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Having been ill for the last decade, my father has dropped everything to ensure my health comes first. Amazing man.

Timelessly designed teapot, love it! Happy Fathers Day Dads on Yanko Design!

My dad is the greatest – no matter how crazy my ideas are, he always cooperates with me and together we find a way to make these ideas become a reality. A herb garden in a bunch of old toilets we found on the street (with draining and drop-irrigation and all!), shaping bottles and old lamps into vases, the imagination’s the limit.

Because my dad is soon to retire and he’ll be making lots of mighty fine tea as he sits in the garden, watching the birds, pruning the trees and listening to Bob Dylan. I’ll then have to hope that you design a biscuit tin to match…he doesn’t half like a little dunk!

Because as funny as it may seem he was the one who taught me how to wash plates on both sides , he advised me to never trust men until he thinks i should (knowing himself i guess ) ), never start smoking (since he became addicted to it), how to prepare fish (he’s my no 1 cook).
and he’ll always wait for me open arms at home preparing the best things for me. even though he’s not a big fan of tea, he’ll do it for me cause i love it.

He was the one who taught me the value of money… not by saying but by setting an example with his life!

and that’s exactly why i’m entering this competition instead of ‘buying’ that teapot for $200!!

i guess everybody’s Dad is special and one of a kind just like the teapot… but my Dad is as unique as the orchid oolong tea that belongs into this particular teapot!!!

My dad is special, since he convinced me to open my mind. As far as I am concerned, it is certainly the best piece of advice my dad could offer.

My dad is so special because having billions of people to educate on the world, he decided to educate me and my brother. He taught us how to be what we have become today, and that’s no easy task!

My father is great cause he’s working hard for the wealth and success of the whole family!

My father is so special & irreplaceable, ‘coz he get me into how to be discreet, honest, real & positive without even mention me about these virtues.

When i’m sick, he takes care of me
When i’m sad, he talks and helps me
When i’m lonely, he accompany me
Without him there is no me

My Dad never told me what to do, he believes that he has enough experience to give me some pieces of advice what not to do, and the rest I’ll figure out by myself. And he taught me to LOVE art. “Do You want a painter’s case with two canvases, sets of acrylic paints and brushes?” – told he recently. He’s the best and I love him very much.

The older I get the more I realize all the things he taught me. So many of the qualities I value in myself I see I learned from him. Tolerance, patients, or even just the love of a good book.

My father is a mean man. I wonder if I win this for him, will he more kind? Can he drink some herbal tea to calm down so that he doesn’t beat up his kids and gives them nightmare even as an adult?

My father is there for better or for worse, if all lights go dark, he’s always a safe place, if not to help me, to encourage and show me the way to help myself.

I have an awesome step-dad; what can I say? He gets spoiled on father’s day!

My dad and I share the love to good design,
many brainstorms with him have lead my designs into the right way.

my dad IM me this page and ask me get for him this teapot

Is it all random or i should write something about my father?

My Dad and I share the love for good design,
many brainstorms with him have improved my designs.

My dad and I share the love for a good cup of tea,
many cups of tea have been improved by good design.

My dad and I share the same Birthday,
many birthdays have been improved by a good tea.

The greatest Father day gift for my dad would be, to pore him a cup of tea, from a good designed Tea pot, on fathers day -which is also his and my birthday.

Everything for YANCO DESIGN IS FANTASTIC..!!

My dad inspired me to be who i am today. There is no better gift he could have given me, so i think its about time i start giving something back to him.

My dad, this year his 80th, told me that he would want to live his life again the same way…. just to enjoy it one more time……

I just bring awesome tea from Scotland to my father! But I really don’t know if he’s ready to quit his 60years old tea pot for a new one!

My father never told me, that he loves me, but I see his love in every thing he does for me!!!

GREAT SITE. have been following Yanko for years now

my dad would love this teapot, would compliment his exotic tea collection extremely well

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Although we hadn’t been in touch for many years, at a time when I needed my dad, he was there for me.

my pops deserves better.

My father travels in Asia a lot. I do not often see him because I live in France, but he always found a means to come to see me when I need him. Without ever asking for anything in return. This is why, probably, is the one for me.

“My Dad never expects Me to do anything for Fathers Day but just this once”

My dad is “superman” and he taught me how to fly!!
He’s Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!!

Thank you YD for this wonderful pot!!(hehe)

My father has held my family together through some pretty bad times. He’s always been there for us and is the benchmark against which I measure myself. Plus, he drinks tea!

I know I don’t qualify for this give away, but still I’d like to give a shout out to both my Popsie and Daddy for being the best dads in the world!

When u read this…(yup both r net savvy)…I hope u realize how much U both mean to me!

Happy Father’s Day

Amazing ! I think tea is better with this teapot

My father is special because he’ll always be my irreplaceable imperfect hero.

My dad is the greatest because he is the regulator of my learning. I have come to respect the subtlties of his teaching and the unending patience he has for me when I do not seem to understand. These qualities are vital in a father and I respect my dad greatly for having them.

I never knew my father. Then he found me last year, and I found out that he’s a complete and utter *insert choice words here*.

So I’ll talk about my grandfather. My grandfather was never there for me either (oh, a story with a twist). My grandparents divorced long before I can remember, because it was long before I was born.

My grandmother remarried when I was old enough to not call her husband pap like my other siblings, but he’s been around for as long as I have memories and HE (unlike other so called male role models) was always there for me.

He was the one who took us camping and taught us to fish. On visits he’d sneak us each a few bucks and tell us not to tell my grandmother. (Then, she in turn would do the same and tell us not to tell him. Then, they would go and tell each other, and ask us why we didn’t say anything!)

As I grew older I wanted to participate in various activities that my mom couldn’t afford and even if she could she couldn’t take the time to drive me. If I could find a way to make it happen my grandfather was happy to play taxi. He drove me to DC for the NYLC, to Penn State for a summer program two years in a row, and the one summer I went to Africa he picked me up from Penn State, drove me back to Pittsburgh, to the airport, back from the airport to Pittsburgh, and back to Penn State again (and then picked me up from Penn State when the summer was over). Then, when I started college it was he who packed all of my belongings in their car (he’s good, no one else could have gotten all that stuff to fit) and drove me back to Penn State yet again. There were lots of 3 hour drives (6 for him) to Penn State or back home for the holidays.

As far as I’m concerned, and always have been, he’s my real grandfather. And I wouldn’t have it any other way.

My dad is so much of a tea drinker. I start drinking tea because of him.
We are chinese, and tea is so important to my culture.
I wish my dad would have a teapot like this to enjoy his tea with art.

Happy Father’s Day

My dad is so special to me, because since my wife’s father passed away I don’t take it for granted anymore that my own dad is around… Besides I recognize myself in him and watching him gives me insight to who I am and that’s worth a lot!

Happy Father’s Day!!

My dad and I don’t have the best relationship, but we always bond over food and things kitchen-related. Perhaps this will contribute

My dad was there anytime I ever needed anything. The countless financial bailouts, that one bailout from jail, all the advice he gave me about women, work and general life points like “listen more than you talk.” Whenever something was wrong in my life (which was pretty often) he would sit me down with a pot of tea (Orange Pekoe, 3 tablespoons of sugar and when the time was right a squeeze of key lime) and we would discuss, I rarely remember how long we talked for but I knew the bigger the problem the more pots of tea.

My father instilled trust in me and always supported me, even when I made some bad calls. He’s the most giving, loving, kind and devoted man I have ever met. He taught me how to love and to be loved.

My dad taught me to think of God first, others second, and finally, myself. Good advice, if only I could follow it.

The nuance of life is to sip tea with your father discussing the intricatcies of life…

He’s just the one who’s always there for me, no matter what happens, I can always count on his support =)

Growing up, my father was the typical father, wanting me to get the most out of life while trying to get me to avoid the same mistakes he made when he was young.
But when I first started realizing how smart I was, I knew it had to come from somewhere, and I started noticing how wise and full of information my father truly was. Now whenever I want to learn something, I tend to go to him.
But like the typical father, he has a mustache. It is a proud mustache that grows large in roughly a day, and that is another reason I am proud to have my father as my dad.

One very nice teapot He will like it

My dad rocks

I am truly thankful for the relationship I have with my father. A friend, confidant, sounding board, and bottomless source of advice. It would be great to hand him this teapot and give him a little unexpected extra in return.

My father and me are one in the same. We have the same goofy humor and he keeps me laughing and always is making sure I am smiling. He is also such a great spiritual example. He has taught me to trust God with my life and he has always supported me at school. I have one more year of studies left in Industrial design at Auburn and would love to show off this beautiful teapot and plus tea is great and does the body good! I love my dad!! Help me let him know how great he is to me!

I don’t know my own dad, but my husband has been a great step dad to my 3 kids, he has never had kids of his own so that was a lot to take on

Wow, I think I saw this teapot on an episode of Diggnation , the design is flawless, this would make the perfect gift for my dad, coming from his only uniquely gifted ( or as he puts it ) “uniquely gifted , in a dangerous type of way”) SO pick me so I can outshine my brother and sisters and make their neckties look bad

A great gift for a great Dad

Even though my dad is very strict and sometimes even rigid, he has taught me the value of discipline and proper organization in order to adquire an excelent formation in my educational and personal life. Plus, he was the one who gave me unconditional support on studying industrial design.

Since my Dad is Taiwanese, he’s a big tea drinker. I think this would be a nice addition to the other teapots that he has.

Oh goodness my Dad would just flip for that teapot! He is an innovative creative guy, what he does as his career, and he would just LOVE to have and use that!(crossing my fingers tight

Long time reader, first time poster.

I’m not gonna lie, when I saw that teapot I thought it was magical.

I don’t have a sob story about my dad or anything like that, heck the guy doesn’t even drink tea! All I wanted to do was post that I think that teapot is by far the neatest teapot I’d ever seen and having something like that would totally get me into drinking loose-leaf tea!

Thanks for showcasing cool stuff and keep up the great work

After boiling the water completely out of the last teapot and burning the wood off the handle my dad taught me “It is better to use the microwave to heat water.”

A wonderful design! So cool…

My Dad is an amazing man because he’s always worked so hard to provide a home for my siblings and I. Now that I’m grown, I appreciate the long hours he worked and the risks he took to be successful and earn a living that would feed and clothe his children. And he did it all as a single-Dad for nearly 10 years! Love ya Dad!

My dad has been sick the entire life I’ve known him. He was diagnosed with hemangioma (cancer) in his liver, years before I was born. The liver will keep expanding as time goes. The doctor said that he won’t have a long time to live and there was a slim chance they could operate him because the tumor is in his liver. There’re afraid the bleeding won’t stop because all blood vessels that surrounds it. Even if cutting it off is successful, implanting a new liver might be a problem, because even until now the success rate of implanting a liver is really low, let alone finding a fresh organ.

Yes, he is still alive now with the help of healthy lifestyle and luck. But luck seems to run out. Due to the enlargement of the liver, it pressed both kidneys, restricting bloodflows. His kidneys are degenerating, the last time he checked, his doctor said it was only 5-10% functional. Dialysis is the only way to keep him alive. For you who don’t know, dialysis is sticking a really big needle into your artery, taking the blood out of the system to a dialysis machine (machine that simulate the kidneys function) and putting the blood back in the vein. He has to do it 3 times a week and it has been 5 years now.

And yet, I’ve never seen him giving up either on life or me. He is more than a father to me, he is my inspiration.

My Dad raised me and my sister by himself for over ten years. He also quit drinking about a year ago. I am very proud of him. He deserves this because I am a selfish prick and never get him anything awesome for father’s day!

My dad is special because when I told my family I was going to attend the art institute of Vancouver to learn graphic design; he was the only one that was ok with it, my mom still bugs me about being a doctor or a lawyer.

I love how you can see the tea leafs that way you can control how strong the taste of the tea is =D

I drink a lot of Tea and serve alot of Tea and this thing looks great. My daughter also enjoys serving DAD his Tea and that is a wonderfully thoughtful present on Fathers Day! P/S , Love the design, you should contact Republic of Tea! Bottoms up!

Um….My dad was an absentee father who had every excuse in the book for not visiting me as a kid. I resented my father for years. However, it wasn’t until I reached High school when my father and I rekindled our son/father relationship. I’ve come to terms with the mistakes my father made. Now, its his presence in my life that keeps me motivated and to do better. It was his wish that I never follow him down his path and become the father he wasn’t during my childhood. I respect him for that and truly love him for being a man and owning up to his mistakes and righting his past wrongs. That is the best lesson a son

Love you Dad!

The most outstanding thing my Dad did for the family was to take us on extensive camping trips throughout the USA eac summer. What an education and an experience!

Because he always had that amazing ability to tame my fiery mother whenever she got upset. Now that my mom is no longer around, he has been sipping tea alone by the balcony every evening, and I would very much love to present him with this to cheer him up.

My dad is special. As in special Olympics.

My father passed away suddenly after contracting a hospital infection while he was recovering from a (probably unnecessary) surgical procedure. Luckily, I was able to visit him before the infection had taken hold. He was in good spirits, was cracking jokes with my wife and me, and looking forward to getting home so he could smoke and watch football.

That was a Friday. I got a call from my sister late Saturday that he’d been transferred to an emergency room. I was back in town Sunday and saw him one last time, connected to a machine that was doing his breathing for him.

That same week, I got an email newsletter that stated that 90,000 people died of hospital infections every year… just in the U.S.

I never got a chance to see him again before he’d passed away. We’d had an uneasy relationship for decades but had gotten much closer lately as he’d mellowed out and I’d forgiven him over the years for my painful memories.

It was a bitter feeling to lose him just at the dawn of a new chance to connect with my father. Please don’t waste the chance to mend fences with your father (or mother!) while you’ve got the chance. Things that are simply unimaginable happen suddenly that can remove a person you love and with them an important part of your inner life goes too.

Express your love. Do it now. Keep doing it. Overlook the bad memories as much as you can. Rise above it. Imagine the bad memories your parents have themselves, and realize they aren’t being unpleasant on purpose. They’re doing their best given the hand they were dealt.

Express your love.

Express your love.

My dad… He’s not just a dad… He is my philosopher. Everyday, he nourishes me with his philosophical ideas about life and he is the one who lets me find who I really am. He’s my best GUY friend in the whole universe. No words can express how a treasure dad is. “Mahal kita, itay!” (I love you, dad!) =)

Hmmm so much in soo little space, Made me the man I am, while allowing me to be the man I am as well.

My dad has been an elementary school teacher for almost 30 years and he is going to retire soon. It’s crazy to think that he hasn’t only been a huge influence in my life, but with countless other children throughout the years. He is a huge tea drinker and would love this teapot

I would like to give this to my dad because I love him.

At age 57 and not particularly athletic person, he went to HI for the first time with the family. He decided that surfing looks fun, woke up at 6:30, rented a board and took lessons. Crazy old man. Lesson learned: Never too old to try something.

He still manage to inspire optimism and courage in me even after 7 surgeries and 2 amputations he had.

Because my dad can grow a mustache that makes all the ladies smile.

Before I was even born my dad was run down by a truck which crushed his pelvis and spine. Luckily he was not paralyzed but unfortunately the way he healed leaves him in agonizing pain at all times.

But through all of that he has not only managed to raise me and my two brothers but he has also raised 7 (SEVEN) of my cousins as his own. Ranging from the ages of 18-29 my dad is considered to be theirs’ as well. He has done his best to make sure we would all know that we are loved and always have a place to go if every thing else doesn’t want to work.

MY DAD NEVER TAUGHT ME ANYTHING IOWE IT ALL TO MY MOM.BUT I WOULD LIKE TO GIVE HIM A GIFT ON FATHERS DAY BECAUSE HE HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL LADY AS HIS WIFE

My dad is great and I would love to give him this great teapot.

Thanks

My dad’s the best because when my parents divorced and my mom left, he never flinched once over taking care of two kids (my sister and I) by himself. Because of his dedication, encouragement, hopefulness, determination and hard work, both my sister and I are getting a higher education.

Even though his back injury, the failure of his business, and his wife leaving him, he’s never left my sister and I.

Now that I’m on my own, I really hope that someday I’ll be able to repay him for everything he’s done for us.

Rising in Asian family, my dad and I are big fan of drinking / tasting tea. He is wonderful as most dads are. Wish he healthy and happy life.

my dad is just awesome. short and simple. xD

I am beginning to work on a project collectively with my father. This is a gift that I would love to give to him. He is very ambitious. I want to see him happy.

Some times sending a little sms can say more than all the expensive gifts.

I’m an immigrant; I don’t get to see my dad much. I miss him.
But I’ll see him this summer!

My dad is a genius. He was majoring in physics. He became a teacher later. In the meantime, he is also a musician and artist. He can play three instruments, all self-taught, and he is specialized in Chinese calligraphy and painting. I feel so lucky that our family could pass on his gene.

It’s good to see all of you people with such great fathers. I wish my father was half the man most of you claim yours to be. Unfortunately I hardly know mine. Anyway…

HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL THE FATHERS OUT THERE WHO DESERVE IT!!!

I hope one day I have a child or children of my own to speak of me in such great ways, like with what was displayed here. I also kinda wish i was a father too, because DAMN that is a nice teapot!

Cheers

My dad spent his whole life for our family. He’d never ever put himself in the priority against our family members. He made a lot of effort to come to this country for our better future. And always, he smiles toward every difficulties. We learned a lot from him and will always, love him.

I didn’t appreciate my dad enough when I was child, I started to appreciate him when I bacame dad myself.

Dad, I love you, I’d like to get old the way you did.
I want to be you for my children.

My dad and I have a bit of a conflicted relationship and there has been times where we haven’t even talked to each other for months. Regardless of that, when needed, he has always been there for me, trying to get me to get the best education possible and the everything I need for my life. We are on good terms now and I really do want to show him that, despite all our divergences, he’s my dad and he’s very special and important to me.

Well, my dad is my best friend and I hope to be just like him.

my dad is the best shrink i’ve ever had!

My father taught me that love is a decision, not a feeling- and the feelings that you feel for someone, are fruit of that decision we once made…to love. His words are full of wisdom and continue to defy my limited knowledge about principles to live a successful life. He is the ultimate example of a father, thus, I love him.

I wouldn’t have started my own company or gone to grad school if it weren’t for my dad, a former academic and now running a biotech firm. Growing up, he influenced me not in what he told me, but by his example. Every morning he boils a pot of green tea and him seeing this teapot every morning would be a great reminder to him of my appreciation, even if I don’t get the chance to tell him in person as often as I would like.

I don’t know if this counts… But my dad wasn’t around for my life…. So.. my little sister (who’s father also wasn’t around)and I would make or buy her something for Father’s day as well as Mother’s day. The way I figured it was she worked twice as hard as she should have to and we wanted to show her we appreciated it. So it would be pretty cool to win my mom this teapot since currently she’s helping my ass get through college (I’m broke) and just graduated my little sister who will most likely need her ass put through college.

He is energized torch who lit my path for last 26years without running out of battery. Leading me to correct place all the time ..
to yankodesign.com? lol

My father is the most selfless man I have ever met. He has given up all of his own ambitions to support my mother. He has supported me in everything I have set out to do, regardless of whether or not it seemed like the “smart” thing to do at the time. He always has tea ready for me whenever I come to visit, and as a result, tea has come to have a particularly special place in my daily routine. In short, my father is the reason I am who I am today.

My father is as unqiue and as special as everyone’s father. Cos I understand everyone will only have one blood related father in my life and will treasure him in my heart always.

My dad works to make this world better by being a ardently passionate about healing others through his hands as a doctor. He gives all of himself to those around him so that they can be better citizens of this world.

My father is a lawyer. He brings in about $750,000 per year and has an awesome trophy wife (my step-mom) who is a definite MILF. I get a decent allowance, but not enough, but definitely enough to buy a few of these bad boys. My dad is definitely the best and beats other dads hands down because of his wealth and good looks. Sorry if I sound arrogant, but facts are facts. Peace.

My dad is special because: He has had a ton of education, and is even fluent in German! An asian speaking German! He has his masters in Gifted children education.

Yet – he teaches Immigrants English at a low pay. He really makes a difference.

He’s to blame for my love of design, music and photography.
He’s taught me everything I know and love.
Thanks dad!

My dad is so awesome because he has never given me some sort of sob story to try and win contests with. The only time he was sick is when I punched him in the face for being so damn cute. He was there my whole life and never abandoned me…. and last but not least he didn’t divorce my mom. oh… and the dude that dropped how much your dad makes!! who cares.

He is more than ordinary, he is my hero.

My dad is afflicted with cancer. Radiation therapy has really damaged his body to the point where he can hardly use his arms anymore. He cannot take care of himself and seeing him suffer through Chemotherapy is just heartbreaking. I know that the only reason he fights on is so that he can teach me enough to hand down the family business to me. It weighs heavy on my shoulders to know that my dad has dedicated the rest of his life to me.

My dad is awesome because he lives off watching old tv shows on the internet while still never quite understanding what the internet is. He’s awesome because he can’t seem to go a day without telling me or my sister how much he loves us. My dad lives off of tim horton’s and whopper juniors while dreaming of eating at the waffle house near where I live. My dad is awesome because he helped me start my own business no questions asked beyond what I needed. My dad is awesome because he watches Waterworld like its the holy nerd bible. My dad is awesome because he’s my dad.

My dad was a good dad to me, but my wife never had her dad in her life, when we got married, my dad took it seriously that she missed that. He really stepped up and became a father to her. Even more wonderful, he is grandpa number 1 for our kids, and is great to them.

My Dad is special to me because he is always there for me.He cares about me, he supports me, he encourages me. He is my best friend and I love him so much. Happy father’s day Dad!

My Dad is special because he’s been able to learn how to be more open and affectionate with his children, and he’s been enjoying every second of it. Hey, not every 82-year-old man can change that way! My Dad rocks!

My dad is amazing.

Ever since I was a kid, he has taught me to make the best of everything I can, and made me understand the ways of life without any discipline. He is always there when I need him, and when I don’t

He has been through so many challenges, I can’t even imagine. I am very proud of him.

These first few years of my life has been great and rough at times but having him guide me through it is all I could ever ask for.

Dads are great because the made you and you are only as good as the stuff that makes you.

My Father so special because he is my the only one Father in this world. Happy Father’s Day, Father. You are my Hero.

My dad is incredibly special because he never raised a hand in anger, he always respected my choices in life, and he always supported me unconditionally. I see so many women today who are in negative relationships that really are a reflection of the conflict they had with their fathers; I thank my dad every day that he raised a strong woman because of his patience, humility, and love. He provided me every opportunity to excel. I love you dad.

My Dad is great because after being laid-off from his job due to the economy, he decided to move closer to where his daughter’s went to college. He put his family above work and now his daughters are closer to home.

My dad is amazing because he always puts family first. He has strived to make his kids’ futures the best possible.

I love my dad because he has taught me to think. He majored in psychology in college and is now a handyman. Teaching me using these two areas of his knowledge along with his graphic art skills, he has sparked my passion for design. Largely due to his encouragement I have taken up glass working (specifically flame working) and hope to one day win the Bombay Sapphire glass competition and give him the winning glass for all he has done for me.

This teapot would be an excellent fathers day gift for him and he would appreciate its wonderful design.

My dad isn’t in my life, but my husband makes the best dad. He goes to work early every day so that he can come home and play with the kids. He puts his kids first always.

My dad is special because he has always been there for me even though we live many miles apart. My mom passed and so has all my grandparents. My dad is all the family I have left who is not fake and who genuinely cares how I am doing.

When money was tight, my parents decided to stop giving the kids an allowance. I would find some money on my table every morning. One night, I heard my father come in my room and I pretended to be asleep. He left the money on my table and left. I realized later that this was from his budgeted lunch money. My dad has made many sacrifices for us for so many years and there is nothing I can do that can ever thank him enough.

My dad is special because he was both mother and father to me. My parents separated when I was 5, and since then its just been my dad and me. He washed my hair, fed me, washed my clothes, all while holding down a full time job to pay the bills. Its always just been the two of us against the world even today. He really is a special man.

Hello,
My dad is special b/c he’s taught me what it means to work, both with your back and your mind. My father was a trashman for 20 years and I worked with him on the back of that truck most days a week from the age of 10-18. Most people think its cute to say “everything i need, i learned in kindergarten.” Well, I say everything I needed to learn from life I learned on the back of a trash truck. It doesn’t stop there though. My dad fought for his rights in a historic David and Goliath battle that took him to victory at the US Supreme court in a landmark first amendment case (umbehr vs wabaunsee county commissioners). When I wasn’t on the back of the truck, I was doing my homework in a law library. My dad would park his trashtruck in the parkinglot next to these snobby law students and treck in, dirty after a full day of work, and teach himself the law that won his case. My dad sold his business after winning this case and spent the next 3 years going to undergraduate school with me, and graduating cum ladde. While I was in med school, he was in law school, and now he’s a successful lawyer. Most young boys thing their dad is a super hero, but at 28, I still do.

Cheers,
Josh

He always been there for me – good & bad times. thanks dad

My dad, having passed away in 2005, left behind as big a positive influence on his family, city, country and planet as anyone could imagine. He was a professor of painting and drawing for about 40yrs. Through his personality and work, he taught and gave to others endlessly, everything he knew. He celebrated life. He stood for justice. He inspired many others and me. He was funny, wise and playful.
He will be strongly missed and remembered and celebrated for as long as I can see.

My father is a man of very few words. Typical Asian father. Yet when the time comes when I need the most support, he shares with me a little about his past and his memories, giving me such encouragement and love. Those things that he shares are so precious, and I can not begin to describe the gratitude I have toward him. Happy Father’s Day to every father out there!

My dad is so special because he has always been there for me. He never judged me, just loved me endlessly.

My dad, at the age of 20, started a summer theater program in our town, at which he met my mom. Now 34 years later the program is one of the most successful youth theater programs in the nation. Thousands of kids have gone through his program over those years and all learned valuable life lessons whether they followed a profession in theater or elsewhere. Notably, Tina Fey from Saturday Night Live started her acting career in his program and moved on to direct the plays before launching her career. But even with big names like Tina Fey starting out in his program my dad is virtually unknown.

Not only does he run such a great program but he volunteers for our church and community, has a chair on the foundation board (which assess grants to the schools and programs in the district), led our cub scout packs, played the piano for our high school choirs, runs a traveling show choir that performs at nursing homes around the area, adopted an critics/awards program for high school theater, and rarely misses an event for any of his five children (to name a few things). Even with all he does (much is volunteer work) he is not the richest man in the world and is about to put his final child through college.

Above all of this, however, he never lost sight of what was important in his life. I am one of five children and he has always been there for us whenever we needed him. He is not only an amazing role model but my hero. I tear up when I think of how many people he has affected through all of the things he’s done and how he has always been here for my family. Sure we’ve had our fights and disagreements but I love him more than he may know (and I do tell him).
He’s taught me so much, from how to tie my shoes, to always follow your heart, and how to work hard, and most importantly he taught me how to believe in myself by believing in me first.

Upper Darby Summer Stage is the program he started (you can look it up, but I’m not sure if it will come up right away) and his name is Harry Dietzler.

Love,
his son Mark

Thanks for the giveaway…My father was a career Army officer who was a tough “sob” when I needed it, and the strong, loving, witty, & wise person who showed me the meaning of sacrifice that I called… Dad…; he also paid for a good 2/3 of my college tuition, for which I will be eternally grateful.

^^^^^^^^^^

That’s by M. Dietzler not Dietler (it was just a clumsy typo, I do know my name).

My father grew up in the poorest part of Ethiopia, which at the time, was one of the poorest places on Earth. Now, he owns his own business in Memphis, TN, and raised three wonderful children, and is sending all of us to college on the money that he has collected over the years. He, along with my mother’s help, has come up from ABSOLUTELY nothing, to what I believe is the best man in the world. I’m going to Columbia University next year, and I attribute almost all of my success to his perseverance through the years. He has been there with me through everything. I’ve been through four surgeries in my life, and my father has always been by my bedside, and has even donated blood for me on many occasions. I believe my father deserves a gift like this to thank him, if even with a simple token like this. He has high blood pressure too, so maybe this’ll help him chill out from time to time. Please allow me to make my father’s Father’s Day one of the best of his life.

my father, like many asian fathers out there is someone who doesn’t speak much but is a leader by example. someone who always keeps the family safe by preparing for the worst yet hoping for the best. unfortunately, i think i only know him from the outside and never truly met the real him. it’s one of those i wish i know my father more.

I love my father, he has lost his job, and I would like to give him a great present like this teapot, so I dont have enough money to buy a present like this

Because he loves making BBQs every sunday, and is very supportive. Those BBQs are a reason for the whole family to get together. And because although he is my father in law, he means more to me than my dad does (my birth dad is no longer in my life).

to tell you the truth, my dad never gave me food..he simply just taught me how to fish.

A great man who I can never repay with just a simple teapot, but it helps

No gimmicks, I just love my dad!!!!!! Mad design i love it!!!

My dad deserves the best because he has always been a rock in rough seas.

My Dad is a very smart man, I’m sure he can fix anything and we get along great, thanks.

My dad and I are COMPLETELY alike. We look alike, think alike, share the same profession, and even like the same foods. It’s uncanny. He’s the best because he’s the wittiest man I know, blessed with humor, fun, and a ready smile. Hardworking too!

I would seat in front the sea where I blowed the ashes of my father, speaking with him and laughing with him and of course drinking tea.

It’s been lovely to read all of these posts about fathers, and I am gratified to learn how many wonderful dads there are in the world through this biased sample.
My dad, unlike a lot of the men described here, struggles with his role as my father and the course of his life. When I was born, he gave up the career he’d been pursuing in order to better support his young family. He didn’t want to be a father, particularly, and for my younger life, he resented me for “forcing” him to become breadwinner, stand-up family man, and responsible adult.
What’s amazing is that as I’ve grown up and made my own way in the world, my father and I have found peace: he is one of my best friends, and I am one of his. We share our lives in a relationship that isn’t very parental. One of our rituals together is to make a pot of tea (we alternate bringing a new tea from somewhere we’ve traveled or visited) early in the morning and sit together watching the sun rise or the snow fall. It is a beautiful tradition, and often leads to very intense conversation. I came out to him over a pot of tea, he told me about his illness over a pot of tea, and we processed his divorce over a pot of tea.
I’d like to give him a teaot in which the tea steeping is visible, both so that he can continue to find his fortune in tea leaves, and so that he can find clarity in his life and perspective.

he taught me that how you treat others is how you will betreated back- you want respect- give it

He taught us basic principles of right and wrong then didn’t kill us when we strayed!

What makes my dad so special compared to other dads, you ask?
Well, I don’t know…
He is the only one I got.

because he spoils us every day :0)

My dad’s name is Clark Kent and he has a secret…

clue : he will be able to bring me fine teas from everywhere around the world in just a few minutes.

That’s why I’d like to offer him this fabulous teapot !
Happy fathers day

i jus know i love my dad what he is

He’s the only person in the world who can make everything all right, no matter what.

My dad has always supported me in whatever crazy thing that I wanted to do. He is the best.

He is so special because he always there for me.

My dad love me and I love him. It’s quite enough.

I’ve been sorting through a family photos in the past weeks and I’m delighted & surprised to discover how many loving, charming photos there are of all of us as a family. I’d love to share a pot of tea while we reminisce.

Let me expound upon a little detail of my father. He was a preacher, and a missionary before that. But needing some time away from the hectic life of the ministerial profession, he is now, and for the foreseeable future, a trucker. A head or so shorter than me, he has a receding hairline and is in the habit of wearing plaid button-up shirts. He has a rather easy going personality that seemingly exudes from him, affecting those around him positively.
Always there for me, he deserves all the gifts in the world.
I love you Dad!

My Dad has always had a perfect work record. He NEVER missed work a day in his life except when my Grandma died. He shower us girls how important it is to go to work every day. He’s retires now and still doesn’t know how to take it easy!

Hmm theres not really much point in posting here, lots of people love their Dads I guess! (OR just want that sexy teapot)

Well I’m extremely proud of my Dad, he started up his own business 11 years ago from near nothing, put his heart and soul into it and provided for a family of 5 and more. Hes the sort of person that looks at my design and says the opposite of what I want to achieve because that’s the normal way to do it. I suppose it has pushed me to achieve more detail. I get my hard working, dedicated side from him which is a very good feat to have (Y).
Going to London with him tomorrow to do a Young Designers Competition show, can’t wait.

Luke.

My father always put his family first- I have many examples but my favorite is the following.

I ran across a photo of me at age 4 playing in a red swing set. My mother then told me the story of how they purchased that swing set. My dad (then age 23)and my mother drank only water with their meals for several months to save extra money for that set.

I never once felt poor growing up- my dad always made sure that we had what we needed.
In our current spend/consume/throwaway society, my father always reminds me to be grateful for what we have.

My dad has always supported me no matter what. He listens and isnt judgmental.

My dad gaves his children everything. He worked so hard so we could have the best education possible an I will forever be thankful for this gift.

The reason my father is special to me:

Two years ago I was helping my father install carpet. He likes to carry his carpet razor in his back pocket, (blade sticking up)… One thing lead to another and by accident I drove by left bicep right into it! I needed to be rushed to the E.R. because I nicked an artery.
The reason my father is special to me is because without his fast thinking and cool head, I would be a dead man.

Happy Fathers Day Pops

Kevin

The teapot is awesome, no “dad” but my husband would love it.

My father always stressed the value of never losing your sense of humor…..

My Dad loves tea, I love design. I´ll give him my love with a big hug and an espectacular design teapot.Can´t be better!
luv ya dad!!

My dad is so special because he is always there when I need someone to talk to.

The most generous man I know, even when he’s got seemingly nothing to give. Has a smile and twinkle in his eye for everyone, from strangers to the closest of friends and family. And always finds the humor throughout tough times. basically, he’s the bomb!

My dad is so special because even though I am in my 40’s I know I am still his little girl

My father taught the girls in my 4-H club wordworking with hand tools!!! He doesn’t tolerate anything less than perfection, so it must have been rough!

Thanks for the giveaway!

My Dad is the best hugger

my dad is special because he is able to admit his short comings in life. He is the most genuine, misunderstood, hard working man I have ever known. He has spent the majority of his life in back breaking labor. The sad part is that deep inside he feels unfulfilled because he is almost fifty and has nothing to show for the sweat, blood, and tears, that he has sacrificed to insure his family safety and security. My father is special because he sacrificed his dreams so that I could have a better life. My father is special because he is the best friend I could ever have.

I don’t have a dad, but I do have a husband who is an amazing father. He works his butt off providing for our son and I, all while attending school full time. He’s even the president of student counsel. He does all this so I can stay at home to raise our little boy.

He always supports me in whatever I choose to do. He worked hard for many years to give my mom and myself a great home and to give me the opportunities that he never had. What more can I say.

My father is amazing. He never gave up believing in him, loving me and praying for me even though I was a very angry, rebeliious teenager and young adult. And when I was ready to come back home as the prodigal daughter, he welcomed me with open arms!

My dad has always supported me and has been a faithful prayer warrior for me. He has helped lay strong foundations for my faith and that is priceless. He can almost always make me laugh and I want to be like him!

My dad worked really hard when we were growing up to make sure all of our needs were met. Even though we are all grown, we know that he is there for us if we need him.

The Sorapot would be a great gift because my dad recently began to appreciate tea and tries to drink tea several times a week.

I’m an adopted child, but my father never treated me like anything but his daughter. His love is endless and I am proud to be his “little girl”. Would love to win this for him.

My father was the most amazing man. It strived to support his family the best he could. He also tried to teach us the right way to insure our futures could be the as successful as his was. He wasn’t the touchy feely type that hugs a lot but he showed his love with consistency and unconditional love. I have been saying “was” because he passed away 6 years ago. On his deathbed he told me he was proud of me the first time in my life. I always felt like I wasn’t good enough and he waited till he was dying to tell me finally that he was proud of me. At least I guess it was better late than never.
I think your teapot is the most beautiful and differant looking teapot I have ever seen. I love to be differant and I would use this pot every day and enjoy it. I will also toast my dad with a cup of orane spice tea every day because I did love him with all my heart!

I really just don’t know what I would do without my Dad-he does so much for me.

My dad is special because he does so much to help me. Not only does he work on his own house to do repairs but he does mine, too. He is special and this is a special neat looking tea pot and he loves tea so its perfect for him!

For an ultra creative Pops who lives for his family. If only one day I can be as good as he. An amazing tea pot for this all day long tea drinker, priceless. Thank You.

My dad is amazing. He taught me to think. And I’ve never stopped.

My dad showed me many things, esp things I didn’t want to be … and for that I am forever greatful. In life you’ve gotta love it all.

my dad has always been there for me…no matter what, looking back it amazes me.

My dad taught me the value in working hard and how to be wise with my money. Gave me lots of great tips like pay yourself first. In other words decide how much you want to save and take that off the top first and then pay everything else and give yourself an allowance don’t just spend what’s left over.

He gave up everything he had in Eastern Europe just so I could have a better life here in America. Enough said.

My father dearest,
Is by far the best!!

Through thick and thin,
Cold winter, sunny spring
With humor and hope
Over Life’s slippery slope;
Working hard, working long-
With a pipe and a song;
Taking care of Mom,
Loving us so strong;

I wish life was easier
For him to bear,
Though for the little ones
Under his care
It was great, it was fabulous, we were fiercely loved;
It was an angel and a blessing from Heaven above!

No ’single’ boy ever really know, how hard is it to be a Good father! Until the boy called ‘Papa’ by his children…

My Dad is not only my hero but also many other people’s hero because he is a police officer!

My dad is so special because you can easily talk to him for hours and he still listens intently.
I would love to win this for him!

Perfect timing.. I need a new tea pot.

My Dad is special because he never leaves the house without saying I LOVE YOU to his 3 girls.. Mom, my twin sister and me. And he has all the patience in the world to put up with us females

My father is the definition of unconditional love. I have not been the easiest son to love while growing up, but no matter what went down, my father continued to love and protect me. And always with a smile.

My dad is special as he raised three daughters on his own and did a wonderful job of being mom and dad. He would answer embarassing questions from three girls the best he could, while his face turned beet red. I still love the way his smiles always reach his eyes.

My father taught me everything he knew, despite the fact that he realized it’d take me years to figure out the importance of what he was teaching.

My dad is very important to me because he is the rock and foundation upon which everything in my life has been built. If I ever have any issues I know he is always there for me and having that security and comfort I can try to achieve more out of life without fear.

He works his behind off and helps anyone in need.

My dad is special because even at the age of 27, he still keeps giving me money

wow, how cool can a teapot get!!!
it’s VERY cool streamline
& newest style I’ve seen
yet… & I’d love to win it!!!

To my ever cheerful Dad.

Now I am very happy thanks to you.

I give you 28 years of thanks.

And I’d like to say “Cheers” to you Dad on

father’s day　(^o^)/

My father abandoned me twice and decided working for the company was more important than anything else, including his family, and he ran over my foot

I never really had a dad, but I had the most wonderful dad-in-law ever!!! He passed away last October, but we visit his resting place every weekend. I miss his BIG bear hugs so much! He had the greatest cheerful smile and the gentlest, caring hands ever!! His lap was the safest place for the grandkids, and he could make your tears disappear and turn into laughter so quickly! Dad’s tall tales of the past made us all gasp with giggles and open our mouths and eyes with wonder! He proudly served in 2 wars and protected our country with honor. We will forever love him and miss him, and we are so proud to have had him in our lives! Thank you for this wonderful contest!
txgigggles@yahoo.com

My dad has always been there for me. His buisness requires him to travel alot but whenever I was in trouble he’d on the first plane ride home. I will always look up to him for he is the reason why I am here. I love my dad. Happy Fathers Day!

This is so perfect, as my father and I haven’t spoken for some time, and I’m looking to reach out to him this fathers day. I’d love to do it all over a great tea experience.

My dad has always been there for me,
We often share our love over a cup of tea,
This prize would fill us both with glee,
A beautiful Sorapot for tea, for Dad and me!

My family adopted a girl from China 7 years ago. About 80% of her 7 years in the US have been spent in the hospital. Never leaving her by herself, my mom and my dad were always with her. My dad would work during the day and stay with her at night. Comforting her to sleep and trying to get get whatever he could with nurses coming in the room every hour on the hour. Sometime he would be luck and get 5 hours. Other nights he would get maybe 1. But, what shocks me more than my dad simply surviving this, is that while he was pushed to the edge, his disciplined prevailed and he was able to get his company the largest real estate deal they had, the construction of the US Lenovo HQ. A couple years later, he got Duke Realty a $1 billion deal with the US Dept. of Defense. My dad has been an inspiration to keep trying even when you feel like you can’t go on. Because of what he has done, he has provided for my family, helped my sister get where she is, and taught me the lesson that family is always first.

My dad always thaught me that education, deep sense of responsability and family comes first. He always got worried about me and my life as a professional person and thanks to him (and also my mother) i’m where I am now and I lov them for that.

My dad is special because he is no longer with us. He taught me that laughter & love are the best things in the world and to do what you want today because you might not have tomorrow…believe it or not, he taught me that before he passed.

If my dad was still with us.. he would have been a wonderful grandpap for my kids! I truely miss having him around.

I would love to win. My father is a wonderful man that is always giving and truthful.
thank you for the chance

My father has always taken care of my brother and myself no matter how trying times have been. I owe him so much for his sacrifices, he is an honest a good man, and he loves hot tea! =)

My father passed away 3 years ago. We always shared a very close bond since I could remember, I could say he is still with me, taking care of me, watching over me. He was my superhero, my guide, my inspiration, he made me laugh every time I was down, he was always there waiting for me whenever I needed a ride, whenever I needed a friend, or just a shoulder to cry on. He was the best father I could have ever asked for, I will miss him till the day I die.

My dad is special because his whole career is devoted to helping people come closer to their families and to their creator.

My Dad would love this teapot since he loves inventions! What is special about him is his high intelligence, his supportiveness of me, and his love of nature and wild animals!

My dad is so special because he is down to earth and loves his family. I can call him up at anytime to talk to him.

I have the best dad, he loves us, devotes his life to me and 3 step kids. 10 years ago he survived lung and colin cancer. He is truley here for a reason

My dad was my best friend and favorite person. I had the greatest childhood anyone could ask for because of him. He died 13 years ago on Father’s Day (June 16, 1996), but it still feels like yesterday.

I’m going to enter my husband in this because, in my opinion, he is the best Dad I’ve ever known. Always there to help, give encouragement, advise and give a laugh when it is needed (he’s so very funny). He loves tea and I’d love to win this for him. Thank you!

I want to enter my husband in this because he is, in my opinion the best Dad I’ve ever met. He’s kind, understanding, always there to help or give advice and a good laugh, he’s super-funny. He loves tea and I’d love to win this for him. Thank you!

When I was young, and until I was around 15 years old, in fact for around 27+ years, he endured backbreaking 12 hour a day work just to make sure that we had enough money to live on.

Even though we did not have a lot, we had a roof over our head, food to eat and insurance.

He worked so hard for all of those years. My parents got divorced around five years ago, when I was 15 or so, and he’s still doing his best to help when he’s able, even though he is living in California instead of Georgia.

He definitely deserves this teapot, and an infinite amount more.

Thanks for the contest.

Stephen

My dad would really like this!! Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net

My father Richard has been an amazing father because he understands what it means to be a better human. A father’s role in his child’s life can greatly shape the outlook and outcome of his offspring – a fundamental fact my father has never taken lightly. Resembling Waldorf from the Muppets, my father personified well-thought wisdom and humor. He taught me that you can be many things and explore many paths – and that life isn’t a strait forward journey. He himself loved science as well as art. He decided to retired early from a lucrative career to pursue his passion in furniture design, even going so far as to spend a spectacular semester, sharing a house at my art college to study fabrication. Most people would cringe at the thought of spending such close quarters with a parent while in school, but he was not only incredibly respectful of my space but privacy – he understood it was not his place to interfere with the mistakes I was bound to make and the lessons I had to learn on my own. He was also became a hit amongst my friends- who often asked if he would come out and join us for a drink.
One of the more critical moments as a parent that he provided was the support and strength I needed to make a life-altering decision: I was not a good fit for the school I was studying at and at the beginning semester of my senior year he flew halfway across the country to tell me to stop living up to expectations I had for myself that were not leading to a fulfilling career. He gave me the strength to pursue my natural inclinations to become a designer – that just because I didn’t have the confidence to rely on my talent in the past didn’t mean I hadn’t become a strong enough woman to go back and study what I loved. He gave me perspective that was much needed when I was diagnosed with a degenerative condition – always providing an enlightened point of view without marginalizing my emotions. Whenever moments of confusion or doubt are plaguing me he is only a phone call away with sage advice and a hilarious joke. I would not be in the fully satisfied place in my life that I am without his guidance as a father. Thank You Dad… I wish there were more than one day a year we are asked to say that.

p.s. thanks for the banana pancakes!

My father is special because he can fix ANYTHING!

My Dad isn’t with me anymore, but all through my life growing up he was a do-it-yourself handy man and he taught me how to fix and do so much.

My Dad, a once brilliant engineer, is going through Altsheimer’s Disease. He still appreciates good design and would love a cup of tea brewed in the Sorapot.

My friend recently got me hooked on tea so this would be wonderful to have!!!

I can only think of having a cuppa with dad these days. He only made it to grade 5, and I think of him when I struggle with my dual doctrate arch,phil soon to finish.

My dad’s special to me because he always made it clear to my sister and me that he wanted us to be happy and to be ourselves, and however we might express ourselves, he never judged but rather made a concerted effort to take an interest in our lives, pastimes, and interests. He gave us a secure foundation to discover for ourselves what made us happy and what kinds of lives we envisioned for ourselves, and even now he continues to support, guide, and counsel us when needed. I’d love to surprise him with such a special gift, and even share the first cup of tea with him, so thanks for the chance to enter!

May Canadians enter? My dad is amazingly generous, and he also understands me better than anyone else I know.

My dad is a great man. I learned a lot from him: work ethics and honesty. Two great values. Thanks dad!

I WOULD LOVE TO SHARE THIS WITH MY WIFE OF 23 YEARS.

This is awesome!