Father's Day tributes to Dad

[kasia]

Let's take some time and share a little about our fathers...since it is father's day on Sunday. Do you share any special memories with him? Do you find yourself becoming more and more like him everyday? Please share...stories will be great too.

[kasia]

this is why my dad is my role model...

i received this email from him earlier today...and it just made me feel very lucky to have such an encouraging father...

in response to my email notifying him of lily chin's death, he wrote: "Kasie, I've made a token donation of $100, for our family, to the American Citizens for Justice in memory of Lily Chin. I've not seen the film "Who Killed Vincent Chin" and would like to buy one. Do you know where I can find one? Our family has been fortunate where we did not experience any discriminations and hope that we will not run into any in the future. For Asian Americans, the places to be are at the major cities along the coasts. We need to stay away from the mid west and the south where there are too many red necks. We ought to stand up for our rights but there is no need to compromise our positions. The only way to reduce racism is through continuous active communication and education. I am glad you are involved and are learning from those before you so that you can carry on and contribute not only to the Asian American movement but also America (our home).

Dad"

[tapestrybabe]

Wow, your dad seems like a really cool person. I still yet to see that movie too. Anyways, as for my dad.. I more or less kinda strayed away from my family ever since I moved on my own... I dunno why that is... but I'm trying to bridge that gap... And yes, I will be seeing him this Sunday along with the rest of my family...

Anyways, my father is a minister. So, his profession means that he's a writer and a public speaker. Qualities that I admire about him when it comes to dealing with the public, being a leader.... qualities that I wish I had more of.... And well, when it comes to my favorite memories of spending time with him.... I would say watching movies together... that is like my favorite past time moments with him...

[Faithless]

My dad is #1 because he raised me right and allowed me to come back for BBQ, anytime, when I left home. :luv:

He tought me how to ride a bike, and how to dive into the pool, and how to swim, and how to drive, and how to shoot a gun (OK this one's useless).

And he took me to my first Giants game when I was in the sixth grade. And he took me to more A's games than Giants games. And he took me to Warriors games.

And, and, *sob*, *sob*, I luuuuv you mannnnnn! :luv:

[Faithless]

AHHHHHHH, SQL ERROR CAUSED THOSE DUPLICATES!

[Faithless]

El bump aroo! It's getting close to that day ~~~

[Faithless]

The original thread is generating SQL errors.

So here's the guy who makes a great BBQ and provides the nicest beer! :luv: :rolleyes:

[ChinaLama]

Here's to dads who changed their kids' diapers. :)

[SunWuKong]

here's to dads that get too drunk with&nbsp;their buddies and must be physically dragged to bed when they get home.<BR><BR>:lol:

[kasia]

here's to dads who chased us around the house with the feather dusters.

[sOKaLiBoY]

Here's to dads that work countless hours so that everyone in the family has a house to live in and food to eat.

[Faithless]

>>> Here's to dads who changed their kids' diapers.
With a military issue gask mask.

>>> here's to dads that get too drunk with his buddies and must be physically dragged to bed when they get home.
By a mother whose ripping his shirt and calling him drunk pig.

>>> here's to dads who chased us around the house with the feather dusters.
Or a leather belt.

>>> Here's to dads that work countless hours so that everyone in the family has a house to live in and food to eat.
And money enough to eat-out in Japantown or Chinatown S.F.

[moschikat]

here's to dads that give us cash to shut us up!

[DragonKnight]

Originally posted by moschikat@Jun 11 2003, 02:34 PM
here's to dads that give us cash to shut us up!
Werd. :D

[coagulated fat]

Here's to dads that let you sit in a laundry basket, tie the basket to him with rope, and make him crawl around on all fours transporting you around the house

(Uh, this stopped when I was about 6 so dont be afraid :D )

[nonamerasian]

Here’s to dads to who no matter how old their daughters are, they will always remain his baby girls.

[Emperor_Mike]

Here's to fathers who overlook your greatest achievements and instead harp on the few little things that don't go your way in spite of the fact that you tried your very best and in the face of near overwhelming odds, but the cards dealt were clearly not in your favour no matter how you looked at it.

But the good outweighs the bad, I suppose. There will be a card, a family dinner, and a present after all.

[sOKaLiBoY]

Originally posted by moschikat@Jun 11 2003, 03:34 PM
here's to dads that give us cash to shut us up! <BR>sorry i'm not a part of that boat. that what my mommy did <IMG src="http://forums.yellowworld.org/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif">

[kasia]

Originally posted by Emperor_Mike@Jun 11 2003, 08:50 PM
Here's to fathers who overlook your greatest achievements and instead harp on the few little things that don't go your way in spite of the fact that you tried your very best and in the face of near overwhelming odds, but the cards dealt were clearly not in your favour no matter how you looked at it.
how bout to dads who stayed up til late teaching us algebra while we incessantly talked back and told them that they were doing the problems "the old way". :D i love my dad.

[ChinaLama]

Originally posted by kasia@Jun 12 2003, 06:38 AM
how bout to dads who stayed up til late teaching us algebra while we incessantly talked back and told them that they were doing the problems "the old way".&nbsp; :D&nbsp; i love my dad.
yeah, here's to dads who turned their kids math grades from bottom of the class to near the top in one summer. B) (that was almost 10 yrs ago :P)

[SunWuKong]

here's to dads who... don't know shit about math, never went to college, and was kicked out of four different high schools... :lol:

[deez nuts]

here's to pops who took me to my first titty bar at the age of 16

here's to pops for slaving his ass off so that i can get a decent shot and stand on equal ground with others so that the world can be my future oyster.

raise em up.

[Emperor_Mike]

Originally posted by kasia@Jun 11 2003, 10:38 PM
how bout to dads who stayed up til late teaching us algebra while we incessantly talked back and told them that they were doing the problems "the old way".&nbsp; :D&nbsp; i love my dad.
Sadly, my father wasn't too involved in my childhood though he did provide for the family in a huge way. My mum did all the hard work. ;) I'm very grateful to him, of course but up until I turned 18 it was all work, work, work on his part. I was practically self sufficient school wise (e.g. like having to solve my own maths problems that were, in retrospect, pretty dang difficult!) and the international baccalaureate programme certainly didn't make things easier on me. But perseverance and hard work brought me to the top where I will fight to remain for as long as I live. So I suppose Dad provides the motivation and I provide the results because without his constant pushing my ambition would probaby be stifled.

Here's to Fathers' Day. :dance:

[ChinaLama]

Mike, this thread is entitled "here's to pops," not "here's to me." :)

[Emperor_Mike]

Originally posted by ChinaLama@Jun 12 2003, 03:06 PM
Mike, this thread is entitled "here's to pops," not "here's to me." :)
Yes, I know. I got carried away. Haha! :P

Technically...some of us will be fathers some day. So think of it as an advance...erm...celebration...of sorts. :D

[Tao]

Hear's to dad, my one inspiration.

[Emperor_Mike]

What sort of presents are we going to buy? Electronics? Car accessories? Ties? Rifles? :)

[Tao]

Originally posted by Emperor_Mike@Jun 12 2003, 11:44 PM
What sort of presents are we going to buy? Electronics? Car accessories? Ties? Rifles? :)
I have no clue.....suggestions people?

[nonamerasian]

I buy nothing for my father, honestly.

[Emperor_Mike]

I'm buying my father a book. It's boring, but he likes books. Books make a great gift because there are a variety of subjects and the written word is marvelous at adapting to all sorts of tastes.

Of course, you have to like reading. :D

[tvbdude]

I hated my father.

[ChinaLama]

like i said, let's focus on the positive in this thread. :) if you don't have anything nice to say, just don't say it. B)

[moschikat]

Originally posted by Emperor_Mike@Jun 12 2003, 07:44 PM
What sort of presents are we going to buy? Electronics? Car accessories? Ties? Rifles? :)
Something to do with golf . . . golf caddy organizer, golf score tracker . . . golf (windproof) umbrella . . . or maybe some more of those funky plaid shorts!

Yeah, daddy's a golf nut alright. :rolleyes:

[Faithless]

Originally posted by Emperor_Mike@Jun 12 2003, 07:44 PM
What sort of presents are we going to buy? Electronics? Car accessories? Ties? Rifles? :)
Rifles? Pop's got one of those under the bed with a scope. Don't know why, though. It's not like he's gonna be making any kills for dinner in suburbia anytime soon. ;)

Maybe a new bike.

[Fireblade]

Here's to dads who don't understand you, but constantly try to put their own spin on things, by placing the smack-down of morals on your head, making you feel completely guilty. It is practically the one saving-force that made me not turn to drugs or gang activity. Woot Woot.

When I earn enough, I'm gonna buy my dad a car or a tropical island. Let's just hope I get to be supreme dictator of the world anytime soon. *crosses fingers*

[Emperor_Mike]

Originally posted by ChottoMatte@Jun 12 2003, 10:48 PM
Rifles? Pop's got one of those under the bed with a scope. Don't know why, though. It's not like he's gonna be making any kills for dinner in suburbia anytime soon. ;)

Maybe a new bike.
Well, if there's a rifle with a scope in suburbia other motives come to mind other than obtaining dinner of some variety. :D

Bike as in bicycle or bike as in motorcycle? I'm happy that my father doesn't have expensive tastes in books like first editions. Maybe when I'm a practising lawyer I can indulge him. Haha!

[Emperor_Mike]

Originally posted by Fireblade@Jun 13 2003, 09:18 AM
...Let's just hope I get to be supreme dictator of the world anytime soon. *crosses fingers*
You're going to have to fight me tooth and nail before obtaining the pleasure of that post. :D

[Faithless]

Originally posted by Emperor_Mike@Jun 13 2003, 10:06 AM
Originally posted by ChottoMatte@Jun 12 2003, 10:48 PM
Rifles? Pop's got one of those under the bed with a scope. Don't know why, though. It's not like he's gonna be making any kills for dinner in suburbia anytime soon.&nbsp; ;)

Maybe a new bike.
Well, if there's a rifle with a scope in suburbia other motives come to mind other than obtaining dinner of some variety. :D

Bike as in bicycle or bike as in motorcycle? I'm happy that my father doesn't have expensive tastes in books like first editions. Maybe when I'm a practising lawyer I can indulge him. Haha!
The rifle is something he won at a raffle.

Bike as in bicycle. He's had his share of motorcycles. But all he has sitting around his garage is an old Sears 10 speed -- the kind with the loose front wheel and bearings popping out. :lol:

[Fireblade]

Originally posted by Emperor_Mike@Jun 13 2003, 11:29 AM
You're going to have to fight me tooth and nail before obtaining the pleasure of that post. :D
Hmm... this taking over the world thing is harder than I originally thought. Usually the words of a mad man aren't taken seriously....

Guess I gotta start up a corporation and find a mini-me. :lol:

[Azn Retribution]

here's to my pop

who..
took care of me when i was young.
Always cooked for me(havent had flip food for a long time)
Fixed and did things around the house...
Taught me how to use the computer when i was 3.
Had some good advice
Took me to school.
brought me into this world
I still care about.

on the other hand...
here's to him again
who..
put the family 70,000 in debt at one point.
Forgets his son's birthday.
Got drunk and Beat his wife.
Told me he brought me into this world and could take me out of it at gunpoint.

Here's to you dad.
I'll drink to that.

[Emperor_Mike]

Originally posted by Fireblade@Jun 14 2003, 01:57 AM
Hmm... this taking over the world thing is harder than I originally thought. Usually the words of a mad man aren't taken seriously....

Guess I gotta start up a corporation and find a mini-me.&nbsp; :lol:
Pssh! Corporation Schmorporation! I'm doing it the old fashioned way by inciting World War III. I'll pick up the pieces as the head of a newly strengthened U.N. because by then the world will be so exhausted from the horrors of war that I can unite the globe under the pretense of "peace."

Bwahahaha!

[deez nuts]

here's to pops for telling me the difference between the right now girl and the right girl.

here's to pops for covering my ass back in the day when i was out with another girl when my girlfriend would call the house.

here's to pops for covering my fucks ups. he'll take the heat and the blame when shit got thick and out of control for me.

[Faithless]

Ahhhhhhh, that Sapporo was gooood! And so was the edamame.

[nonamerasian]

What makes your pops special?

[rice cracker]

He's been in rehab eight times.

[TB4000]

He's been in rehab eight times.
Brutal honesty...a lost art, indeed.


I guess mine would be, because I inherited that laid back attitude of his...unlike anal retentive moms. :rolleyes:

[DragonKnight]

What makes your pops special?The fact that he's in his 60s and still looks 40ish. Pimp. Add to the fact that my mom also looks young I'm putting good money that I'm gonna look like a friggin teenager till i'm in my late 30s. :biggrin:

But seriously, he's a cool guy. Plus, he knows how to fix up his pickup and has that leadership quality about him. A fiery man when he gives speeches with a similar disposition. I'm happy that he's grown more mellow through the years. :smile:

[moJo]

he's a mr. fix-it-all, gagdety guy.
devoted to family. he's made a lot of sacrifices in his lifetime.
and he's finally less fiery-tempered now that he's older. :)

he picked me up from the subway station last night at 12:30am, even though it was past his bedtime.
he had to wait over 20 min for me too, cuz of train delays.
he wasn't annoyed or pissed about it.
that's pretty fuckin' cool of him!

[onnihs]

- He made shitloads of money in the 80s as one of the most successful Acupuncturists in California.
- Spearheaded the movement to defraud hundreds of illegally licensed acupuncturists all over the country.
- Died of cancer at the age of 47. I was 13 years old.

[3stripes]

He is/was a bastard!

[applehead]

my dad would let me squeeze his blackheads
on his back and his face and would never complain.
he chuckles when i ask him to make time
for our extraction sessions.

i don't know any dad who would do that.

[kitty]

my dad would let me squeeze his blackheads
on his back and his face and would never complain.
he chuckles when i ask him to make time
for our extraction sessions.

i don't know any dad who would do that.

my dad asked me to do it... i don't think it was very endearing... :p

[moJo]

my dad asked me to do it... i don't think it was very endearing... :p
:eek: this is starting to sound like it's a common thing. eww.
well, i'm not asking my dad about blackheads on his back, hells no.

[Kuchana]

I've finally been able to accept my father for who he is while he understands that he has some issues to work with but then who doesn't? It's good to be on talking terms again with him.

To my dad, even though I had my reservations about you, I learned to love and respect you.

[lena99]

My dad was, and still is, the best.
I looked forward to Father's day because my dad deserves the praise.

[Faithless]

My dad wears a zillion keys on a key chain attached to a belt loop on his pants.

[537]

My daddy can beat up your daddy.