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Jul 13 '08 by deboraborialis

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My Dad is far more embarrassing than is strictly necessary.

We were out for dinner this evening, to the best Indian restaurant in Scotland. I wanted to die at least twice. Firstly, we were discussing my evil neighbours, who are cabin crew. My Dad pipes up "I mean, they are ONLY waitresses" just as the table staff were passing by. Then he starts talking about the TV show "It aint half hot mum" (a war comedy set in India). I asked him to change the topic on conversation, but he insisted on finishing the story. He also insists on talking to strange children. A habit of his that makes me really uncomfortable. Most people are not keen on strange old men talking to their kids.

Dinner with my Dad is just far more stressfull than it should be. I need a drink.

Framble on Jul 13 '08 at 2:02pm

You should become estranged....

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 2:03pm

Plus news: the food was great.

Lucretia Mott on Jul 13 '08 at 2:04pm

Ahh my father is like that as well...at least you can take comfort in the fact that he is well intentioned?

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 2:07pm

Yeah, I know he doesn't mean any harm, but I feel embarrassed. Then I feel bad, for feeling this way. He is also deaf, so is really loud.

canadianbeaver on Jul 13 '08 at 2:10pm

1. What does "cabin crew" mean?
2. Payback time for when you screamed as a baby.
3. This IS what alcohol is for.

Mr Anonymous on Jul 13 '08 at 2:11pm

this man could have been my father-in-law? i dodged a bullet.

PS: indian food in scotland? were they out of hagus?

Twiggyhall on Jul 13 '08 at 2:14pm

Yes. I have one of those, too.

"Excuse me, ma'am"
"Yes?"
"I'd like a glass of one half regular coke and one half diet coke, please"
"Ohhh-kay, sure, sir"

"Oh, and an extra bowl of chopped tomatoes to go with my salsa"

I am not kidding - this happens every time we go out for Mexican food.

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 2:15pm

Cabin crew = air stewards/stewardesseseses

I will make sure I'm blind drunk next time.

You so dodged a bullet Mr A! I have had haggis pakora before.

goldensara on Jul 13 '08 at 2:16pm

awww. my dad can be strange around children too :\ He just doesn't know how to interact with them without coming off as creepy or really...fobby I guess. (FOB as in fresh off the boat :P)

canadianbeaver on Jul 13 '08 at 2:19pm

Thanks for the clarification.
Love your Kids .....

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 2:29pm

That's it goldensara, if we think our Dads appear creepy, what do strangers think :)

squirrel67 on Jul 13 '08 at 2:52pm

Can I say in the defence of old men, that many of them like kids in a completely genuine, non sinister way. When I was a little girl (of about 8), I had a gentleman friend in his 70s. He had a dog and I wasn't allowed one. We used to walk and talk - nothing wierd or creepy.
My dad is 80 now, he wouldn't dare to talk to a strangers child now because he knows how it's seen these days. He used to have an "old bloke" friend too, when he was a kid, who taught him how to fix stuff.

g3rpander on Jul 13 '08 at 2:54pm

It helps if you think you're adopted and your "parents" are just some dudes you have no actual relation to.

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 3:46pm

Thing about my Dad is, he likes the idea of children, but not the reality. If they act up or make a noise he get angry. He often sighs and says "I love kids". He's no perv, just has rose tinted specs.

g3rpander on Jul 13 '08 at 3:48pm

Children are lovely when they're asleep or scuba diving.

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 3:50pm

Other people's children are all devils. Some are funny, but they are all evil at heart.

Mr Anonymous on Jul 13 '08 at 4:24pm

other people's kids are the best! you get to have all the fun with them, and if they start to act up or shit themselves, its back to mommy for you kid.

MelloRuff on Jul 13 '08 at 4:27pm

Just be gad your dad didn't flirt with the waitresses. That's what my dad did. Hated it!! My mom was right there too!

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 4:27pm

I only like babies. Up to three they are great. I like to have a cuddle and then give them back. I've yet to meet a child over 4 who was not obnoxious. I like then again after they graduate Uni.

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 4:28pm

Flirty dad would be bad!

V1ctorya on Jul 13 '08 at 4:28pm

lol, I have a friend who just this past weekend was overly friendly with kids (her biological clock is ticking) we were at the beach and she kept going up to people and offereing to watch their kids so they could go get a drink or something. I warned her they were all going to think she's a kidnapper.

(She also sometimes has problems with English, and when enquiring about where to find a good place to eat said to a man, you look like the kind of guy who knows where to find stuff we need. I stood back and laughed.)

Anyway - if he paid, your meal just cost a little dignity. Enjo it.

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 4:30pm

He did pay. I should stop moaning.

Other people's kids seem to flock to me like flies. It's embarrassing. People have often told me I've got cute kids.

MelloRuff on Jul 13 '08 at 4:34pm

They should give restaurant lessons to people....especially dads.

deboraborialis on Jul 13 '08 at 4:46pm

Like using your indoor voice? You could be on to something.

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