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"i'll never forget the time my dad...______"

Published Jun. 14, 2008

Okay, I'll go first:

"I'll never forget the time my dad and I raced after my first year running track and I beat him, but he swore I didn't while complaining about a leg cramp."

In honor of Father's Day, let's recount the good, the bad and the funny. And remember, it's all in fun.

My dad died when I was 16, and he and I were just getting close. 

RIP, Nathaniel Pryor!

I can't wait to hear your tales.  

Angela  

 

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I was in a miserable marriage, with me doing the giving and him doing the taking. My dad is not one to interfere, although it might crush him to be silent about matters and those dear to his heart.

One evening, he and I were doing dishes, and he said very innocently, "you two have trouble getting along sometimes, don't you?" I replied in the affirmative.

My dad simply said, "there's enough room in this world for everyone to be happy".

In that short statement, he told me everything I needed to know about reclaiming my life and my happiness, and never got close to being nosy, or imposing his views on me.

That's the best advice I have EVER gotten, from the finest man in the world!
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June 17, 2008 8:11 a.m.
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I'll never forget the time my father saved a stranger from drowning. I was just a kid, maybe nine years old - we were at the beach, and I heard someone yelling way out in the surf - in no time flat, my father was rushing into the water - I can still see his skinny legs flashing as he dashed by me - he swam out to the drowning man (no one else did) and dragged him back to shore. Then he pumped on the man's back until he coughed up and started breathing - he saved the guy's life. It never made the news, he never got any kind of recognition for it, but I'll never forget it. He's 86 years old now - a true unsung hero.
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June 16, 2008 4:14 p.m.
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I remember when my dad use to date my mom (they were married) and kick us all out of the house. My dad would first make us clean up and help him decorate the house for my mom. He is so creative. He would give us money and make us go to our grandmother's house, or drop us off at the skating rink until their date was over. LOL. My mom and dad were the lovey dovey type and they still are to this day. The new kids (the adopted ones) love to see them hug and kiss. The older kids (the biological ones) cant' stand it. Even on my wedding DVD when my dad kissed my mom I was like urgh! LOL. I'm glad to have parents like that ones the Lord blessed me with. My dad is the greatest father in the universe. LOL. He is the most humble man you'll know. Me loves my daddy. I'z a daddy's girl too! LOL.
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June 16, 2008 10:09 a.m.
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My Dad, who died in 2000 was a huge practical joker. I will never forget when he got the entire staff where he worked, a large Baptist church near Washington DC, to go outside to see a ufo. Another time my mom, dad, and I were on the way home in his car. We were about a half mile from home when all of a sudden the car cut off and we coasted to the side of the road. He said we were out of gas. We all started walking from home and were about a hundred yards from the car when he stopped, patted his pockets and said I've left the keys in the car. You guys keep walking and I'll catch up. As my mom and I kept walking we notice a car pull up next to us. Yep, my Dad, grinning ear to ear. Yeah I miss him.
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June 16, 2008 9:19 a.m.
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Many years ago I worked in a restaurant and my Dad would come in every Thursday for dinner. He always wore red t-shirts because that was the company color that he had drove truck for before he got injured. He had long white hair and a long white beard. Well Pop came in and sat at his usual table down in front by the window. As I was walking through the restaurant to see him I looked out of the window and this kid was peering in with his hands cupped around his eyes staring at my Pop with his mouth wide open. His parents appeared and the kid started jumping up and down and pointing, he thought my Dad was Santa. I love you Pop!
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June 16, 2008 8:26 a.m.
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took us to Canada for 6 weeks every year! We would go up there and help a family with their tobacco crops. It was awesome. They had automatic tobacco tiers, bulk barns and the new-fangled tractors to sit in while you primed the stuff. It was no where near being that modern here yet. One year there was a radio/tv broadcast that a grizzly bear was loose in the area. That was scary! Those times were so great. He used to take us on vacations and never went on main roads. We always went the "back way". The main roads weren't scenic enough according to my daddy. We had so much fun. He never took us to the coast...it was always the mountain areas. I guess that's why I don't care for the beach now. He was a wonderful Daddy! We didn't have much, but we appreciated everything. He worked so hard to take care of us. I miss him so much! He was my ROCK! I could go to him with anything. Now...I AM my Daddy!
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June 15, 2008 6:41 p.m.
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took us to Blackwater Falls for a day trip.This was one of the few trips we took other than Niagara Falls.I have so many other memories picking elder berries,black raspberries and all of the jokes he played. He was a card. He has been gone 6 years and love to talk about all of the great times we had. If your dad is still alive, let him know how special he is!
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June 15, 2008 5:28 p.m.
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...got blitzed at my wedding (it was a front yard type, reception was a barbeque) with his best friend. The two of them were being sentimental and falling all over each other, and at the end of the day, they talked the groom into driving the friend home - 45 miles away. The honeymoon had to be delayed. Dad still laughs about it to this day. So do I!
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June 15, 2008 3:32 p.m.
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I just typed this long thing and then wham it disappeared. Well i will sum it up like this... My dad gave mesome advice that I have taken to heart. He told me when I was dating my future wife this..."Son, love your mother, always look after her. You only have one Mother" I took this to heart. He would always call his momma every sunday and drive to see her every oer weekend when he could. He died in 2002. I never forgot his advice and I am glad.
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June 15, 2008 3:21 p.m.
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It was several days later when I checked the messages and there was his.

"Hey baby, I just called to tell you I love you. See ya on Sunday."
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June 15, 2008 11:45 a.m.
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