Sneaky_Aziz
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my dad is awesome and i l love the bastard. He taught me how to ski, shoot, cook maple syrup and a fucking billion other things. Dads are the absolute best.
Dad appreciation thread
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Sneaky_Aziz
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Haha makes me think of him. Divorced parents suck tho, not seeing him as much as i want too.
ForeverYung
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My dad shreds, he is always down to bring me skiing and buy me some new ski shit, yay for skiing dads!
Anathema
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eh my dad's ok. he's an asshole of a person. extremely controlling and condescending (you know, that rude, sarcastic tone), and thinks he knows how to do everything and everybody else is always wrong, but he's really fucking smart. he worked at the canadian space agency for years as an aerospace engineer and taught all of the canadian astronauts how to pilot the canadarm. really cool stuff. but i guess that's the price you pay when you're smart. you naturally think everyone around you is an idiot so it turns you into a dick.
but, he is my dad and i love the guy. could we do without the negativity and belittling comments? yes. but he's also the reason i'm a pretty sharp individual and he always demanded i know my maths and physics shit. can't hate on that. and balanced out with my mom who is a very passive easy going person, me and my siblings are pretty well-rounded. couldn't ask for any more, really. plus, there are times when my dad will just have a moment of awesomeness and will get us a ballin vacation or take the family to do something wild. he has his moments, i just wish they were a little less few and far between.
all that said, parents are parents. i guess they aren't really here to be our friends. i steered clear of serious addictions, substance abuse, and all of the things that can claim young, week-minded victims, so i guess i can thank my parents (especially dad) for bestowing a strong set of principles on us all and for really teaching us the benefit of making logical choices and value of hard work.
but, he is my dad and i love the guy. could we do without the negativity and belittling comments? yes. but he's also the reason i'm a pretty sharp individual and he always demanded i know my maths and physics shit. can't hate on that. and balanced out with my mom who is a very passive easy going person, me and my siblings are pretty well-rounded. couldn't ask for any more, really. plus, there are times when my dad will just have a moment of awesomeness and will get us a ballin vacation or take the family to do something wild. he has his moments, i just wish they were a little less few and far between.
all that said, parents are parents. i guess they aren't really here to be our friends. i steered clear of serious addictions, substance abuse, and all of the things that can claim young, week-minded victims, so i guess i can thank my parents (especially dad) for bestowing a strong set of principles on us all and for really teaching us the benefit of making logical choices and value of hard work.
tronned
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be thankful you guys have a chance to tell your dad how much you love him. I lost my dad to cancer when i was 18 and still think about it almost every day.
Its tough when you are walking down a busy street and spot someone who looks like your dad and your heart skips a beat only to be let down.
Its so hard to realize how much they make the world a better place but when they are taken from you, it changes your world.
Its tough when you are walking down a busy street and spot someone who looks like your dad and your heart skips a beat only to be let down.
Its so hard to realize how much they make the world a better place but when they are taken from you, it changes your world.
I'm happy to have the dad I have. He grew up poor as fuck in New Hampshire, worked his ass of in school and athletics, got a scholarship to go to college, worked his ass off some more, got a fucking job. Now he has to make a shitty commute to NYC in a job where he's constantly worried about getting laid off. Whenever I get mad at him for being stressed or some stupid shit, I just think of how much harder he works than I do. Love my dad.
EastCoast315
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whereever you are dad, I'll find you. we can have a beer and then I can beat you to a pulp.
Sneaky_Aziz
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Shit, mad vibes to you bro, Cant say i know what that must feel like but im sorry
Chaunceyskis
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Honestly my dad isn't a very good human being. But I wouldn't be who I am today if he was a total jerk.
So I'm happy for those of you that have a father you can look up to
it makes me smile
But no matter what a father does they show what you should really do as a parent.
If they treated you right then follow suit. If you weren't on the top of their list then make sure when the time comes that you Are a father or a mother that you are willing to put yourself wholeheartedly in to that child's life.
There's no such thing as the perfect dad/parent and it took me a long time to not be pissed anymore about my dad.
And I'm happy now that I can take what he did and grow and learn from it
I'm gonna be a kick ass dad someday
So I'm happy for those of you that have a father you can look up to
it makes me smileBut no matter what a father does they show what you should really do as a parent.
If they treated you right then follow suit. If you weren't on the top of their list then make sure when the time comes that you Are a father or a mother that you are willing to put yourself wholeheartedly in to that child's life.
There's no such thing as the perfect dad/parent and it took me a long time to not be pissed anymore about my dad.
And I'm happy now that I can take what he did and grow and learn from it
I'm gonna be a kick ass dad someday
Big_Spence
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I complain about my dad all the time, but he's currently riding with me 3 hours to go to court AND he's not complaining about me posting on NS while driving. love you pops.
katie.
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Not only is my dad a hilarious, good natured guy, he's also done some pretty cool things with his life. He's done a ton of ironman triathalons, played national level tennis in Canada in his 30's, and still to this day spends every frigid morning out on his bike in the garage training for the summer cycling season - masters national time trials, races, and cyclo-cross racing. He's so much more fit than I am and though I feel that I'm disappointing him, he gives me the motivation to go out an jog once in a while. The dude has dedication.
On a parent note, he can be another sibling when we're ganging up on mom, but for the most part he holds true to the morals that he was brought up with. He works hard to send my brother and sister and I to a really good school and take us on ski trips and all that jazz even though he hates his job - its cause family comes first. The only complaint I could have is that he has absolutely no idea where anything is in the kitchen and I have to put everything away for him. He's an awesome dude.
On a parent note, he can be another sibling when we're ganging up on mom, but for the most part he holds true to the morals that he was brought up with. He works hard to send my brother and sister and I to a really good school and take us on ski trips and all that jazz even though he hates his job - its cause family comes first. The only complaint I could have is that he has absolutely no idea where anything is in the kitchen and I have to put everything away for him. He's an awesome dude.
BROSEIDON
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My dad died when I was 12. But my grandfather stepped in a huge way and he is my father figure. I'm so thankful for everything he has done for me and taught me. I wouldn't have gotten into skiing and I wouldn't be where I am today without him. He's 81 and still shreds with me. I definitely look up to him more than anyone.
Big_Spence
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so awesome when someone steps up and takes the role. my mom passed away when I was 13 and countless women have taken her place. thanks for sharing, good vibes to you for the day.
ItsAlwaysSunny
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much needed thread. even if he wont see this i love the guy
Flying~Squirrel
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i cant wait to be a dad
Jib-Ninja
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my dad is dope. He is hella weird and akward but i love the guy. Show me how to shred and he is hella rich and i hope to HALF as sucessfull as he is. So far this year he has already made over 70k and its only the begining of March.
Just went out to Utah with him last week and he gave me tips while landing my backflip and shredded some pow with me...hes starting to get old and he is slowing down on his sking but hes still legit.
Just went out to Utah with him last week and he gave me tips while landing my backflip and shredded some pow with me...hes starting to get old and he is slowing down on his sking but hes still legit.
Mr.O
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Everyone in here is pretty damn lucky to have such great father figures. For me my parents divorce really killed that relationship for me. I was 6 years old and really can't remember him around much at all. Now we are talking again and it is awkward as hell, feels like I am just talking to another friend not my dad.
I guess what I was trying to say is that everyone that has a father/dad figure, just appreciate them more than you think possible. Because there are people that envy what you have more than anything.
I guess what I was trying to say is that everyone that has a father/dad figure, just appreciate them more than you think possible. Because there are people that envy what you have more than anything.
5oup5teeze
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My dad is the realist person I know. He's so strong that it helps me to persevere in anything I do. I lost my mom, so his wife, to cancer about a year and a half ago and shortly after that, I almost lost my life skiing. He's going through a rough patch financially as well. Through all of this, he's managed to help my brother out with food and rent as well as keeping a positive mind in life. I love him so much for the example he set for me that I will take that and be a better person in my life!
Ehh my dads a douche, even though he did teach me to ski years ago he's done a lot of shitty things, aka being a drug addict. Even though he is a good person and I love him I don't bother trying to talk to him anymore because he doesn't care about me or my sister he just gave up like a pussy. My stepdad however is a huge role model of mine now, he got me my job and basically helps me out with anything I need, I Deffinately appreciate all the things he's done for my mom and I.
coldcuts69
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Love my dad, I'm so glad that he got sober 20 years ago on this day. Never seen him drunk or high, and i am so happy because if he didn't i would not be here. I love you dad, happy 20th anniversary.
theBearJew
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My dad is the shit. If not for him I wouldn't have anything I have now, the opportunities I have infront of me, the stuff, and my family.
When I was younger he was a douche and did some messed up shit. Parents split up but gotta thank my mom for refusing to have a divorce. Fought with him to raise a family and give her kids a father.
After that he came back and coached every sports team I played on and took me on ski trips. Thanks Dad.
When I was younger he was a douche and did some messed up shit. Parents split up but gotta thank my mom for refusing to have a divorce. Fought with him to raise a family and give her kids a father.
After that he came back and coached every sports team I played on and took me on ski trips. Thanks Dad.
mgenova
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I owe so much to my dad! He taught me to ski and taught me discipline. He's done some pretty amazing shit. Played pro lacrosse, scuba dives all around the world, and has run a dozen or so ultra marathons(or 100 mile races). My dad has been a huge inspiration for the entirety of my life and I can't even imagine losing him! So thankful.
I appreciate my dad and feel so fortunate to have such a great guy as my father. He's super smart, and is always teaching me stuff. He renovated our kitchen by himself, while working 50-60 hrs a week as an engineer. His job is super cool and inspires me to become one someday. Thanks for all you've done, dad.
Trawltopilot
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unconditional love. both ways. i would die for my Dad 1000 times over
broto
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every several years father's day and my birthday align. i love my dad, he's taught me everything i know. he introduced me to skiing when i was four, taught me to play baseball, taken me on vacations, and done so much more included financial funding that helps me keep doing the things i love. i'm sorry to hear all of those who have lost their dads or moms, and when i was younger i actually used to go to therapy because i had (somewhat) irrational fears of not wanting to leave my parents because i was afraid i'd never see them again.
thanks dad! couldn't find a picture of us together, but it makes me feel good even knowing you won't see it to type this out.
thanks dad! couldn't find a picture of us together, but it makes me feel good even knowing you won't see it to type this out.
Bmo.
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Reading all of these responses, im pretty envious of most of you.
my dad and i have an interesting relationship. we have very different interests, and i really dont think we have any shared interests. hes 60, a business man, will hire someone else to do the work (usually me), doesnt enjoy the outdoors, would rather sit inside than go explore, and so on. were pretty much complete opposittes. My parents own four child care centers, so we live pretty well-off. my parents fund my education, but i am responsible for funding everything else. my mom was the one who first took me skiing at the age of three. without her, i prolly would have never made it to the mountain. my mom was the one who signed me up for soccer, skiing, volleyball, swimming, and everything else. she was the one who drove me and always wanted to go to every one of my games. she was also the disciplinarian and the one to dry my tears. I am grateful to her for that, even though im not the best at showing her.
My dad on the other hand is a bit different. I honestly havent done a single sporting event with him in my entire life. he came to a couple of my ski meets in HS, but other than that and a few edits ive shown him, he really hasn't seen me do the thing i most love in life. he's never been skiing in his whole life, and still wont even give it a try, even after countless hours of begging. we really dont spend any alone time together. he's never been the outdoor man that i am. the reason i joined boy scouts when i was younger was because i always wanted to go camping and learn how to shoot a gun, and i knew i'd never learn that from my dad. he never gave me 'the talk' when i was younger. maybe im partially at fault too, but im really not that close to him at all. My dad has never told me he loves me. i dont know if he's scared if ill make fun of him or what. I almost feel like ive lacked a father figure in my life. I'm 19, almost 20 now, so i dont really expect much to change when i 'get older'. kinda feels good to write this down. any suggestions?
my dad and i have an interesting relationship. we have very different interests, and i really dont think we have any shared interests. hes 60, a business man, will hire someone else to do the work (usually me), doesnt enjoy the outdoors, would rather sit inside than go explore, and so on. were pretty much complete opposittes. My parents own four child care centers, so we live pretty well-off. my parents fund my education, but i am responsible for funding everything else. my mom was the one who first took me skiing at the age of three. without her, i prolly would have never made it to the mountain. my mom was the one who signed me up for soccer, skiing, volleyball, swimming, and everything else. she was the one who drove me and always wanted to go to every one of my games. she was also the disciplinarian and the one to dry my tears. I am grateful to her for that, even though im not the best at showing her.
My dad on the other hand is a bit different. I honestly havent done a single sporting event with him in my entire life. he came to a couple of my ski meets in HS, but other than that and a few edits ive shown him, he really hasn't seen me do the thing i most love in life. he's never been skiing in his whole life, and still wont even give it a try, even after countless hours of begging. we really dont spend any alone time together. he's never been the outdoor man that i am. the reason i joined boy scouts when i was younger was because i always wanted to go camping and learn how to shoot a gun, and i knew i'd never learn that from my dad. he never gave me 'the talk' when i was younger. maybe im partially at fault too, but im really not that close to him at all. My dad has never told me he loves me. i dont know if he's scared if ill make fun of him or what. I almost feel like ive lacked a father figure in my life. I'm 19, almost 20 now, so i dont really expect much to change when i 'get older'. kinda feels good to write this down. any suggestions?
Sneaky_Aziz
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Maybe try whatever he's into to see what its like for him, let him know youre open.
skithesprings
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Judging by your icon, and this post, I'm assuming your father named you Sue.