I have heard so many of those when I was a kid. I turned 61 Saturday and wish I could hear them again. Dad left me by passing on when I was 14, but he taught me so much. Thanks so much for this list and the memories.
LOL – Some of these sound familiar as in I’ve heard them from my dad.
And – some of these I have used too!
Happy Father’s Day to you & all the wonderful dads near & dear to you. {Hugs}
The old women in my family were too. “You’re gonna get bakatabak” meant beaten with the big wooden salad spoon. I never seen it used for salad, only to beat kids. Husbands too, sometimes.
No wonder you’re a Yankees fan, it sounded like you lived with Yogi Berra himself.. LOL. But that last one… The hammer head hit right on the nail.. Oy vay.
I have two teenage boys. I have been looking for the key to successful fatherhood ever since they grew up. But without success, as you might guess. In fact, my wife and I sometimes joke that parenthood should come with an Instruction Manual. I think now I have found it 🙂
53 responses to “Happy Fathers Day(things my father told me and still does) by Carl D’Agostino”
Preston Phelps
July 15th, 2013 at 18:32
You stay out of the water until you learn how to swim!
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Carl D'Agostino
July 15th, 2013 at 22:06
I do go into the 4 and a half foot part in the pool. Too many kids in the 3 foot area.
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WordsFallFromMyEyes
June 21st, 2013 at 08:41
Stop crying or I’ll spank you again!!!!
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Carl D'Agostino
June 21st, 2013 at 08:46
Nobody goes to that restaurant any more because it’s too crowded.
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princessiyaaffo
June 19th, 2013 at 23:49
number 18 – I love love love. Happy to find you here.
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Carl D'Agostino
June 20th, 2013 at 08:57
Welcome.
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pattisj
June 19th, 2013 at 02:49
These are great, Carl. I’ve heard a couple of them, especially #24.
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Carl D'Agostino
June 19th, 2013 at 07:43
Thankfully it was only a threat most times.
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Ron
June 18th, 2013 at 23:43
I have heard so many of those when I was a kid. I turned 61 Saturday and wish I could hear them again. Dad left me by passing on when I was 14, but he taught me so much. Thanks so much for this list and the memories.
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Carl D'Agostino
June 19th, 2013 at 07:01
Happy June birthday. I was 64 yesterday, the 18th.
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earthriderjudyberman
June 17th, 2013 at 17:52
Spoken like a true Dad. Hope you and your Dad had a very Happy Father’s Day, Carl.
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Carl D'Agostino
June 19th, 2013 at 07:43
Thank you, a quiet day between us in silent acknowledgement.
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Mark Petruska
June 17th, 2013 at 13:54
My meatball plants never blossom. I think they need a location with more direct sunlight. Or perhaps I should plant them next to the tomatoes?
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Carl D'Agostino
June 17th, 2013 at 16:03
Now you’re cookin’. I mean simmerin’.
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Deb
June 16th, 2013 at 18:55
That list is something else, Carl! 🙂
Have a very happy Father’s Day! 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
June 16th, 2013 at 18:58
Today it was “did you lock the trunk of the car?” No and I don’t want to. Maybe tomorrow.
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Darlene
June 15th, 2013 at 22:55
These are great. I remember my Dad saying #24 a few times. Happy Father’s day Carl!!
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Carl D'Agostino
June 16th, 2013 at 18:59
Ah, the old #24.
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RoSy
June 15th, 2013 at 15:51
LOL – Some of these sound familiar as in I’ve heard them from my dad.
And – some of these I have used too!
Happy Father’s Day to you & all the wonderful dads near & dear to you. {Hugs}
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 19:27
Seems like they really did use one mold to make a lot of people.
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magnoliamoonpie
June 15th, 2013 at 14:02
my Mom was the “sayer” in my family…my all time favorite “you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear” (I wasn’t a silk purse 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:41
The old women in my family were too. “You’re gonna get bakatabak” meant beaten with the big wooden salad spoon. I never seen it used for salad, only to beat kids. Husbands too, sometimes.
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magnoliamoonpie
June 15th, 2013 at 15:03
😀 😀 😀
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Joe Cardillo
June 15th, 2013 at 13:52
I like 17, if I ever have kids I’m going to hassle them with that one
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:44
#5 captures the absurdity of the thinking.
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Chris
June 15th, 2013 at 12:56
Hope you and your Dad have a very Happy Father’s Day!!
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:44
Thanks so much.
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poemsandponderings
June 15th, 2013 at 11:19
No wonder you’re a Yankees fan, it sounded like you lived with Yogi Berra himself.. LOL. But that last one… The hammer head hit right on the nail.. Oy vay.
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:39
Yeahs, wez from Statnyland.
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Professions for PEACE
June 15th, 2013 at 10:27
WHat a fantastic and funny list! Thank you so much for sharing, and for the laughs.
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:44
Glad you enjoyed.
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katecrimmins
June 15th, 2013 at 09:57
I think he was related to my mother!
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:45
Ah, Motherisms.
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on thehomefrontandbeyond
June 15th, 2013 at 09:41
love 21
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 10:31
New York/Jersey Italians known for hyperbole.
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Chatter Master
June 15th, 2013 at 08:36
Shut up and tell me what happened….where have I heard that before?
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:46
And they never saw any inconsistency.
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Chatter Master
June 15th, 2013 at 22:18
I can’t help but fear what I have said is going to be rewound and played by my kids. 😉
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 22:33
Mt two are 30ish now. You can bet on it.
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Bridgesburning Chris King
June 15th, 2013 at 08:20
Pre-spanking – this is going to hurt me more than you ! Love it! Chris Bridgesburning
Sent from my iPad
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:47
I heard that a lot too.
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totsymae1011
June 15th, 2013 at 08:18
Sound advice from a no-nonsense guy. Pass it on.
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:47
He meant business alright but good thing he wasn’t a businessman with that logic.
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Ankur Mithal
June 15th, 2013 at 07:43
I have two teenage boys. I have been looking for the key to successful fatherhood ever since they grew up. But without success, as you might guess. In fact, my wife and I sometimes joke that parenthood should come with an Instruction Manual. I think now I have found it 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 08:03
If you were wearing your shoes they would have not gotten stolen.
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thunderbolt1959
June 15th, 2013 at 07:33
Happy Father’s Day to all!!! 🙂
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Carl D'Agostino
June 16th, 2013 at 18:57
Thanks R.
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rabirius
June 15th, 2013 at 06:59
Excellent.
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:48
Thanks.
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Maxi
June 15th, 2013 at 06:35
Oops, Happy Father’s Day to you and dad.
Many Blessings for many more days
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 06:51
It’ll be just dad and me and a mushroom/olive pizza. I’ll be 64 Tuesday.
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Maxi
June 15th, 2013 at 06:35
These are great Dag. My favorite, “It’s not a lie, it’s a secret.” I’m gonna remember that one.
blessings ~ maxi
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Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 06:49
If you watch where you’re going you won’t lose your watch.
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