My Kids Rule...

My son Dan got his Journeyman's card yesterday. Passed his test and is now licensed in MA & NH.

Back 4 years ago he finished his 1st year of college with great grades and promptly told me he hated school and didn't want anything to do with going back.

Huh??? Well then what the hell do you plan on doing????

He said "I was thinking about taking up a trade, how do you feel about me becoming an electrician?" I said... go for it, what do you need?

Well he didn't need anything but a car loan from me and he set about finding an electrician to apprentice with and getting his 4 years of schooling completed.

The way things are in today's world I really think his choice was as good as many of the 4 year degrees (in 5yrs or more) kids get now a days. The best part is he did it on his own working the whole time.

Dan



My oldest son Pat (Bent Twig) besides becoing an excellent fisherman and stealing all my spots, recently earned the grade of Master Seageant in the USAF. Although he doesn't hold that position yet he's in a very short line to get a crack at it.

Pat also managed to work his way through school at night while advancing up the ranks at Barnes AFB in westfield, MA. He's got a BS in criminal justice and is not far from his masters.

The best part is he's gonna make me a grandfather sometime in January 2011 so I'll soon have another young life to corrupt!!

Pat


I know I'm bragging here, but I am very proud of them. Am I lucky or what?

yup.............

Congrats to you and your sons Pat. You have every right to brag about their accomplishments and yours to raise them right.

You did well with the both of them Pat . You should be proud

Pat, look in the mirror, that's why they have done so well, a hard working,dedicated dad with his feet firmly planted in the ground, those apples did not fall far from the tree.

I still think I was lucky too. Maybe even in spite of myself...LOL...

Thats good stuff.

Thank god they never listened to you and got their looks from their Momma!

You damn well can be proud of your boys. They're both smart, funny, well rounded guys that are fun to be around. (Like thier Dad..)

Nice going guys. WTG Pat.

Congradulations !

There is no higher responsibility in life than getting your kids off to a safe and productive path in life.

Well Done - you should be proud of them and the job you have done.

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and you should be proud of them.

I can't Blame you on being Proud of your boys Pat.

They are a chip off the old block.

HELL YES!

They're freakin' great kids in spite of because of everything you did to for them!

Congrats to Danny boy and Pat both. They certainly have made you proud, and a Grampa pretty soon as well!!!

Congrads Pat, you should be very proud .

Tell Dan to take his E-1 test as soon as he is eligible in 2 years. Things are really hopping right now. The money can be fantastic.

Great job in the father department, Pat!

Congrats on a job well done.

Congrats Pat but when the grandkids start coming those guys will take a backseat believe me.

Thats everything I could hope for my young boys...you should be very proud!

Uhhh Paul....Master Sgt. in the USAF is an E7 exam...or are you talkin Electrons?


and i only have one son....he sold crack in Bridgeport for three years...made 1.2M$ & retired in Nantucket...bless his soul.

I'm certain you understand why I dont post a photo then....



Just joshin ya Pat...after what you've been thru you outta feel proud....kewl stuff and best of luck to them despite you

Good job Mr. Tackleman...

I am up for adoption...

congrats Pat, they boys are doing great.
I hope my 3 boys turn out 1/2 as good as them

Too funny Pat. You have a couple of great kids!