Things My Father Taught Me

[Stormhammer]

The measurement of my finger from the tip to the first joint is 1 inch...depth for planting peas.
The measurement to the second joint is 2 inches...depth for corn.
Return borrowed things in better shape than when you borrowed them.
There are two types of trouble...one is the trouble you knowingly walk into, the other is trouble that just happens...it's important to know the difference.
Walk softly but carry a big stick.
if you have to use said stick, make sure who you use it on, doesn't get up.
Grits is good.
Foul language is a sign of a limited vocabulary
Orion, the Big and Little Dippers.
Everyone is a friend until proven otherwise.
Licorice ferns, huckleberries, nettles, sword ferns.
Tabasco won't kill you even if you eat it by the spoonfull.
Don't watch the clock when you're at work.
Fish can see you if you look over the side of the boat.
Fish can hear you if you talk to loud.
Respect the elders.
Never go to bed angry.
That which does not kill you will hurt like the ****ens, but it will make you stronger.
Family is the most important thing on earth.
How to play the guitar, spoons, mouth harp, and water filled bottles.
The true meaning of "Self Made Man"
If you don't know something, go to the library and learn it.
The phrases "I don't know", "I forgot", or "I tried (and failed)" are excuses.
There is a difference between an excuse and a reason, know the difference.
Take care of your apperance...even if it is just a t-shirt and jeans.
The world can change everything about you, except your point of view...unless you allow it to.

David L. McDonald
born 1936-passed 2008
precious father
beloved husband
A right good fellow.



( taken from best of craigslist )

[WickedIXMR]

Losing a father is the hardest thing to deal with especially when he tought you mostly everything you know and looked up to him. I lost my father may 25th 2008 so if anyone lost their father I know exactly what they're going through. RIP

[fight club]

i hear that. my dad passed in august last fall worst damn thing ever.

[TheProfiteer]

f u c k, I cant even imagine it, and my dad is a 55 year old smoker, been at it for at least 30 years. Its like a ticking time bomb for me.

I dont know what I would do in this situation.

[Kevykev]

Touching Stuff, I won't have that feeling. My father has been out of the country for over 15 years. We have NO relationship.

[Friggintitsman]

My father taught me how to sex

[Friggintitsman]

No wait that was my uncle..... sneaky bastard

[Lucky DAWG]

No wait that was my uncle..... sneaky bastard



Time and Place for that.... -1



Good find though.
Reminds of Tim Russert

[IndianStig]

read this a while back. its very touching. and i agree, losing a father is a hard thing to go through, not that i have lost mine but i lost my uncle, who was my second father. he had taught me everything i know about cars

[0p7!mu5]

me and my dad arent close but when i lost my grandfather i think that was like a huge moment to me its still hard thinkin about it and its been almost 5 years now

[LeX]

I recently lost my grandparents and that was hard... my dad has treated me like **** all my life but also done a lot of good things, so of course i'd still hate to see the day

[twinj]

+1 to OP.

I think I am going to have to keep that message. Thats very touching. I lost my father December 2007.

[JConner]

lost my dad, 44, in a car accident when i was 16.....November 24th 2002. worst day of my life

[Revmaynard]

Damn, I don't know what would happen to me if I lost my dad. I don't live with him anymore but it honestly helped our relationship. Taught me everything about cars, hell, he's the only reason I like them.