things my father taught me

[rengadeirishman]

i like to think some of you have little nuggets of wisdom that you've found pertinent to your life that you heard from your father. I know i have


no matter how tough you are, there is always someone tougher.

if you haven't gotten your ass kicked, you haven't fought enough.

the best way to keep your woman happy is to smile and nod.

when you get where your going, don't forget where you came from.

don't yield to the saxon, but beat him well.

 

[Guest]

He taught me

1)to never feel ashamed to express my love for someone, you never know if it's the last time to see them.

2)I'll never be too old to do something stupid.

3)Think faster than you talk

4) Even when my mums not right, she's right.

5) Happiness is not a feeling. It's a way of life.

 

[S-Des]

My favorite pearl of wisdom (and one I pass on to my students) was, "Never let yourself be outsmarted by an inanimate object."

I was also fond of, "If bullshit was brass, you'd be a 90 piece orchestra!" Although I don't pass that one along.

 

[Trinique_Fire]

Even if you go with the wife, it's never enough because she won't just let you sleep through whatever event she's dragged you to.

Fart. A lot. And then blame it on your daughter and walk away. Especially in a public place.

Maintain loyalty to your home teams, dammit.

Do not fall asleep in front of the t.v. while watching HBO soft porn. Your wife WILL walk downstairs and question you like she's getting paid.

For God's sake, find SOMETHING productive to do!

Just because he calls his daughter meathead does not mean he doesn't love her.

BTW: I was dead serious on all these accounts. No jokes or sarcasm involved.

 

[cloudy]

"Never hide your intelligence. It is a gift. Men that aren't interested in smart women aren't men you'd want, anyway."

 

[Guest]

My favorite pearl of wisdom (and one I pass on to my students) was, "Never let yourself be outsmarted by an inanimate object."

I was also fond of, "If bullshit was brass, you'd be a 90 piece orchestra!" Although I don't pass that one along.

Lol. You should

 

[rgraham666]

My dad taught me through his actions that most people with responsibility are irresponsible about discharging that responsibility.

 

[Guest]

Dad taught a lot by example but two pearls of spoken wisdom stand out:

"It's great life if you don't weaken."

After thirty years I asked him what the hell that meant. Turned out he didn't know, either.

The other was when he was turning part of our basement into a finished rec room:

"Trim hides a lot of mistakes."

Now, THAT one works.

 

[lesbiaphrodite]

He taught me:

1. Sometimes there are people you run across who you can't reason with. So, be willing to strike them if they won't be reasonable.

2. Don't talk about what you're going to do. Do it.

3. Never back down from a fight.

4. Enjoy your food; never feel bad about it. Some people are poor and have none.

 

[jomar]

The other was when he was turning part of our basement into a finished rec room:

"Trim hides a lot of mistakes."

Now, THAT one works.

LOL. A carpenter friend of mine said that finish work is the art of hiding mistakes.

 

[lesbiaphrodite]

also:

If a woman comes to your house at 2 a.m., she wants sex.

 

[impressive]

Taught me ... as well as being the deepest compliment I ever received:

If anyone can do it, you can.

I miss my dad.

 

[R. Richard]

Since I split at age 12, I had to learn things for myself. In some depth:

1) No matter how tough you are, there is always someone tougher. Try to get the tough guy on your side. If not, kill him.

2) If you haven't gotten your ass kicked, you haven't fought enough. Make sure that you survive the ass kicking and learn enought from it that you prevail at the next encounter.

A) Never knife fight Sicilian style against a quick, awkward left hander.

B) Avoid fights when practical. Finish a fight as quickly as practical. See to it that you never fight the same guy twice, except when you've had your ass kicked the first time.

C) Try to learn useful information.

 

[jomar]

also:

If a woman comes to your house at 2 a.m., she wants sex.

Booty call.

 

[lesbiaphrodite]

Booty call.

Yeah baby!

 

[SeaCat]

Hmmmm, words of wisdom from my father? He would probably read through this and call it either B.S. or Common Sense.

Live your life with Honor. Make it so you can be happy with the person you see in the mirror.

If you have to fight, win. There are no rules.

Always make time to eat.

A truly tough person doesn't need to talk about it.

Never trust a coward.

How do you know you don't like it if you haven't tried it?

Hate is a four letter word of the worst kind.

If you don't need to eat it, don't kill it.

There is nothing wrong with a nap, depending on the time and place.

If you're hungry eat, if you're thirsty drink and if you're tired sleep.

Life is too short not to have fun.

If you pick it up, put it back. If you use it clean it before returning it. Everything has it's place.

If it moves it's edible.

Think things through first.

K.I.S.S. (Keep It Simple Stupid)

So what's wrong with a little skin?

Who says you can't live more than one person at a time?

Cat

 

[rengadeirishman]

He taught me:

1. Sometimes there are people you run across who you can't reason with. So, be willing to strike them if they won't be reasonable.

2. Don't talk about what you're going to do. Do it.

3. Never back down from a fight.

4. Enjoy your food; never feel bad about it. Some people are poor and have none.

Your father sounds alot like mine.

 

[rengadeirishman]

also

dont engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed man

 

[rengadeirishman]

A) Never knife fight Sicilian style against a quick, awkward left hander.

good advice that, my father always said not to pull a weapon unless a) you were outnumbered, b) they pulled one first. I have always lived by that one.

always look a man in the eyes, no one will ever respect you if you can't look them in the eye.

stand up straight, and walk proud, there is no man in the world who is your better.

your only less then someone else if you want to be.

dont underestimate short lads, they usually feel like they have something to prove

 

[Guest]

My dad taught me to change the oil in my car. He also taught me how to change the tires.

And in fact, I was stuck changing the tire in the rain once while he watched.

Pissed off my mom, as I remember, but I do completely adore my dad.

He doesn't have to know that we have car assistance now on our cell phones so that I never have to fucking do that again?

 

[S-Des]

My dad taught me to change the oil in my car. He also taught me how to change the tires.

My dad did everything he could to teach me car stuff. The second I made more per hour than it cost to do equivalent car stuff, I immediately (and intentionally) forgot every bit of it. I HATED working on cars and still do. It's the best money I spend, every time I have someone fix something for me.

 

[elsol]

The Things My Father Taught Me:

-- Sperm is cheap.

The Things My Step-Father Taught Me:

-- The kind of man I'll fucking shoot myself if I ever see in the mirror.

 

[kimbalee]

Thanks, Ren for this thread... I'm enjoying the words of wisdom here. Wish I had some to add.

 

[rengadeirishman]

Thanks, Ren for this thread... I'm enjoying the words of wisdom here. Wish I had some to add.

i'm glad you enjoy it, i too find satisfaction in such things.

 

[kimbalee]

A timely thread, too, with Father's Day right around the corner.