Wood cutting with your dad

[Saw Dr.]

Sorry guys, I know this is off topic.

Spend all the time you can with your dad while you can. Mine died pretty suddenly the other night. Still a pile of freshly split firewood in the backyard, and the grass is still nice under it.

Just a bit shaken up now

 

[watsonr]

Sorry the hear that, mine did the same a few years back...makes you appreciate the time you had, wished I had spent more with him when I could have.

 

[Brian VT]

Very sad to hear. I'm sorry.

I'm anxious for the golf courses to open so I can play with Dad.

 

[Chris J.]

You have my condolences, Saw Dr. You can let him live in your memories and the stories that you share with others.

 

[outdoorlivin247]

My families thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours...

 

[smilin possum]

I hate to hear that friend. You have my prayers for you and the family.

Mine's been gone a while now and I stihl miss him everyday.
Joe

 

[Roanoker494]

The day my dad died was the worst day in my entire life, three years and it still hurts like it happened yesterday. My dad's death was expected since he had been diagnosed with mesothelioma cancer from working in the tunnels for years.

Hang tough buddy and best wishes.

 

[blsnelling]

Wow. I'm really sorry to hear that. I'm sure you're more than just a little shaken up. That's a HUGE loss. My Dad's almost 71 and I was just doing tree work with him yesterday. I found out today that his heart's back in atro-fib. You just never know. If it would make you feel any better, tell us a little more about your Dad. How old was he? What happened?

 

[alderman]

I've been through it myself and it sucks. The first year was especially tough when I planted the garden, cut firewood, and opeining day of deer season.

Cutting wood was one of our favorite activities together.

Now the hurting has lessened and most of what is left is fond memories of time we spent together.

Hang in there.

 

[ChainsawmanXX]

My Prayers go out to you SawDr. My father and I have had our fights, But after it all we get in and get the work done!

 

[sunfish]

Very sorry to hear. My sincere Condolences.

 

[Jacob J.]

Tim- I'm sorry to hear your dad passed away. I'll bet he was one of the good'uns.

 

[Sagetown]

Sorry guys, I know this is off topic.

Spend all the time you can with your dad while you can. Mine died pretty suddenly the other night. Still a pile of freshly split firewood in the backyard, and the grass is still nice under it.

Just a bit shaken up now

That's quite alright Saw Dr. This place is good therapy as you can see. My condolences and prayers for you.

Sage

 

[thomas72]

If I can help you with anything let me know. It takes time to heal the soul and mind in situations like this.

 

[ric5141]

Condolences, I can understand your pain. My dad was older and passed a long time ago...I still remember and miss him.

 

[roostersgt]

Wow! Sorry to hear of your tragic loss. Everyday as an adult, you have the cherished priviledge of doing something with your dad. I know I do as much as I can with mine, especially our newly formed "annual" out of state hunting trip. Missed out on a lot with him growing up because he was always working so hard to give us kids a shot at life. I do the same for my children, as I'm sure most here do. Cherish and enjoy your parents while you can. Again, sorry to hear of your great loss. God Bless.

Steve

 

[Bounty Hunter]

Thoughts and Prayers for Saw Dr.,

My Dad passed suddenly too, about 2 1/2 years ago. It was really hard for me, as I know it is for you. My Dad was always the unshakeable ROCK, he would never get upset, lose it, cuss, fight, or be a PITA...he was always, kind, gentle, soft-spoken and a great listener.
He was super intellegent, an aerospace engineer in fact. He worked for Rockwell International, and helped design the X-15 and the space shuttle.
He was real dissapointed that I went into tree work as a teenager, dropped out of school and like a lot of young men...got in trouble.

But life has a way of getting us turned around and back on track, and I found myself on the right side of the law and bounty hunting was good income. The tree and firewood business florished too, and I was making more than he ever did. In the end, I know he was proud of me, even if we didn't see eye-to-eye on very many things.

But above all I had the greatest respect for him...especially for the way he treated others...with fairness, kindness, and love. You just can't fake that, it has to be in the heart.
So Saw Dr. your Dad will live on in you, with you, and as who you have become...he is a part of you. Every time you cut a piece of firewood or swing that splitting maul, he's there too...
Your Dad is a part of you now...Honor him by showing how he lives in you...

 

[KiwiBro]

I'm sorry to read that and hope time helps all those who've lost someone special. I've been eyeing up an 021 project saw to give to my old man so we can go cut something together. Your reminder to make the most of the time we have is timely in that regard.

He's been a blue collar worker all his life and I was up until a year ago, an IT white collar pencil neck. then cutting wood came along and chainsaws and splitters and engineering and welding/fabrication of stuff and we've finally something in common we can use as an excuse to spend quality man time together.

Your thread has just given me the kick up the backside I needed to get on with this before it's too late. So, thanks for that and for taking the time to put that thought to 'paper', as it were.

Cheers,
Tony

 

[ChipMonger]

Sorry for your loss SawDr...I cant even begin to imagine how you feel. Keep his memories alive and then he wont ever be gone. We, your AS family are always here for you, but im sure you already know that.

 

[MS460WOODCHUCK]

Sorry to hear about your dad Tim.

Mine is still around and don't see him near as much as I used to or should. 3 years ago he was working for me and I seen him daily for 9-10 hrs a day. Now I don't even work for me with this screwed up economy and with him living 60 miles from here it takes half the day just to go visit.

I have 5 children of my own and their always bickering with each other and I try to emphasize all the time that some day mom and I will be gone and all they will have is each other but their to young to think that DAD knows anything just like what I used to be lol.