This Time Of The Year Is So Good!

Not only is Spring starting tomorrow, but there are hundreds of families outside enjoying the weather because it’s finals fever for so many sports.

We’ve got grand final hockey action down off Bridge Road. Hundreds of kids and families are getting into the stick action to see who comes out on top. If you are looking for the next Aussie player to grab the green and gold jersey for Brisbane 2032, don’t come looking at my A4 men’s Arsenal team. Well not yet anyway. You will find out more in a few years, that’s all I can say.

If you or your family are invested in other sports like league, AFL, soccer, netball, table tennis, chess, or the incredibly stressful energetic sport of darts, I wish you all well.

While all this sport is fun, and you do get to go outside and enjoy each other’s company, you can’t get away from the highlight of this weekend, Father’s Day.

Sunday is a chance to say thanks to your Dad and make him feel special for at least 24 hours. We know the other 364 days of the year are all for the Mum’s of the world, and rightly so. They brought us into existence, so they deserve every day.

Dads however do not have that luxury, so this one day in September, show him some love and make him feel like a king.

If you are unsure how to help him out on Sunday, come and join me at Dad’s Day in the Valley. The annual tradition in Mirani with the Pioneer Valley Car Club does a few wonderful things on the weekend. It gets us all outdoors. You get to see a whole bunch of cool cars and bikes in one place. The kids get to have some fun with the rides, you get to grab some good tucker, and you help a fantastic car club that gives so much back to the whole Mackay and Pioneer Valley.

This event has been going on for so long now, I’ve forgotten how many years we’ve clocked over. I’m sure Ian will tell me on Sunday as we broadcast live from the main street outside the Police station.

Bring the family along and come and say hi. I guarantee it will be worth your while. We’ve got some cool prizes to win, that’s for sure.

Oh, and speaking of Dad’s, thank you to everyone who has reached out about my Dad, David. Your prayers were answered, because on Monday last week, he was released from hospital and is now back home with his brand-new friend. His 4-wheeled walker called Bluey. He will get his strength back soon, and I’ll get to see him again in September when I head down to run the Sydney marathon.

The last month has been a rollercoaster of a ride. This Father’s Day will be extra special in so many ways for our family. If anything has come out of my Dad's heart attack, it’s that life is too short. Live for today, hug who you want to, and tell those close that you love them. It may be your last chance to do it.

You can join Rob Kidd from 5am weekday mornings on 4MK 1026 AM in Mackay and Proserpine, 91.5FM in Airlie Beach or just ask your smart speaker to play 4MK on iHeartRadio!

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