Dad

Dad died 6 years ago today. He was 86 years old, died of a heart attack. He lived in Holbrook Az. The nearest kid lived in Calf. about 8oo miles away. Just the way he wanted it. He lived in a trailer out in the desert. About 10 miles outside of town. Had a dog, three sheds to putter in, 5 cars to putter on and no neighbors. Satellite TV [one of the first in the area] Cell phone [only turned it on 3 hours a day when he remmbered]. Than couldn,t hear it if he got a call. No air condition, fans, and very little air thur the windows. Went to mass everyday, and to the bank about everyday to see if he could get a better rate on his savings. Never called or wrote anything to us kids. [There was 9 of us] If you wanted to talk to him you just started calling, hoping it was at a time when he had the phone on and hoping he would hear it. If you wanted to see him you flew to Phoenix Az, drove 4 hours north than waited until he would see you. I went there and was told he would see me in 2 days. I drove out right now figuring he would get mad and throw me off the land. He shook my hand seen me for about 2 hours than said he had to take a nap. So I left went back the next day stayed about 3 hours and left for the Grand Canyon. Went home after spending about 2 days at the Canyon. Needless to say dad didn't have any relationship with any of us kids. He just had us and moved on. When mom died that really ended any relationship with us. So I guess you can say I dont remmber many good times with him. That is why I spend so much time with my kids and grandkids.
Now having said all that, the things I did learn from him was save money, work hard, mine your own busness, shut up and listen, and do the right thing in all things.