OT - HAPPY FATHER'S DAY EVERYONE

by Love on Jun 15, 2008 8:40 AM PDT Comment 39 comments

Happy Father's Day to all Blazers who are dads and all dads of the Blazers. Also Happy Father's Day to all Blazer fans who are Dads, and all Dads of Blazer fans. And lets' not leave out anyone in the front office or anyone who works for the Blazers in any way. Happy Father's Day to all dads who work for the Blazers and all dads of people who work for the Blazers. Happy Father's Day to Nate McMillan especially, because he is like a dad to all the players and he sets a great example of what it means to be a father and a man.

Father's Day was probably invented by the Hallmark Company because it's a great excuse to sell more greeting cards. But you know what? Father's Day is really really important because we need to honor our fathers. Fathers are really really important. I'm a coach of kids soccer teams and I can always tell when a kid is missing her dad, when a kid doesn't have her dad in her life. I can also tell when a kid is growing up with a lot of love and attention from her dad. It makes all the difference in the world. It's a constant affirmation that is truly necessary to growing up healthy and confident and strong.

So I say hurray to all fathers. Your love keeps the world going round.

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As both a father and a son, I thank you.

As an added bonus, my wife let me pick out ice cream at the store today. She never lets me do that. Happy day!

One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season

Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary." - Patrick McManus

by T Darkstar on Jun 15, 2008 8:48 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What kind did you get?

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow

by tominhawaii on Jun 15, 2008 8:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully he got Udderly Chocolate from Tillamook

Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene.' -Homer J Simpson

by Poot on Jun 15, 2008 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That stuff is awesome!

But they don’t send it to Indiana. I was stuck with Mint Cookies and Creme, which should make a tastey shake mixed with DeKuyper Creme de Menthe.

One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season

Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary." - Patrick McManus

by T Darkstar on Jun 15, 2008 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good Choice

Happy Father’s Day.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow

by tominhawaii on Jun 15, 2008 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We pick out ice cream too, made of yoghurt mixed with red and blue wild berries.

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jun 15, 2008 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice first post, thank you Love.

The Midnight Rambler

by amlmart1 on Jun 15, 2008 8:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks!

Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene.' -Homer J Simpson

by Poot on Jun 15, 2008 9:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

cant be understated

I had the opportunity for almost 10 years working with very damaged kids in juvenile justice not to realize the importance a father makes in a childs life. The reverse is also sadly true, the lack of a father breeds something contemptuous in all but the hardiest survivors.

We see kids committing crimes all over the place and wonder what is wrong. From my experience, it seems most cases these boys do not grow up attaching with strong role-models, an authoritarian guide and mentor, and are too easily swayed into corruption. It reminds me of the wild elephants in Africa that rampage because their patriarch was killed for his ivory tusks and unable to guide these young cows into adulthood. Its a sad theme repeated all too often these days.

I love my dad. I just got off the phone from telling him so. Nice post Love.
Happy Father’s day.

If you dont talk to your cats about catnip, who will?

by bow4meow on Jun 15, 2008 9:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks!

its my first, and my three week old baby didnt buy me anything =( shes cheap

by mark twain on Jun 15, 2008 9:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Trade her for prospect

I learned child rearing on Blazers Edge.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow

by tominhawaii on Jun 15, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

She will give you a lot more

than even you will suspect over the years. Everything from her handprint embossed in plaster to every cold she catches from her classmates. You are a lucky man

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 15, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah

the old handprint in plaster. Looking forward to that!

by mark twain on Jun 15, 2008 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I recently looked at the handprint

she was 4 years old when she made it. She is only 8 now and I damn near cried. Imagine when she is 22 and tells me she is getting married and I look at it. I will probably have to be committed (after a week in a fetal position on livingroom floor).

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 15, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Want me to make you a counter?

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow

by tominhawaii on Jun 15, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

To count what?

Or are you talking a “Counter Offer” ....of which I am always intrigued by

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 15, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's a joke

From a Mark Twain diary about how bored he was.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow

by tominhawaii on Jun 15, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ah...I remember the Diaries but not the joke

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 15, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't know you well enough

To repeat the joke. It was offensive.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow

by tominhawaii on Jun 15, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess not

othewise you would know I don’t get offended very easily

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 16, 2008 6:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh Cool

I’ll keep that in mind. I kicked it up a notch for Mark Twain though.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow

by tominhawaii on Jun 16, 2008 6:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

creepy countdown from online stranger that made me laugh and my wife scared!

by mark twain on Jun 16, 2008 7:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh tom,,,,

sigh

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 16, 2008 8:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lol

I’m not telling my wife!!

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 16, 2008 8:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't worry, 92, you won't be sad at all when she leaves the nest

That’s why God gave us the teen years.

"I don't trust lawyers." --David Stern

by MiledAnimal on Jun 16, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Excellent point!

My son is turning 13 this fall…I can hardly wait (I just broke the button to the sarcasm font…I pounded it so hard). I am really worried since his name is Tom and you see how that turned out for one of our members. Also the apple don’t fall far from the tree and I was an insufferable smart a….ummm….aleck when I was that age.

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 16, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Whoa...

He’ll be a teenager, a Tom, and takes after 92? Talk about a triple whammy…!

"I don't trust lawyers." --David Stern

by MiledAnimal on Jun 16, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeh...no kidding

Might as well make him pimple-faced and shy with girls….oh wait …crap!!

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 16, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know about five different Toms.

But they all end up the same. It’s really kinda eerie.

One of Two Official Blazer's Edge Poets Laureate for the 2008-2009 Season

Chaplain of the Jarrett Jack Fan Club

"Scholars have long known that fishing eventually turns men into philosophers. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to buy decent tackle on a philosopher's salary." - Patrick McManus

by T Darkstar on Jun 16, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My Facebook

Has a club for just people with my full name.

"lowest common denominator - every time I think you hit rock bottom you sink it deeper into the shale" -- bow4meow

by tominhawaii on Jun 17, 2008 2:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So there's multiple folks out there with the full name tominhawaii?

Far out.

by coolguyrob on Jun 17, 2008 5:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy Lakers Doom Day everybody

by Sabonis4Ever on Jun 15, 2008 12:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

To celebrate I bought a new pickup

and since I told my wife I was just going out to scope out used pickups, I figured I better buy her a new pickup too. So I did.

I’m breaking out in cold sweats.

by raoulduke on Jun 15, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmm...next time you go out you want to pick me up a new pick-up?

Maybe, just once, someone will call me 'Sir' without adding, 'You're making a scene.' -Homer J Simpson

by Poot on Jun 15, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ummmm....new truck, huh?

Want to help me move?

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 15, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure, have your people call my people...

by raoulduke on Jun 16, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I am just kidding

but get used to it. as soon as yer friends realize you gotta truck they will call you everytime they are moving, picking up a sofa, or getting back dust from Home Depot. Book it!!!

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 16, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

bark dust

I doubt they sell much back dust…yuk!

"My favorite relative was Uncle Caveman. Us kids would visit him in his cave. He would eat one of us from time to time. It wasn't till years later that we realized Uncle Caveman was a bear"

Jack Handy

by 92wastheyear on Jun 16, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs