BIGLURKS 874 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Me and my old man are completely the same and completley different he's views on life everything can be sorted with money and the world revolves around it he has too have the most and show off too any one that will pay attention but forgets true values too make him self look good like family and being there for family something's things money can't buy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I don't know my real dad, he left my mum back when i was about 1 then made a couple of half arsed attempts over the next few years to 'bond' with me...but i've not heard a peep since i was about four i think. If i'm honest after hearing that he beat my mum up when i was really young he can go whistle! My mum met my step dad who i just call dad, treat as my dad, etc when i was about 3 and they've been together ever since. He's my dad, and a top dad at that, got me into all the shooting, fishing etc 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
talt 878 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 My father passed away suddenly twelve years ago. He was a strong tough bloke who would fight any man or men, i saw it myself, yet he never so much as raised his voice to us or my mam. He taught me more about life and nature than any school or university ever could. His death was such a shock, and left a very big hole in my life, i still miss him, and would love just one more day with him. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
twobob 1,497 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 didnt like mine much when i was a kid ,its only when i got older and realised what the poor cxnt went through to bring 5 of us up respect him for that 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WILF 46,549 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I get on with my Dad really well now, my childhood was a bit different and I blamed him for a lot, to be honest I struggled to like him at times, my mum was solid... My dads best mate showed me everything I love now, fishing, hunting etc.. He was my father figure I guess as a kid and I miss him like mad now... But as I've grown older I realise that life ain't black and white, there's reasons for everything, good or bad, sometimes things are out of your control... Lots of things have happened but that's life.. My dad is a great grandfather and the kids love him to death, I think he makes up for things in a way.. My dad would do anything for me and my brother, and I talk to him pretty much every day, I'm glad we've got the relationship we have now.... But my kids upbringing will be very different... What a good reply mate, its very true.......you put your parents on a pedestal when you are little and its sometimes tough to realise that they are only the same as us and in lots of ways you may end up better men than them at some things........I want my sons (and daughters) to be better than me and my whole waking existence is spent trying teach them to be just that Same as my old man, my way wont ever be his way but I have enough sense to realise that circumstances for me a very different so it dont have to be.......as a man you do what you have to do and we can only hope that our kids turn out alright through our efforts 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RubyTex 1,957 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 I don't know my real dad, he left my mum back when i was about 1 then made a couple of half arsed attempts over the next few years to 'bond' with me...but i've not heard a peep since i was about four i think. If i'm honest after hearing that he beat my mum up when i was really young he can go whistle! My mum met my step dad who i just call dad, treat as my dad, etc when i was about 3 and they've been together ever since. He's my dad, and a top dad at that, got me into all the shooting, fishing etc Quoted to add he came up from Somerset to live with my mum here with his son, so he's my step brother but i just call him brother...everyone goes "brothers?! well you don't look alike" no shit sherlock we work well as a family though. Still trying to keep my brothers enthusiasm for shooting and the dogs there but he's not massively keen anymore so i just ask his girlfriend and she chews his ear off until he says yes to coming for a wander 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,774 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 My old man had what i would call a hair trigger temper as a young man still has it today to a degree at the age of 70 but he has a heart of gold. If i had to rely on 1 person in the world for help in any situation it would be the old man. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,457 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Mine done 30days in the royal marines and continues to tell me his war stories .... No Prince Edward is he ?. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobby blackheart 1,209 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 worked with my oldman for years shopfitting all around the uk and Ireland-sometimes we would have words but i know that he would do anything for me and my brothers-parents split when i was young and wouldnt see him from 1 year to the next-more my twisted mothers fault if im honest-went to him in my early 20s and we spoke and i learnt alot about life and how hard it can be sometimes always 2 sides to a story if my own children turn out half the man my dad is then i will have done a good job for sure im glad i had the chance to have a pint and get to know the real him-some of my mates never had that chance and you can see it in them life is to short and family comes first atb 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackmaggie 3,376 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 zero respect for mine not spoke to him in years even though he only lives 5 mins away all because his wife doesnt like his kids if any woman ever spoke or treat my kids like she did to us when we were young she be through the door with no chance of ever getting back through it but the day he blanked one of my sons because his wife was watching was the day i knew he could fcuk himself the bond i have with my kids is something i treasure and i enjoy nothing more than fishing hunting even carbooting just doing lads and dads things and just watching them fills me with pride and hopefully its something they will pass on to there kids 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
the_stig 6,614 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) I don't know my real dad, he left my mum back when i was about 1 then made a couple of half arsed attempts over the next few years to 'bond' with me...but i've not heard a peep since i was about four i think. If i'm honest after hearing that he beat my mum up when i was really young he can go whistle! My mum met my step dad who i just call dad, treat as my dad, etc when i was about 3 and they've been together ever since. He's my dad, and a top dad at that, got me into all the shooting, fishing etc Quoted to add he came up from Somerset to live with my mum here with his son, so he's my step brother but i just call him brother...everyone goes "brothers?! well you don't look alike" no shit sherlock we work well as a family though. Still trying to keep my brothers enthusiasm for shooting and the dogs there but he's not massively keen anymore so i just ask his girlfriend and she chews his ear off until he says yes to coming for a wander I think you do look alike well in that photo anyway -- Edited September 14, 2013 by the_stig Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,533 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 ive never spoke to my eldest for 6 month daft family argumets hes as stubbern as me Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lab 10,979 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 Since my mum and dad split up about 12 years ago my relationship with my dad has went from strength to strength. See him more as a friend now rather than just my dad. He doesn't interfere in my life but always let's me know he's there if I need him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
neems 2,406 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 My dad is pretty much the polar opposite of me,he's an all round handy man I'd likely f**k up putting up some B&Q shelves lol I think as a kid at the times I resented him,I looked at his weaknesses and worked hard on myself to make sure I didn't have them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Waz 4,252 Posted September 14, 2013 Report Share Posted September 14, 2013 (edited) Parents, I lucked out. But does me appreciate (almost..) every minute of me own little crew. Edited September 14, 2013 by GD Waz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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