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H2O Man

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5. Thank you!

Reply to electric_blue68 (Reply #2)

Sun Jun 7, 2026, 06:34 PM

Yesterday

Not to brag, but I'd like to think I helped my boy prepare for this ..... twice when I've growled, "I'm okay, leave me alone!" other family members have called him, and he's carried me out to his vehicle, taken me to the ER, and waited patiently while I was having emergency surgery.

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Regarding Happiness [View all] H2O Man Yesterday OP

You should thank yourself for an awesome son. You gave him the insight, love of his fellow man, and the mission a kennedy Yesterday #1

Thank you! H2O Man Yesterday #4

I hope your son does interview our hero, Ralph. Not too many of his generation and his experiences are invaluable Deuxcents Yesterday #11

Good on him, you, and them! electric_blue68 Yesterday #2

Thank you! H2O Man Yesterday #5

Wow, I see what you mean! Strong guy, and helpful! electric_blue68 Yesterday #7

Three time H2O Man Yesterday #10

Ohhn, boy....cute, huh?! electric_blue68 21 hrs ago #21

Yes. H2O Man 10 hrs ago #22

So your brother and son (if i got it right) were both hard hitters?... electric_blue68 2 hrs ago #23

My brother was vicious H2O Man 2 hrs ago #24

Aces. cachukis Yesterday #3

Thanks! H2O Man Yesterday #6

The kids are all right. Congrats to him but you especially. Good parenting. YES! SheilaAnn Yesterday #8

Thank you, SheilaAnn! H2O Man Yesterday #14

A lovely OP malaise Yesterday #9

That song H2O Man Yesterday #15

Sound advice malaise Yesterday #16

You have every reason to be happy..you did alright, H2O Man. Enjoyed your post Deuxcents Yesterday #12

Thanks! H2O Man Yesterday #17

Your son and his dad are very fine folks. Prairie_Seagull Yesterday #13

Thank you! H2O Man Yesterday #19

Your son is awesome MustLoveBeagles Yesterday #18

Thank you! H2O Man Yesterday #20

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