the occasional cocktail (Shot glasses! Martini glasses! X-ray vision glasses!); and collects Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin CDs. You can make this dad happy wihtout even trying, which is what many of you are after. THink about a bottle of good Scotch, a cocktail shaker, a set of dice from Vegas, those playing cards with rude pictures or a slection of fancy swizzle sticks. Note to adult children: If you steal the swizzle sticks from Rae & Jerry's, its a cheapo gift.
3. Nature Dad - He hunts, he fishes, he camps, he white-water rafts! Well, maybe he doesn't, but you like to see him get off the couch every once in a while. Your first step is to choose him a hobby. FIshing is good because there is not end to the weird and cheap stuff you can buy. Think fishing lures, rods, reels, funny hats, vests with lots of pockets, bug repellent, beer-can holders and worms. If he camps (or you'd like him to) you can pick up a Coleman stove, freeze-dried food, a tent, matches, bear repellent and the plastic to put under his sleeping bag. Note to adult children: Worms, matches and plastic? Cheapo gifts.
4. Handy Dad - Never met a power tool he did't like. Thinks Tim (Tool Time) Taylor is a truly great man. He's the reason Black & Decker say in business. Never ind that he has a hard time hanging a picture straight; get him something that plugs in and makes big noise. Is there a man alive who doesn't want a reciprocating saw? Well, OK, maybe a few. But you want him to discover his inner repair man. You want him to feel confident when he sets out to build a fence, rewire the house or put on an addition. You want him armed and dangerous! Nails, hammers, insulation, giant plastic pipes, tiny screws, the entire Home Depot selection! Just make sure he's got enought money to hire a professional after he's done destroying the family home. Note to adult children: Nails and screws? Cheap, cheap, cheap.
5. Male Model Dad - Your dad might like to spend his weekends bumming around in overling long shorts, faded T-shirts and a 36-hour beard. You'd like him not to embarass you at the mall. There's only one answer: Kid's eye for the straight guy. Many Father's Day ads feature handsome men wearing great clothes and posing with dogs, children and other handsome men. They exude style, if not heterosexuality. They sport bold colours, striped shirts and the kind of underwear that makes grown women blush. This is your chance to deck dad out in something trendy. GO for a pastel shirt, if not a pink one. Try a tie that isn't blue. Buy him socks with a pattern, a wallet that isn't curved to the shape of his butt or a pocket hankie in a bold colour. Note to adult children: It's cheap to use this as a chance to get even for the brushcut he gave you when you were 13.
6. Jokestar Dad - Plastic dog poo was invented for this man. He threw a rubber chicken on the ice when you played PeeWee hockey. He'd blow a tune off your belly as you squirmed and shrieked. There was a whopee cushion in every room. This is a man who can play his armpit. Jokestar dad is the exception to the cheap rule. Head to the appropriate store and invest in fake rotten teeth, itching powder and that perennial favourite, an inflatable sheep. He'll laugh. You'll laugh. You haven't had this much fun since he took the whoopee cushion to church. Then go and buy him a bottle of good Scotch, you cheapo.

See my dad, well i would think he is a mixture of numbers 1, 3, and 4 - leaning closest to number four. anyways, happy fathers day...have a gooder.