~Thought for the Week~
The memories of my family outings are still a source of strength to me. I remember we'd all pile into the car - I forget what kind it was - and drive and drive. I'm not sure where we'd go, but I think there were some trees there. The smell of something was strong in the air as we played whatever sport we played. I remember a bigger, older guy we called "Dad." We'd eat some stuff, or not, and then I think we went home. I guess some things never leave you.
~Jack Handey
Happy Father's Day!
Outings where you don't really know where you're going are the best kind. After all getting there is half the fun.
Posted by: Theresa | 17 June 2007 at 12:43 PM
Oh, and happy Father's Day to your hubby!
Posted by: Theresa | 17 June 2007 at 12:44 PM
Why do I feel like we have so much in common with Jack Handy? Kinda scary. Great Father's Day post Babe!
Thanks Theresa.
Joel
Posted by: Joel | 17 June 2007 at 12:52 PM
Looking back, those are the kinds of memories I have, nothing too specific, just a general sense of well being with life.
Posted by: jan | 17 June 2007 at 02:25 PM
Any memory of a car and summer is special
Always tried to make my father get a convertible. He would just, every eleven years or more, get another Buick Electra
We were that nice family with the old cars, and no space in the garage for them
But the rest of the house, baring one members room, was immaculate
Have no idea how I got into all this
Posted by: pia | 17 June 2007 at 05:40 PM
That was excellent. Jack Handy just cracks me up and I think that sounds a bit like our outings...only maybe better.
XOX
Posted by: G | 18 June 2007 at 11:23 AM
Ha, ha, ha, haaaa! I am just laughing my ass off FO SHO! I know not this Jack Handey but feeling like that could SO be me talking scares me I tell you, IT SCARES ME! ;-P And Loverboy even more, the poor man, who has had to put up with many a could-do-without-it adventures and I am sure he would have quite a story or two to tell!
A faboo quote amiga mia and quite fitting for the now-belated-seeing-that-I-am-late-as-usual father's day! Having said that, here's hoping you had a beautiful and memorable father's day my dear amigo Joel (which I am sure you did next to your beautiful lady love) and may the day have been fabulous for you my dearest amiga de mi corazón whom I eternally miss so much!
Besos to all...
Posted by: Miz BoheMia | 18 June 2007 at 01:19 PM
Wonderful quote for father's day.
I hope all is well! Thoughts from mule...
Posted by: Old Mule | 18 June 2007 at 02:42 PM
I think Jack Handey is in my family - he sounds like we share the same dad :-)
Posted by: terry | 19 June 2007 at 01:44 AM
That one's a real gem.
Posted by: Doug | 19 June 2007 at 12:21 PM
I clearly remember those days, too.
Posted by: Nessa | 19 June 2007 at 02:43 PM
Now I need to go drink until my childhood memories are that hazy and pleasant. Thanks.
Posted by: Diesel | 20 June 2007 at 01:50 AM
Oh well...at least our puppies will have pleasant childhood memories.
Posted by: Joel | 20 June 2007 at 08:44 AM
hmmm........where have I been? I hope joel had a greta father´s day and as it seems, the job´s still not done. Hope everythign is ok with you guys and things are running smoothly along!
Posted by: Minka | 22 June 2007 at 07:03 PM
The childhood memories are wonderful. I remember every Sunday going to the beach with the whole family; getting there at 7am and staying until 5pm. There was cooking, swimming, water fights, chicken fights, etc...
Unfortunately, my dad wasn't a part of that. He was in another country until I was about 12 years old. We more than made up for it the first five years after his return.
Thanks for bringing up some good memories, puppytoes!
Posted by: Pavel | 25 June 2007 at 02:52 PM
Theresa: which serves to explain all the "fun" i had growing up, i suppose. hope you and yours had a wonderful day, too! xox
Honey: it is alarming, isn't it? xox
Jan: me too! i used to worry about the fact i could never recall details, but not that i know i'm not the only one, i guess it's okay. ; ( xox
Pia: most of my memories of riding around in our family car (as a kid) are of trying to sleep on the back seat floor, with my sister, laying our heads on that hump in the middle -- remember that? long rides used to make us tired. guessin' we missed a lot that way. (have no idea how i got into all that, either!) ; ) xox
G: that Jack... he's got a good one for just about every occasion! (this is how i expect our kids to remember our outings, too!) xox
Miz B: the beauty of Jack Handey-isms is that you don't need to know him, to love his stupid sayings! glad this made you smile, and i SO hope Loverboy had a faboo Father's Day, too! besos back at you, mi amiga!! : ) xox
Old Mule: why thank you, kind sir! : ) xox
Terry: Jack may well be the "missing member" from a number of families, including ours! ; ) xox
Doug: i thought you might approve of this one. thanks. : ) xox
Nessa: yeah, my memories are this "clear", as well. ; ) xox
Diesel: sniffing glue is equally effective. : P xox
Joel: heh. as long as someone around here has 'em... xox
Minka: where have you been, missy? kidding! pretty sure Joel had a nice day. that said, you're right, apparently his "job" isn't done. oy. ; ) xox
Pavel: gotta say those are some mighty nice memories, my friend! pretty damn special for all of you to have been able to makeup all that lost time once you were reunited with your father. : ) xox
Posted by: neva | 26 June 2007 at 02:58 PM