Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2011/06/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jun 19, 2011, at 12:44 PM, tedgrant at shaw.ca wrote: > Subject: [Leica] IMGs: Father's Day >> <http://www.imagist.com/blog/?p=5405><<<<<<<< > > Good morning George,, > Beautiful my friend in how one recalls the good fortune of a lifetime with > a great father. > This morning I think I reflected in memory far more about my Dad than I > can recall any other time since his passing. Maybe because he passed away > at the same age I now am, maybe that has something to do with my many > reflections of piggy back rides, getting the Christmas tree and decorating > it, he buying my first wagon and his emphatic instructions of staying out > of trouble with girls! "KEEP IT IN YOUR PANTS!" Wait until yer married!! > > He was stern, but forgiving! The very special day of the week was always > Saturday evening upon arriving home from work. He would have a chocolate > bar in his lunch box for my sister and myself. A special treat as it was > about as much extra money he could afford. The price of two candy bars! > Never failed, as it was the treat of the week because that was the day he > received his wages in cash. Those days long before cheques. It was cash in > a brown paper envelope. > > Yep he gave me a good spanking or two when I deserved it, but was always > first with the accolades because I achieved good marks on a school test > and or bringing home a good report card with a few "B&C's!" :-) More than > "D's" :-) > > Yes he was a wonderful father that set many of my traits of politeness and > respect for others that I may not have had if not for him. > > So to all the father lads on list I wish a wonderful day of involvement > where possible or great memories of days long ago. > cheers to all, Thank you Ted both for sharing your time on my memories of dad and for sharing your memories of your dad with me Regards, George Lottermoser george at imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist