Sun shines on the city for Father’s Day

FATHER’S Day is a time to remember the important role dads play in our lives.

For the Kelly family, a few snags from the barbie was the perfect accompaniment to the tales of patriarch Kev’s past heroics.

Nathan Kelly summed up his feelings for his father in four words.

“He’s a great bloke,” he said. Joined by his brothers Ryan and Julian, Nathan recalled a fond memory of his father.

But it wasn’t exactly a bonding moment that came to mind.

“My favourite memory of Kev? One time someone tried to break into the cars and Kev deadset chased them I reckon two blocks with his shirt and shoes off,” he said.

“He cracked around the block like Usain Bolt trying to catch these burglars, if that’s not Australian I don’t know what is.”

For the Kelly boys, the perfect gift was an easy decision to make.

“I made him a cup with all of his favourite people on it,” Nathan Kelly said.

“It’s got me, (my brothers), Steve Irwin, Scott Cam, Jonathan Thurston – the important people in his life.

“There’s nothing I love more than (Dad) I wouldn’t trade him for anyone.

“Maybe Steve Irwin, but that ship has sailed.”

The Kellys were a number of families that packed out the region’s sun-kissed parks to celebrate Father’s Day at the weekend.

Photos: Bev Lacey BARBY TIME: Enjoying a few snags are (from left) Nathan Kelly, dad Kevin and brothers Julian and Ryan Kelly at Picnic Point on Sunday.

Nazareth Parahi enjoys a walk through Lake Annand with his dad, Warpar Parahi.

Having a picnic under the trees are the Pauley family (from left) Emma, Cathie, Ron and Ruth Pauley.

Celebrating Father’s Day at Lake Annand are (left) David and his daughter Eliarnah Balcombe with Sam and his daughter India Abel.

Grand parents Max and Rosemary Cussons visiting from WA with their granddaughters (from left) Emily, Sophie and Georgie Cussons.