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As Father’s Day approaches, there is an opportunity to make dad happy and provide for a child in need. The Orvis Rod Swap 2008 is in full swing.

From now till July 1, donate any old rod to the Orvis rod swap, and you’ll receive this special, one-time 25%-off price. You’ll also have the pleasure of knowing your donated tackle will go to the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, or other charitable kid’s organizations.

Fishing is a favorite past time of grown men of all ages and the love of fishing often starts with happy memories from childhood. There are four rods that apply to the swap:

The Zero Gravity Rods

Cast better, with more accuracy and power, and enjoy fly fishing more than ever. The Zero Gravity Fly Rods make it all possible. Our all-new Zero Gravity Fly Rod makes the cast you already have better. The powerful, nimble Zero G gives you unequaled responsiveness and sensitivity to improve your timing and makes it easier to load the fly rod to its full potential for maximum power.

Superfine Rods

Your rod of choice for those wild, sassy brookies, cutts, rainbows, and goldens found in remote mountain brooks and hidden spring creeks. Now lighter and stronger than ever—made for the first time with our exclusive thermoset thermoplastic resins found in the T3 and Zero G. It also sports entirely upgraded hardware with a maple wood and cork inlay reel seat, and a superfine tapered cork grip with our signature overwrap from cork to graphite. Plus a gorgeous olive finish with gold wraps, nickel-silver reel seat hardware, titanium nitride snake guides, and a gold cermet stripping guide.

TLS Matrix

The TLS Power Matrix gives you more power and precision in a rod built with lighter materials, plus its special compound tapering means you get just the right amount of power where it’s needed, and just the right amount of forgiveness and flex where you want it. Combined with our award winning reels, that means a great feel and a beautiful cast. Plus, our 150-years of expertise and high-end rod shop mean you get it for less money. Truly the best value, finest-casting, premium fly fishing rod on the market today. Built by experienced craftsmen in Manchester, Vermont, continuing a 150-year fly rod-building tradition. 25 year guarantee.

There are so many clichés about time they can not all be listed. Perhaps the most notable concept revolving around time is that it is the only commodity that cannot be replenished. 121TIME.com offers the most sophisticated of timepieces with a manly look and feel and moderate pricing. The exceptionally interesting offering on 121 is the ability to create a timepiece from scratch.

It is absolutely true, you can choose the face, bezel, movement, strap color and second hand. There is hardly a better way to make time your own than literally creating it yourself.

Many virtues make 121 unique:

121TIME.com
is the first Swiss Made quality watch making company exclusively accessible on Internet.

121TIME.com
is the first watch company to offer such a high level of customer participation in the purchase process that creates a unique experience with high emotional content. With its platform, 121TIME can deliver more experience to each customer.

You can personalize the back of your watch by adding to it a text and/or a logo, which you will have chosen. This option is automatically available to you at the end of the process of creation of your watch.

As we near Father’s Day make sure, Dad remembers the time.

Father’s Day generally reveals a tie or some other standard gift that is always appreciated but rarely surprising. Well good news Father Fans. Here is a chance for you to do something remarkable and memorable. Franklin Mint is one of the most loved source of collectibles and they never disappoint.

Their current collection of cars, motorcycles, fire truck and military vehicles is rockin! The detail is one each vehicle is reminiscent of the actual vehicle, and the colors are vibrant and bold.

Any dad that fancies himself a James Bond enthusiast will love the BMW Z8 Roadster. James Bond drove this 2000 model year car in 1999’s Bond Film, The World Is Not Enough, starring Pierce Brosnon.

This particular BMW Z8 offers:

Precision engineered in 1:24 scale with a body of real aluminum, just like the real thing
Hand-assembled from more than 170 separate parts
Packed with authentic details.
Arrives with custom-designed packaging valued by knowledgeable collectors.

This year don’t drive your dad nuts with a standard gift, give the gift of adventure Bond Style

What comes to mind when I say WineRack? Do you think of your favorite Merlot or Chardonnay? Perhaps a vintage bottle you enjoyed with family and friends? Do you fantasize about a picnic by the sea or a sunset balloon ride? Whatever comes to mind I am sure it is not what I am about to share with you.

Behold the WineRack. I wish I were kidding, but this is not a joke, you are not being punk’d. As I have shared before I think plagiarism is the lowest form of theft. I will quote from Firebox.com, because I assure you I could have never penned these words about the WineRack:

“Just think, secretly guzzling from your gazongas means no more waiting in line and paying for overpriced drinks at festivals, gigs and games. The savings from just one event will pay for your WineRack™ and still leave you with enough change to buy some pretzels - not that you’ll be buying anything for yourself with a chest this impressive.”

Although the WineRack is not the ideal Father’s Day gift I hear Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties everywhere screaming for more.

If you need a Gag gift or you are planning to join a Frat or Sorority House this is one item you can’t live without.

In the immortal stolen words of Keith Oberman, “Good night and Good Luck!”

Skymall is the most awesome shop to hit the web. Years ago, Skymall was available only while flying or a frequent flyer could bring the catalog off the plane and call the 800 number. Now Skymall is available any time anywhere, with the coolest gifts for any occasion.

Have you ever been on a transatlantic flight? If you have flown over the ocean you know how crowded those flights can be. If you have ever asked for a blanket and been told by the flight attendant there were no blankets left, you know how long those flights can seem. Worse yet have you asked for a blanket and then received a small itchy dry cleaned rectangular shaped piece of cloth that is only able to cover your shoulders or your legs but not both and there is just no hope for your feet?

Well happy days are here again! Thanks to the Slanket offered on Skymall no one will freeze again. The Slanket is the best blanket - without trouble - for snuggling up with a book or laptop computer. Simply slide your arms in the 13″ -wide sleeves and then turn pages, type, knit or do anything else with your hands without uncovering your body.

The Slanket is made of soft foldable material that will fit easily in any carry on bag. If your man travels and needs to get some rest this is the perfect way to make him feel at home even when he isn’t. There is a variety of colors and a plethora of comfort to be had.

You have heard all the clichés:

• Money can’t buy love
• Better to give than receive
• Come up and see me some time!

Okay you got me, that last one was not a cliché. Those three sayings together are the embodiment of one of the coolest and possibly most intimate gifts available without batteries. You guessed it! Love Tokens.

Although you can’t buy love you can score some extra together time with these Love Tokens that confirm that whether you give or receive it’s all good!

Simply spend these Love Tokens by paying your partner. Each of the Love Tokens has a specific action that will rekindle the romance in no time. Whether it is breakfast in bed or a full body massage you seek, one token will do it.

Love Tokens are also great for the environment, that’s right kids, you can recycle them! Once one partner has spent all the tokens, it is now time for the other partner to start spending.

Trust me payback has never been more romantic and exciting. The interest on these Love Tokens is the best investment you can make.

I normally do not lift items from other websites. I am on the net all the time and continually read mission statements, vision statements, letters to readers and the like.

Lucky Brand Jeans wrote a piece on their “about us” page that reminded me of another time. Okay I wil spare you the I was so innocent part, but I will say things were simple, people were more easy going and less on the go.

I have chosen to use their words instead of my own. I can’t tell you how Lucky Brand Jeans will feel to you, but I can tell you how they feel about you!

“Lucky Brand Jeans is about a moment in time, about America, youth and courage. The brand stands for a time when quality and pride came first. Lucky Brand Jeans has always marched to the tune of its own drummer, never lining up to do it like everybody else…

Lucky Brand Jeans is about the summer before you went off to college, the friends you grew up with, freedom from the past and no fear for what lies ahead. It’s laughing at something you’re really too old to still find funny. It’s the last moment of innocence as you travel into adulthood.”

It is almost Memorial Day! It is time for hot guys to have the coolest new looks! Lucky Brand Jeans has just what the doctor ordered.

If you like loose fit, straight leg, or boot cut, Lucky has something for everyone. LBJ is not only offering jeans either. They have rockin accessories from ipod speakers to sunglasses and everything in between.

One of the hottest summer time items is the new plaid shorts! These Sunset Shorts show a little leg and a rock hard bottom. They will probably make you say I feel Lucky! If you prefer a less attention getting look the Turf Shorts are equally as handsome and come in a color called Chino, otherwise known as beige.

Everyone knows man’s best friend is a pooch! Lucky has pulled out all the stops to make sure your four-legged family member is not left out.

If you aren’t feeling lucky…maybe you should!

One of the awesome things about having a bar or game room of your own is the ability to decorate it any way you see fit or your wife will let you.

Neon signs attract attention and allow for the owner to express themselves. Kegworks has perfected the art and selection of Neon signs. Whether you are a sports enthusiast or you simply want to spice up your room with the brightest of colors and amusing signs neon is the way to go!

If Neon is not your style there is a wide variety of reproduced tin signs with many amusing phrases including Alcohol- helping ugly people have sex since 1862! Another fun sign is Free Beer Tomorrow! Just think technically the sign will always be true.

Guinness is always welcome at a bar or a party. There is no better way to treat a Guinness fan than by offering their favorite drink in a glass by the same name! Kegworks has great Guinness Accessories of every size and every budget.

Remember when you were a kid and you had to get your dad a tie for father’s day? What is it about dads and ties? Why does every kid think their dad ABSOLUTELY NEEDS a tie? Well many don’t. I blame the 80’s. The fish tie, the keyboard tie, the cartoon character tie. Those fads gave ties and dads a bad name.

So, ties are not generally thought of as great mens gifts. However, if your dad is someone who appreciates a great tie, here’s a great place to buy one. Our newest sponsor is Boardroomties.com. Now, I am a tie guy. I’ve worn a tie, everyday for work, for like years. Problem is, I tend to wear the same ones over and over again. A tie collection can get outdated pretty quickly. Boardroomties.com is the perfect place help him look sharp and sophisticated. They have an extensive line of brands. Everything from Jones New York, to Bugatti, to Kenneth Cole. You should even check out their line of Jerry Garcia ties.

These guys offer free shipping, free gift boxing, and a free pair of dress socks with every order. You absolutely can’t go wrong.

When you are ready to spice up your weekends then The Tabasco Country Store is the place for you. The Tabasco country store is prepared to dress your man feed him and take him to the golf course.

They say a way to a man’s heart is through his stomach, if that is true, his heart will explode with joy. Most men like to barbecue and consider themselves the master of the grill.

The Cookin up the Blues® Cookbook offers real recipes from the real blues masters. Blues legends like Buddy Guy, Irma Thomas, Tinsley Ellis and others share their favorite TABASCO® recipes. Color photos of the dishes and interviews with the artists are included. Louisiana and the rest of the south are famous for the Blues, Barbecue and one heck of a hurricane party. This cookbook will make your stomach sing, your heart sizzle and your corkscrew tail wag. Cooking up the blues is necessary for any sizzling chef.

Good old-fashioned Cajun cooking in messy and you don’t want to get any sauce on the new cookbook. Te Tabasco Country Store has thought of everything. The Chef Recipe Book Holder with TABASCO® Cookbook is made of stylish metal. The stand will securely hold your cookbook while you follow one of the great recipes found in your spicy hot collection.

Make every night a hot and spicy treat!