With Father's Day approaching, here is a story I remember about me and my Dad (who had the misfortune of only having girls).
When I was about 12 or 13 my Dad decided to sell his old station wagon. He decided that if we helped him keep the car clean we would split the profits of selling it. I guess he knew the old jelopy wasn't worth much. I can't remember if my sisters took part in this windfall or not, but I took on the challenge.
After what seemed forever finally we had a phone call that someone was interested in the car and would be by later that evening to look at it. I was thrilled. I also happened to have been left home alone that day with not much to do. So...I went out to inspect our sparkling gold mine. I lifted the hood and was horrified at the filth of the engine. I decided to put in a few hours of elbow grease and soap to get rid of the yucky grease! That baby was sparkling inside as much as outside when I was done. I was so proud of the work I had done, I had earned my share of the profits! Well my Dad wasn't so impressed when he got home from work and tried to start the car. All my efforts had flooded the car bad. When the guy came to look at the car it still wouldn't start! I learned something valuable that day about cars ... :) ...they need yucky grease!!!!
I can't even remember the end of the story but that guy didn't buy it.
Anyhow, to the amazing Dads I know, have a wonderful Father's Day and teach your girly girls about that yucky grease!
xoxoxoxox
Thursday 14 June 2007
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2 comments:
I'd forgotten about that!!!
Your father was blessed with his little girls and would never have given any you up for a son. Well, he might have considered it the day you washed his motor but I'm sure it would have only been a fleeting thought.
...please where can I buy a unicorn?
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