Tobor7 | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:01 pm     Last night Amy was talking and she said: "My Daddy always told me to never trust anyone and I'll never be disappointed." (something like that -- it didn't make the LF's -- or it did and I didn't see it -- if anyone remembers different, please jump in) Anyway, got me to thinking what I could remember what my Dad always told me... this is one I remember: "There is a difference between a 'sore' loser and a 'bad' loser. You show me a good loser and I'll show you a loser. Winning may not be everything, but losing is nothing." Anyone else have something to add to this sage memory thread? |
Blossumtree | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:03 pm     sometimes you're the windshield and sometimes you're the bug. |
Whit4you | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:04 pm     My daddy always told me - "If you sing before breakfast you'll cry before the day's over" - guess he didn't like my singing LOL |
Weinermr | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:07 pm     My daddy was a chicken farmer, and he told me, "Don't shoot till you see the whites of their eggs." |
Oregonfire | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:11 pm     "Do unto others as they do unto you." Dad was very cynical and thought he was being clever. But my personal favorite is "What?! They preempted the gold medal (1980 U.S. hockey team) ceremony for the $1.98 Beauty pageant!?!?" That was a big deal in my house. |
Itsallgood | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:11 pm     My daddy always told me "It just cost a little more to go First Class"! |
Battlestar | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:12 pm     don't piss into the wind |
Furry | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:28 pm     I was complaining about feeling walked on by my boyfriend and even close friends. It hurt to hear, but the truth often does: "It's difficult to show respect to someone who doesn't respect themselves." Ouch!...But it changed my life. |
Whit4you | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:31 pm     Another thing my dad used to say "Pretty is as pretty does" (thinking a few of the houseguests didn't get this lesson) |
Wendo | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:35 pm     Well, my "daddy" took off before I was born so...I'll quote my mom: "Never get into a pissing contest with a skunk. You'll both come out smelling bad." Ya Mom! |
Sanfranjoshfan | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:38 pm     "If you kids play with matches, one of these days we're all gonna wake up dead." |
Weinermr | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:41 pm     "Walk a mile in my shoes and you better wash your feet." |
Groucho | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:43 pm     My dad always told me "It's better to lose than to cheat". There are more important things than winning. |
Zachsmom | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:46 pm     My Dad didn't have a saying per se but his moral code went a lot like a song that came out a few years ago..(makes me cry to even think about..even type out) You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything.. You've got to be your own man..not a puppet on a string Never compromise what's right..and uphold your family name You've got to stand for something..or you'll fall for anything.. It was the greatest gift my father ever gave me..and I hope that I can teach my son the same thing..and I wish my Dad was around to help instill it.. |
Meggieprice | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:51 pm     I don't remember specific sayings but He taught me to study so I got straight A's He read to me every night so I love to read He carried me on his shoulders Civil Rights Marches so I learned tolerance And he bought me a complete set of the Beatles albums I already had in mono in stero for my 12th birthday Oh but I could go on and on! |
Secretsmile | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 05:58 pm     My Daddy always said: I LOVE YOU! nothing else could mean as much, or give me such strength. All you parents out there....say it as often as you can. |
Furry | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 06:05 pm     That's the best yet Secretsmile. On that positive note, my daddy always told me I'm capable of anything I set my mind to. |
Katbee | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 06:34 pm     A tidbit of wisdom from Mother Bee: Never blow your nose in public without a mirror. This is meant to be taken literally. |
Blossumtree | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 07:03 pm     my daddy always said: wipe your butt with your hands and you wake up smellin like sh*t. |
Firstsnadra1 | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 07:08 pm     One night the pastor came to dinner. I had just gotten a 98% on my Confirmation final test. I, of course, brought it up during dinner. My dad turned to me and quietly said, "Don't break your arm patting yourself on the back." That has stuck with me for 25 years...definitely a lesson in humility! |
Blossumtree | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 07:13 pm     well, i'm double jointed so i pat myself on the back quite often, i can even pat myself on the back and laugh all the way to the bank at the same time. |
Avery | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 07:16 pm     What a wonderful thread. I grew up in Ireland and have forever and a day just thought the world of my father. He had a wonderful sense of humor and laughed this huge belly laugh that I think of often and it always makes me smile. I had to leave Ireland when I was 13 and that was the last time that I saw my father. I tried to always make sure that my kids knew of his values and humorisms...anyhow, my father would raise his glass nightly and say this toast... Fad saol agat, gob fliuch, agus bás in Eirinn! translated...Long life to you, a wet mouth, and death in Ireland I tried to think of what my kids would say if they were typing here. Some of you know me and know I have 14 sons. For the most part their father was absent in their life and I raised them...I thought and thought and came up with a few things, all sweet and sentimental of course. So, I decided to call a few of them up and just see what they would say. I called Liam first and what he said made me laugh at first and then respond with, no, really son. When I realized that really was REALLY, I called Conner and he laughed and responded the same as his brother, I said HMPHHH! and called Theodore and well I just had to stop there so here goes it, according to my sons, God love 'em, when asked, they said my mother always told me... GO OUTSIDE AND PICK YOUR SWITCH! |
Braveheart61901 | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 07:18 pm     "It's not over till it's over." "You throw like a girl." (I am a girl!) "If you're not going to drink that whole can of beer, then don't open it." (I can never drink more than 1/2 a can and it really bugged him!) I really miss him. |
Guiltyviewer | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 07:20 pm     Zachsmom, what a wonderful man your dad must have been! I'm sure he'd be proud of how you're choosing to pass on his life's wisdom to your own son, his grandchild. Those we love can always be with us when we live a life that honors them---it is a tribute to our past, and a legacy we leave ourselves for those who come after us. Your son is fortunate indeed to have such a foundation from which to build his own life. May watching your son grow up well offer you some comfort when you're especially missing your dad---he is there! |
Muttley | Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 07:22 pm     My Dad's famous Dad-ism: "E stands for "empty" not "enough"". LOL |