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Father’s Day Giveaway: Sony Digital Photo FrameMay 30, 2008Posted by: Megan H.
The Sony Digital Photo Frame DPF-V900 lets you (and Dad) upload and store hundreds photos directly from your camera or memory card. Photos are displayed on a sharp 9" LCD screen and auto-orient themselves so everyone is right side up. You can even surprise Dad by hooking up the frame to his brand new HDTV and showing off your handiwork on the big screen. Want to win? Post a comment below and tell us your favorite memory of your dad by 11:59 p.m. EST Thursday, June 5. One comment per person please, multiple comments will be discarded. Click here to read the official rules. |
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favorite memory of dad: sitting on his lap while I “drove” our john deere lawn mower, when all the while, he has his hands safely on the wheel without me even noticing!
- kelliPosted by kmcohee | May 30, 2008 @ 11:32 am
We used to travel a lot when I was a kid.
Posted by Lesha | May 30, 2008 @ 2:46 pm
when I was about seven, my dad put all his scuba equipment on me and shoved me into the pool to clean it.
Posted by piepie | May 30, 2008 @ 3:38 pm
My favorite members were of my dad taking me to the park every Sunday afternoon during the summer to pitch batting practice to me. I think he was afraid he would never have a son, but he finally did.
Posted by honeyryder | May 30, 2008 @ 4:15 pm
I lost my Dad over 20 years ago, but I’m very fortunate to have great Father-in-laws (my husband’s Dad & Stepdad). We recently found out that they both have cancer, and I’m hoping they are cured so we can enjoy them a lot longer.
Posted by cmaxwell | May 30, 2008 @ 4:17 pm
Favorite memory is when we were on the way to the church the day I was getting married - and he told me that it wasn’t too late to change my mind — if I had any doubts. By the way I didn’t — but it was so nice of him to care enough to ask me. And FYI been married now for over 36 years and each day gets better than the one before it.
Posted by Johannah | May 30, 2008 @ 4:27 pm
We were playing hide and seek, and my dad hid me in the air conditioning duct. Needless to say, my brothers and sisters never found me, and I won the game.
Posted by dorsy28 | May 30, 2008 @ 4:49 pm
My dad takes me to all kinds of intriguing places. He is always trying to help me learn in life! I am so happy that he was placed on this earth as my daddy!!!
Posted by mileycyrusreb | May 30, 2008 @ 5:07 pm
My dad takes us unusual places and surprises us all the time! Staying in awesome hotels all across the country!
Posted by lilaboy | May 30, 2008 @ 5:10 pm
My dad didn’t have a boy so I got the privilege and joy of being his hunting and fishing buddy. I have such a love for the outdoors because of him.
Posted by Bebemiqui | May 30, 2008 @ 7:59 pm
Greetings, The first memory that comes to mind occurred when I was around 6 or 7 years old. I was outside with my dad while he was doing yard work! He remembers me telling him,
“Dad, look at the big fishin’ worm!” It was a small snake!
Thanks for the opportunity to win a wonderful prize. CindiPosted by windycindy | May 31, 2008 @ 3:00 am
One of my favorite memories of my dad is watching him play with my baby girl like he must have played with me when I was a baby.
Posted by ssomich | May 31, 2008 @ 2:09 pm
We have a high ledge near the hall in our house and dad would always set kids from around the neighborhood on top of it! It was a great place to hide and it seems huge when u r little!
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I have many many terrific memories of my father. One of the best ones is from the holiday season of 2006. My parents took us on a Disney cruise and vacation. There’s nothing as much fun as everyone waking Grandpa up out in the middle of the ocean on a vacation just to go to breakfast!Posted by valmg | May 31, 2008 @ 5:17 pm
My favorite memory with my dad was when he used to take me to ball games with him as a kid. I used to love watching either him play softball or going to White Sox games and afterwards playing catch in the yard. It was a ton of fun and to this day we still share a love of going to baseball games and try to make it to at least one a summer to cheer on our favorite team together.
Posted by angeleyesroses4 | May 31, 2008 @ 10:57 pm
My favorite memory is of my dad hiding easter candy in our yard and giving us hints about where to find them
Posted by hazel | May 31, 2008 @ 11:36 pm
Looking back when I was a little girl my favorite memory is just laying my head on my Dad and just feeling so comfortable and safe. And now I love that my children feel like they can do the same with their sweet father, my husband. I would LOVE to win this for him.
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My favorite memory of my Dad is that of late night emergency tow truck calls. He drove a tow truck for a short while and on weekends, allowed me to go along with him in my jammies!
I felt so proud of my dad, the car hero! Sometimes, he would say that it was too cold so I needed to sit with dispatch lady and he would talk to me over the radio. And he did..
He always made me feel like a little tomboy princess!Posted by mannequin | June 1, 2008 @ 7:50 am
taking me up in the cockpit on one of his flights and landing …..too cool
3beez at bellsouth dot netPosted by floridatraveler | June 1, 2008 @ 9:10 am
My favorite memory with my Dad was dancing to “My Daughter is a Bride” with him at my wedding. I kept stepping on his toes!
Posted by Momto2Boys | June 1, 2008 @ 11:40 am
Fave memory of dad — I was dressed up ready for the homecoming dance and as I left kissed my cheek and whispered in my ear, “You look beautiful”.
Posted by tiffie555 | June 1, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
My dad is a huge Motown fan. He used to travel frequently when I was younger. During the Reagan years, he was gone all the time, especially when Maureen Reagan went on her 50 State Tour in support of her dad (my dad is ex- Secret Service).
When he would com back from a long trip, he’d break out all his favorite records and he’d sing to me. We would slow dance to Daddy’s Home by Shep and the Limelights.
Posted by Msheridan98 | June 1, 2008 @ 1:56 pm
I think it was when me “gave me away” at my wedding, and said to my husband, “Take care of my baby…”
I don’t know if I’m supposed to know that he said it… but I know I will never forget it.
God bless-
AmandaPosted by manda2177 | June 1, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
My fav memory of my dad was when I was 7 and my brother was 5, and my dad let us put bows and barrettes in his hair, the only time!!!
Posted by joshells | June 1, 2008 @ 8:48 pm
One of my favorite memories is of my dad stumbling into my room in the middle of the night after I’d had a bad dream and had called for him. He never said anything, just picked me up and carried me downstairs where he sat down in an old, squeaky green rocker and rock me. He still never said anything, just held me and rocked me. Always drove the bad dreams away.
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Posted by Fresh Girl | June 1, 2008 @ 10:58 pm
My dad and I used to walk for hours in the newly plowed fields around our house looking for arrowheads. I learned more about life during those walks than I ever learned in a classroom.
Posted by MamaFellgood | June 1, 2008 @ 10:59 pm
My favorite memory of my dad is that he would always bring me water when I called down to him at night, or if I forgot to close my closet door I would call to him and he would come up and close it for me (I was scared to have it open - even in jr. high!)
Posted by nesta67 | June 1, 2008 @ 11:39 pm
My best memories of my dad are the fishing trips that he and I took when I was in high school and college. Usually just a day or two, but we would go camping and then out in Puget Sounds in our little (tiny!) boat. Fun times just the two of us, dad and daughter!
And I’m the best fish-whacker out there!Posted by klynn | June 2, 2008 @ 12:16 am
My dad would take me fishing all the time
Posted by nor_lou | June 2, 2008 @ 1:44 am
I have lots of favorite memories of my Dad - one of them was the year I tried to stay awake so that I could catch him because I knew he was the Easter Bunny and I needed proof but he never came in and eventually I fell asleep. In the morning he told me that the Easter Bunny had to leave my basket with him because I wasn’t asleep yet and he couldn’t go into the bedrooms of kids who were still awake… Then there was the warm milk he would fix me when I couldn’t sleep, the trips to Sonic for banana splits when I needed someone to talk to, teaching me to drive in a cemetery so that anyone I ran over would already be dead, the way he cried at my wedding, watching him sleep on my couch with my daughter on his chest and… I have a great dad!
Posted by Blessed | June 2, 2008 @ 8:18 am
The wasy he used to open Christmas gifts with all the excitement of a child. He was my hero, would give anything to spend the day with him again.
Posted by lostnwv | June 2, 2008 @ 12:56 pm
My favorite memories of my dad are all from the summertime. He would always leave work early so he could come home and take us to the pool. He would talk mom into ordering pizza and we would stay until the pool closed. Then he would make us sing the ice cream song so we could stop for ice cream. there is nothing better than those times with dad!
Posted by lisachapman | June 2, 2008 @ 4:04 pm
My favorite memory of my dad is a picture I drew in elementary school of ‘my hero’ (my dad) and then wrote above it:
My hero
Daddy, who I will live with me forever”Even though I am older and living on my own now, he reminds me whenever he feels its needed, that he might at anytime take me up on that picture I drew for him when I was just a little girl
Posted by likeabuterfly | June 2, 2008 @ 6:46 pm
My dad loved to make people laugh and he loved to entertain children. My dad lived around the corner from us when my daughter was 3. He came down one warm autumn day after the colorful leaves had been gently swept into a pile on the green lawn. My daughter wanted to jump in the leaves. A beautiful memory was my dad jumping in the leaves with my daughter. Their laughter rang out through the trees as they threw the leaves up into the air and watched them float gently down upon their heads. Then they took turns burying each other and popping up as if they were surprising each other. It was one of my fondest memories because my dad was bonding with my daughter. I wish I had him here today to recall the beautiful memory with me.
Posted by Deborah Richards | June 2, 2008 @ 7:50 pm
It is so wonderful to take the time and reflect on what would be my favorite memory. It is really tough to answer because in my memory, my father was a great teacher, a great motivator, a great father and a great friend. So many snapshots flip through my mind when trying to decide what would be the best - how could it be possible. My father played, mother and father role for a lot of my life and even though he was a driven professional, he managed to be available and supportive of our interests. I remember thinking of my father very much as a suit (much more conservative corp environment). Then one day when super soaker water guns had recently hit the market and we thought they were for me and my friends - my suit - aka- father waged a full out neighborhood war. I was a senior in high school in a new town and just remember having the time of my life. My father has provided much travel, education, support but that was just simply a blast - He very often reminds me, not always with a water gun, but reminds and gently encourages me to have fun with life and enjoy and embrace every moment - can that be captured by a watergun fight - sometimes!
yay Daddles.
Posted by anyazamoractm | June 3, 2008 @ 12:33 am
My father took me on a cross country trip by car when I was 13 years old. We drove from Ohio to Colorado. It was a wonderful time to get to know each other when I was at an awkward age regarding my relationship with my father. I will never forget it and as an adult am amazed at his commitment to this trip as it was in the Carter years when gas prices were astronomical, as they are now.
Posted by saschab | June 3, 2008 @ 10:06 am
My dad died exactly a year ago today, June 3, 2007. I have so many memories I don’t know where to begin because I was only 21 when he died last year. Just seeing him everyday and smelling his cologne as he got ready for work and his sense of humor. He always had a joke for everything. We used to go fishing, play basketball in the backyard, etc. I don’t even think I can find the words to write because today is such a sad day.
Posted by kmg611 | June 3, 2008 @ 10:07 am
My favorite memory of my dad was when I was a pre-teen. Dad use to take me to the Cubs baseball games on Friday afternoons in the summer. Enjoying baseball out in the fresh air with my father is a memory I will always cherish. Dad left this world over ten years ago - love you always.
Posted by berwyn | June 3, 2008 @ 10:08 am
My father has always been a clown. Once he dressed up as Dolly Parton and another time he made a Dolly Parton snowwoman. I guess you can tell he really liked Dolly!
Posted by guruwan2b | June 3, 2008 @ 10:09 am
My favorite memory of my dad was when he used to take me to the boxing matches at the old Hollywood Legion Stadium. Those days are long gone now and so is my dad, but the memory hasn’t left for a second.
Posted by schraier | June 3, 2008 @ 10:14 am
I remember my dad taking me to the local amusement center in town. He didn’t like arcade games at all. He would keep busy though and take me anyways. Great memories!
Posted by hale2005 | June 3, 2008 @ 10:19 am
My dad would all ways play games with us inside and outside all the time and laught with us
Posted by renep | June 3, 2008 @ 10:32 am
the best memory of my father is during the winter he would call himself frosty the snowman and let us ride on his back down the hill in the snow. He is such a great father
Posted by rfrobins | June 3, 2008 @ 10:38 am
I must say that the best memory of my dad would be how hard he tried to keep his family afloat! He worked very hard to keep the roof over our head and to keep food on our table. He worked LONG shifts and on the weekends when he needed to. Growing up I didn’t have all the fancy games and toys that everyone else had. I had hand me downs from my cousins because we couldn’t afford new ones. But the fact that my dad would clean those hand me downs up and make them brand new for us meant the world! He was a true and honest man who loved his family. That is the best memory!!
Posted by bsi022604 | June 3, 2008 @ 10:39 am
I was twelve when my parents divorced. My Dad bought a van because he could not fit the four of us plus him in the front seat of a pick up truck. It had two seats in the front nothing else. We had a bean bag chair in the back and blankets(how dangerous this sounds now). We went everywhere to show off our brand new van. One of the things we did start doing is going to the Outer Banks and fishing every Sunday. We would load up the van with whatever we needed and take off. Just Dad and his Kids. Dad had custody of us. That was 33 years ago and it was not seen much for single Dads to have the kids. One Sunday we took my best friends Dad and her with us. Mr. Delar was scared to death. We drove that van on the sand with no problem but of course it was a bumpy ride, we were used to it. Now a days you couldn’t dare do that as the sand going into Oregon Inlet is not the same. We take our own kids down there now and even with four wheel drive we have been stuck. I will never forget those days hanging out with Dad and fishing. It was all so simple yet so important and one of the best memories I have of that time period.
Posted by vjphillips | June 3, 2008 @ 10:50 am
My dad loved amusement parks and would take is to Six Flags, Disneyland, Worlds of Fun etc… for vacation every year. I have some great vacation memories.
Posted by countrybear07 | June 3, 2008 @ 10:52 am
My best memories of my dad are when we used to rent this lake cabin when i was a kid and dad throwing us off the dock and dunking us in the lake. Thanks for the great giveaway!
Posted by mistyriver2009 | June 3, 2008 @ 11:01 am
My favorite memory of my dad was when I was a teenager and tryihg to sort out feelings about a boy and the relationship. he talked with me about being who I am and not to subject myself to the pressure of others . He had cried with me and he had laughed with me. You know I miss those talks.
Posted by neneelynn | June 3, 2008 @ 11:05 am
My favorite memory of my dad was last summer, I went to visit him for a few days, and he took me up to lake Nimisila with his little boat, and we just went around the lake for hours. He was giving me a tour of the lake, showing me where he fishes, where the eagles are and just the beautiful nature. We spent our time reminising about all the good times we had when my mom was still alive, and fond memories of growing up.To me that was a day I will never forget.
Posted by darski | June 3, 2008 @ 11:11 am
My favorite memory of my father was him walking with me at our camp and telling me all the names of the birds, animals and plants. As an adult he told me whenever i was little and asked whats that he would look up the answer so i would really know.
Posted by kwinger | June 3, 2008 @ 11:12 am
My dad , a Mustanger Marine,..front line in Viet Nam..very tough, Hit a dog coming home from church. Dad got out of the car and wrapped the puppy in his own jacket. When he returned to the car, he had tears streaming down his face. It is the day I found out who he really was. It humanized him.
Posted by tjbttrfly | June 3, 2008 @ 11:18 am
I have so many wonderful memories of my Dad. My first memory is when I was small, my Dad helped me learn how to tie my shoes. He had great patience and kept showing me again and again, Throughout my life, my Dad has kept that patience and even now that I’m grown, I see that he treats my children with the same love and patience that he treated me with.
Posted by peg42 | June 3, 2008 @ 11:21 am
My favorite memory of my Dad is when I was small, we used to sit out on the covered porch and watch the rain and eat chocolate chip cookies! He taught me how to really appreciate nature and enjoy the beautiful lightning shows.
Posted by j4jac | June 3, 2008 @ 11:23 am
When my Dad took me to my first Tiger game, I was just 8 years old. In a family of 5 children, it was great to be there with just my Dad. He kindly explained everything that was going on and I have loved baseball along with him ever since.
Posted by dwazdip | June 3, 2008 @ 11:36 am
My favorite memory is my father teaching my little ones how to boogie board at the shore! Imagine a 74 old man on a boogie board along side a 6 and 5 year old coming in on a wave….. yelling WEEEEEEEEEE !!
My dad aka the big Kauhuna is something else!Posted by tonysopranogirl | June 3, 2008 @ 11:43 am
When I was little my dad used to sing Simon and Garfuncle songs on his guitar. I remember singing along with him.
Posted by hibmom | June 3, 2008 @ 11:52 am
My favorite memory of my dad was when I was little every Saturday, rain or shine, we would walk downtown to Woolworths and he would buy me a ice cream soda. Saturday was my favorite day of the week.
Posted by kdet | June 3, 2008 @ 12:02 pm
My favorite memories is his laugh and his smile. Something you never forget.
Posted by dessie10 | June 3, 2008 @ 12:03 pm
My favorite memory of Dad is when he took me to an amusement park. I was frightened of big rollercoasters, but he took me on one anyway. I remember seeing how happy he was and how much fun he was having. I conquered my fear of rollercoasters that day.
Posted by fangirl | June 3, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
My favorite memory of my dad is going to the lake house almost every weekend of the summer when I was a child. We would sit on the sun deck and watch the boats on the lake, or the firecrackers on the 4th of July.
Now that I am married and have kids of my own, we only go to the lake house a few times a month. But always watch the boats on the lake and the firecrackers on the 4th of July…..with my kiddos too!
Posted by mama0102 | June 3, 2008 @ 12:10 pm
My favorite memory of my Dad, easy! I had come home from college sick with bronchitis late Christmas Eve. I was up all night coughing. It was Christmas day and the first time that my Mom had to work on Christmas so we were all pretty bummed out. My older sister and younger brother were in the other room watching TV due to all my coughing. I was taking all kinds of cough medicines…. you name it, but nothing worked! I was lying on the couch coughing for about 30 minutes straight when my dad walked in. Without saying anything, he wrapped a blanket around me and carried me to the car. I’m still coughing pretty hard and finally I managed to say, “What are you doing?” He said “I’m taking you to the emergency room”. My Dad drove me to the emergency room and stayed by my side the entire time. Normally, this sort of thing was reserved for my Mom, the nurse and natural nurturer but Dad did a great job. The Drs fixed me up with some antibiotics and prescription cough medicine. I fell asleep as soon as we got home and slept the rest of the day. I know I was sick and we all missed my Mom terribly but that was still one of the best Christmases I’ve ever had! Thanks Dad!
Posted by jennyjustjen | June 3, 2008 @ 12:18 pm
mine is a little different. it’s my dad being a grandfather. how he loved, spoiled, and played with his grandchildren!
Posted by stacy1955 | June 3, 2008 @ 12:18 pm
My favorite memory of my Dad is when he walked me down the aisle.
Posted by egreca | June 3, 2008 @ 12:21 pm
my daddy was a drunk, not too many good memories. the best one was, he came to my high school graduation sober. i was scared that if he came he would be falling down drunk, instead he was decent. being sober was about as big of a shock as him coming at all.
Posted by oldchix | June 3, 2008 @ 12:30 pm
There are definitely lots, but one of my favorite memories of my Dad actually came for me once I made him a grandfather. Seeing the love pour out of eyes as he first held as little granddaughter just touched my heart in such a huge way — and still does to this day. The fun thing is — I know now that each of my girls feels it the same way I do. He pours out his love for them, teases them, plays with them, and in so many ways lets them know from the top of their heads to the tip of their toes they are adored. In those same moments — he is telling me the same!
Posted by arbrashears | June 3, 2008 @ 1:12 pm
My favorite memory of my Dad is when he held me on his lap and I felt that all my world was secure!!
Posted by cjnedrow | June 3, 2008 @ 1:26 pm
My favorite memory was sitting on the front porch watching lightning shows. Drinking lemonade together.
Posted by mzpaw | June 3, 2008 @ 1:27 pm
My favorite memory dad & me memory is Sunday afternoons we would gear up our fishing poles and head to the pond for some fun fishing and great times ogether.
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Posted by fluegas5 | June 3, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
MY favorite memory is dancing with my father at my wedding 14 years ago I have great memories of this as I was the only wedding he would go to wearing a tie I have since lost him he past away in 2001 I will never forget the way he looked at me when we were dancing I miss him so much
Posted by trudee | June 3, 2008 @ 1:52 pm
He always bought me sundae cups from the grocery store when I was sick
Posted by gkran | June 3, 2008 @ 2:03 pm
My favorite memory of my dad is when I was sick him rubbing my head telling me I would be okey.
Posted by jamespink | June 3, 2008 @ 2:05 pm
I loved going out on my father’s sailboat with him. It was so exciting to steer this huge vessel through the ocean. The best times were when we would meet with other boats and share a dinner and swim out in the middle of the ocean!
Posted by psipsina | June 3, 2008 @ 2:15 pm
My dad left a really smelly stinker in the car while I was in the front seat with him, he rolled up all the windows and locked them. We were approaching the house and I said “thank GOD”, but he kept driving past the house and around the block to torture me, he almost wrecked he was laughing so hard.
Posted by cyashblue | June 3, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
We grew up in the Bay Area where there is an annual run called, The Bay to Bay Breakers. My dad would go every year as a roller skating clown. It was (and still is) hysterical.
Posted by gkstratos | June 3, 2008 @ 2:45 pm
My favorite memories are of my Dad and I fishing together
Posted by abfantom | June 3, 2008 @ 2:56 pm
Mine is of my husband becoming a dad, watching the wonder in his eyes as his newborn daughter stared up at him from his arms, still covered in muck from delivery.
Posted by emilyafifi | June 3, 2008 @ 2:59 pm
My favorite memories are going to baseball games and picnics!
Posted by purplepassion126 | June 3, 2008 @ 2:59 pm
Putting plastic cars in his grill.
Posted by traken42 | June 3, 2008 @ 3:09 pm
When I think of my favorite memory of my Dad I think of the hot, humid summers we had growing up. My dad would pack all of us kids up in the station wagon and drive us out to the lake. The best part was the drive…windows down, everybody buckled up he would swerve the car back and forth down the dusty dirt road to the lake…all us kids happily screaming and laughing in the back…”Do it more Dad!! Can you give us another ride dad?!?”
Aawww…
Love you Dad!! :’)Posted by lsl_53 | June 3, 2008 @ 3:28 pm
One of my favorite memories is when my Dad was there for the birth of my son
Posted by sk8fancat | June 3, 2008 @ 3:44 pm
Taking me to every sporting event imaginable as a kid.
Posted by agordon10 | June 3, 2008 @ 4:19 pm
I will be a first time father Aug 4. The best feeling in the world.
Posted by kenjorgen | June 3, 2008 @ 4:24 pm
When I moved out, I kind of lost touch with my dad. The moment when I came back and I told him everything that was going on with me and he just hugged me and said that none of it mattered anymore. Then, he whispered in my ear, “I’ll always love you, don’t ever forget that!” Talk about a “tear jerker” moment!
Posted by dawnofday04 | June 3, 2008 @ 4:24 pm
Favorite memory of dad was when we both fell overboard in a canoe.
Posted by gibson777 | June 3, 2008 @ 4:46 pm
watching him driving down the street in a mercedes benz with ladders strapped on going to work!! quite a site
Posted by anny31 | June 3, 2008 @ 4:59 pm
MY DAD LOST AN EYE BEING A PILOT IN THE NAVY WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG. HE LOVES TO SWIM SO WE WOULD GO TO THE LAKE VERY EARLY IN THE MORNING AND SWIM WHEN NO ONE WAS AROUND, I LOVED THAT SPECIAL TIME TOGETHER
Posted by bonnieann | June 3, 2008 @ 5:00 pm
having coffee on sunday mornings
Posted by mverno | June 3, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
My Dad was fantastic, he was a gentle soul that had the patience of Job! He taught me to read, spell and count before I even went to kindergarten. He would discuss polities and the news with me even when I was very young and he always listened to my comments.
Posted by southernlady823 | June 3, 2008 @ 5:27 pm
My father past away about 16 years ago now, but I miss him dearly.
One of the most fond memories I have of him was the quirkiness he had even when he was trying to be serious. I loved watching him when he didn’t know I was doing it. He wouldn’t do anything out of the ordinary…he was very fragile from having Diabetes most of his life (from the age of seven till he died back in 1991). He would always sit at the kitchen table hacking away at his leather with those little tools you use to engrave lettering on belts, purses, wallets and so forth. It was just the ways in which he did it that I enjoyed. He couldn’t see very well so he would constantly put his face as close to the lettering as possible as to see what he was doing next…it was just really cute. At the time I thought he was nuts waisting the day away doing nothing more than leather writing, but now, I would give anything to watch him do that again. This time I wouldn’t take for granted the man he once was.
When he past, my mother (being a very christian woman (in her eyes anyways)) decided that since he wasn’t as perfect as he should have been he would be going to “hell” so she threw everything away (pictures, clothes and so forth) so I don’t have anything but memories to remind me of him which saddens me to no end. I miss that man and wish so much that he was here today.
Posted by babakers5 | June 3, 2008 @ 5:52 pm
WHAT ABOUT DEAR OLD GRANDAD??????
Posted by dadoo5 | June 3, 2008 @ 5:52 pm
My favorite memory about my dad..Well, I don’t have to many. My dad wasn’t really in life, popped in and out. I hated him so much, and was deep, deep in my soul. I never thought in a million years, that I would have a “good” memory dealing with my dad, but, I was wrong. After years of deppression and crying, I finally got the courage to write my dad and let him know how I felt, I couldn’t say it directly to him. Needless to say, it didn’t change anything. Well after praying, and talking to my husband…my dad had his 2nd stroke, and was admitted to a nursing home, on feet moving like turtles, I went to see him. His wife told me his mind is not “right” he may not even know who I am. Favorite memory, sitting in his room, just watching him, not knowing what to say, my father turns to me and says, “I want you to know I have always loved you.” We sat there in silence the rest of the time I was there, but, that was fine. I forgave him that day, and we started over. That’s my favorite memory.
Posted by Amariya | June 3, 2008 @ 5:53 pm
My favorite memory is my dad picking us up from school every day.
Posted by rayreadb | June 3, 2008 @ 5:58 pm
tubing down the river on sunday afternoons!
Posted by hbbs55 | June 3, 2008 @ 6:40 pm
My favorite memories where playing games and sitting by the fire when we went camping. We camped a lot during the summers.
Posted by Gracie | June 3, 2008 @ 7:09 pm
I remember my dad taking me to my soccer games, and helfping the ref out, encouraging me to be more aggressive and win the game!!! He was sooo excited whenever we won.
Posted by zoehunter | June 3, 2008 @ 7:34 pm
i never had a father, but my best memory is sitting and eating soft boiled eggs and liverwurst sandwiches with my grandfather who raised me. as an adult, i eat them once a yr just for memories sake!
Posted by dementeddoll | June 3, 2008 @ 8:00 pm
We would play practical jokes on my mom.
Posted by dbruijn | June 3, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
I have great memories of my step-dad being the dad that I didn’t have…but w/ my step-dad, it would have to be playing pretty pretty princess!
Posted by skalobster11 | June 3, 2008 @ 9:02 pm
When we were kids, Dad would take us to Burger King every Sunday. We would all wear the paper crowns.
Posted by llcool2u2 | June 3, 2008 @ 9:23 pm
Learning to fish and almost passing out from excitement to hook a bluegill that probably weighed about 8 ounces. Those were the days.
Posted by ky2here | June 3, 2008 @ 9:25 pm
I’m an only child - a girl. My dad encouraged me in everything I did and coached my softball and basketball teams when I was old enough - and interested enough - to play. I never ever felt like he would rather have had a son.
Posted by Aisling | June 3, 2008 @ 9:47 pm
My favorite memory when I was little my Dad spent hours building a huge boat model. I watched and helped him and as a surprise he named the boat after me when I got older he bought an actual boat and we spent hours fishing together.
Posted by jo1brat | June 3, 2008 @ 9:58 pm
My father bring home our first pup from the Milk Route he worked. He was a home delivery Milkman and one of his customers gave him a puppy that was getting eater up by their bigger dog. He bought him home to us. I don’t know who was happiest….. us kids or the puppy!
Posted by Pamela937 | June 3, 2008 @ 10:11 pm
Dad was my biggest fan when I was making and selling crafts- he cut the wood for me and always made me feel so talented. In retirement he volunteered at the local community action and would fix things for people (lamps, record players,toasters…) He repaired all of his neighbors’ broken things and they never had to replace anything while he was alive.
Posted by stonybuff | June 3, 2008 @ 10:33 pm
This is a very nice frame. My dad has Parkinson’s and I would love to win this for him. His wish is to have all 3 of his kids together that has only happened once in 20 years. I would love for him to have the frame to watch us from.
Thanks for listing.Posted by nanllyn | June 3, 2008 @ 11:27 pm
My favorite memmories of my dad was when he took us to the beach clamming. He was always patient with us, when we didn’t know what we were doing.
Posted by EDRing | June 4, 2008 @ 12:08 am
When I was about 10, my Dad and I would go to auctions, I still have a few treasures that we bought back in those days! We still go occasionally . We both love it!
Posted by j4mom | June 4, 2008 @ 12:11 am
i know that is kinda mean, but my fav. memory of my stepdad, is when i was like 18 he was trying to fix some wires and he shocked himself a little bit. He didn’t get hurt, it was just funny. My stepdad is a great guy but he just doesn’t have the “fix-it-gene”
Posted by doozercries | June 4, 2008 @ 12:16 am
Every year, during the week before Christmas, my dad would make sugar cookies. He rolled out the dough and use cookie cutters to make holiday shapes. After the cookies were baked and cooled, my sisters, brother, and I decorated them. It was a 3 hour process and I loved the time spent with my dad.
Posted by dlguss | June 4, 2008 @ 12:18 am
My favorite time with my dad was working inthe garden with him.
Posted by steadier572 | June 4, 2008 @ 12:23 am
My best memories are of my dad visiting me at college and going to the football games together. We had such a fun time.
Posted by stephewart | June 4, 2008 @ 12:43 am
It has to be the time we went on a camping trip and when we were almost there my Dad realised he’d forgotten to put the tent poles in the car - he had to drive all the way back to get them again
Posted by lmuk77 | June 4, 2008 @ 1:22 am
Two or three times when I was in elementary school, my dad borrowed a friend’s small sailboat and took me sailing on the lake. We went to a little island in the middle of the lake and pretended we had discovered it and named it after ourselves. He also helped me sail the boat myself. It was a special dad/daughter bonding time and I still often give him Father’s Day cards with saliboats on them!
Posted by alimar | June 4, 2008 @ 1:52 am
My father taught me, “Take care of the pennies and the dollars will take care of themselves.” He was absolutely right!
Posted by epcotgirl | June 4, 2008 @ 2:07 am
fishing with him.
Posted by dj924s | June 4, 2008 @ 2:12 am
Favorite Memory of Dad
Swinging together on the porch swing. nothing else mattered. When I thought things could not get any better. he said… You wanna get some ice cream.
Heaven on Earth. My Dad was Fun and Fearless.
I loved my DADPosted by teabagtrish | June 4, 2008 @ 2:22 am
I remember the times we used to play Gin Rummy throughout the wee hours. It was a good time.
Posted by bobo13 | June 4, 2008 @ 3:23 am
My favorite memories are the times my Dad & I went fishing. We’d get up early in the morning before sunrise and fish in the San Francisco Bay. That was when I was a kid. I wouldn’t fish there now.
Posted by veejay | June 4, 2008 @ 3:53 am
My favorite memory of my Dad is when I was about 7 years old. He took me fishing in a rowboat and we caught many bullheads in the warm Wisconsin pouring rain.
Posted by rdoerr | June 4, 2008 @ 5:18 am
My father was not demonstrative with his love, he wasn’t physical, it was so hard for him to give hugs or kisses. So a small, but endearing, memory I have of him is the day when I was perhaps 25, and leaving for a trip with friends, and he hugged me goodbye. We were outside in public, so this meant a lot.
Posted by jean8 | June 4, 2008 @ 5:43 am
I grew up on a farm and my best memory is my Dad loading all of us in the car to drive to town for an ice cream cone. That was all and it didn’t cost much, but it’s something we always looked forward to.
Posted by sueburch4 | June 4, 2008 @ 6:15 am
my dad spent most of his time avoiding interaction with us kids. my favorite memory was when he let me take my set of weights with us on vacation… it was a ridiculous request but he humored me
Posted by rmcgahagin | June 4, 2008 @ 6:23 am