posted June 21, 2015 08:53 PM            

"The men in our family have always gone in three different routes in life; We have either become Engineers, Businessmen or Soldiers. I chose to be an Engineer because it requires a great deal more effort to build something than to tear it down. Build a better life for yourself and those around you son."

Well I am sure the men in my family would be pleased with the fact that I walked all three routes Lol! I was a soldier but now I am an Engineer and a Businessman. And my Dad is right... It is hard work to build something up rather than tear it down. But there is no greater happiness in watching something take shape that you put your blood, sweat and tears into making.

Thanks for everything dad.

posted June 21, 2015 11:07 PM            

Me and my dad butt heads a lot. We'd probably have a better relationship if we weren't related. We make a great team when we have an objective goal like building/fixing something. We brewed our own beer recipe from scratch.

He's not a bad guy, but once we get our emotions involved, it's bad. He's a Capricorn, I'm Libra.

posted June 22, 2015 01:29 PM            

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Originally posted by Aquacheeka:
I know this is a day late but I really think we need more recognition for the fathers who didn't have to be. Those who did a dam* good job raising someone who they were not biologically related to. It takes a really special person to do that. Shout-out to the adoptive fathers and stepfathers:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjO1F6oCab8

I hope they know that they are loved and appreciated everyday

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Good song. I've always liked Brad Paisley's guitar playing, but I've never really gotten into the modern country thing. I should check him out more.

posted June 22, 2015 02:32 PM            

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Originally posted by CosmiqPhuz:
Good song. I've always liked Brad Paisley's guitar playing, but I've never really gotten into the modern country thing. I should check him out more.

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posted June 22, 2015 02:39 PM            

Mother's day exists for mothers who did both. I'm not taking away from the struggle, but the negativity has no place on Father's Day IMO.x

Maybe I'm being heartless of insensitive, but I just don't feel we appreciate good men enough.

posted June 22, 2015 03:30 PM            

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Originally posted by CosmiqPhuz:
He's not a bad guy, but once we get our emotions involved, it's bad. He's a Capricorn, I'm Libra.

Here's to you, dad.

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How interesting... My dad's a Cap as well and I am Libra Lol! Seems like my family is Dominated by Fire and Earth signs and I am the odd one out.

My Mom is an Aries.
Oldest Brother is an Aries.
Second Youngest is a Capricorn
Youngest is a Sagittarius.

posted June 22, 2015 03:57 PM            

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Originally posted by Xodian:
How interesting... My dad's a Cap as well and I am Libra Lol! Seems like my family is Dominated by Fire and Earth signs and I am the odd one out.

My Mom is an Aries.
Oldest Brother is an Aries.
Second Youngest is a Capricorn
Youngest is a Sagittarius.

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Haha, what a coincidence! My family is also dominated by fire and earth and I'm the odd one out.

dad - capricorn
mom - virgo
sister - aries
sister - sagittarius

Well, I guess if you count my first dog, he was a gemini (cusping cancer). 2 other dogs are taurus and pisces (cusping aries).

posted June 25, 2015 10:05 AM            

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Originally posted by ikja:
I feel sad that Father's Day is taken away from men tbh; and there's the 'thank my mother who was my father' thing that often takes centre stage. I appreciate that not all fathers were around and some people never got to know their father, but I just feel like it takes away from the men who do a great job.

Mother's day exists for mothers who did both. I'm not taking away from the struggle, but the negativity has no place on Father's Day IMO.x

Maybe I'm being heartless of insensitive, but I just don't feel we appreciate good men enough.

To all the dads who did a great job, happy Father's Day and for the men who stepped up when others stepped down - props to you too. X

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I agree with you and noticed someone who was not even a great mother wishing herself a Happy Fathers Day last week too. It's sad that she's convinced herself she was both now.

I guess it's a new trend and some people are quick to jump on that bandwagon and not face the facts.

Let the fathers that were actually good dad's enjoy their day. It's not Single Mother's Day. I don't know if it's become popular for men do the same thing on Mother's day, but if they do, i feel that it's wrong too.

posted June 25, 2015 11:22 AM            

But it just now occurs to me that about the only time most parents invite me over and include me in neighborhood activities is at Halloween parties...maybe that reflects how they see me (and thus don't mention a lot to me).