ccrunner609;1270218 wrote:My dad left my mother and 3 kids to a life of poverty and uncertanty. I went to 5 schools in six years cause we just moved around. He is a ****

Damn dude. Sorry to hear that.

Dead 4 weeks now. But poppy.

Dad died in 2008 at the age of 84....growing up, I think he only attended 1 sporting event of mine through my youth and high sschool days.....really bothered me until years later after my mother died, I was divorced , so Dad and I kind of had a "new beginning" and really got to know each all over again...I miss the ole guy. He taught me what a man really was and to this day I give him credit for the relationship I have with my kids and grandkids( even though I have no biological kids...the kids are mine!)...I had a very good relationship with Dad for the last 15 yrs of his life and found out in those years just how much I was (am) like him...Thanks Dad....

ccrunner609;1270235 wrote: In the end, I am better then him. When he dies, I probably dont even go to his funeral. Not out of spite but out of principal....he wasnt around for me so I am not around for him.

Take the high road and when he passes, go to his funeral--you'll be a better man for it, and you AND your family will be thankful you did.....trust me :thumbup:

ccrunner609;1270236 wrote:Now that I think about it, I lived a tough life and am better for it but I am pissed thinking that my kids are growing up with no granfather.

That does suck. I used to think about that but I don't worry about it any more. The guy my mom is dating is awesome and will make one hell of a grandpa, even if he won't be their biological grandfather. I just can't imagine my kids not having the same relationship with their grandpa that I did with mine. Also a bonus that my wife's dad is a great guy.

I think he only attended 1 sporting event of mine through my youth and high sschool days.....really bothered me

wow...so much like me. I loved my father but he only came to one sporting event....but I remember that insignificant JV wrestling match 44 years ago like it was yesterday right down to the very details ....just because he was there. I was a pretty good high school pitcher...3 year letterman....but he never saw me pitch a game.

As I said in an earlier post...I learned from his examples...both good and bad. I had 3 kids who were pretty good athletes. I can't say that I was at every one of their games...but I'd bet that between my wife and I, we were at 95% of them, and most of the time we were both there. Needless to say, my kids really appreciated that.

Dad turns 58 Sunday. Best guy I know.

Great thread folks.

My Dad is 56 and like many others on here...just one of a kind awesome. He got my mom pregnant at age 15....I was born when she was just early 16 and Dad was married at 17 1/2 and I was born before he turned 18. He was a great baseball player but had to give it up his senior year to be responsible for his son on the way.

He worked his way up the ladder at Big Bear and was a manager of the 2nd largest store in Ohio. He worked around 70 hours a week for about his last 20 years there.....only missed 1 day of work in 27 years and never missed a thing I ever did.

My Dad passed baseball with me almost every night....no pressure at all from him. When I left Wilmington College as a baseball player and transferred home it broke his heart....and typing this is breaking mine.

He's had an 800 series in bowling....2 300 games over his years.

A hole-in-one

Unbelievable at drawing

He's been known to get up on stage on the weekends and out-shine the guys that are singing/performing.

He is one of the funniest people anywhere.

Great thread...I needed this.

My Dad was 54 when he passed a little over a year ago. He was a great Dad, definitely taught me about hard work and personal accountability. I do miss him. He wasn't a talkative guy and was old school in regards to being/showing emotions to his kids. We knew he loved us and worked his ass off to help us have a good childhood. I am sad my children who are 5 and 3 will not remember him and get to know him.

Video my dad sent me today:[video=youtubeMr18PIXDqw][/video]

He was trying to get his raking done before leaving for Miami tonight. I replied: "Nice video gaybo haha. Take some pics of some hot Latinos down in Miami for me."


Thankful to have that kind of relationship with my father.

vball10set;1270186 wrote:Sorry to sound preachy, but gotta' say it--try reaching out to him, 'cause you may regret it someday if you don't

Thanks for the advice but, no....I won't.

BR1986FB;1270513 wrote:Thanks for the advice but, no....I won't.

Fair enough....and I'd like to echo what Ironman92 said--great thread!

One thing I miss the most is our jam sessions when we got together. Last song we played together was freewill by Rush.

Amazing how a bunch of yahoos like all of us could get on here and intelligently discuss a topic that is so polarizing from one post to the next. I tried to call all 3 of my kids last night (they are in different parts of the country) just because I was motivated by this thread. And lo and behold I was ofer 3 and had to leave a message with each of them. The two girls will call back today and immediately ask if everything is all right? The Navy SEAL trainee will call and say "yo old man...wasup?" Can't wait.

Tiernan;1270598 wrote:Amazing how a bunch of yahoos like all of us could get on here and intelligently discuss a topic that is so polarizing from one post to the next. I tried to call all 3 of my kids last night (they are in different parts of the country) just because I was motivated by this thread. And lo and behold I was ofer 3 and had to leave a message with each of them. The two girls will call back today and immediately ask if everything is all right? The Navy SEAL trainee will call and say "yo old man...wasup?" Can't wait.

Reps.

Outside of Christ Himself, my father was the greatest man to walk the face of the earth. He was humble and giving to anyone and everyone he came into contact with. He didn't teach with words but rather with actions.


I'd give 10 years off my life to be able to sit with him and talk for just one more day. He's the reason my son is who he is and for that alone I am forever thankful.

My old man is 67 and is the finest man that I know. I love him more than I could ever express in words.

Tiernan;1270598 wrote:Amazing how a bunch of yahoos like all of us could get on here and intelligently discuss a topic that is so polarizing from one post to the next. I tried to call all 3 of my kids last night (they are in different parts of the country) just because I was motivated by this thread. And lo and behold I was ofer 3 and had to leave a message with each of them. The two girls will call back today and immediately ask if everything is all right? The Navy SEAL trainee will call and say "yo old man...wasup?" Can't wait.

Yeah, it's amazing how civil we can all be when talking about something near and dear to us...and reps from me well :thumbup:

Everyone is claiming their dad is the best/greatest. Sounds like a poll thread is needed.

Commander of Awesome;1270623 wrote:Everyone is claiming their dad is the best/greatest. Sounds like a poll thread is needed.

Mine sucks. I said that. Pay attention.

justincredible;1270632 wrote:Mine sucks. I said that. Pay attention.

Yeah I'd say about 25% of us said our real dads were/are terrible.

Reps to whoever gave Justin the idea for this thread.

My dad passed away in 97' at the age of 53, I was 26. He was my hero, mentor and friend. He was also a teacher and coach of mine. Never missed anything I did. I couldnt imagine a childhood without him.

Steel Valley Football;1270651 wrote:Reps to whoever gave Justin the idea for this thread.

I gave 'em to ya' for the mom thread--let's not get greedy now

vball10set;1270677 wrote:I gave 'em to ya' for the mom thread--let's not get greedy now

Thank you, sir, may I have another??!!