Bad Week Giveaway

NOT an entry................

I know how hard it is to lose your Dad. In 2003 my dad went in for minor surgery and died on the table. My Dad was my hero and I think of him often and try to life my life that honors his memory.

I saw this and called my son. I have not talked to him in a Month. I told him I love him....................................
 
Very cool way to cope. Sorry for your loss.

I lost my folks a few years ago. Both amazing people. I do talk on a regular basis with my wife's dad. Both of her parents are into guns and knives, so I pretty much score there on the conversation side of things. Talk to them often, but should call again tonight.

I'm also a big caboose in my family, so my siblings did quite a bit of "parenting " me. One of my brothers has been my business partner for the last 25 years. He still tries to father me on occasion. [emoji86]

Wish oh all the best during your mourning time.
 
Not an entry, but I have been bad about calling my grandma since my grandpa died last year. He died a week before my birthday, and we buried him on my birthday last year.

Him and my other grandpa who passed 20 years ago were knife guys, and taught me the importance of always having a knife.
 
A nice gesture.

My folks and my wife's folks are still around. In fact my paternal grandma is about to turn 101 years old.


We just lost my wife's little brother. While we were on vacation in his home town, he committed suicide on my birthday. We were down there for a visit, and to move his mother up to our state.

I had been meaning to reach out to him and invite him over to play with my boys, but he had changed his number, and moved out, cutting him self off from the family.


Who knows, if I had been able to get a hold of him, he might not have done it.
 
Sorry for your loss. The loss of a father or father n law leaves hole that cannot be replaced. I lost my father n law who was one of my best friends and hunting partners two years ago. My own father has a bad heart and they give him a year to live :(.

I hope you have a better week.

I am in please
 
I'm sorry for your loss. I told my Dad i loved him and that I appreciate all he's done for me and the sacrifices he's made.
 
I'm in.
I lost my dad four years ago. It's still tough but it definitely gets better with time. I'm also pretty close with my father in law and really appreciate the position he has in my and my families' life. I'll be seeing him later today so I'll be sure to get in a good word. I'm sorry for your loss and I appreciate the chance.
 
Thanks for the give away. I no longer have a living father so I when I was on the phone with my oldest brother, I thanked him for being there for me and my two younger brothers when we were younger.
 
I'm in. A very fond memory for me was my grandfather taking me downstairs to his workbench and making toys with me as a young kid. That man had a heart of gold and could make anything. I remember him taking me downstairs after he had his third heart attack and teaching me to pound nails just to make me happy. What a tough beautiful guy. I remember he was a big war buff and served in Korea and japan as a cook. I still have his belts and belt buckles from WW2. Sometimes I will open his WW2 book and flip through it, it reminds me a lot of him. He loved the history channel. I reminisce about those days a lot. He used to take me out and play catch with me when he was in terrible shape and thinking back on how much energy I had.. I didn't even know. I had so much fun playing with him as a kid. I remember much of that pretty vividly. I still have some of the toys he made when I was young. That man would put anyone ahead of himself in a heartbeat. He was gruff and kind, wise. He worked hard his whole life and loved to work on projects. Making things is what pleased him. What a man he was. Sometimes it is best to think of some of the times your loved ones or those that are close to you did something beautiful or meaningful and reminisce a bit about the good times you have had. That is what I do every once in a while. I will take his old GI issue belt buckle out and hold onto it for a while, and think of the things we did together. That helps me. It is their legacy, and we are all here but for a short time. A very wise man and friend of mine once told me something very deep. We are here but only for a short time. You only live once, and if you are unhappy that has got to change. Many people go through life not understanding about this world and the way it is; the sooner they figure that out, the better. I will go through life happy damnit. And I will do what I want to do to make me happy, and I just don't care what people think of it.. I think back to the beautiful meaningful times that I have had with people that meant so much to me,,, That brings me contentment enough to know that I will leave this world someday I will be content in just those things; knowing that I loved and was loved back. Everything else just seems irrelevant. Life is beautiful, it is just the way it is.
My father and I used to go on trips to auburn Indiana for the auburn car show in the summer. I used to love going with him. It is something that I miss doing very much with him. I look back at all the beautiful things me and my father have done together. I am grateful for all that he has done for me, and I wont forget any of it. He really is a great father. I look forward to the day when we go back to the auburn car shows again finally. That will be great... :thumbup:
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Here a couple of the toys my grandfather made towards the end of his life. The truck had a bucket that dumped with two hinges and had a swivel that locked on the back of the cap that prevented the bucket from dumping. The plane was painted by my grandfather and grandmother. All done with basic hand tools.. Files, hand drill, sandpaper, chisel, etc... He was a pretty amazing craftsman.
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Sometimes I'll make things and think of him. I think that is where I got my love of crafts.. This is a pipe I made a while back.
 
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I'm in . So sorry for your loss. I just called up my dad, and luckily he lives very close to my house, so we actually get together very often. He's still doing pretty well, just hope it stays that way.... My condolences.
 
I am in, so thanks for the chance!
I live with my family still. Being out in the deep country, it is hard to find a job. Hard to buy a house without any money. I am only 20, so I have plenty of time. Anyhow, my dad has always been into knives. My interest has been far more extreme than his, though. I am starting to pull him further and further into the knife realm.
 
Not in, but just wanted to say sorry for your loss. We lost our Dad more than 15 years ago and miss him everyday.

Nice gesture.
 
Not an entry, but Thank You for motivating me to make a few calls today.
 
Sorry for your loss(s)
I lost my Dad, as well. It's a bittersweet post, as many that still have their fathers either don't appreciate what they have
done or gone through while raising a family, or are unfortunate in that their relationship is not a good one,
but on the other end, the stories of the good memories and times spent together are priceless.
So, for those who still have their Dads, enjoy the times spent together, or make the effort to rekindle or improve the
relationship while you can.
-I raise a toast to my Dad's picture on his Birthday, and Father's Day every year.
I think that it's a great gesture to honor them both in your own way, and
I believe that anyone hoping to win one of these gaw knives, will hold the piece in a more meaningful way,
as a remberence momento of their loved one, as well.
I too, would share that feeling, as I believe Onojoe is expressing.
Regards, B.T.B.
 
Not an entry, though I will call my dad. Awesome giveaway. Both the rules and the prizes. Generates loots of good reads.
 
This is not an entry and thanks for your generosity. I unexpectedly lost my dad over two years ago and I don't think it is something you ever get over. It is just a part of being human to miss those who have such a great influence on us, when they are gone. It only underscores how much we need to be involved in our own kids life and hopefully we can be half the father they were.
 
Count me in. My dad gave me my first knife. I was about five. He said I could have it on the condition that l not open it unless he was with me to supervise. Of course I promptly snuck off, opened it and cut myself. After a few moments of hysteria my mom took it away from me. Needless to say, I did without my first knife for a few years. She never told my dad and she gave me back the same knife on my tenth birthday. Wish I still had it.
 
I already have a Farmer and a few Moras so not an entry.
I would like to say though, I really sympathize with your
loss and hope the best for you and your family.
I'll be praying for you.
 
Not an entry, but wanted to pass along my prayers. I know how it is to lose a Dad. I lost mine in 2009 and still haven't totally gotten over it. I miss him dearly. I would give anything to have him back, but I know he is in a better place as is yours. Wish you the best in dealing with your loss!
 
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