tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post114058125668651378..comments2023-11-02T05:09:48.607-05:00Comments on PURE FLORIDA: Real Men Don't....except when it comes to their daughtersUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141386016227679662006-03-03T06:40:00.000-05:002006-03-03T06:40:00.000-05:00Margaret,Not easy is it? :)To anybody who tried to...Margaret,<BR/>Not easy is it? :)<BR/><BR/><BR/>To anybody who tried to see this in the past few days...Sorry for the errors..it's complete now.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141259811181986132006-03-01T19:36:00.000-05:002006-03-01T19:36:00.000-05:00Sudiegirl,Great advice. Will do!Sudiegirl,<BR/>Great advice. Will do!R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141259701085026142006-03-01T19:35:00.000-05:002006-03-01T19:35:00.000-05:00Leslie,Thanks, I'm not telling you anything you do...Leslie,<BR/>Thanks, I'm not telling you anything you don't already know, but this senior year goes really fast. Enjoy each moment!<BR/><BR/>Pi,<BR/>It's a good thing we love them so much can they can drive us crazy sometimes.<BR/><BR/>Penny,<BR/>Oh no, one thing at a time! Not ready for grandchildren, but plan to spoil them rotten someday :)<BR/><BR/>Lucinda,<BR/>Thanks...I've got some awsome kids.<BR/><BR/>Angie, <BR/>Thanks, I love this "job".<BR/><BR/>Jona,<BR/>The colic-diaper time seems to last forever...and then suddenly they're grown. Thanks for the kind words.<BR/><BR/>Natalie,<BR/>Sounds like you've been here first. As for N FL heat, I know what you mean...it's right around the corner.<BR/><BR/>Mommak,<BR/>That's exactly the point. It seems like yesterday I watched her walk down the school hall on her first Kindergarten day. I can picture her exactly...my turn to sigh.<BR/><BR/>Lucy, <BR/>Thanks. These milestones are a weird mix of pride, happiness, and a little sadness. All good I guess.<BR/><BR/>Hoss, <BR/>You rascal! You know I am going to personally respond to everybody that comments here. I'm loving it, but I'm sending you the carpal tunnel therapy bill! :)R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141259231867784242006-03-01T19:27:00.000-05:002006-03-01T19:27:00.000-05:00My dad was pretty sentimental too and like you, wo...My dad was pretty sentimental too and like you, would blame it on inanimate objects.<BR/><BR/>Hug that sweet baby girl of yours tight, no matter how old she is.<BR/><BR/>SudiegirlSudiegirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16803331651685046953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141251256917497832006-03-01T17:14:00.000-05:002006-03-01T17:14:00.000-05:00First time poster - Congratulations on your Perfec...First time poster - Congratulations on your Perfect Post. What a beautiful tribute - Reminded me of time i created a scrapbook for my son's 8th grade graduation...and all the things i found to include.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141249705315752662006-03-01T16:48:00.000-05:002006-03-01T16:48:00.000-05:00*sigh* I'm still getting over my youngest being in...*sigh* I'm still getting over my youngest being in kindergarten....last year. I'll need heavy meds when I'm in your shoes. You're a great dad who wrote a very touching post. Kudos for both :)Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14084242509519566587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141244116424118632006-03-01T15:15:00.000-05:002006-03-01T15:15:00.000-05:00Congrats on your perfect post! I remember choking...Congrats on your perfect post! <BR/><BR/>I remember choking up when I assembled the photos for my son's yearbook tribute, and then for a huge poster I displayed at his grad party (in 2003.) When you see their life (so far) in pictures spread in front of you, it hits you hard that you won't be able to be around for much but the big occasions after that. No more smiles at the dinner table on some plain old Thursday night...no more hugs before bedtime on a "school" night. Ya know? OF course, chalk dust doesn't help. <BR/><BR/>(BTW I lived in North FL for 9 years and I miss lots about it..but not the heat!)Natsthenamehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03027430649885763618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141231193666969692006-03-01T11:39:00.000-05:002006-03-01T11:39:00.000-05:00Arrived via Hoss, and wanted to say...I don't know...Arrived via Hoss, and wanted to say...I don't know. But that was lovely. None of mine have got to that stage yet, but with each birthday I look at them and wonder when it was they grew so much. Sugar, that chalk dust is spreading!Jonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218802131176802747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141227176646484752006-03-01T10:32:00.000-05:002006-03-01T10:32:00.000-05:00This is a wonderful post. Your daughter has someth...This is a wonderful post. Your daughter has something I have always wanted -to know the love of her father. Well deserving of the perfect post award. Congrats!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141225550935202582006-03-01T10:05:00.000-05:002006-03-01T10:05:00.000-05:00Awesome post. Hoss chose well. This truly is a m...Awesome post. Hoss chose well. This truly is a most perfect post. :)Suburban Turmoilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14788867412080827567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141223805942511082006-03-01T09:36:00.000-05:002006-03-01T09:36:00.000-05:00Children come in many packages and it's always a w...Children come in many packages and it's always a wonder to behold when they break free of the wrapping. It sounds like you have a special bond with your daughter. And the best part is that you are able to <I>tell</I> her.<BR/><BR/>Wait until she becomes a mother ... a grandchild holds such a special place, too.<BR/><BR/>p.s. hopped over from Hoss' place. I'm sure I'll be back!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141216276550791942006-03-01T07:31:00.000-05:002006-03-01T07:31:00.000-05:00The one time I felt like that about one of my chil...The one time I felt like that about one of my children was after son no 1 had left for a school ski trip after having driven me demented with his naughtiness. Suddenly I realised how much I loved him and wrote a long letter telling him.<BR/>He never got the letter but he seems to know how I feel.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01529798893653033970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141141882940609412006-02-28T10:51:00.000-05:002006-02-28T10:51:00.000-05:00Stupid chalk dust.Good thing nobody is around righ...Stupid chalk dust.<BR/>Good thing nobody is around right now, 'cause I can't find any kleenex.<BR/>Used my sleeve. (For tears! Not snot!!)<BR/><BR/>My first senior year is next year.<BR/>I won't think about it now :PLesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06173202724588547447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141054917456833682006-02-27T10:41:00.001-05:002006-02-27T10:41:00.001-05:00Benning,Appreciate it.Benning,<BR/>Appreciate it.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1141054886329012442006-02-27T10:41:00.000-05:002006-02-27T10:41:00.000-05:00Weary,Thanks.Weary,<BR/>Thanks.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140902199886345472006-02-25T16:16:00.000-05:002006-02-25T16:16:00.000-05:00How very touching. What a good dad you are!How very touching. What a good dad you are!Weary Haghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15809105824011470783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140832003874639822006-02-24T20:46:00.000-05:002006-02-24T20:46:00.000-05:00Awwwwwww. :DA good Daddy. :DAwwwwwww. :D<BR/><BR/>A good Daddy. :Dbenninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12883327259794768568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140828480692318652006-02-24T19:48:00.000-05:002006-02-24T19:48:00.000-05:00Doubleknot,You must have done a good job as mom. ...Doubleknot,<BR/>You must have done a good job as mom. :)R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140795218034701822006-02-24T10:33:00.000-05:002006-02-24T10:33:00.000-05:00My daughter has the same effect on me. She has ma...My daughter has the same effect on me. She has made her way in the world and taken a path that makes her a strong woman.<BR/>Bravo for you and your daughter.doubleknothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770447988787944018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140694733908635102006-02-23T06:38:00.000-05:002006-02-23T06:38:00.000-05:00Deb,Thank you very much for the kind words. Your f...Deb,<BR/>Thank you very much for the kind words. Your family actually crossed my mind that afternoon, because this moment is a day in the future for you. All that "they grow up too fast" talk we hear turns out to be true. Thanks again.<BR/><BR/><BR/>DPR,<BR/>Thank you pirate. If that's all I ever am...it'll be okay.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140667429779770712006-02-22T23:03:00.000-05:002006-02-22T23:03:00.000-05:00I echo what Rexroth's Daughter said. I have been t...I echo what Rexroth's Daughter said. I have been thinking for hours, trying to come up with a comment that matches this beautiful post. I was just telling The Hermit tonight what I love about Pure Florida: the honesty, the devotion to family, and the love of the land. But mostly the honesty.<BR/><BR/>Why is this screen looking all blurry now? Gotta go get some Kleenex...Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07879771115420282834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140657590212405332006-02-22T20:19:00.000-05:002006-02-22T20:19:00.000-05:00xariklea,Thanks. It's good to remember that when t...xariklea,<BR/>Thanks. It's good to remember that when things get crazy.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140655336414859462006-02-22T19:42:00.000-05:002006-02-22T19:42:00.000-05:00Thunder,I can see that. I get 4 years to prepare f...Thunder,<BR/>I can see that. I get 4 years to prepare for him.<BR/><BR/>Abandoned,<BR/>I think I had not faced it until that moment. Thanks for the nice comment.<BR/><BR/>Mac,<BR/>LOL at the disclaimer at the end.<BR/><BR/>Rurality,<BR/>Like a tootsie pop...<BR/><BR/>Vicki,<BR/>You are right. There's a whole string of events coming up...<BR/><BR/>Pablo,<BR/>Very clever, and very guy. <BR/><BR/>Threecollie,<BR/>Maybe they should ban chalk dust :)<BR/><BR/>Hoss,<BR/>I don't think it was the best I've written...just tough to write.<BR/><BR/>RD, <BR/>That's one of the nicest things anybody ever said to me.R.Powershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04905593499136090763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140654065857628012006-02-22T19:21:00.000-05:002006-02-22T19:21:00.000-05:00I keep trying to write something here, and I keep ...I keep trying to write something here, and I keep deleting what I write. Everything I come up with sounds trite. I just love how you love your family.robin andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13390482190562312928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12006171.post-1140644164384057982006-02-22T16:36:00.000-05:002006-02-22T16:36:00.000-05:00Best thing you've ever written, and we don't get t...Best thing you've ever written, and we don't get to see it?OldHorsetailSnakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00865830344885164689noreply@blogger.com