Bad Week Giveaway

onojoe

onojoe

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Last week was not a very good one for me, more to follow on that. So instead of getting down I thought I would make someone else's week better.

Last Tuesday was my dads birthday. He passed away 2 years ago and it is still hard on me. Then on Thursday my father in law passed away. I was close to him as well. Both were great men and taught me many good lessons.

I would like to give away 2 knives. One in honor of each of them.

#1 Victorinox SAK Alox Pioneer for my dad- This was the first real knife that my dad gave to me. The GAW is not for the actual knife he gave me, but a brand new silver one.
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#2 Is a Mora Companion for my father in law- Because he was a hard working, strong, no frills kind of guy. This is new in box too.
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The Rules
-You must call your dad out of the blue and say something nice to him. Since I know many of us may not have a father around anymore, call someone important in your life and say something nice. This will be done on the honor system
-Post what you said or a nice story about your dad, or that important father like person in your life.
-Must be a member for at least 6 months and with at least 100 posts
-I will pay for shipping anywhere in the United States
-It must be legal for you to possess these knives
-I will use a random # generator to chose the winners.
-Winners will be chosen Next Sunday 1/24/16
-First winner will have his/her choice of the 2 knives
 
Not an entry, just wanted to say much respect for what you're doing. Sorry to hear of your loss, but this seems like a great way to celebrate and honor these men.

And although this isn't an entry, I'll definitely take the time to have a good conversation with and thank my father as I'm heading to see him tonight. Great giveaway and, once again, so sorry for your loss.
 
Luckily I talk to my Dad almost daily, so I am not in. But, this is a great idea for those who might need a reminder. Sorry for your losses. Just lost my Grandfather over Thanksgiving, and I still can't conceive that I will not have those weekly calls - even if he was having a bad day and couldn't remember who I really was (Alzheimer's sucks). Actually shedding a tear as I type....
 
Don't count me in, but I'm sorry for your loss, lost my dad 5 years ago, there's not a day that goes by without thinking about him,
 
not in but my condolences, lost my dad many years ago on Christmas eve, and mom went on thanksgiving 7yrs later. the holidays don't mean the same to me anymore. nice of you do do this in memory of your dad and in-law.
 
I am so sorry for your loss. I talked to my dad and thanked him for his service to our country. He's a Vietnam vet. And I remember how messed up he was when I was growing up. Things are ALOT better for him now. And while I'm at it Thank you to each and every veteran that has served or is currently serving. Man, we all have so much to be thankful for. Thank you for this great GAW also. I'm in.
 
I'm im. Just stopped by and made my dad some dinner and watched a few episodes of trailer park boys with him. I've lived out of state for a few years and just moved back so it's really nice to spend some time with him. I'm sorry for your loss and hope your week gets better, stay strong.
 
Not in, 'just think this is a really cool thing to do after you've had a rough time.
Bravo.
 
I'm in. When I was little (around 10 years old) there was this car wreck. My dad jumped out of the Car and pulled the lady out, carrying her to the side of the road, and doing cpr. He is a really interesting guy, and he's done a lot. Minor League baseball, pilot, and a lot more. I went over, following him, and when he started to tell me to get back in the car, another car hit the already crashed one. A piece of metal flew off and cut two of his fingers off, and I think a pebble or something scratched my arm. I was barely bleeding, and he was gushing. He never stopped though. He tried his best to save the lady, and then tried to comfort me as he bled everywhere. Didn't do anything for himself. He truly is my role model.
 
My condolences for the loss of your dad and your father-in-law. We lost my dad on Thanksgiving day 7 years ago. I still think about him daily (mom too). He was a hard man to live with but had great values and work ethics. We didn't realize it at the time but he taught my sibs and I lessons that we'd apply to our lives for the rest of our days.

Keep the chin up and know that they're waiting for us in a better place.
 
Sorry for your loss.

Called Dad tonight to touch base with him and check in on Mom who is in a nursing home now recovering from a hip replacement.
 
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. It's been 23 years since my father passed and I still miss him dearly. He went way too young. I speak to my mother regularly and tell her I love her. She doesn't remember who I am anymore, but I tell her anyway.

Hang in there.
 
Great post, much respect to you.. I am sure the both of them feel the same for you.
I am not in. I am currently not talking to my father and hope someday we can sit down again.
 
My dad is a hell of a good guy. He's flawed, like any person, but he's a kind person and as close to a true renaissance man as I've ever seen. In the same day he will cook a 5 course meal, do a break job on his car, and draft an appeal for the Federal Court. He's the epitome of Robert Heinlein's quote about specialization being for insects.

I learned what it is to be a father and a man from him and the lessons I learned, I am now passing on to my 2 year-old son (having showed him how I did some drywall work this morning, went for a hike with him in the afternoon, made dinner tonight, etc...). I make sure to call my dad daily and let him know the lessons my son learns every day that I can teach him because he taught me. Just today I told him about how I can't wait till we all get together and go to the aquarium that my dad took us to as kids.

I am in. I am grateful for the chance to win one of these. Thank you for doing it, and I am terribly sorry for your loss. Some day when my dad goes, it will be like losing the library at Alexandrea all over again. He's a wealth of information and source of inspiration to all who meet him.
 
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I talked w/ dad yesterday--he's getting older and crankier, but my brothers, sister, and I are all blessed that dad's still living independently, can drive, and takes "reasonable" care of himself. (Even though he knows the name of every fast-food worker in town). That's all we can hope for....
 
Great thought onojoe, doing something nice for someone else always makes me feel better :thumbup:

I lost my father a couple of years ago and almost lost my FIL on Good Friday last year but that tough old codger is still hanging in there! We are looking for a retirement (not nursing) home for him so I just got off of the phone with him about 30 minutes ago but please don't count me in for the GAW, let these go to members who really need them.
 
Im in! I would like to say im very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family, i know it is a hard time. I live with my dad because im a poor college student and we are poor so i see him everyday. I told him i appreciate that even though he has continued his drug habit i appreciate him not letting that get in the way of providing for me and my sister and for getting us back from the foster system where we were getting physically abused. Again i am very sorry for your loss and i would also like to thank you for your generosity and the oportunity to enter. Thanks again!
 
SURVIVAL&WEAPONS said:
Im in! I would like to say im very sorry for your loss. My condolences to you and your family, i know it is a hard time. I live with my dad because im a poor college student and we are poor so i see him everyday. I told him i appreciate that even though he has continued his drug habit i appreciate him not letting that get in the way of providing for me and my sister and for getting us back from the foster system where we were getting physically abused. Again i am very sorry for your loss and i would also like to thank you for your generosity and the oportunity to enter. Thanks again!
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Holy hell. Can we nominate this guy for a win, random number generator be damned?
 
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