Tackleman
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Registered: 07/22/02
Posts: 13820
Loc: Suffield/Niantic, CT
My son Dan got his Journeyman's card yesterday. Passed his test and is now licensed in MA & NH.
Back 4 years ago he finished his 1st year of college with great grades and promptly told me he hated school and didn't want anything to do with going back.
Huh??? Well then what the hell do you plan on doing????
He said "I was thinking about taking up a trade, how do you feel about me becoming an electrician?" I said... go for it, what do you need?
Well he didn't need anything but a car loan from me and he set about finding an electrician to apprentice with and getting his 4 years of schooling completed.
The way things are in today's world I really think his choice was as good as many of the 4 year degrees (in 5yrs or more) kids get now a days. The best part is he did it on his own working the whole time.
Dan
My oldest son Pat (Bent Twig) besides becoing an excellent fisherman and stealing all my spots, recently earned the grade of Master Seageant in the USAF. Although he doesn't hold that position yet he's in a very short line to get a crack at it.
Pat also managed to work his way through school at night while advancing up the ranks at Barnes AFB in westfield, MA. He's got a BS in criminal justice and is not far from his masters.
The best part is he's gonna make me a grandfather sometime in January 2011 so I'll soon have another young life to corrupt!!
Pat
I know I'm bragging here, but I am very proud of them. Am I lucky or what?
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Pat, look in the mirror, that's why they have done so well, a hard working,dedicated dad with his feet firmly planted in the ground, those apples did not fall far from the tree.
There is no higher responsibility in life than getting your kids off to a safe and productive path in life.
Well Done - you should be proud of them and the job you have done.
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#1236826 - 07/29/1006:06 PM
Re: My Kids Rule...
[Re: swwind]
OHMYGOD
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Registered: 06/23/04
Posts: 20754
Loc: Suffield Ct
I can't Blame you on being Proud of your boys Pat.
They are a chip off the old block.
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You can take what you want from life......As long as you give a little Back. "We never get over the fishing fever, it's a delightful disease and thank the lord there is no cure". "CTF, is a lure I can not afford to NOT have in my pocket"
Don’t argue with Idiots.. They will bring you down to their level and beat you with experience.
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#1239025 - 08/04/1011:19 PM
Re: My Kids Rule...
[Re: Tackleman]
Crazy Ivan
Registered: 08/26/02
Posts: 18009
Loc: New Milford, and Anywhere Salt...
Quote:
The best part is he's gonna make me a grandfather sometime in January 2011 so I'll soon have another young life to corrupt!!
Too funny Pat. You have a couple of great kids!
I'm not fat, I'm fluffy!
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"Its easy to grin, when your ship comes in, and you've got the stock market beat. But the man worth while is the man that can smile with his shorts too tight in the seat."
you do........ 
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