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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Wonderful story. I have four sons none of which ride. Kind of wish they did sometimes. Be glad you have a dad like you do. This time will not come again. Ps. I am seventy come August.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 09:22 AM
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Really nice story and thanks for sharing. You are very fortunate to have such a father!!!
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 09:35 AM
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Awesome story. One of my favorite parts of just getting a bike is the fact that within a month later my dad (who rode when I was a kid) went out and bought one too.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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My Dad just passed away on June 13th. Spend as much time with your Dad as you can.

Take care and drive safe.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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Awesome, just awesome. I spend as much time as I can with my dad who is my closest friend. After beating cancer a year ago I cherish our time even more. Enjoy your time riding together and thanks for sharing.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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That's what its all about...family
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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You have a GREAT Dad!!!! He probably enjoyed buying you that bike more than you will riding it!!!!! He's a good man and must have been a heck of dad to have while growing up. Enjoy him and the bike.


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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 12:02 PM
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That's a really cool story. Your dad sounds like a great man, enjoy your time and rides with him.
 
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Great story! You are a blessed man indeed. Don't know if you have kids, but if you do - model the same love and grace to them.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Teardrop
That is great. Enjoy every minute with your dad because the day will come when you will not be able to any more.
So true. Enjoy him. Life is short.
 
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