I like this time at night on HBT

[user 298779]

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!)

Your lunch pail was picking on you??? Sorry Bracc….I couldn’t resist!

Seems to me many men have burning memories of their dad. Some good, some not so good. We move on and do the best we can in life, learning from our mistakes. Funny how much wiser and smarter our parents become as we get older. Often more so once they’re gone.

Cheers mate

KBW.

 

[user 298779]

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...

Sorry to hear about all of that Sammy. Tough time I’m sure, but you’ll get through it.

Several years ago I get a call from my wife one afternoon. She says “I had a little incident and need your help…can you get away and come home?”. I said sure dear I’ll leave now, be there shortly. Long story short, she was moving a few champagne bottles (in her bare feet) and dropped one on her big toe! Came home to find blood all over floor. She needed to go for stitches.

Years later we think about this and laugh, especially when we ope a bottle of Champagne.

Cheers

KBW.

 

[user 298779]

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.

One thing a wise older man told me recently: as you get older and reflect on life, you need to learn how to become good at grieving. Reflection can be a good thing; view it in light of your achievements, whatever they may be. Thinking of your mistakes, wondering if if you “should have” made different choices, and recognizing the loss of youth are natural thoughts. The key I’m told is coming to terms with them (which involves grieving).

Easy to say, tough to do. It does help frame life in a fresh perspective I suppose.

Cheers

KBW.

 

[Kent88]

Fatherhood has been an adventure for me. He just started school, that's our latest event.

My dad retired within the last year. It's been an adjustment for him. He was so focused on work for all his life, he doesn't really have any hobbies to keep him busy now. His tremors are so bad that I'm not sure what hobbies he could pick up if he wanted to. Things between us could be better. He's still pretty disappointed that I didn't come back to keep the family business.

Conversations with my dad are usually pretty civil. His age and health get to him, though, and he can be pretty ornery at times. I'm trying to have a better relationship with him than he had with his dad.

 

[passedpawn]

Fatherhood has been an adventure for me. He just started school, that's our latest event.

My dad retired within the last year. It's been an adjustment for him. He was so focused on work for all his life, he doesn't really have any hobbies to keep him busy now. His tremors are so bad that I'm not sure what hobbies he could pick up if he wanted to. Things between us could be better. He's still pretty disappointed that I didn't come back to keep the family business.

Conversations with my dad are usually pretty civil. His age and health get to him, though, and he can be pretty ornery at times. I'm trying to have a better relationship with him than he had with his dad.

What causes the tremors?

I do worry that I'll time retirement with inability to enjoy it. I think that's pretty common. Yea, f-it. I'm gonna retire tomorrow. Let me check with the wife first...

 

[Kent88]

What causes the tremors?

A diagnosed issue. It's been a problem for maybe 10 years.

 

[Sammy86]

Well another Saturday survived in my house with my three kids 5 and under...I'm really trying to take peoples advice and savor the moments of them being little and innocent but I would like to go to the bathroom by myself again at some point.

Anyway, hope the night owl crew is doing well!

 

[Kent88]

I would like to go to the bathroom by myself again at some point.

Three kids under 5... bless you.

 

[Sammy86]

Three kids under 5... bless you.

Yeah, the twins were a surprise...we knew she was pregnant walking into the docs office...had no idea there was two in there though until the ultrasound came up on the screen and there were two sacs with two heart beats...it's crazy in my house not gonna lie...the laundry is always going and the dishwasher is well probably crying every day after we leave the house in the morning but can't imagine life without either of the twins...the 5 year old is super fun now...he's getting into sports and race cars and he's so damn smart and in tune with what's going on...I absolutely love being a dad...also doesn't hurt to have some help on brew day either LoL

 

[Dan]

Aloha, Aloha, Aloha
Aloha is hello
Aloha sometime means goodbye
Aloha is I love you
Please don’t make me cry
Aloha to you wonderful HBT friends
I’m Dan Dawson
This thread will never end

 

[Dan]

One note. I used my real name but know there are two Dan Dawson’s on this sight

My son is Daniel Graham. I’m his dad, Daniel Brian

 

[Dan]

Aloha

 

[Kent88]

Aloha, Dan.

Feels a little weird to "say" that when I've never been close to the Pacific, but I thought I'd try it out with you.

 

[passedpawn]

Aloha, Dan.

Feels a little weird to "say" that when I've never been close to the Pacific, but I thought I'd try it out with you.

Never? The west coast is awesome! I could go on and on, but just do it. So much great coastline, just to die for. (for me, it's a place to visit, not to live - and I did live there briefly).

[edit] (I'm really only referring to coasta/urban california. I was in Bend Oregon a year ago and it was freaking great place, would move there)

 

[Kent88]

I think the furthest west I've been is around Twin Falls, ID.

 

[Kent88]

I think the only time I've ever seen an ocean I was too young to really remember it. There is VHS footage of it, though. My grandparents were winter Texans.

Besides that, the closest I think I've been would be when I went to DC in highschool.

 

[Knightshade]

I think the only time I've ever seen an ocean I was too young to really remember it. There is VHS footage of it, though. My grandparents were winter Texans.

Besides that, the closest I think I've been would be when I went to DC in highschool.

So you’ve never seen an ocean in real life? I’ve lived close to one in various states and countries all my life. Living 3 years in CO, I felt lost not being able to visit the beach.

 

[Kent88]

I've seen the ocean in real life, but I have no memory of it. There is VHS home video of me playing at the beach. I might've been two years old.

 

[Knightshade]

Well..if you get a hankering..live cams are a dime a dozen these days but I like this one. Beach, waves and dogs.

Solar so it only runs during the day.

https://hdontap.com/index.php/video/stream/del-mars-dog-beach

 

[Kent88]

I check out nature livestreams once in a while. I don't know if this is the exact feed I frequent, but I do check in on livestreams from this location pretty regularly late in the summer.

 

[LabRatBrewer]

Living near the ocean it seems odd to have never seen one, but I suppose there are hundreds of comparable things that I have never seen. I never saw snow up close until college.

 

[Dan]

You know you’re getting older when your first aircraft carrier was twice as old as you and is now retired

 

[Dan]

Going to try and put in a link
I respect aircraft pilots. Naval Aviators. Whole different league

 

[Dan]

 

[Dan]

My ship!

 

[Kent88]

Cool, @Dan!

 

[Dan]

In a career with the US Navy. Being part of the aircraft carrier. USS Midway CV41. You become part of history.

I’m old now. I have a few accomplishments in lif
Most significantly- my children of course and foremost

secondly, USS MIDWAY. CV41

 

[Dan]

In a career with the US Navy. Being part of the aircraft carrier. USS Midway CV41. You become part of history.

I’m old now. I have a few accomplishments in lif
Most significantly- my children of course and foremost

secondly, USS MIDWAY. CV41

 

[Dan]

Aloha
Wishing the best for you and yours!
Shoot… I was going to write a crappy poem. I’m not up to it.
Happy Blessings to you all
Dan

 

[Sammy86]

Aloha
Wishing the best for you and yours!
Shoot… I was going to write a crappy poem. I’m not up to it.
Happy Blessings to you all
Dan

And the fearless leader of the Night Owl crew has returned! Many blessings to you and yours @Dan

Hoping the ocean is bringing you good vibes and better sea food!

Cheers!