my dad is fab.
he's there for me so much more now as an adult than as a child. he worked a lot which for him was him doing his bit & providing for us, mum was there for the emotional stuff, however he was there for money advice, he was firm but fair, (not that we always understood that). immensly proud of us, even when we both screwed up big time - not once were we told we'd screwed up - much less told right this is your problem how are you going to fix it and sort it out - i'm here but it's your thing to sort.
(apart from the time DB came home with a t shirt ripped by another boy's dad - dad matched down to this man's house with DB in tow and basically told him not to lay a hand on his son again and if there was any issues he'd have to take it up with him) - only time i've seen him semi violent.
he gave me away on my wedding day & literally at the church in a dress with a horse & trap after spending out over £15K said to me 'it's not too late to change your mind'
when things when wrong with XH I rang him and he was upset on the phone with me (have tears atm thinking about it) came home and he tried to talk sense into me - ie if XH wanted to try again I should etc. then when I started opening up about what XH had been like & what had been going on, he said 'you're never to go back to that man again' and from that moment to this he's taken both DS & I back under his wing again. i've been supported & guided as an adult, DS has had a strong father figure who he respects. he's got more patience with DS than he had with DB & I, he loves telling us about his gardening & encourages the grandchildren out in the garden as well to plant & do things.
he's always there with a hug - even when I was being silly with an x BF pre DP & post xh, he said to me quite firmly, I don't know this boy but I don't like him (I was 27 he was 30) he didn't like the boy who'd upset his daughter said he wasn't good enough gave me a big hug & that was that.
He's a man of few emotions as he's very down the line & has a v v clear view of waht's right and wrong with a stiff upper lip to a degree but has become softer over the years. Oh is also a good cook as well (but we don't tell mum that lol).
I think the main point is he's allowed us to be ourselves, with guidance respect loyalty and love. couldn't ask for a better dad. a lot of DP's quirks remind me of him as well which is nice in a lot of ways.
oh and finally, after I came home for a bit (moved out at 17) we had a family meal in a pub, I asked for a half a guiness & he said 'don't you want a ladies drink like a vodka or something' :o love my dad - plus we have the same dry humor.