Gifts for my father – part three
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (367089)
Rockingham, Australia
December 11, 2025 9:18pm CST
I’ve written about two of the gifts I bought for my father way back when.
Another one we bought was a magnetic sign which stuck to the door of his ute (pickup). It had the name of his Merino sheep stud on it. It was a decent size and covered most of the door. From memory, the stud was called ‘Rocky Dale’ and I guess it gave his name and maybe a phone number. Dad also had a Suffolk sheep stud which had a different name.
I’m sorry now that we didn’t take a photo of it. I don’t know how long it lasted but I know he was pleased with the gift and drove around with it on the door.
The photo is mine, showing my Dad on his motor-bike. He courted my Mum on this bike.
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@DaddyEvil (163453)
• United States
12 Dec
I'm glad your dad liked the gifts you bought him. 
I tried to learn to ride a motorcycle and just couldn't control it. I wrecked several times so stopped trying. *shrug*
I tried to learn to ride a motorcycle and just couldn't control it. I wrecked several times so stopped trying. *shrug*5 people like this
@DaddyEvil (163453)
• United States
12 Dec
@JudyEv I tried to learn in a back yard and kept riding into bushes and shrubs...
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@JudyEv (367089)
• Rockingham, Australia
12 Dec
@DaddyEvil I fell off when I tried to turn it.
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@Deepizzaguy (116574)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
12 Dec
Your dad looks nice in the motorcycle.
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@FourWalls (80927)
• United States
12 Dec
I have loved this series!! I have to tell you that it looks strange to see a man in a suit on a motorcycle, though. I realize that men “dressed up” back then, but it’s difficult to keep the suit clean on a motorcycle!!
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@luisadannointed (9486)
• Philippines
23h
I think this is one of the most romantic photo-memories of your dad. I think your mom is so thrilled whenever she saw this photos before.
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My grandfather had a similar one when he dated my grandmother.
@just4him (319446)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
12h
That's a nice picture of your dad. I'm glad he liked the gift.
