Linda,

    I have just read your post. As a father who is also retiring as of next
week, the picture collage with some very personal memories written out would
do me just fine. Remember one of the major reasons for your dad's and my
career was supporting our children. So, emphasize your appreciation fo that
to him.

Bobby

Linda Wagner wrote:

> Hi everyone,
>
> My dad is retiring on April 27 after over 40 years of working as a =
> mechanical designer.  As his only daughter, I want to give him something =
> extra special to celebrate his retirement.  Anyone have any great ideas =
> for me?  I know there are tons of funny shirts, mugs, hats etc...but I =
> want something unique/original.
>
> I've gone through my photos and found some of him and I and others of my =
> parents, or just dad alone or with the pets thinking I could put some =
> kind of collage together...I also thought about a special t-shirt with a =
> photo on the front and a top ten list on the back...I am not a very =
> witty person, though, so my list won't make it very exciting...Perhaps =
> some of you could give me some good lines?
>
> I also thought about using PowerPoint or to make a webpage with some =
> music in the background that would be appropriate...Ideas here?  I was =
> thinking of Johnny Paycheck's "Take this Job and Shove It" or (being a =
> HUGE Kenny Rogers' fan myself) "Through the Years" or "Working for a =
> Livin'"
>
> Or if I could make some sort of certificate or plaque with a sentimental =
> message??  But what message??
>
> Anyone up for this challenge?  I need all the help I can get and the =
> clock is ticking!
>
> Linda