Saturday, April 26, 2014

Dad's Suitcase

Just thought you might like to see a favorite picture of my Dad, since I write about the many things he taught me to love - mechanical things, steam trains, clocks, anything with gears, fishing, woodworking and just too many others to list! He loved being on the water, especially to be at sea.




1917-1997



With my brother back in 1943



I still miss him so...






8 comments :

  1. I miss my dad, too, Cm. He's been gone for 30 years now.

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    1. That ache is always there, isn't it? I miss sharing my life with him. I miss his laughter and the sound of him whistling...and his wonderful tales.

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  2. Tho I miss my Dad, he worked swing shift in a factory for 35 yrs and was gone a lot or sleeping when we home, so Mom was the one we kids clung to. So I miss my Mama more it seems.

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    1. My Mom only lasted for three more years. She was a wonderful, kind, loving woman. I wish I could be more like her. I miss them both.

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  3. We lost mom first...then my dad 18months later....and as for you....you're kind to chickens, how much more loving could you be :))

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    1. I'm really a pain in the arse, Mamahen - and I don't think chickens count for very much! But thanks anyway! LOL :0)

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  4. My Dad was born in 1917 also and was in the Navy. NATS, Naval Air Transport Service. Passed in 1984. We loved to fish together when I was young. Miss him.
    Terry
    Fla.

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    1. Mine was in the CG and he taught me how to fish. He loved going for the blues. Used to bring them home all gutted and wrapped in newspapers. I got to poke the eyes out......

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