Anyone who has spent an entire day working with dad should be familiar with the phrase, “Thanks for your help. I couldn’t have done it with out you.” If dad was feeling generous, he would then add, “Why don’t we go down to the “Minute Man” gas station and buy one of their hamburgers for a dollar.”
On one occasion, I was 17, dad surprised me by saying, “Thanks for your help. I couldn’t have done it with out you. Why don’t you get cleaned up and take one of your girl friends out for a root beer in the roadster.” I looked up at dad a little shocked. I really didn’t know what to say. I wanted to explain to dad that maybe times had changed because I didn’t know any girls that sat around on a Saturday night waiting for a guy to buy them a root beer. I thanked dad for the offer, but opted not to call any of my girl friends (As if I had any girl friends!)
On one occasion, I was 17, dad surprised me by saying, “Thanks for your help. I couldn’t have done it with out you. Why don’t you get cleaned up and take one of your girl friends out for a root beer in the roadster.” I looked up at dad a little shocked. I really didn’t know what to say. I wanted to explain to dad that maybe times had changed because I didn’t know any girls that sat around on a Saturday night waiting for a guy to buy them a root beer. I thanked dad for the offer, but opted not to call any of my girl friends (As if I had any girl friends!)
No comments:
Post a Comment