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June 15, 2013
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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!
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.
WordsFallFromMyEyes
June 21st, 2013 at 08:41
Stop crying or I’ll spank you again!!!!
Carl D'Agostino
June 21st, 2013 at 08:46
Nobody goes to that restaurant any more because it’s too crowded.
princessiyaaffo
June 19th, 2013 at 23:49
number 18 – I love love love. Happy to find you here.
Carl D'Agostino
June 20th, 2013 at 08:57
Welcome.
pattisj
June 19th, 2013 at 02:49
These are great, Carl. I’ve heard a couple of them, especially #24.
Carl D'Agostino
June 19th, 2013 at 07:43
Thankfully it was only a threat most times.
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.
Carl D'Agostino
June 19th, 2013 at 07:01
Happy June birthday. I was 64 yesterday, the 18th.
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.
Carl D'Agostino
June 19th, 2013 at 07:43
Thank you, a quiet day between us in silent acknowledgement.
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?
Carl D'Agostino
June 17th, 2013 at 16:03
Now you’re cookin’. I mean simmerin’.
Deb
June 16th, 2013 at 18:55
That list is something else, Carl! 🙂
Have a very happy Father’s Day! 🙂
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.
Darlene
June 15th, 2013 at 22:55
These are great. I remember my Dad saying #24 a few times. Happy Father’s day Carl!!
Carl D'Agostino
June 16th, 2013 at 18:59
Ah, the old #24.
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}
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 19:27
Seems like they really did use one mold to make a lot of people.
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 🙂
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.
magnoliamoonpie
June 15th, 2013 at 15:03
😀 😀 😀
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
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:44
#5 captures the absurdity of the thinking.
Chris
June 15th, 2013 at 12:56
Hope you and your Dad have a very Happy Father’s Day!!
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:44
Thanks so much.
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.
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:39
Yeahs, wez from Statnyland.
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.
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:44
Glad you enjoyed.
katecrimmins
June 15th, 2013 at 09:57
I think he was related to my mother!
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:45
Ah, Motherisms.
on thehomefrontandbeyond
June 15th, 2013 at 09:41
love 21
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 10:31
New York/Jersey Italians known for hyperbole.
Chatter Master
June 15th, 2013 at 08:36
Shut up and tell me what happened….where have I heard that before?
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:46
And they never saw any inconsistency.
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. 😉
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 22:33
Mt two are 30ish now. You can bet on it.
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
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:47
I heard that a lot too.
totsymae1011
June 15th, 2013 at 08:18
Sound advice from a no-nonsense guy. Pass it on.
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:47
He meant business alright but good thing he wasn’t a businessman with that logic.
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 🙂
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 08:03
If you were wearing your shoes they would have not gotten stolen.
thunderbolt1959
June 15th, 2013 at 07:33
Happy Father’s Day to all!!! 🙂
Carl D'Agostino
June 16th, 2013 at 18:57
Thanks R.
rabirius
June 15th, 2013 at 06:59
Excellent.
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 14:48
Thanks.
Maxi
June 15th, 2013 at 06:35
Oops, Happy Father’s Day to you and dad.
Many Blessings for many more days
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.
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
Carl D'Agostino
June 15th, 2013 at 06:49
If you watch where you’re going you won’t lose your watch.