My dad has always been a very big part of my life. I could always count on him as a child and now as an adult the same holds true. I remember him running behind me holding onto my bike while he taught me how to ride. He also bought me my first fishing pole and we would sit on the dock for hours at the cottage trying to catch a fish. In the summer he taught me how to catch a baseball (like a man haha) and in the wintertime he was always there to take me tobogganing.As an adult I'm still learning from him. Take for instance the other day, my steering wheel was shaking like crazy when I was clocking 120km on the highway. I told a friend at work and she suggested I fill my tires with air. What's this I asked her, I had never ever done that before as dad had never mentioned it. So her and I went to the gas station, she showed me where to look for the correct amount of air and filled em up. On the drive home my steering wheel continued to shake and shake. I tell my father all about it and chastise him for not telling me about this very important piece of information. Dad stares at me, gets his handy tire tool and off we go. He checks the pressure in the tires and is aghast at how much is in there. Apparently 44 was the maximum for the tires but they should really be at 32....who knew. So he rolls his eyes with a little smirk and lets out all of the air that I had so diligently put in. He then tells me to go to the local tire place as the weights on my wheels have come off and I need to have my tires balanced. Huh??? Tires have weights??? So I went down to the tire place and sure enough that was the problem.
This little incident actually made me rather sad as my dad is getting older now and it's really starting to show. Physically he's in rough shape and it made me realize that there is soooo much more that I need to learn from him. As children we believe that our parents are invincible and indestructible. As we grow we learn that one day they will no longer be with us. I'm not sure what I will do without him.....and quite frankly I'd rather not think about it.
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That picture is so sweet! I know what you mean about your Dad getting older. It's so scary to think about losing them. I'm glad you have a nice Daddy :)
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I knew about the tire balancing thing ..in fact, I need that done myself!
Putting too much air in the tires can and will be a bad thing. Usually the first thing you should check is the lugnuts.
It is sad to see our parents turn old. I hate to think about it myself.
This is really true. You want to think they're going to be around forever...and as far as I'm concerned...mine will! :o)
I'm glad we know the same amount about cars.
Unfortunately I have been forced to think about. Just enjoy the time you have with him.
-N
My parents are getting old now too and it does hurt to see them like that. I also sometimes seek their advice and despite sometimes thinking that they dont know my situation, I am often surprised at how well they advise me.
I know what you mean. I had a scary moment this week. My uncle died unexpectedly and while I was not close with him it made me very sad and freaked me out since this is my mother's younger brother. I mean, he was only 55. It's so scary to think about really. I can't imagine not having mom and dad around anymore =(
Jlee, me too!!
Wiwille, the lugnuts??
Lindsey, I hope they will be around forever as well.
BB haha!!
Natalia, yes you are forced to look at that unfortunately. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Yrautca, it's good that you can seek out their advice.
SS, my Aunt died at the same age...it's scary.
That's a nice story. It really made me think about my relationship with my dad, and the fact that I'm probably a horrible son and a major disappointment.
Yes the lugnuts. Make sure they're good and tight. Sometimes when they come loose they will cause the steering wheel to shake and possibly your tire can come flying off. Happened to me once. True story.
Lugnuts are the nuts that hold the tire on the car in case you weren't aware.
just stopped by from $2 site. that was a really sweet entry. I hate to think of life without my dad....my mother and I are estranged, so he is my family.
tirewise, they also change with temperature, so they may seem flatter when it is cold out. but the shakes when driving fast for me has always meant my alignment is off. rotating tires regularly helps a lot. omigod....I sound like a freakin geerhead. I will stop now!!!
WIGSF haha, well there's always time to change!
Wiwille, Hmm i'll give that a check as well next time the wheel shakes, thanks!
Vivavavoom, welcome! All good info, i'm pretty much clueless when it comes to my car but i'm slowly learning.
On the contrary, this post doesn't make me think of your dad as an old guy. You kinda railed on him for really no good reason (though I'm sure you weren't being hostile). An old person would just sit there and take it. Instead, he totally told you what's what. Pass your dad a high-five for me. :P
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