What should I do? Help!!!

[Captian Krup]

I have myself in a jam. I spoke with my father on Monday and we kinda talked about going fishing on Friday. In the mean time I spoke with a friend about going maybe Friday afternoon. My friend called me this morning and said he got the afternoon off and wanted to go. I spoke with mom today and she said dad was really looking forward to going fishing with you on Friday. I feel guilty!!!! What do I do? I can only fit 1 other person in the boat. I don't want to tick anybody off. Really I enjoy being with both of them and just want to FISH!!!! But as mom always said while growing up ,"FAMILY FIRST"....... Now what?

[jimbo2]

At the risk of sounding like a wiseguy, I'd buy a new boat!
Good luck, this sounds like something I would do.

[Sunshine]

You better go w/ Dad or I'll be very disappointed in you. I wish that my father was still around so that I could have that one last fishing trip together. Don't take your time together for granted. TRUST ME

[ddt]

You know what the right thing is. Do it//
You won't be sorry.
ddt

[smiley]

Remember, this is just my opinion. You asked your Dad to go fishing first. I don't know you or your family life but Dad's come first in my book. Your friend has plenty of time to tell his employer that he can work after all. Then he can take a different day off and you two can go. You don't want to hurt your Dad's feelings. Your friend should understand.
Good luck and good fishing.
Have a great day!
Lisa

[harv]

take your dad. assuming he's older? might not have alot of time. you never know. ##### happens. take your dad!

[skeeter]

You should go with your dad! I agree with Sunshine, wish
dad was around to go with me ONE more time. Nels

[Dave in Mpls]

As I grow older, and hopefully wiser, I regret more and more the times I chose to fish, hunt, etc with friends instead of my folks, my father in particular. We are mere mortals, and our time on this earth is finite. Our parents will not forever be able to accompany us on such outings. I suggest you take the opportunity to spend a day on the water with you pop. Surely, your friend will understand. If he doesn't, do you really want to spend the afternoon in a boat with him anyway?

I'm taking my folks up to Mille Lacs for their anniversary in June, and am really looking forward to it :)

Regards

[Mike M (Sask)]

My Dad past away at age 47, I was age 19 when this happened. Now that I'm 41 you start to think about the time you have and where to spend it. I would give anything to be able to take my dad fishing again!

Take your dad!!! If your friend is a true friend he will understand.

[Trapper]

No question, take your dad. My dad was not a fisherman and the only time I ever went fishing with him was when he was dying of liver cancer. I will never forget the joy on his face when he caught a bluegill. It was as if I saw the eyes of a 4 year old kid light up. It was both the best and worst moment in my memory. I saw the joy, but all I could think of was the missed chances. I never really asked him to go fishing while I was growing up because he was never really interested, but I would give everything I have and everything I'll ever have to do it over again with him.

[Butch]

Who taught you how to fish?

B2

[Hans]

It's a no-brainer. You only get one Dad.

Hans

[bob oh]

Tell your friend that you are taking your dad. If he's a real friend he'll understand. if he doesn't understand maybe you need a new friend.....??
Bob

[Walleye Herbie]

This is a no brainer. Take your dad fishing your buddy will understand. Thanks for reminding me of this important relationship. I just signed up for the Devils lake RCL as a pro and think I will call my dad and see if he would like to go with me and fish the Co-angler side.

[Hire a guide!!!!!!!!]

N/M

[Dave in Mpls]

THAT is an excellent idea!

[luredaddy]

I cannot believe you have to ask this question, you must be very young!!!!!

[Heye5]

Work for your buddy and let he and dad go fishing in your boat!!
No, seriously, tell your friend you screwed up and are embarrased about it. Then take your dad. If there are hard feelings and he misses the work, you could offer to reimburse him for it. Of course he'll refuse (being a friend). If he doesn't, he wasn't much of a friend anyway and a half day's wages will be a small price to pay to find out. Hope you net a hog for your old man. You'll carry that memory forever. Good luck.

Heye5

[TSP]

Captain Krup,
Take your DAD fishing, if not for yourself do it for those, including myself, who no longer can take their dad. You will not regret it.
TSP

[Don]

You should take your dad. Take a camera. Have someone snap a picture of both of you standing next to the boat. Give him a copy of the pictures. Tell your buddy how much taking your father means to you, and make sure to include your friend in future trips. If you have great fishing (which I hope you do), tell your friend how much it meant to you and your dad to spend the time together. Enjoy the day with him, and do it for him and your mom, and for those of us that would love to have a chance to make the choice facing you.

Don

[GORD]

You want someone to give you an easy way out of this. AINT NONE! Everyone is right and you know it. Rent or borrow a bigger boat for the day. Later...buy a bigger boat.

[Bob G2]

Yes there is, as someone just said, get a guide.

[fisherman]

This is a no-brainer. You have just one dad. If you're friend does not understand then he may not be a friend after all.You can always get new friends....

[D189]

I decided to fish Monday night after work and I hadn't made previous arrangements for anyone to go with me. As I began to prepare, I quickly ran through the list of likely prospects that I could call to go with me at the last minute. Immediately, my Dad and my older brother popped into my head, but just as quickly as that thought came to me, I realized that would be impossible because they have both been gone for many years. But just for those few fleeting seconds, I thought about how great it would be to spend a few hours on the water with them. You have the opportunity to do that and you're asking us what you should do???
D189

[Tiny_Guy_SD]

With out a question your father. I don't know if everyone has a great person as a father, but I sure did, and I miss fishing with him every time I launch my boat. Maybe he wasn't the greatest fisherman in the world, but he was my dad. So next time when your out with your Mom or Dad, think about the special time you having, and just enjoy it, he or she will not be in the back of the boat forever.

[Captian Krup]

Well....I spoke to my friend and explained the situation and he seems ok with it. I think I really new the answer to my own question but I did not want to offend my friend. I am very happy that my father and I are going. Your answers were great I even showed my wife and she was surprised how fast the response was. Maybe I need to sit back before I start talking to people about going. Never the less thank you to all of you and good luck. I hope this helps others in the future!!!! Now I need to talk to the fishing gods about getting some fish in the boat. They say the bite is good on the Detroit River!!! CYA.

[only one dad]

Take your Dad, my step-father passed away a few years ago, and I would give anything to be able to spend a few hours in the boat with him, or wading side by side on a trout stream again. I have a picture of him on my wall holding a 35# chinook he caught the last time we fished together, and beside it a picture of me with my very first fish at age 4.

Those 2 pictures often can bring so many vivid memories back, sometimes even a few tears, but they always remind me that the best thing he ever gave me was the time we spent together fishing.

[W'eyes Guy]

If your friend is trully a "friend" he will completely understand your need to spend quality time with your father. This time spent with Dad is an extremely valuable commodity and shouldn't be taken lightly. I know first hand how quickly this time shared can be taken away from you; leaving you with nothing but the memories of fishing trips past. Re-schedule with your friend and enjoy your time with your father; you will come to appreciate it all too soon. I'd give anything to spend opening weekend with my Father, just one more time. Cherish the moments you have together with your father; friends come and go...Fathers just go.