Fathers and Sons: Front Porch Sittin'

[coachlaw]

Well, it's not as good as it is on the porch at the camp, but I had a great time tonight with my dad. After supper, we came out on their front porch to sit in the rockers VJER Vic made and we had a great time going over many stories from the Bayou Cook camp days. I only smoke a cigar once or twice a year and this was the perfect time. We had a beer or 2 and a cigar together and I found myself wishing that this time together wouldn't end. In all too short of a time, our cigars were finished and he retired to hit the hay.

I've talked to a lot of people who have lost their fathers and they always tell me to cherish the time I do have. Dad was the same age I am now when he lost his father. He can't do a lot of the things now that we used to do together, but there's always the front porch. I live too far away to make this a regular thing, but I'm trying. Going over the memories of the past together is just as good as when we experienced them together all those years ago.

So for those of you that still have your dads, take heed of the advice I'm trying to follow. Spend some time with your dad as often as you can. Moms are special too, don't get me wrong. Mine just won't shut up about when I'm going to get married and give her grandchildren. It kinda ruins everything.

[DCW]

What a great way to spend the evening! I lost my Dad when I was 35 and still miss him bad. I was lucky to have a father in law that filled the spot wonderfully. Sadly we lost him in 2000. I spend as much time as I can with my son and grandson. Hoping to make great memories with them too.

[H.Maier]

that's a great post, Coach. I spent 9 months last year nursing my Dad from Jan. til his death in Aug. 16 days before his 88th birthday. I spent 91/2 months in La., 367 miles from my children here in Texas to do what I had to do and would gladly do it all over again. He was a great man and taught me many things about life even though his education was limited but his desire to provide for his family was unyeiding and forthright. He taught me honesty and honor was above all the best course in life and I miss him to this day. Getting a little cloudy in here so I must go and thanks for reminding me how truly great a good Dad is. Don't catch all those fish up there Paw Paw save a few for me.

[Gilbert]

great post coach

[S-troop]

Great post! Thanks for sharing.


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[SCHU]

Awesome! Never take anything for granted...

[Texfish]

Thanks for sharing.

I never knew my dad or any of my grandparents. Oh how I always wished for times like these Sandy.

Never take anything for granted and live every day like it's your last.

Thanks again for a great post Sandy.

[Reef Drifter]

Well said , glad you had that time together , I spend as much time as possible with pops , he's retiring in 2 years so I'll get more time then right now between work schedules we don't get alot of time

[backlasher]

Good post, Sandy. You're a good son.

[BayHarborite]

Keep up the visits. You will never regret it. My dad has been gone for almost twenty years now and if i could buy a single minute with him again, i would sell it all to make that happen.

[Curmudgeon]

Nice post Sandy. I'd sell everything I owned for one more day.

[finfisher]

Nice post Sandy. I'd sell everything I owned for one more day.

Yup
Just lost my Dad recently
Was really heart broke years ago when he said he didn't want to go out and fish any more

Keep up the porch meetings as much as you can, as you said.

Great post my never met you cyber friend, lol
I'll paddle my yak out to the camp some day and drink a cold one with ya
Last camp on the right? lol

[coachlaw]

Thanks for the comments everyone. Fin, yep, only one on the right.

We're about to do it all again. I went down to the harbor today and snagged 4 pounds of 10 count scrimps at $3 a pound. Can't find that in Texas. I wanted more, but I was outta cashola. Momma's doin' BBQ scrimps Pascal's Manale style. No wonder I'm so fat.

[SCHU]

Momma's doin' BBQ scrimpsrea Pascal's Manale style. No wonder I'm so fat.

It's really hard to stop eatin' good food, specially when its your momma's cookin'!!!

[txkngfish]

Lost my dad 25 years ago. Cherished every minute we went fishing together or hunting. Learned a lot from him and those memories will always be here for me