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Post by deadeer on Jun 13, 2021 8:00:47 GMT -5
Taking my dads boat out for the first time since he passed last year. I fully serviced it, fixed some of the little quirks, and cleaned it up real nice. Expecting to see him on the water today! It was way harder on me than I imagined. But I know he would not want tears of sorrow but tears of joy and having a good time on the water. We did have an enjoyable couple of hours. More to run the boat around the lake several times to exercise her and a little fishing time. All went well today.
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Post by genesis273 on Jun 13, 2021 8:59:10 GMT -5
Enjoy the memories brother! I'm sure you made him happy taking good care of his boat. And I know I don't really know you or your kids well but, from what I see and read on here, he would be proud as ever.
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Post by esshup on Jun 13, 2021 10:42:28 GMT -5
Enjoy the day, with the wind out of the North, be careful if you go out on the big pond.
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Post by deadeer on Jun 13, 2021 12:35:13 GMT -5
Enjoy the memories brother! I'm sure you made him happy taking good care of his boat. And I know I don't really know you or your kids well but, from what I see and read on here, he would be proud as ever. I appreciate that! I try to include or at least offer my wife and son the opportunity in just about everything I can. My wife often asks, "why do you want me to go?" I cant help but laugh and say because we love her! It's how I watched my dad treat our family, so it's how I treat mine! With love and respect!
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Post by deadeer on Jun 13, 2021 12:41:15 GMT -5
Enjoy the day, with the wind out of the North, be careful if you go out on the big pond. No just local lake to check everything out. After another successful trip, will be heading out to Mich City for perch soon when the weather is right.
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Post by Woody Williams on Jun 13, 2021 13:43:35 GMT -5
I imagine that your dad would be extremely happy that you are taking good care of his boat and carrying on the family tradition.
Enjoy!
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Post by treetop on Jun 13, 2021 15:37:37 GMT -5
I’m sure he would be happy your enjoying his boat with your wife and son
Btw the second that youngster gets to drive you will no will own a boat he will so you better enjoy it the next few years
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Post by deadeer on Jun 13, 2021 20:31:18 GMT -5
Heck of a way to finish this special day. I figured a nice Sunday drive would be good. So we stopped and picked up my mom, then we took a ride by 5 lakes my dad used to fish. Diamond Lake in Cassopolis, MI was his favorite, and I went a lot when I was young. When we pulled up to that launch, I was literally speechless as it took me back to my youth. I asked my mom if she knew where we were, and when I said, she gasped. She said it's where he proposed to her. It had been 30yrs since she was last there. It will be one of my dads finally resting places soon. We finished the surprise with taking her out for dinner. What a day!
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Post by bullseye69 on Jun 13, 2021 21:10:25 GMT -5
Glad to see you had an exceptionally great day with your family!
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Post by genesis273 on Jun 13, 2021 21:55:52 GMT -5
Outstanding way to spend your day!
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Post by schall53 on Jun 14, 2021 5:44:21 GMT -5
Outstanding, I see your dad leading you to a lot of fish in that boat. Just like he did when he led you and your mom to the boat landing.
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