Saturday, February 9, 2013

Took a break, went and checked on Dad.

     Friday morning, I set sail up the interstate system to god's country, that would be the great state of South Carolina to see my dad. My purpose for the trip was to check on him, he is of course 81 years young and also to deliver him a load of free firewood. I have a neighbor who is a superintendent at a golf course and when they cut or trim the oak trees, they have a pile they put it all in since they cant burn it so close to a small airport so he gives it away. I go out thursday and load up which resulted me in have a 3 inch drop on my F-250 so I had some weight in the back.

     So the 5 hour trip goes without a hitch, get on the property and he comes walking out from behind the barn, probably finished taking a leak. Owning property is great, you can take a leak anywhere, just saying.... I ask him where he wants it, and he directs where he wants it. I drop the tailgate down and he wants to just unload it, I say "Oh No, get the splitter. We are going to bust this S*&T right now" After a minute or so of bickering back and forth, he goes to his little barn and pulls his lawn tractor with the log splitter behind it.

 
 
Finally got a chance to snap a photo. The truck was full, and dont under estimate the old man, he is quick.
 
The result
 
 
The splitting operation only took 2 hours, and that is with a few 5 min and one 30 min break. Even though it was only an overnight trip, it was good to help him out and see him and spend the day together.
 
Senior



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10 comments:

  1. Rev. PaulFebruary 9, 2013 at 4:14 PM

    You're so fortunate to have your dad, and that he's still up & about. That was a good thing you did for him, too. Good on ya!

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    1. SENIORFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:08 AM

      Yes, It felt good to help him out, even though he doesnt want me too. Beside my POS liberal brother, he's all I got left as blood family.

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  2. Old NFOFebruary 9, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Doesn't get any better than that! And he's a SPRY 81!!!

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    1. SENIORFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:10 AM

      Yes he is, that is one thing I admire about him. He doesn't sit on his rear all day long. All his life he is up before the sun and out doing something.

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  3. PioneerPreppyFebruary 9, 2013 at 9:56 PM

    Good for you!!!

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  4. Jacked Up Glock MomFebruary 10, 2013 at 6:31 AM

    he has always told me he was going to live to be 91, So I am holding him to that. I hope to be that active at his age.

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    1. SENIORFebruary 10, 2013 at 8:15 AM

      I hope he does too. He is a very active 81 yr old.

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  5. kymberFebruary 10, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    Senior - your dad is awesome! that was really nice that you drove up to bring him wood and then spend some time with him - he sure is spry! lucky for you that you got his genes!

    your friend,
    kymber

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  6. SENIORFebruary 11, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    I realize i have many of his traits. I, like him cant sit still, I have to be doing something. I am very blessed to have a father who will not let his age effect his life. I worry a lot about him but I know his activity is the best thing for him. Hell, he's a South Carolina country boy.

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