Happy Daddy's Day...memories

June 14th, 2010 in member junk

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Joshua painted this...I want him to do a huge one... I just love the old mobil horse..Besides the cool graphics it brings memories.

Daddy in his mobil uniform, holding my niece, who is 39 now. I remember sittling in Daddys lap like this. Playing with his tire gauge, If I can find his, I will add it.

Daddy called me Ladybug. He was a character. He told me a story about his steel worker friend in Dallas who installed the mobil horse on the skyscapper, one of them got on and rode it around for a twirl. Men of steel for sure.

It still had the cloth inside...

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A memory box of my Daddy. Josh made the box and painted the horse I added the tin, buttons, maps, and memories. Daddy owned or worked at mobile stations most of my growing up years. He was 50 when I was born, the last of his ten kids; he'd be 100 if he were still with us. Happy Father's Day to all you Daddys.

Pattern or design used: My own design - Prior

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alicemom writes: lezlee, that is just precious. you have one very talented son too.
smiles, alice Posted: 7:16 pm on June 17th

oldnews writes: Aww, I so love this. What a sweet tribute to what sounds like a wonderful dad! Thanks for a peek into your memories of him. Marie Posted: 9:50 pm on June 15th

RustyDiva writes: Great graphics and colors. Nice tribute to your dad. Posted: 10:24 am on June 15th

vanj writes: FABULOUS CREATION YOUR DADDY IS SMILIN BIG ON YOU I AM SURE!!!

VANESSA Posted: 7:33 am on June 15th

BillyJo writes: Oh soooooo cool. Love it. It would look great with my "Hall Tree on Steroids" I have a small metal pegasu I got off of my grandparent shed. You are right on track with the fathers day memories!! Posted: 11:21 pm on June 14th

jodygale writes: What an awesome memory box. I have my granddad's old coal mining hat and boots that sit in my living room. It's a special reminder that we follow in big footsteps. Enjoy your happy memories. Posted: 9:32 pm on June 14th

chippingcharm writes: This is so very special...thanks for sharing it with us! Laurel Posted: 8:25 pm on June 14th

Radiochick writes: What a wonderful 'ode' to your Dad...makes me teary! Posted: 3:37 pm on June 14th

MakinItHappen writes: Very nice! Lucky gal to have a wonderful father, and I'm sure he knew he was lucky, too! Posted: 12:44 pm on June 14th

makinthemostofit writes: I was excited to see your mobil gas memorabilia. My father owned a Mobil Station. He passed away when I was 16. I too have collected afew pieces like you have to honor his memory. Thanks for sharing. Posted: 11:51 am on June 14th

racers7 writes: I just love it! I have a shadowbox with my Dad's things too...its great as a little reminder of his absence. Melody Posted: 11:30 am on June 14th