I like this time at night on HBT

[Sammy86]

We went back to school full in. 1,300 6-8 graders with no possible social distancing. It's been absolutely nuts...also broke my big tow on Sunday cooking dinner...hurts like a mofo...

 

[bracconiere]

also broke my big tow on Sunday cooking dinner...hurts like a mofo...

at least your middle finger will get a work out!

 

[opus345]

" also broke my big tow on Sunday cooking dinner...hurts like a mofo..." You should have a good story for that or at least make one up!

Also ordered an Anvil 10.5 Gallon Foundry on Tuesday and it is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Will wonders never cease.

 

[passedpawn]

We went back to school full in. 1,300 6-8 graders with no possible social distancing. It's been absolutely nuts...also broke my big tow on Sunday cooking dinner...hurts like a mofo...

How do you do that? I kicked a curb while jogging many years back and now have an arthritic great toe (tow ). Some nights, throbs.

 

[cmac62]

" also broke my big tow on Sunday cooking dinner...hurts like a mofo..." You should have a good story for that or at least make one up!

Also ordered an Anvil 10.5 Gallon Foundry on Tuesday and it is supposed to arrive tomorrow. Will wonders never cease.

I think you'll love the foundry. I've had mine for about 6 months, sold the 3 vessel shiny system and no looking back.

 

[Sammy86]

How do you do that? I kicked a curb while jogging many years back and now have an arthritic great toe (tow ). Some nights, throbs.

Let's call it an occupational hazard of fatherhood with twins...twin A didn't like twin B being held and pulled pot lid down and fell square on big toe...still swollen but slowly going down thank goodness...I can almost walk without pain....almost

 

[LabRatBrewer]

I read Sammy's 1st post about his toe and thought I bet that hurt. Then promptly drop a weight on my toe. It is almost certainly broke and certainly hurts.

 

[Dan]

I was perusing YouTube. Found an old one. I was searching for it all truth told. 1985, I was part of Carrier Air Wing Five with The Fighting One Six One, VF-161. One of two remaining F-4 Phantom squadrons in the Navy. We weee anchored off the coast of Oman on Christmas Eve. A USO show was flown in. Bob Hope, Solid Gold Dancers, Miss America, and Lee Greenwood came aboard.

Found this on YouTube. I was 22 or so. You can’t see me but in one of the last cried scenes I was to the left Hangar bay

Mahalo
Dan

 

[Dan]

Carrier was the USS Midway, CV-41

 

[Dan]

Home ported out of Yokohama, Japan

 

[Dan]

Glory days

 

[Dan]

Lately I’ve been comparing my life to my dad’s. I think I fall short. I compare my life to my son and daughters and I think I fall short. But I have to believe I ( my exWie) and I did some things correct. Dad, on his literal death bed told me that everybody just does the best they can.

I believe that is true. My dad and mom were in their opinio, nothing special…But they were actually very amazing. Truly awesome

 

[Dan]

Not sure why I’m sharing these reflections here on HBT. I guess I feel safe posting in the company of friends

Mahalo
Dan

 

[Sammy86]

Welcome back Dan! The boys and I have surely missed your posts here!

Im currently rocking one of my 1.5 yo twins back to sleep. Doesn't happen very often anymore but sure is nice right now. Hope you and yours are well!

BTW,its human nature to want to be better then your folks, many get there and don't appreciate it...I realized it recently and had to reflect on how hard they worked to make sure I would do better...thankful I did...now just need to appreciate it more.

 

[Kent88]

Lately I’ve been comparing my life to my dad’s. I think I fall short. I compare my life to my son and daughters and I think I fall short. But I have to believe I ( my exWie) and I did some things correct. Dad, on his literal death bed told me that everybody just does the best they can.

I believe that is true. My dad and mom were in their opinio, nothing special…But they were actually very amazing. Truly awesome

Good to "see" you, Dan.

It's been a tough time lately. Try not to compare yourself to others like this. You're always going to sell yourself short.

Humility is a good thing, but remember that there are people that like you, that care about you, and that you have made a positive difference in people's lives.

 

[Dan]

Mahalo

 

[Dland]

Maholo bro, a lot of us are in the same boat.

When one reflects on past perceived shortcomings of oneself, that means they are recognized and can be improved. Those who never reflect on how they could have done better...bla bla,,, anyway,, have a good evening and such.

Important thing is to do the best we can moving forward.

 

[RCope]

Dan, thanks for posting that video. You should be proud that you served us all and respect that song and what it means. I was born in Saitama, Japan as an Air Force brat (1963). We all fall short at some point, but everything is relative. Relatively speaking, you are amazing and it's great to have a bar that is set so high... Cheers!

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Good to see you Dan. I feel the same way often, but I think your dad was right.

 

[opus345]

Dan,

Great to see you posting in the thread again.

Don't know if I have expressed this directly to you, but thank you for your service. I got to thank and shake hands with two veterans on Labor Day while eating breakfast at a local HyVee grocery store. Just before I was able to express my gratitude a young man (20s) walked up and took a moment to talk to the vets and express his heartfelt gratitude for their service and wish them a great day. I've got to tell you that the older gentlemen thoroughly enjoyed that encounter.

Totally agree with your father's philosophy. Kinda corny, but I'm reminded of the Jimmie Johnson commercial where he sez it was never about racing someone else.

Take care brother.

 

[Dan]

Aloha and Mahalo for all your kind words my friends. I believe HBT brings out the best in all of us and is truly a nice place to be a part of, a family.

Pappy, I’ve been away from here a while. Is HomeBrew Town still going strong? Fall is approaching and the weather is cooling down. The leaves will soon change to glorious colors.

 

[bracconiere]

BTW,its human nature to want to be better then your folks,

hopefully, as long as the rock man doesn't get them to turn on you, so they can make them into a meal.....

I believe HBT brings out the best in all of us and is truly a nice place to be a part of, a family.

maybe to much so...i have to bite my tounge a lot, worrying about getting doxxed.....

 

[passedpawn]

Aloha and Mahalo for all your kind words my friends. I believe HBT brings out the best in all of us and is truly a nice place to be a part of, a family.

Pappy, I’ve been away from here a while. Is HomeBrew Town still going strong? Fall is approaching and the weather is cooling down. The leaves will soon change to glorious colors.

Indeed, fall is on it's way. Takes a little longer down here in steamy FL, but it arrives eventually. Just finished a fire pit out back in anticipation of that cooler weather.

Wife and I have been empty-nesters for a while now, and things are certainly slowing down - in a good way. Lots of sitting quiet in the adirondack chairs and looking at the clouds.

 

[Dan]

Ischiavo, where are you old friend? Pappy, Yooper, I don’t see Leon in the registry any more

 

[Dan]

Bracconire,I’m not sure what doxxed means. What I do know is, eff. Not a whole hell of a lot. I do know HBT, And this Time at night thread is (in my outdated speak) a cool place to hang out

With dignity and respect. Aloha and love
Dan Dawson

 

[Dan]

Wow! This place, HBT, This time of night is truly my go to comfort place. I hope that makes sense. I share quite a lot here. Doesn’t bother me a bit

My son and daughters are to me amazing in many ways. Their no and I divorced after 12 years. The kids were pretty young at the time. 5, 10 and 11. It was Avery tough time Their mother and I went through an ugly divorce. She is Australian and. I’ve to the USA she fellin love. With me. We were married at a chapelon the west coast of Australia in1988. We divorced in 2001. The proceeding years , actuallyJanuary of 2000 to September of 2002 I wentthrough adivrce Whig shied and my kokand dad died of a certain. All appned in a two year period. Hi it SUCKED!!

but life moves on. My kids are all on their own now. We are close which is really great. I believe we have a very strong relationship. Probably better than I didwith mymomand dad


Maia so much info. I was just going to posts video and we go this ramble. Shoot. Stem e if I can find the video again. It’s about a fathers love

 

[Dan]

Wow! Sorry so many typos. I hope you stil get the gist of it. Still looking for the song that got me reflecting on how very wonderful it is to be a father, mother, parent. I matter how tough life gets, love pulls us through

 

[Dan]

I hope this lik works

 

[brewgar]

Totally works. You go Dan !!

 

[bracconiere]

I hope this lik works

i remeber something like that...in kindergarden i clocked a kid with my luch pail that was picking on me....turned into sorta bully because i thought i had to be...then my dad died when i was 12, and wondered why i didn't have the same guile as a teenager.....but then i turned 14 and **** hit the fan...learned things that aren't supposed to be talked about, and still trying to recover on my own.....

(and honestly i still have a burning memory of my dad in my head when i was 11 and that girl wanted to start a family!)