Now Paul's 2013 surprise
It reads
This year sons 12th birthday falls on this Saturday. Couple of our favourite horses running in Bendigo Cup. Said to him we can have BBQ lunch birthday party for you. Then can drive up (just over an hour), go to the races and stay up there. Then drive home Sunday. "But Smoken Ups going to Adelaide dad". He'd rather sit in car for 9-10 hours (x2) and go watch him.
"I'll have to ask your mum"
"I already asked her and she said OK"
"We ain't driving to Adelaide in 40 degree heat"
"I checked already and only going to be 29 on Saturday"
"What about the other kids? Reckon they'll want to see you on your birthday"
"I already asked them and they said OK if I buy them a present"
"I dunno he can win it this year. Caribbean Blaster going over for it"
"It's not about winning, it's about supporting dad"
"What clown told you that?"
"You did dad. Anything else to say dad?"
"Pack your bag boy. Go Trigger!!"