http://guywisdomformyson.com Guy wisdom from a first-time Dad to a Son posterous.com Wed, 26 Oct 2011 12:26:05 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/sIhlwRPI5Hw/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-51 http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-51 <p> <p>Give a name to your inanimate, prized possession.&nbsp; Whether it is your car with all the great memories, a guitar that shows the wear of endless jam sessions, that special baseball bat that helped you win the big game or whatever else it may be.&nbsp; Give it a name and make sure your best friends know its name too.</p> </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-51">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-51#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/sIhlwRPI5Hw" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-51 Sat, 28 May 2011 22:38:21 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/SAIBj1FIs3k/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-50-bikes-in-the-driv http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-50-bikes-in-the-driv <p> <p style="text-align: center;"><div class='p_embed p_image_embed'> <a href="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/import-btlk/zsAaiouAHwexiCjqxqgdztiejnuocqxJFCethEiFhvfiijuuieEpgoauCwDh/media_httpguywisdomfo_uuFlb.jpg.scaled1000.jpg"><img alt="Media_httpguywisdomfo_uuflb" height="341" src="http://posterous.com/getfile/files.posterous.com/import-btlk/zsAaiouAHwexiCjqxqgdztiejnuocqxJFCethEiFhvfiijuuieEpgoauCwDh/media_httpguywisdomfo_uuFlb.jpg.scaled500.jpg" width="500" /></a> </div> </p> Never leave your bike in the drive way. &nbsp;Also, when you have kids of your own, always make sure the drive way is clear of your kids toys before backing up. &nbsp;<em>(Sorry for backing over your bike with the truck son. &nbsp;Don't worry, I will fix it. &nbsp;Love Dad)</em> </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-50-bikes-in-the-driv">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-50-bikes-in-the-driv#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/SAIBj1FIs3k" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-50-bikes-in-the-driv Thu, 14 Apr 2011 21:27:08 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/eDUTv5HVJp8/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-49-dads-advice http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-49-dads-advice <p> As you grow up and become more independent you will want to do things on your own.&nbsp; Sometimes I will give you advice because sometimes, I really do know best.&nbsp; No sense in repeating my mistakes, son, but you certainly can learn from them. -- Dad </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-49-dads-advice">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-49-dads-advice#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/eDUTv5HVJp8" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-49-dads-advice Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:59:31 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/f2rjCaeQ9B8/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-48-credit-cards http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-48-credit-cards <p> Don't use credit cards, use debit cards. &nbsp;They do the same thing as credit cards and you don't have to worry about the debt because you're only spending the money you already have. </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-48-credit-cards">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-48-credit-cards#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/f2rjCaeQ9B8" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-48-credit-cards Tue, 25 Jan 2011 05:15:15 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/ed49QL41wDA/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-47-quote http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-47-quote <p> "A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist." --&nbsp;Louis Nizer&nbsp; </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-47-quote">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-47-quote#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/ed49QL41wDA" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-47-quote Thu, 20 Jan 2011 04:55:28 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/SXuNWSYdoaY/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-46-pb-and-j-sandwich http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-46-pb-and-j-sandwich <p> <b>Rules for a great peanut butter and jelly sandwich</b><div> <ol> <li>Peanut butter kept in the refrigerator will get too hard and will tear sliced bread when you try to spread it. &nbsp;Keep it in the pantry.</li> <li>Jam should be kept in the refrigerator, it says so on the jar. By the way, jam is better than jelly.</li> <li>A good alternative to jam is sliced banana.</li> <li>Wheat bread is better than white bread.</li> <li>Serve with a tall glass of cold milk.</li> </ol> <p /> </div> </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-46-pb-and-j-sandwich">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-46-pb-and-j-sandwich#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/SXuNWSYdoaY" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-46-pb-and-j-sandwich Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:59:12 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/2ImKXAgu93g/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-45-vehicle-maintenan http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-45-vehicle-maintenan <p> Take care of your vehicle and your vehicle will take care of you. Trust me on this. You will depend on your vehicle in a lot of ways so make sure to take care of repairs and scheduled maintenance so you are less likely to be stranded somewhere you don't want to be. </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-45-vehicle-maintenan">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-45-vehicle-maintenan#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/2ImKXAgu93g" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-45-vehicle-maintenan Wed, 29 Dec 2010 09:22:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/UGkVhiN9Q8o/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-44-baseball http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-44-baseball <p> <p>To catch a pop fly in the sun, use your glove to shade your eyes. It's bigger than your free hand and puts the leather in perfect position to snag the ball.</p> </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-44-baseball">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-44-baseball#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/UGkVhiN9Q8o" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-44-baseball Wed, 08 Dec 2010 06:22:18 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/stcbUaaAAkY/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-43-basic-boating-ter http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-43-basic-boating-ter <p> <div>In many facets of life, knowing the correct terminology, lingo or jargon is always a plus.&nbsp; A great example of this is when you are aboard a boat.&nbsp; Here are some basic boating terminology to get you off on the right foot when on, around or speaking in regards to a boat.&nbsp; As for your sea legs, you'll have to get that yourself.<p /> </div> <div> <b>Aboard</b> - On or within the boat</div> <div> <b>Above deck</b> - On the deck of the boat</div> <div> <b>Aground</b> - The bottom of the boat touching or stuck on the ground</div> <div> <b>Ahead</b> - When the boat is moving in a forward direction</div> <div> <b>Astern</b> - Going backwards, opposite of ahead</div> <div> <b>Batten Down</b> - Secure all loose objects to the deck or in the hull. This instruction may be used if the water becomes rough</div> <div> <b>Bearing</b> - The angle between an object and a reference direction. Unless otherwise specified, the reference direction is usually the north</div> <div> <b>Below</b> - When someone or something is beneath the deck</div> <div> <b>Bow</b> - The foremost point of the hull of the boat</div> <div> <b>Bridge</b> - The area or room where the ship&rsquo;s navigational controls are stored along with any other equipment needed for the ship to operate</div> <div> <b>Cabin</b> - This is where you and your fellow passengers can sit</div> <div> <b>Cast Off</b> - To undo all mooring ropes and lines in preparation for sail</div> <div> <b>Galley</b> - An onboard kitchen</div> <div> <b>Head</b> - An onboard bathroom</div> <div> <b>Helm</b> - The wheel controlling the rudder therefore steering the boat</div> <div> <b>Outboard</b> - A detachable engine that is mounted at the back of the boat</div> <div> <b>Overboard</b> - When a passenger or object falls over the side and out of the boat</div> <div> <b>Port</b> - When looking towards the front of the boat, port is the left hand side of the boat</div> <div> <b>Rudder</b> - Usually found at the stern of the boat, a rudder is a vertical plate or board that is used to steer the boat</div> <div> <b>Starboard</b> - The right side of the boat when looking forward on the boat</div> <div> <b>Stern</b> - The rear part of the boat, opposite to the stem</div> <div> <b>Underway</b> - When the boat is moving</div> </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-43-basic-boating-ter">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-43-basic-boating-ter#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/stcbUaaAAkY" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-43-basic-boating-ter Mon, 29 Nov 2010 18:51:00 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/GzOcIk_tC30/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-42-movies-to-watch http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-42-movies-to-watch <p> <div> <em>(Now I know I probably don't have the best taste in movies but I'm still going to start recommending some movies I enjoy and I think you will too.)</em><p /><strong>The Girl Next Door</strong> </div> <p /> <div style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>"Always know if the juice is worth the squeeze." -- Timothy Olyphant in the movie The Girl Next Door</em></div> <p /> <div>I think this quote above is at the heart of this movie.&nbsp; What the quote means is that you should always be aware of what you are going to have to sacrifice and/or go through to achieve the great things you want out of life.&nbsp; What it comes down to is, "finding that one thing you really care about. That one special thing that means more to you than anything else in the world. And when you find it, you fight for it. You risk it all, because in your heart you know, that the juice is worth the squeeze."&nbsp; And I think that's another good point.&nbsp; Have passion for life, for something and always be driven for that thing or person, whatever or whomever it is.</div> <div> <br />Now I'm not going to try to pitch the plot to you so you'll have to watch it yourself.</div> <p /> <div><object height="270" width="500"><param name="movie" value="http://movieclips.com/e/jB8L/0/113.53/" /></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /></param><embed allowfullscreen="true" src="http://movieclips.com/e/jB8L/0/113.53/" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" height="270" width="500"></embed></object><a href="http://movieclips.com/jB8L-the-girl-next-door-moral-fiber/0/113.53" style="">Movie Videos &amp; Movie Scenes at MOVIECLIPS.com</a></div> </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-42-movies-to-watch">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-42-movies-to-watch#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/GzOcIk_tC30" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-42-movies-to-watch Thu, 18 Nov 2010 10:41:09 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/x7WmmPBGygA/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-41-emails http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-41-emails <p> Don't type the recipients email address until after you've completely finished the message. </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-41-emails">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-41-emails#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/x7WmmPBGygA" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-41-emails Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:24:01 -0800 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/FiyMnBZZdh8/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-40-nuts-and-bolts http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-40-nuts-and-bolts <p> Every now and then you may end up with spare nuts, bolts, screws or washers. &nbsp;You don't want to throw them away. &nbsp;Keep them organized in a container (a tackle box works really good). &nbsp;One day you WILL be in need of a random bolt or screw and and that box of spares could save you a trip to the hardware store (not that going to the hardware store is a bad thing but it could still come in handy). </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-40-nuts-and-bolts">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-40-nuts-and-bolts#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/FiyMnBZZdh8" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-40-nuts-and-bolts Tue, 26 Oct 2010 17:27:08 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/Uo5McF1WHQ8/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-39 http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-39 <p> "With great power comes great responsibility." -- Uncle Ben from the Spiderman Comics </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-39">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-39#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/Uo5McF1WHQ8" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-39 Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:32:43 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/VYHvQV8wQb0/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-38 http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-38 <p> When buying paint, stay away from the cheapest brand.&nbsp; They never cover well or evenly and you'll end up with double or triple work putting on extra coats.&nbsp; Spring for the good stuff, it will cover better, dry evenly and it will probably do the job in one coat. </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-38">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-38#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/VYHvQV8wQb0" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-38 Sat, 25 Sep 2010 11:02:53 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/sjAC7I6-RHk/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-37 http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-37 <p> Play football in the rain. &nbsp;As a kid, few things are better than diving for a touch down on a muddy field and being soaking wet. &nbsp;Have fun! </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-37">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-37#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/sjAC7I6-RHk" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-37 Tue, 14 Sep 2010 10:03:46 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/3AzRO_oLdTE/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-36 http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-36 <p> Every guy needs a best friend, by that, I mean a dog.&nbsp; They love you, protect you, learn cool tricks and can sometimes help attract cute girls.&nbsp; Just make sure to take proper care of them, nothing worse than a neglected dog. </p> <p><a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-36">Permalink</a> | <a href="http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-36#comment">Leave a comment&nbsp;&nbsp;&raquo;</a> </p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~4/3AzRO_oLdTE" height="1" width="1"/> http://files.posterous.com/user_profile_pics/72356/fprofile.jpg http://posterous.com/users/15WZhWSL18R Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad Squirt's Dad http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-36 Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:10:56 -0700 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/guywisdomformyson/~3/UIvcrP0h_ig/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-35 http://guywisdomformyson.com/guy-wisdom-for-my-son-no-35 <p> "One thing I&rsquo;ve realized is that you never stop learning from your father. 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