Dynamite's Diary - 19th June 2022

I didn't sell any milkshakes today, but that's okay because I was busy celebrating Father's Day with my dad the whole time.

It's such a relief that he's been in such a good mood today. It's the first time that he hasn't spent the day brooding over where his own dad is. Guess that talk with Grandma has still remained with him all this time. Now he can just focus on himself as a father instead.

To celebrate, we headed to the nearby shooting range together. It was super fun - we competed to see who could get the most points as usual, and we actually tied. Dad won the first match and I won the next one, and then so on. We were having such a good time that time itself just flew by and it was already past lunch by the time we left.

Our late lunch consisted of his cooking as usual - squirrel burgers with chilli sauce. The chilli wasn't so hot this time, so they actually tasted kind of nice.

And then in the afternoon, we headed out to the city together. It was AWESOME. We got to go in the arcades, where I bested him at pinball and he bested me at one of those fighting games (he's a major fighting game nut). And to cap off the day, we ate out at one of those diners that offers a good selection of burgers and Tex-Mex food. We just couldn't just chatting and laughing the whole time, and Dad, getting drunk as usual, was just belting out to the hits on the radio. Sure, we got some odd looks from everyone else, but that was just a small price to pay.

I did NOT get him any beer as a gift - he does not need any more of that. I did however give him a new tool set, as his old one's in real crap condition. He was so pleased to receive it that he gave me one of those bone-crushing hugs in response. I really need to find a way to make my way through one of those without having my ribs potentially cracked in the process - it always feels like it everytime.

So overall, a great day. No angst over where Granddad is - just good times and laughs together. As well as good food. Can't forget the food.

Next week, summer arrives! I'll be able to get back to my milkshake business with my mates, and I'm sure the hot weather will mean we get some good customers. So excited for that new room! :D