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11 October 2017, 07:27 AM | #31 |
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As the father of 2 boys I love father-son stories.
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11 October 2017, 07:36 AM | #32 |
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I have also tears in my eyes after reading this G
Spend every day with your kids, you will never forget these wonderful moments My kids are growing sooooooo fast and I love every moment they spend time with me I'm very proud of my growing Kids
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11 October 2017, 07:37 AM | #34 |
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I LOVE being around them. From watching TV, to walking, cooking or just sharing coffee. LOVE them!
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11 October 2017, 07:52 AM | #35 |
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Great story! Thanks for sharing!
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11 October 2017, 08:25 AM | #37 |
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Excellent story, Gerardo! He sounds like a very intelligent young man (takes after his dad) and you should be proud. He's SO right. Life's too short to "baby" these possessions. Live to the fullest, use, and admire these fine time pieces we saved up and waited so long to get.
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11 October 2017, 08:28 AM | #38 |
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Great lesson and thanks for sharing G. Nice to see you sporting the Daytona after the encouragement from your son.
I remember a good friend of my Dads wearing a 16803LB (predecessor to the 16613) back in the early 80's. We were Salmon fishing in the Puget Sound. I told my Dad that I would have one of those someday. He told me I could have anything I wanted in life if I worked hard and saved. That this kind of thing should not be gifted but earned. I had pictures on my wall and even though material, this was on my goal list. Once I started my business as a young man, I put away a little here and there and in 1987 bought a brand new 16613LB. I still remember that day on the water. My dad has always been a hero to me and this is one of those father son teaching moments that has stuck with me. Thanks for reminding me!
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Amazing.
Kids can put much into perspective for adults. |
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Wise beyond his years
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11 October 2017, 08:53 AM | #41 |
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11 October 2017, 09:02 AM | #42 |
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Agreed, the fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.
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Thanks for sharing. Brought out some emotion in me.
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Excellent story! Egads, you may have been out-WIS'd by a budding WIS!!
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Great story G
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11 October 2017, 05:19 PM | #48 |
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Thanks for sharing G , smart boy !
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What a smart boy, thanks for sharing Gerardo
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11 October 2017, 07:06 PM | #50 |
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Beautiful story, thank you for sharing!
BTW, if G jr wants an in-depth study of the Daytona....... .........give him Trace's number!
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Thank you for reading ! Gracias for reading! He is VERY smart! TRUE!!!!! |
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Great story. Thanks for sharing. Your son was able to see what we as adults many times miss because he was not bogged down with too much history or life experience.
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Like father, like son. Great son and story "G". Thanks for sharing it.
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Beautiful G - While the thoughts are his, they are a reflection of your hard work as a father and your wife as a mother - The two of you should be very proud.
Gracias a Dios y a la vida por la fortuna de tener padres maravillosos! (Thank God and Life for the fortune of having marvelous parents) Cheers G!
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12 October 2017, 05:50 AM | #57 |
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Great story! An even better that you both share this hobby!
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I always enjoy your stories, Gerardo, and this one's no different. Thanks for sharing!!
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12 October 2017, 02:39 PM | #59 |
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Great story. Moments like that last a lifetime.
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Can't describe it in words, great story!!!
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