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D-B-J · Oct 4, 2014

limr said:
astroNikon said:

Nominated TPF story of the month !!

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Awww...

D-B-J said:

My father did the same all during my junior and senior years of high-school. Every.
Morning. [emoji106][emoji5]️

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So sweet! So awesome!

And in the winter he'd start my car about 10 minutes before I left so it'd be warm.

limr · Oct 4, 2014

Even more awesome! My father didn't do that, probably partly because the cold hurt his hips (he had replacements) and he couldn't move that well. He was a lot older than my mother, so during that time, he was already in his mid-70s.

But also, he was a mechanic and taught us all to warm up our cars, so I was in the habit of rushing out to start the car, coming back in to get my stuff and my coffee/bagel, taking a few sips and then leaving. I think he thought if he started the car for me, I'd get out of the habit and end up ruining my car. And to my father, treating a car poorly was one of the worst sins a daughter could commit

JacaRanda · Oct 4, 2014

"Dance With My Father"

Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
‘Cause I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
And I’d hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
I know I’m praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But dear Lord she’s dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream

sm4him · Oct 4, 2014

pgriz said:
You know, it would be considered a sign of sanity to stay in bed on a rainy Saturday when you don't have to work, to get a little more shut-eye, because you can, and then to get up fresh and relaxed to have a cup of coffee while perusing the morning paper. That would be nice, comfortable, sane. And yet, I can see that some have been in the forum since the early hours... I admire the, ahem, "dedication". On the other hand, this thread has come up with some of the funniest posts I've seen in a long time. So, carry on people. I'll be cheering you from the sidelines.

Not rainy here; we got the rain last night, then a big temperature drop but beautiful clear skies this morning. And I DID sleep late--didn't get up until 6:00 this morning!

I sure wish someone had brought me coffee though. Well, maybe not--would have kinda freaked me out since nobody else lives here.

sm4him · Oct 4, 2014

JacaRanda said:
"Dance With My Father"

Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
‘Cause I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
And I’d hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
I know I’m praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But dear Lord she’s dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream

I am seriously bawling right now...

Cause yeah...I'd love to dance with my father again.

JacaRanda · Oct 4, 2014

sm4him said:
JacaRanda said:

"Dance With My Father"

Back when I was a child, before life removed all the innocence
My father would lift me high and dance with my mother and me and then
Spin me around ‘til I fell asleep
Then up the stairs he would carry me
And I knew for sure I was loved
If I could get another chance, another walk, another dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
How I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
When I and my mother would disagree
To get my way, I would run from her to him
He’d make me laugh just to comfort me
Then finally make me do just what my mama said
Later that night when I was asleep
He left a dollar under my sheet
Never dreamed that he would be gone from me
If I could steal one final glance, one final step, one final dance with him
I’d play a song that would never, ever end
‘Cause I’d love, love, love
To dance with my father again
Sometimes I’d listen outside her door
And I’d hear how my mother cried for him
I pray for her even more than me
I pray for her even more than me
I know I’m praying for much too much
But could you send back the only man she loved
I know you don’t do it usually
But dear Lord she’s dying
To dance with my father again
Every night I fall asleep and this is all I ever dream

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I am seriously bawling right now...

Cause yeah...I'd love to dance with my father again.

It gets me and my son every single time, every single version.

limr · Oct 4, 2014

In other news, I'm DYING!!!!

Florida v Tenn is only being shown on the SEC network AND I DON'T GET THAT CHANNEL!! :BangHead:

This means I have to make do with the GameGast play-by-play online. And since I'm planted in front of the computer, I might as well get some grading done :beaten:

But it also means I've got time to mindlessly post on TPF :greendevil:

astroNikon · Oct 4, 2014

You must be for Tennessee ?

limr · Oct 4, 2014

astroNikon said:
You must be for Tennessee ?

Who, ME?? I went to Florida. I bleed orange and blue! GO GATORS!!!

(Ironically, I hated living in Florida!)

sm4him · Oct 4, 2014

limr said:
In other news, I'm DYING!!!!

Florida v Tenn is only being shown on the SEC network AND I DON'T GET THAT CHANNEL!!

This means I have to make do with the GameGast play-by-play online. And since I'm planted in front of the computer, I might as well get some grading done

But it also means I've got time to mindlessly post on TPF

Too bad; if I had a camera hooked up to this monitor, you could Skype me or Google Chat me or whatever works these days and watch MY TV--but that would probably not end well, because you'd be putting up with me screaming at the TV, and when I'm upset, you'd be happy, and when I'm happy, you'd be upset.

I'm just hoping that:
TN wins
and
This game ends in time for me to get to my niece's wedding! I do NOT want to have to leave with 10 minutes to go!

sm4him · Oct 4, 2014

astroNikon · Oct 4, 2014

limr said:
astroNikon said:

You must be for Tennessee ?

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Who, ME?? I went to Florida. I bleed orange and blue! GO GATORS!!!

(Ironically, I hated living in Florida!)

Southern Florida is flat. I didn't like it down there .. being a cyclist and all I didn't like the flatness.
Northern Florida was alot better though.
So who's better this year .. Florida or Florida State ?

astroNikon · Oct 4, 2014

Ooh .. Limr vs Sm4him ... Florida vs Tenn ... gonna be an epic battle ... the game not them ...

limr · Oct 4, 2014

sm4him said:
Too bad; if I had a camera hooked up to this monitor, you could Skype me or Google Chat me or whatever works these days and watch MY TV--but that would probably not end well, because you'd be putting up with me screaming at the TV, and when I'm upset, you'd be happy, and when I'm happy, you'd be upset.

It's true. I bet it would be entertaining, though

I'm just hoping that:
TN wins
and
This game ends in time for me to get to my niece's wedding! I do NOT want to have to leave with 10 minutes to go!

Ugh, that would suck! The only time it's acceptable is when it's a clear blowout and it's not fun to watch anymore, even if it is your team in the lead. But 0-3 at the half? Doesn't seem like a clear win for either at this point.

sm4him · Oct 4, 2014

astroNikon said:
Ooh .. Limr vs Sm4him ... Florida vs Tenn ... gonna be an epic battle ... the game not them ...

While I would LOVE to be talking smack--so far, it's like both teams are trying to see who can lose the game for themselves, instead of who can beat the other team. Exchanging INTs isn't really a promising start to the 2nd half.