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Back 50 years
Took a nice father's day ride yesterday with my 9yr. old son on the back of the RKC. After about an hour on the road, we stopped by dad's house so I could wish him a happy father's day and my son could wish Pop-Pop a happy day also.
After about five minutes there, Nana took my son and Iconvinced Pops to jump on the back and we went out for a nice hour ride down to the beach and back.Must havelooked pretty strange tool'in down the road with a 70yr. old man on the back.
Needless to say he loved it! Physical challenges have unfortunately prevented him from riding his whole life and he said the last time he rode was 50 years ago on a friends bike when he was 20yr. old. He never said anything tome about it my whole life. Man, what a great day, I know he won't be around forever and this memory will always bring a smile to my face.
This even topped when he got his first tatoo while I was having some work done, he was 68 then. Mom hates when I take him with me anywhere, never know what to expect...lol.
God, I love that man. Hope after 40 yrs, I've become at least 1/2 the man he is.
Just had to share one of life's grand moments.
Ride on!
EZ
After about five minutes there, Nana took my son and Iconvinced Pops to jump on the back and we went out for a nice hour ride down to the beach and back.Must havelooked pretty strange tool'in down the road with a 70yr. old man on the back.
Needless to say he loved it! Physical challenges have unfortunately prevented him from riding his whole life and he said the last time he rode was 50 years ago on a friends bike when he was 20yr. old. He never said anything tome about it my whole life. Man, what a great day, I know he won't be around forever and this memory will always bring a smile to my face.
This even topped when he got his first tatoo while I was having some work done, he was 68 then. Mom hates when I take him with me anywhere, never know what to expect...lol.
God, I love that man. Hope after 40 yrs, I've become at least 1/2 the man he is.
Just had to share one of life's grand moments.
Ride on!
EZ
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RE: Back 50 years
Nice Man, Real nice, I envy you. I tried to do the bestI could do for my Dad on fathers day for him. My Mom & Dad moved out to AZ 3+ years ago and I haven't seen them since.
So on Fathers day I took off on a ride up to where his parents used to live and where my Dad would take my sister and I up every so often to see Grandma and Pappy on Sundays (house doesn't look the same anymore). Well they have sincepassed many years ago so I went over to the Cemetery right up from where they had lived and where they layin rest and gave my Pops a call on the cell phone. Explained to him that I went by his Mom & Dads old house and was at the Cemetery in front of Headstone of his parents, he thanked me and said it meant a lot to him me being there for him on Fathers day because he couldn't. Yeah Bud I wish i could take my Dad for a ride on my bike, that would be really cool. Just thought I'd share my story also, hope you don't mind.
So on Fathers day I took off on a ride up to where his parents used to live and where my Dad would take my sister and I up every so often to see Grandma and Pappy on Sundays (house doesn't look the same anymore). Well they have sincepassed many years ago so I went over to the Cemetery right up from where they had lived and where they layin rest and gave my Pops a call on the cell phone. Explained to him that I went by his Mom & Dads old house and was at the Cemetery in front of Headstone of his parents, he thanked me and said it meant a lot to him me being there for him on Fathers day because he couldn't. Yeah Bud I wish i could take my Dad for a ride on my bike, that would be really cool. Just thought I'd share my story also, hope you don't mind.
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That is awsome!! I have a grandma well lets say a little wild!! I think she may have been in her late 60s when she pulled this on me!! Me and a few buddys where putin around and I said lets stop at my Grandmas for a soda and say hi and they all agreed. Well when we got there she wanted me to take her for a ride and I did just that but coming back down the street on the way back to her house I hapened to look in the mirror and see her pulling her shirt down!! My buddys where on the front lawn rolling on the ground and I had no idea why yet! When she got off I asked what the #%^^% was so funny and My grandma proceeded to tell me she lifted her shirt because she overheard me say that I never gives rides to gals unless the show there breasts!! Now I turned about 10 shades of red but was told right away she had a granny braiser on so it didnt show much!! Bottom line is granny will never get a ride agian (and she has asked)!! My buddys bring this up everytime and it is always a full bar and a 6 pack later!!
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RE: Back 50 years
My Dad passed away a couple of years ago and I miss all the good times we had. He rode alot years ago. I finally got him talked in to taking mine for a roll one time and he dumped it because he was used to a suicide clutch and couldn't figureout the "damned hand thing." We laughed about it for a long time, I could see him stompin for the clutch and it was a big yard where he went down so didn't hurt him or the scootbut he never wanted to take it for another ride. I took him for rides all the time andwe always had a good time. I envy you for the ride you and yourdad took on father's day.
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My dad and I have always had a strained relationship. He was always at work. My parents divorced when I was 8. We moved to NM and he stayed in Indiana. We went to see him every summer, and he made it here on a few occasions.
Last October my sister called me and said our dad was dying, and doctors didn't give him a month to live. He has always been a heavy drinker. We flew out to see him in Dallas. I spent the best visit with my dad that we have ever had. We talked about everything. And, when we left, I had made peace with him. Not everyone gets that opportunity, and it was fantastic. He is still alive. Gave up drinking (he says), and is doing well. Still working, of course. My sister spent the whole visit sleeping, and hardly talked to him. Too bad. When he finally leaves us, she wont have the closure I did.
I have two daughters of my own. My wife and I work as little as possible, and spend all of our time with them. I tell them everyday how much I love them. They will never have to have the same kind of talk my dad and I had. We tell each other everything. My wife and I are blessed. My girls are 10 and 7. The wife and I work opposite shifts, so our girls are always with one of us. We don't make a lot of money, but enough to get by. And our kids and us have the time of our lives, everyday.
On father's Day, and every day, think about your father's, and the great times. BUT, don't forget to make those great times of your own with your own children. 50 years from now, I know my girls will remember these times, today, and smile!
Last October my sister called me and said our dad was dying, and doctors didn't give him a month to live. He has always been a heavy drinker. We flew out to see him in Dallas. I spent the best visit with my dad that we have ever had. We talked about everything. And, when we left, I had made peace with him. Not everyone gets that opportunity, and it was fantastic. He is still alive. Gave up drinking (he says), and is doing well. Still working, of course. My sister spent the whole visit sleeping, and hardly talked to him. Too bad. When he finally leaves us, she wont have the closure I did.
I have two daughters of my own. My wife and I work as little as possible, and spend all of our time with them. I tell them everyday how much I love them. They will never have to have the same kind of talk my dad and I had. We tell each other everything. My wife and I are blessed. My girls are 10 and 7. The wife and I work opposite shifts, so our girls are always with one of us. We don't make a lot of money, but enough to get by. And our kids and us have the time of our lives, everyday.
On father's Day, and every day, think about your father's, and the great times. BUT, don't forget to make those great times of your own with your own children. 50 years from now, I know my girls will remember these times, today, and smile!
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