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lusciouslips19 -> What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 5:53:56 AM)

Good or bad, what did you learn from your dad?

I learned there are consequences to saying "fuck you asshole" to your dad (an ex marine).



suzybeth -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 5:55:46 AM)

Not to sell drugs on a naval base.



Asherdelampyr -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 5:57:58 AM)

I learned that PCP and Crack can make a man do anything, no matter how depraved.

I learned to appreciate the difference between a Harley and any other V-Twin Engine

I learned how to hide, and run... and more importantly, when



purepleasure -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 5:59:54 AM)

Work smart, not hard

Take care of your car

Know how to use basic hand tools.... not that you will use them, but know how to use them



ResidentSadist -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:06:49 AM)

1.  Never steal anything small.  If you are going to break the law, it should be well worth the risk and very profitable.
2.  Poly is great if the right people are involved.
3. That they haven't made a decent car since the 70s and even those were iffy. 



MsLadySue -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:09:23 AM)

I learned that it's better to tell the truth than lie and make matters far worse.



Gwynvyd -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:10:32 AM)

*hugs you again*

Gwyn



Asherdelampyr -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:15:30 AM)

Can I talk about what I learned from my grandad instead?

I learned that it doesnt matter if nobody else will see it, it should still look as good as possible
I learned the difference between 110 and 220 outlets (he was an electrician)
I learned that to get anywhere worth going involves hard times and hard work
I learned that immediately treating people with respect is the best way to gain thiers
I learned that anything you can honestly say you survived can be put behind you, no matter how traumatic
I learned that a dollar you earn is always worth more than a dollar given to you
I learned that the best way to show someone that you care is to listen
I learned that with enough motivation, you can learn to do anything
I learned to always keep learning, no matter how much I think I know about something



christine1 -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:16:16 AM)

from my birth father, i learned
not to take a sledgehammer to somoene that pisses you off.
that drinking doesnt' solve problems.
that booze and cigs don't keep a childs tummy full.
how to make kick ass spaghetti sauce
his lack of motivation gave me my motivation for hard work and the desire to make my life better.  his neglect gave me an early realization of what it takes to take care of myself which has helped me a lot throughout my life.


from my adopted father, i learned:
that being a bishop does not necessarily take or make a good man.
that some people are so judgemental that you'll never make them happy.
not to ever work with family.
that money doesn't solve  problems.
that skewed, self righteous religious beliefs can cause problems.
his inability to accept me as a human being and his "personal" belief system made me realize that acceptance of those who are different is of great importance.




TNstepsout -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:17:05 AM)

I learned how to whistle!



Gwynvyd -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:20:06 AM)

I learned to be tough, not to cry unless it was really nessasary, ( like if you pulled a nose hair) not to take shit from any body, even though I am a girl doesnt mean I cant kick the shit out of some bastard who realy deserves it, a fair fight means I let them hit me first... after that no holds barred. Excessive drinking is bad~ people who can not hold thier liquor shouldnt have any period. If a job needs to get done you just do it damn it.. and don't whine about it. Eat everything on your plate.. there are straving kids in some shithole country he had to fight in.

Thankfuly my mum raised me after he left.. or I would be a sociopath... LOL

and yes he was military... a Drill Sargent. *smiles*

Gwyn



Gwynvyd -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:47:19 AM)

Ok.. I want to do the Dad things my mum taught me dern it... he sent a shout out to Gramps dang it. *chuckles*

My Mum taught me how to:

Take car of a car~ change a tire, change oil... brakes,  a belt you name it. Have Haynes manual.. can fix it with the right tools.
Shoot a gun, gun safety, cleaning, and care of. ( also fondness of guns)
Archery~ good enough to feed my family in the winter if need be.
Mend fences
Tend horses, chickens, cattle, and land.
Leatherworking~ including saddle making
Horseback riding
Fishing
Hunting~ deer, rabbit, and what ever is in season. And how to "Dress" said animals.
Different fighting techniques
Camping
Climbing trees

She is also the woman sent me to finishing school.. and taught me how to be a little lady.

So yeah I think of my mum on Fathers day.

Gwyn



Kalista07 -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:54:32 AM)

*Hugs Gwyn*

hmmm.... Let's see.....From my dad i learned:
* That no man will ever love me
*That i'm a fat, repulsive looking cow
*  That money is one of the most important things in life
*  That sick people (me) are really just lazy
*  To feel any feelings is wrong, bad, sick, or crazy
*  That men are dangerous, hateful, mean, sick, and abusive

Although, truth be told he died a year and a half ago, and through that i learned so much more....
i learned that:
*  Despite, how i may have dreamed or fantasized about dealing with a situation, the reality of it is i'll handle it with grace and dignity.
*  Doing the next right thing, generally rules out getting revenge or even what's fair
*  i have an enormous capacity to love and to be kind
*  In the end, forgiveness is about me.....not about the other person at all

*edited to add*  i'm not even going there with the messed up things i was taught about women, a womans place, and sex.



FullCircle -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 6:58:26 AM)

Putting any human on a pedestal will lead to disappointment.



MistressK1964 -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 7:03:20 AM)

I learned how to defend Myself. He showed Me 2 VERY gorey moves that would definately kill a guy. ut OHHHHHH so effective. LOL.....He was a 5th degree blackbelt in Karate. He also was a sensii (spelling not sure of) in otherwards taught it. He is 6'5, 240 lbs still to this day.



Gwynvyd -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 7:04:50 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: Kalista07

*Hugs Gwyn*

hmmm.... Let's see.....From my dad i learned:
* That no man will ever love me
*That i'm a fat, repulsive looking cow
*  That money is one of the most important things in life
*  That sick people (me) are really just lazy
*  To feel any feelings is wrong, bad, sick, or crazy
*  That men are dangerous, hateful, mean, sick, and abusive

Although, truth be told he died a year and a half ago, and through that i learned so much more....
i learned that:
*  Despite, how i may have dreamed or fantasized about dealing with a situation, the reality of it is i'll handle it with grace and dignity.
*  Doing the next right thing, generally rules out getting revenge or even what's fair
*  i have an enormous capacity to love and to be kind
*  In the end, forgiveness is about me.....not about the other person at all



*hugs hugs hugs*

The part about forgiveness is so very poignant.

I am doing a sermon on Forgiveness on Aug. 3rd ( National Forgiveness Day ) at my church. I was thinking of opening a thread about it. This convienced me. You all so inspire me, it is just amazing.

Forgiveness is never about them.. it is about us.. but more about that in another thread.

*hugs you again*

Gwyn



lusciouslips19 -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 7:07:42 AM)

This post has shown me that what your dads taught you good or bad made you the strong and resilient people you are today.  Some by what they taught you and some by what you had to learn yourself. I admire all of your gumption and grit so much.



Cyntilating -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 7:13:57 AM)

I learned to strive, be determined and that "giving up" is not an option.
He also lived his life as a man of pride and strength, who took care of his family. 
 
Happy Father's day, Daddy
  I miss you..



Lynnxz -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 7:31:28 AM)

I learned not to put dish soap in the dishwasher.



chamberqueen -> RE: What did you learn from dear ole dad? (6/15/2008 7:46:37 AM)

I hesitated before I opened this thread, afraid I would see lots of mushy stuff that would make me feel like the only person with a bad father.  Instead, I feel more at home than ever.  : )

Probably the most valuable lesson I learned from him, through example, is that you cannot change a person.  What may be something very small for one person may be a huge sacrifice for another, so judge the action based on what they are capable of.  (This has helped me to become a better Domme.)  I also learned that if you act with enough confidence and authority that you can pass yourself off as something you are not.  You need to do your research, and approach the situation intelligently, but this has worked well for me when I have been with family members in hospitals and have been mistaken for a nurse because I knew the right key phrases - and the family members received better treatment. 

From my grandpa I learned to tell time, to see things in perspective (I remember him having me cover the moon with my thumb), to take the time to appreciate nature no matter how busy you are, to read and improve your vocabulary, to not make a fool of yourself by talking on a subject you know nothing about but to sit and listen, and to take care of loved ones even when it is difficult.  He taught me through example how to tell stories to children, to make a visitor welcome, and to see humor in a situation.  He taught me manners and when to disregard them (very rare cases). 

The first time I talked with my stepfather he told me that he loved me because he loved my mother, and because I was part of her there was no way he couldn't love me.  I learned from him that men can also be in an abusive marriage.  He told me that if I never learned anything else from him that I should never, ever allow myself to work at a job that I hate because it wastes your life.  He taught me that even though the people in your life that "should" love you don't act like it (mother, father, husband, etc.) that an outsider can; it doesn't mean that you are unlovable but that those people are dealing with their own issues.




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