Extra Point
12-09-2011, 11:40 PM
We honored the passing of my brother-in-law's Dad and his brother's Dad, today. Pat hired me just to help me out, when I was working thru college. He could have painted Tommy Watson's house without any help, but he hired me, to help him, over that summer. For that, I'm very thankful.
First two things Pat told me: "Put it on, lay it off, and leave it alone." And, "Don't spill the paint." Mincing words? Piss up a rope and don't defy physics.
I didn't come forth to say something about Pat, amongst the small gathering today. Nobody could. This man, amongst others raised during the depression, was revered. Like my Dad, like most US veterans, they served for the greater good.
Greatest generation? That can be argued, but let's not-- Pat wouldn't stand for useless chit-chat.
Pat could satisfy any math teacher, in that he could reduce anything to lowest terms. "Back in the day," the oppositon wore a uniform. My BIL's older brother was subject to the Vienam draft; Pat helped continue Bob's schooling; so long as he earned his deferment, it was good with Pat.
"If you don't honor the uniform, you have no honor."
Here's to Pat.:toast:
First two things Pat told me: "Put it on, lay it off, and leave it alone." And, "Don't spill the paint." Mincing words? Piss up a rope and don't defy physics.
I didn't come forth to say something about Pat, amongst the small gathering today. Nobody could. This man, amongst others raised during the depression, was revered. Like my Dad, like most US veterans, they served for the greater good.
Greatest generation? That can be argued, but let's not-- Pat wouldn't stand for useless chit-chat.
Pat could satisfy any math teacher, in that he could reduce anything to lowest terms. "Back in the day," the oppositon wore a uniform. My BIL's older brother was subject to the Vienam draft; Pat helped continue Bob's schooling; so long as he earned his deferment, it was good with Pat.
"If you don't honor the uniform, you have no honor."
Here's to Pat.:toast: