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Old 10 July 2010, 08:53 AM   #1
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I just love My dad... :)

Some of you might be wondering why I haven't wore my DJ in a while...

For the past 3 weeks. Dad has been doing some works outside the house, with an old partner of his. He wakes early everyday so I don't see him leave. He told me that he was gonna need a watch to use during the work he's doing. So I told him, when you're about to leave, go to the watch box and choose a watch. The first day at work. He wants to take the DJ. So he wakes me up and tells me, "Add links to the Rolex, I'm gonna take it this whole week" so I say "Alright, no prob". I added 3 more links to the watch. And off he goes to the job. He's been on the job for 3 weeks. I haven't seen my DJ again... only on his wrist. But it shines every time I get to see it on his wrist. And he wears it proudly. My dad deserves the DJ more than I do. I'm thinking quite seriously on giving it to him as a daily wearer. And when I want to wear it, I'll just ask him to lend it to me. He doesn't take it off! only when he's gonna get a shower. And my dad's 70 yrs old. He had a Sub Bluesy but he sold it... so I think daddy deserves it.

From my wrist... to his.

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Old 10 July 2010, 08:57 AM   #2
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That's very thoughtful of you.
You made your dad very happy and proud of you !
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:00 AM   #3
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Great story! We are used to hearing about giving a watch to a son or daughter. Awesome to hear a heartwarming example of giving one to a father.
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:02 AM   #4
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Can't think of a better person to wear it Nice move Gaby
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:05 AM   #5
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:06 AM   #6
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:10 AM   #7
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That is a classy watch! Good on you!
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:10 AM   #8
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:14 AM   #9
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Very mature and a great gesture Gab!!!
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:15 AM   #10
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Very classy young man!
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:18 AM   #11
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Do it. I wish I had the chance to buy my Dad a good watch.
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:19 AM   #12
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Thanks, Guys. I just got the RSC Box where the watch came in, I put it on his dresser with a lil' note I made. Let's see his reaction when he gets here.
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That is so nice of you! Your dad has a great son and he knows it!
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:24 AM   #14
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:26 AM   #15
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Sounds like a plan Gab, a very nice plan
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:41 AM   #16
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:43 AM   #17
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:45 AM   #18
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You got a big heart, G-man!
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:47 AM   #19
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I hope my son can do that for me one day.
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:56 AM   #20
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And dad's here! He came into my room and hugged me... he told me he was proud of me and tht he will cherrish the watch forever. I'm happy to see my dad so happy. Long time I havent seen him smile like today.
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Old 10 July 2010, 09:59 AM   #21
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And dad's here! He came into my room and hugged me... he told me he was proud of me and tht he will cherrish the watch forever. I'm happy to see my dad so happy. Long time I havent seen him smile like today.
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Old 10 July 2010, 10:04 AM   #22
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And dad's here! He came into my room and hugged me... he told me he was proud of me and tht he will cherrish the watch forever. I'm happy to see my dad so happy. Long time I havent seen him smile like today.
You are the Author of the nicest thread I have ever read.well done:thumbs up:
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Old 10 July 2010, 10:08 AM   #23
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Dude, I started to tear-up just reading the initial post.

You are a fortunate man to understand and appreciate the relationship you have with your father. You are one classy guy and a real example of what really matters.
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Old 10 July 2010, 10:09 AM   #24
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very nice my friend..... I know the feeling.....
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Old 10 July 2010, 10:10 AM   #25
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Old 10 July 2010, 10:44 AM   #26
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You are quite the son! I would have done the same if my father was still around.
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Old 10 July 2010, 10:49 AM   #27
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Very good gesture, Gab.
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Old 10 July 2010, 12:00 PM   #28
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That's really a great idea... Let him enjoy it and wear it well...!
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Old 10 July 2010, 12:05 PM   #29
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You know seeing a sweet looking Rolex on someone you care about make it even more special
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Old 10 July 2010, 12:30 PM   #30
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Awesome story! That makes me smile pretty big also!
Good job Gaby!
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