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Big News for NSW and QLD Dads!

If you haven't heard about this one, you might want to check it out. Over Father's Day weekend this year (31 August to 2 September), up near Byron Bay (or down near Byron Bay if you're in Queensland), in a place called Bangalow, there will be a 'Fatherhood Festival'!

Considering how unusual it is to have events put on specifically for Dads, this should be something pretty special. They've got lots of entertainment, stalls, events for Dads, kids and familes, all in one of the most idyllic destinations in the state.

I will be trying to make it up there to spread the word about Dad Squad - not sure if I'll be able to yet, but will give it a good shot. If anybody else is thinking about going, let me know and perhaps we can catch up!

Check out the web site at:
http://www.fatherhoodfestival.com/

Brent

Calling all Dads or Dads-to-be! Dad Squad needs you!

We are actively recruiting new members who are enthusiastic about contributing to the Dad Squad community. If you are a Dad, we'd love to hear from you.

We don't have many members at the moment, but don't let that put you off. Log on, let us know about your kids and what your interests are, and kick off a couple of discussions.

It's all free, we're not out to push any agendas - this is just a place for Dads of any background to hang out and socialise. Talk about guy things. Perhaps throw around a few ideas or questions. All that good stuff.

Registration requires a valid email address to discourage spammers.

If you have any trouble registering or logging on, please send me an email at dadsquad@dadsquad.com or contact me via the contact form.

Hope to see you on the boards soon!

Brent

Tonight I am on Dad duty, looking after our sick little bubba. Lily isn't happy tonight. She's had a dry cough for the last week but today it started getting chesty. We took her to the local clinic and she was diagnosed with a cold and a throat infection. I suspect it is a little deeper than a throat infection as the cough is quite chesty, but we have some antibiotics for her so hopefully that will clear it up.

It was a good day today all the same though. Lily isn't too unhappy despite being ill, and it is a great pleasure being home with her and Allison during the day instead of at work.

Any member of Dad Squad can now create their own content! As soon as you are logged in, you are able to start creating your own blog, add product reviews and articles, start up a poll or even think up some decent jokes for the jokes page!

Just click on the 'create content' link on the left hand menu to access all the different types of content you can create... There is also a 'My Blog' link to jump straight in and start blogging.

Please jump on the discussion boards and ask questions if you have any... would love to see lots of new stuff being contributed on any appropriate topic!

Brentus

I've recently started promoting Dad Squad a bit to see if we can build up an initial core group of Dads.

If you're someone who has come along as a result to check us out, welcome! The site is a bit sparse at the moment but we're working hard to fill it up. I've just added an article on Beer & Bubs, and I'm working on a couple of others. Let me know if you have any ideas for new articles or would like to write one yourself.

We have quite a group of people registered as members now, but unfortunately the forums are still very quiet... people are registering but not saying hello! So if you do create yourself an account then please do take a couple of minutes to say "Hi!"

I've also added a 'Tags' page (see the menu item at the top of the screen). This allows you to see all the different categories of information on Dad Squad, with each category shown in a different size depending on how much information there is in that category. The more information, the bigger the link!

We have added a Dad Jokes section! Add your own Dad jokes to the collection!

We have lots of links in the links directory now... and still adding! If you know of any good links we can add, please drop us a note using the contact form, or the discussion boards!