Momories of Dad

Case e · Jun 17, 2012

For us that dont have dad around anymore are there any memories you want to share?

When I was born my dad was 46 so I had a slower, steadier more patient dad that most. I can remember cleaning out the cattle barn with him takeing turns going through a narrow door with pitchforks full of manure. I can remember going out and pithcing into the spreader and going back in just in time to stab him right in the leg with a pitchfork. The man never ever yelled, he was patient beyond belief. I tested his patients well growing up too! Lost dad about 6 years ago and think of him everytime I do something he taught me. Happy Fathers day!

old popper · Jun 17, 2012

Mine has been gone 13 years now, and there isn't a day goes by that I don't think about some advice he gave, or some memory of the past. He lived to be 90, and never gave me any bad advice.

37chief · Jun 17, 2012

My Dad has been gone since 92. He was also a very patient man. He believed if you did something. do it right the first time. I was just thinking yesterday there are so many things I wish I would have asked him. He started farming on his own at the age of 12, when his Dad left the family and moved to another town. He farmed until the late 60's. He would say he didn't make money farming, but would plant the next year. We always had good clothes,and never went without a meal. Thanks Dad. Stan

Paul from MI · Jun 17, 2012

Lost mine 17 years ago at age 95. Seemed like he just kept getting smarter every year. I miss him!

JoeM(GA) · Jun 17, 2012

My Dad's been gone 19 years this fall, find myself following lots of the advise I ignored so freely back then. My biggest regret is that he only got to hold his granddaughter once before he left us! A very smart man, missed much. I love ya!
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Fergienewbee · Jun 17, 2012

I'm one of the lucky ones; my dad turned 94 Friday. He's in an assisted living where all the nurses just love him. He gets a little confused when it comes to directions but his sense of humor is totally intact. He asked the nurse/physical therapist if he'd be able to drive. "No, your reflexes are too slow."

"Throw a 20 dollar bill on the bed and see how slow my reflexes are!" he said.

Larry

larry@stinescorner · Jun 17, 2012

Im sorry I was not better to my dad,he was a great man,sometimes you dont realize things until it too late

Anonymous-0 · Jun 17, 2012

Dad was 52 and mom was 44 when I was born an only child..Just like being raised by grandparents.Gave a whole new meaning to the term "old school".LOL , Dad always wore stipped bib overalls with a heavy long sleeved work shirt,no matter how hot it was.5'5 and 160# he could put the biggest man to shame on his stregth! At 62 he had a stoke and was bedfast for 10 years. Mom took care of hime at home and that left all the farmwork for me.getting up at 4am to milk and do chores so I could get on the school bus at 7 am is a lot to ask of a 10 year old,but it had to be done.Sure do miss dad and mom and the good old days. That time in my life had alot to do with what I am today. Thanks Dad!!

Anonymous-0 · Jun 17, 2012

My dad has been gone 18 years now, I continue realize how much I learned from him. Lots of times still come up when I wish I could call him for advice! But I know he is in a far better place!!!

cole in mo. · Jun 17, 2012

My dad was born in 1899, I was born in 1945, he died in 1983, I grew up on the farm, milking cows, feeding hogs, cutting wood, walking to a country school 2 miles away if we cut across the pasture. He raised corn, beans and wheat, the corn was shucked by hand and stored for grinding that winter. He didn't know what stop and rest ment, and one thing I remember is when he was around equipment, he had a grease gun in one hand and an oil can in the other. Never charged a neighbor when asked to help, and never asked for any help.

BillinCentralMO · Jun 17, 2012

Mine passed a year ago. I guess my best memories are putting up hay together.We'd have quite a bit of equipment out. Walked home a lot at night because we parked the hay in the barn or wanted to bring out another tractor in the morning.We had one of those vertical loaders that would pickup square bales and put them in the truck.Then I only had to stack them. We pulled the wagons behind the baler a lot too.And drank hot water out of old milk jugs out in that sun.

brandon j · Jun 17, 2012

Not my dad but grandpa I miss him every day been gone for 2 1/2 years

Vito · Jun 17, 2012

My father passed 5 years ago.He taught us a lot of things and quite a few life lessons that I pass on to my 2 son's.I miss him everyday.

Vito

jose bagge · Jun 17, 2012

Everything I know about living life well I learned from my dad... heres Dad dating my Mom, probably '56

barnE · Jun 17, 2012

My dad was born in 1898 in Marietta, SC. He was 45 when I was born. Left this world in 1968. Short time to really get to know somebody. Lotta time out of town and working afternoons at FoMoCo rouge. One good thing he taught me was cutting wood. He had something to do with the CCC and could climb trees that kids would not attempt. He was like a monkey when it came to trees. Also pretty good used car salesman. Not sure he made any money, but honest deal for the other guy. Great example of charity and help for any one that needed it, any time. Worst any one ever could say about him was "he could squeeze a penny til it cried." Good example to me. Lot to talk about some day. Dave

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