He's the guy who taught me purtymuch everything I know.
Like, how to drive, when I was twelve. How to stay on a pony, when I was five. How to primer a car, when I was fourteen. How to yank a motor. You know, the important stuff.
I learned a lot about clothes from him. Dress according to the weather. Wear long johns. Cover your ears. Never wear jeans that don't fit right. If it's hot out, cut the sleeves off. Wear a belt even if you don't need it. Only wear logos on your clothes for stuff you like...unless you're just going to wear it to mix bondo.
Never wear your barn boots to town.
Coveralls in cold weather, overalls in warm weather. Never scrap a car with a V8 until you take the motor out.
And other essentials...
That an old barn needs constant and regular fixing.
That plants need water.
(And that the "hoodie" is a very practical and yes, stylish, article of clothing.)
That sometimes you have to take a little break.
HE'S 65 TODAY!!!!!!
Happy birthday to my car fixin,
weed wackin,
parts chasin,
cowboy boots wearin,
super cool Dad!
Happy birthday, Hick Dad!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great tribute and wonderful advice! Happy Birthday Hick Daddy!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday mister heidi's dad!
ReplyDeletegreat tribute. makes me miss my own dad.
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Happy Birfday Heidi's Dad!!!
ReplyDelete(I love that photo of him in the bathtub)
I am very lucky...that I still have both my parents. I appreciate them so much!
ReplyDeleteThat was awesome, Heidi!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Heidi's Dad/Sally's Husband!
Happy Birthday, Mister Heidi's Dad.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Heidi's dad!
ReplyDeletehappy birthday, mr. super cool.
ReplyDeleteLesbian-- "Hicky Daddy" I like it! Good one!
ReplyDeleteThree cheers for the Hick Daddy!
Heidi, this is a cute tribute.
I'm lucky to have both my parents, too. (My dad's 83.)
On a side note, in the grocery store this evening I saw the first boxes of Valetines. I thought of you while picking up the Pirates of the Caribbean box. :)
Great Tribute, Miss Hick. I have to call everyone and remind them when I have one. But Happy Birthday, Mr. Hick… (I can’t call him Chick like yours. It does rime, but it isn’t right. How ‘bout Hick Dick? That okay?) HBD, HD.
ReplyDeletea great post...and not a single photo his face. lol! Val
ReplyDeleteAh the elusive Hick Dad...
ReplyDeleteIt's just my No Faces Rule! My folks are very private people and I have to respect that. Even these photos make me feel like I've shown too much of their lives.
But...the wallet on a chain! He rocks it like those mallpunks can't even imagine. I'm just sayin.
Happy Birthday Dad!!!!
ReplyDeleteSoz you don't look too good though...
well? what? You said 'one of them does' and Keef looks magic!
Woo Hoo! Happy Birthday Heidi's dad!! You gotta be cool to get a great tribute like that from such a cool daughter... :D
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your Dad, Heidi.
ReplyDeleteawwww.... so sweet.
ReplyDeletehappy birthday, hick daddy!
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ReplyDeleteLet me try this again (waaaaay too much sleep last nigth and not enough java this a.m.)
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of the bathtub best.
Happy birthday to your dad.
Happy New Year, too!