tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post5809409302516565102..comments2023-10-16T08:09:05.642-07:00Comments on Dock Lines...: The ProjectGaboatmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09103629981694664143noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-67279350795228636682005-08-03T02:38:00.000-07:002005-08-03T02:38:00.000-07:00Dear Sam,Gee! You are the greatest grandfather eve...Dear Sam,<br>Gee! You are the greatest grandfather ever! hugs and thanks for the inspiration!<br>nat<br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-33622002097648768972005-08-03T03:22:00.000-07:002005-08-03T03:22:00.000-07:00You have the patience of Job.But riddle me this......You have the patience of Job.<br><br>But riddle me this... why didn't you pick up an eightfoot length of Sonotube, some plywood scraps from the cut-off pile for the ends and a bag of plastic peanuts to fill the thing with? A little jigsaw work, four screws at each end and voila! <br><br>Not being critical. Just asking ... and think of the fun they'd have dumping out all those peanuts on the livingroom rug!<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-49612663310242693602005-08-03T03:27:00.000-07:002005-08-03T03:27:00.000-07:00what a delightful day you must have had with your ...what a delightful day you must have had with your grandson.. just seeing the excitement in his little face as he helped you is worth all the extra time it took. Times like those are very special and will make great memories forever. All ready for another movie marathon with the new DVD"s?? Enjoy your time with him, he sounds precious!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-4080792349160301552005-08-03T03:31:00.000-07:002005-08-03T03:31:00.000-07:00Sounds like you had a wonderful day. And what a gr...Sounds like you had a wonderful day. And what a great grandson for helping you! I hope your friend enjoys their gift.<br><br>AriAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-75811819477747483092005-08-03T03:57:00.001-07:002005-08-03T03:57:00.001-07:00I enjoy Grandparenting, we have more time LOL. Bet...I enjoy Grandparenting, we have more time LOL. <br>Betty <br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-832717521131834832005-08-03T03:57:00.000-07:002005-08-03T03:57:00.000-07:00Children enjoy that special time with their grandp...Children enjoy that special time with their grandparents. I happy to hear you are so close to your grandson. You can't not tell us what this special gift is after you've shared your shipping/packaging woes! ;) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-55545911750084722122005-08-03T04:25:00.000-07:002005-08-03T04:25:00.000-07:00It's great that you took the patience with your Gr...It's great that you took the patience with your Grandson. Children don't forget about doing things with Grandparents. HelenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-18137417653669093182005-08-03T04:41:00.000-07:002005-08-03T04:41:00.000-07:00oh, I am sitting here doing everything but clappin...oh, I am sitting here doing everything but clapping....... you taking us along on this project was hilarious and very sweet. Lucky grandson and what a memory you have given him. So much effort put into this, the recipient should consider themselves very lucky and loved. <br>I ship a lot of stuff and it is always a challenge to make things safe and yet keep the pricing within the stratosphere...... there is a very nice man named Jim, who is the receiving clerk at Michael's, who saves big boxes for me.<br>I loved this story Sam:):)<br>oh my..... whatcha gonna do next week with Trenton to top this project? I think you two should build a boat.<br>judiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-23603369489283172872005-08-03T05:10:00.000-07:002005-08-03T05:10:00.000-07:00You sound just like the kind of Grandpa my Dad is ...You sound just like the kind of Grandpa my Dad is to my daughter! She adores him. BTW....I love it when men talk all home depot like! I have no idea what they are saying but it sounds sexy! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-1799395233916725982005-08-03T06:05:00.000-07:002005-08-03T06:05:00.000-07:00My son is six years old as well and I had to laugh...My son is six years old as well and I had to laugh when you compared the drill to a laser gun. Something my son has done with my hubby's drill. Although I don't know who gets more enjoyment out of that drill, my son or Pat. I get the a lesson in building if I am caught using a nail in this house, but in a good way.<br><br>Children are such wonderful beings, they are so innocent and simple although at times their complexities baffle me. I think that makes sense. I simply love to observe them and to see their expressions when they discover something or that they solved something. <br><br>I used to help my dad 'fix' cars, (ahem) and I learned pretty much all about tools by the time I was 8. Your grandson will treasure these memories with you. I know that mine with my dad bring a warmth to my heart.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-51249519572159645392005-08-03T07:03:00.000-07:002005-08-03T07:03:00.000-07:00It's awesome that you are involved with your g...It's awesome that you are involved with your grandson on that level! He will always admire you and never forget the time you made just for him! =)<br><br>I'm not sure what is up with those repetative viewing marathons. My stepdaughter has a very special talent for finding "Full House" anytime of day, anyday of the week. It's almost like Bob Saget is always there to brain-wash her into a group hug or something. Scary Stuff! ~NikkiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-26773536316439089682005-08-03T07:26:00.000-07:002005-08-03T07:26:00.000-07:00After unscrewing all those screws, your friend mig...After unscrewing all those screws, your friend might want to use that "laser beam" on you, LOL! Glad to hear you had a good days off!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-26344561127812321142005-08-03T07:54:00.000-07:002005-08-03T07:54:00.000-07:00Those are the things kids remember forever. Jennif...Those are the things kids remember forever. <br>JenniferAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-89808735332281683882005-08-03T08:35:00.000-07:002005-08-03T08:35:00.000-07:00A great story Sam, i enjoyed reading all about you...A great story Sam, i enjoyed reading all about your successful packaging project, and isn't it fine that you had all that "help". Kids are just great to be around, aren't they? Five grandchildren of our own here, ranging in age from 6 to 20, precious. Have a pleasant rest of the week ....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-67767212876564998922005-08-03T09:26:00.000-07:002005-08-03T09:26:00.000-07:00Sam, you and my husband both seem to really love b...Sam, you and my husband both seem to really love baby sitting the grandkids! We get our youngest at least one day a week. I send grandpa and Zack out for lunch so i can get a littlle done!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-25178177657180276262005-08-03T10:05:00.000-07:002005-08-03T10:05:00.000-07:00Ohhh, what fun! You've just given a two-fer g...Ohhh, what fun! You've just given a two-fer gift! 1) The gift you're mailing, and 2) Letting Trenton help Grandpa. I suspect the experience for Trenton for more than entertainment, I'm sure he learned a lot of other things! Lots of lessons in this entry, Sam. I loved ever word of it!<br>Best,<br>Judith<br>http://journals.aol.com/jtuwliens/MirrorMirrorontheWallAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-34882018587147519372005-08-03T11:12:00.000-07:002005-08-03T11:12:00.000-07:00Adding kids into the mix can make a simple task ta...Adding kids into the mix can make a simple task take 10 times as long...but the excitement on the kid's face because he got to "help" is worth it. :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-6288710276760388052005-08-03T12:18:00.000-07:002005-08-03T12:18:00.000-07:00I think children become word-perfect with watching...I think children become word-perfect with watching their videos over and over. I remember years ago, my kids watching a video for the hundreth time and the pair of them were speaking the actors lines for them! :-)<br><br>Sandra xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-9318369077209627982005-08-03T13:52:00.000-07:002005-08-03T13:52:00.000-07:00Kids love projects so I'm sure your grandson h...Kids love projects so I'm sure your grandson had a wonderful time with you. Oftentimes, parents are so rushed that they push their kids aside and don't let them get involved as much as they should so grandparents come in handy because they seem to have boundless patience!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-38675457840529504832005-08-03T17:18:00.000-07:002005-08-03T17:18:00.000-07:00I agree about the price of lumber...it's insan...I agree about the price of lumber...it's insane! (We built our house ourselves 5 years ago and are in the process of building our garage.) <br><br>Lori<br>http://journals.aol.com/scotthlori/DiscoveringMeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-77858770247777892282005-08-03T18:19:00.000-07:002005-08-03T18:19:00.000-07:00I think my granddaughter, Emily, has seen Shrek, t...I think my granddaughter, Emily, has seen Shrek, the first one, 50 or more times, many of those occurred while I was THERE. Just shoot me!<br><br>What a great grandpa you are!<br><br>http://journals.aol.com/ccancu/CEEGEEATLARGE<br><br>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-50870693167046570072005-08-03T18:54:00.000-07:002005-08-03T18:54:00.000-07:00What I think is amazing about children is how they...What I think is amazing about children is how they believe adult work is fun. Too bad we lose that sense of adventure when we 'grow up'. A real shame.<br><br>But, at least when children are involved it does not seem like work anymore. Or is that just me?<br><br>And what? No pictures of the masterpiece? Guess I can use my imagination....<br><br>Glad you had a nice time in the end, though. After all that running around just for materials, I'd be worn out :)<br><br>I have to laugh at Trenton's Dad hearing the story all night. Gracie has been in a 'tell me the story about that' phase.... Our younger cat got outside tonight and we had to tell her that story four times before she went to bed, 45 minutes later ;)<br><br>I love kids.....<br><br>CatAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-69518556396708206342005-08-03T19:29:00.000-07:002005-08-03T19:29:00.000-07:00You and my husband have lots of patience. I had 3 ...You and my husband have lots of patience. I had 3 of my grandchildren today and let me tell you that 3 of them in different age groups present lots of challenges for ME! We had lunch, did Target and haircuts. (No assembley required!) Glad you had a good time. But I would hold off a few years before you introduce him to a nail gun OR glue gun. AnneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-85460187615699343662005-08-03T20:16:00.000-07:002005-08-03T20:16:00.000-07:00Hello again. It sounds like you had quite a day. I...Hello again. It sounds like you had quite a day. I have two nieces ages 5 and 14 I know how kids are and teenagers. It sounds like you did a few things and got things done. Now it should be time to get back to the water I imagine......Its good to be reading another one of your entries of your journal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8083179823316754436.post-8341925283299411972005-08-03T21:39:00.000-07:002005-08-03T21:39:00.000-07:00LOL, I know we're close to the same age, but sudde...LOL, I know we're close to the same age, but suddenly I was back to being a grandson there for a little while. I will tell you based on my own experience, that your grandson WILL remember this forever. I remember everything I did with my grandfather, and he was a lot like you were. Hope I remember that when it's MY turn.<br><br><br>Thanks, Sam!<br><br>JimmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com