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  • georgiaredskin
    georgiaredskin Member Posts: 214
    edited June 2016

    1) not everyone was going to like me no matter how sweet I tried to be.

    2) to let things not bother me like a duck, let it roll off your back like water! (And so much more). She was such a sage!

    Lol cute Kaption re: PB toast sandwiches!

    I try to teach my child/children.......

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited June 2016

    kindness, responsibility, patience, appreciation, a sense of fun

    One person from my past who I'd like to spend a day with is (they can't be dead & they can't be someone you spend time with already).....

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  • hsant
    hsant Member Posts: 790
    edited June 2016

    A friend whom I lost touch with when she moved out of state about 4 years ago.

    One person from my past who's dead who I'd like to spend the day with is..

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited June 2016

    my mom.

    3 things I always bring with me when I travel are....

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  • georgiaredskin
    georgiaredskin Member Posts: 214
    edited June 2016

    My phone, a stuffed animal (I'm still a baby at heart!) and Imitrex (I get migraines).

    Let's continue this...

    Three things I have to bring with me when I travel is.....

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  • Kaption
    Kaption Member Posts: 3,192
    edited June 2016

    medication :-), cell phone, comfy shoes.

    A place I'd like to spend a month in (outside of the U.S.) is..

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited June 2016

    The French Riviera

    One thing I have learned from being older is......

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  • pbcc1
    pbcc1 Member Posts: 659
    edited June 2016

    time passes to quickly.

    My favorite pet is ...

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  • Kaption
    Kaption Member Posts: 3,192
    edited June 2016

    was, my childhood dog, Copper. Don't have any pets at the moment.

    I'll pass that one on-

    My favorite pet is/was..

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  • hsant
    hsant Member Posts: 790
    edited June 2016

    My cat, Smokey. Unfortunately, I had to give him to a friend when I got married, because my husband is allergic to cats.

    This weekend I need to..

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  • Kaption
    Kaption Member Posts: 3,192
    edited June 2016

    see that my hubby has a good Father's Day. My stepdaughter just moved out of town-so it's all on me this year.

    The best gifts are...

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited June 2016

    time and attention.......I also like gift certificates

    Three things I will do today for sure are....

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  • hsant
    hsant Member Posts: 790
    edited June 2016

    Go to the bank, go to Nordstrom's (to buy a wallet for my dad) and eat.:)

    I'm celebrating Father's Day with...and we are going to...

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited June 2016

    DH and DS. We will go out to eat at the restaurant of DH's choice. DS bought a lawn game as a present, so maybe he'll come over and we can try it out. Then DH might go fishing, which he loves but hasn't had time to do yet this summer. Something I liked to do with my father when I was growing up was....

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  • hsant
    hsant Member Posts: 790
    edited June 2016

    Everything! But I'll go with fishing. My dad took me out on the lake during the weekends he wasn't on call (he was a physician).

    The best advice my father gave me...

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  • georgiaredskin
    georgiaredskin Member Posts: 214
    edited June 2016

    (Background: my whole family was born diehard Washington Redskins fans. And on Sundays we were even allowed to do our homework during the game. Whenever we lost, seriously-my whole family would be grumpy the entire week) until.......

    My Daddy called a family meeting and said, "It isn't our whole life, it is just a football game. So from now on if we lose, everyone is allowed to be in a bad mood on Monday only! And then we will enjoy the rest of the week. And win or lose, we will always be Redskins fans."

    After that, our weeks were much better, as were our perspectives! And it was an excellent example to be set for any negativity I have faced in my life. I have suffered many more and much deeper losses than football games, and it is normal and healthy to grieve for a loss or a setback, but I never let anything consume my whole life or destroy my spirit.

    So thank you, Daddy, for teaching me to be a survivor from an early age, how to love with all of my heart, and how important loyalty is.

    I miss him every day. Happy Father's Day in Heaven, Daddy.

    Let's continue this, and Happy Father's Day everyone!

    The best advice my father gave me was.......

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  • Kaption
    Kaption Member Posts: 3,192
    edited June 2016

    guide by being an example, not by telling people what to do. My dad seldom gave advice and never without being directly asked. But his actions were my guide.

    Nice story georgiareds.

    We'll keep it going...the best advice my father gave me was..


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  • Pheasantduster
    Pheasantduster Member Posts: 2,905
    edited June 2016
    Don't take any wooden nickels ! He was a great joke teller - great wit.

    Since this Fathers Day - let's continue - good memories boost our hearts!
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  • hsant
    hsant Member Posts: 790
    edited June 2016

    Pheasant, that's funny! My dad also used to say (still does) don't let the bastards get you down.


    Georgia, thoughts and prayers with you today. Your dad was obviously an amazing man.

    Do not, and I mean do not get in my father's way when it comes to Ohio State football.:)

    Best advice my dad has ever given me (and there's a lot to choose from) is to wait for someone to ask for your advice or opinion, because it will be appreciated. This was given to me when I was promoted to an executive from an assistant, and wasn't sure how to handle large staff meetings. My dad said, wait for someone to ask you, "what do you think". He was right, and I still use this tactic.

    Best advice my pops gave me..

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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited June 2016

    Go to all the reunions, weddings, anniversaries, holidays, fun activities etc. that you can with family and friends; otherwise you will just end up going to funerals.

    more advice from dads.......

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  • georgiaredskin
    georgiaredskin Member Posts: 214
    edited June 2016

    If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is.....(re: consoling me on being dumped by my 1 month romantic flame who I am sure dumped me because I wasn't ready for s-e-x!)

    I've loved everyone's stories! And lol and thank you Ruth and hsant! Lol Pheasant! Ruth, like yours my father led by example. My first post was more a lesson I learned from him.

    A funny story....I used to want to do everything my Daddy did, I just admired him so much. I LOVED my mom's cucumber salad SOOOOO much, but at dinner one time when I was little, my dad refused it. I said "Daddy! Why don't you want it?"He said, "Oh, it gives me too much gas." So I stopped eating it immediately, starting that night. I'm serious, like 6 months later my mom again served her cucumber salad. I had refused it again but my dad did not. I exclaimed, "But Daddy!! Stop!! That gives you gas!!!!" And he laughed and said, "Oh yeah it does but it isn't that big of a deal." I said "Dad!!!! I haven't eaten this in 6 months because you didn't eat it!!" 😂😂 and I inhaled it from then on!!!

    A funny story about my dad is........


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  • ruthbru
    ruthbru Member Posts: 57,235
    edited June 2016

    When my dad was about 86 or so, our high school football team was in a big playoff game in the town where my dad lived. DS was on the team, as were several other of his friends whom my dad knew very well (liked adopted grandchildren). My dad was a sports nut and was excited to come to the game, but he warned us that he couldn't cheer very loud because his church choir was singing the next morning & they were going to be short on basses.... he had to save his voice! Of course, once the game began he yelled louder & was more involved in the action than anyone (for an elderly choir member he said some pretty bad things about the ref's calls!!!!).

    Another funny 'dad' story is......

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  • Kaption
    Kaption Member Posts: 3,192
    edited June 2016

    When I was growing up my dad was the service manager of a shop at a Buick dealership. One day there was a fire in the shop. My cool, calm dad was credited with getting all the people and cars out safely. He was even interviewed by the local news. He was his usual quiet, modest self about it. Many, many years later I learned, through his admission to my husband, that he actually caused the fire!

    The funny thing my kids/family don't know about me is..

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  • hsant
    hsant Member Posts: 790
    edited June 2016

    I don't have kids, and my husband and father know everything about me.

    My extended family doesn't know that I don't like them😀.

    My favorite thing about Fourth of July is..

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  • georgiaredskin
    georgiaredskin Member Posts: 214
    edited June 2016

    The big party my in-laws have in Virginia where our kids are the apple of everyone's eyes and then enjoying the fireworks together afterwards. My in-laws are moving to NC, so this may be their last 4th of July party. 😞

    This Fourth of July I plan to....

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited June 2016

    enjoy a 3-day weekend and spend time with DH (we both have Mon off). Local fireworks is Sat 7/2.

    Loved all the dad stories; great advice Ruth about attending all the celebrations you can.

    Something I only get to eat/drink in the summertime is ...

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  • Kaption
    Kaption Member Posts: 3,192
    edited June 2016

    really fresh blackberries. Such a short "perfect" season.

    I have recently discovered I like to eat/drink...

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  • hsant
    hsant Member Posts: 790
    edited June 2016

    Cobia. It's a fish that tastes like a combination of swordfish and sea bass. I had it for the first time yesterday.

    My favorite junk food is...

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  • badger
    badger Member Posts: 34,614
    edited June 2016

    right now it's pretzel M&Ms. They hit the crunchy, salty, sweet & chocolate buttons.

    My favorite summer berry recipe is ...

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  • Pheasantduster
    Pheasantduster Member Posts: 2,905
    edited June 2016
    Rhubarb-strawberry pie !

    Other than fresh tomatoes, my favorite summer vegetable is....
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