My dad is a master story teller, he can spin a yarn like no other. He gets that trait from my grandpa who also could spin a yarn. Funny thing is that the stories my dad tells are all true, his Navy submarine stories are my favorites. I've heard them all my life, I know them all by heart and yet I can always listen to them over and over again. And when my dad gets telling his stories, I always have requests for my favorite ones.
My dad is a very hard worker. If something needs fixed, he fixes it. I can remember growing up when my dad served in the bishopric and was president of the water company. He could get phone calls at 2 am and would get out of bed to go help whoever was in need of help. My dad has always been there for me whenever I have needed help. He's always been willing to come over and help fix things that needed fixed.
We raised chickens, pigs, turkeys, and ducks growing up. My dad always raised several turkeys for the annual ward Thanksgiving widow dinner. My dad worked up a deal with people in the neighborhood to raise a pig for anyone who wanted one. They would help pay for the feed and upkeep of the pig and help round them up to be sent off to the butcher.
My dad is quite skilled at four wheeling and on weekends we would head up the mountains in our Blazer for some good old fashioned four wheeling fun. We would go visit old mines that were only accessible by four wheel.
I love my dad for his hard work and great example in my life. Happy Father's Day
