Thanks, Dad, for useful life skills

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Donna Erno — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 05:31:38 GMT

Congratulations on having such a wonderful, capable father! He sounds a great deal like my father who "made do" all of his life. Every time I go to his favorite thrift store, Deseret Industries in Mesa, Arizona, I feel that he's right there with me.

Donna Erno

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Peggy Tolbert — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:05:55 GMT

Being the seventh child out of nineteen, my parents really knew how to streatch a penny. I have nine brothers and nine sisters. My Dad, worked hard for his family.

He lived from 1903-2000. We did not get to see Dad, much in our younger years. After

Mom, died at the age of fifty-nine, Dad remarried. He drove a car up to one year before his death. My Dad, was a proud man and went to church regular. He believed

in God, and tought his children the same. I am now 76, and still attend services on a

regular basis. We all knew that when Dad, spoke we knew high to jump. Times sure

has changed from then. i loved my Dad, and wish He, could have won this contest.

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Denise Jane Ocampo, Philippines — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:53:59 GMT

Hi Donna! This is the first time I am sending over a comment on your blog. I have always read and admired the way you faced each day of your life; not that I know you personally but I am speaking based on your stories. I am a regular reader of your blog. (*-*) Now I understand how you became such a strong-willed, no-nonsense woman. More power!

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W.Parker — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 03:01:59 GMT

You right the best post I always learn something when I read your post.

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rebecca — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 20:56:39 GMT

Reminds me much of my dad. Co-workers of his used to super glue pennies to the factory floor just to watch my dad pry them up.

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tony — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:19:26 GMT

your dad thought you many useful skills....my dad is like that ... have a great day....

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Sidney — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 03:17:32 GMT

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I`ll do as much as I can to stay with you.Many commentarys posted in this blog will help me a lot,thank you for all...

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Dale — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 01:40:45 GMT

I love this post, My father grew up during the Depression and we were taught to not spend any more than we had to. "Use it up, wear it out, make it do or do without". I have learned to do things myself like work on cars, houses etc instead of paying someone else for it. I also use an Antenna for our TV instead of paying for Cable or a dish. At age 47 my wife and I will be able to retire in 5 years. My father taught me well and I try to pass this along to my kids.

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icepickjoe — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 23:03:06 GMT

Great "DAD" story....about, obviously, a great Dad. Thanks!

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Tere in Georgia — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 22:10:04 GMT

Donna,

I just called my dad to wish him a Happy Father's Day -- I read him the article. I chuckle because your dad sounds a lot like mine. He is my stepfather and the only dad I've ever known, but I never needed any other! He worked his way up from baggage handler for Delta Airlines into a high level marketing position before his retirement, never finishing college. He did so much for my sister and me, I can never repay that. Thanks for sharing this wonderful account.