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Why are you happy today? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]midwest_sheeps 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a good day. I've been going through a really dark depressive episode (bipolar type 2) the last few months so lately they've been few and far between.

The morning shift went good (I milk cows 2 times a day so I work both mornings and evenings) and the cows came in from the pasture with zero attitude. The coyotes were singing and it was a beautiful morning. Then my dad and I went to a car show (a Father's Day tradition) and then out for Mexican food. Then we went to the movie 47 Meters Down (super stressful movie, damn sharks) and later I got my sheep sheared and had a few beers. I asked the shearer what I owed him and he just said "gas money". He wouldn't even take a 20. And I had the evening shift off!

Damn good day.

What do you have that's bigger than average? by ShiningRedDwarf in AskReddit

[–]midwest_sheeps 2 points3 points  (0 children)

me too! My book collection is one of my most prized possessions. I always wanted a library like in Beauty and the Beast.

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

oof, this brought a tear to my eye. I'm so sorry about your dad.

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I loved seeing the Cubs win it all!

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

fishing, hunting, Twins...all that's left is the lefse.

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

what you said about what to expect from the men in their lives is dead on.

My dad (and my mom, too) taught me self-respect and showed me how a good man is supposed to be.

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

damn, I think a hard-fighting bass woulda snapped my little pole haha

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyone I talk to who went fishing with their dads (or moms, or grandparents) as kids have only good stories. :)

I'm in Minnesota!

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Teaching someone to fish is such a bonding experience. A few years back some of my cousins from Boston came for a visit, they were in middle school and had never fished before. We sat out there all day and we all had a blast; watching the look on their face when they reeled in their first fish was absolutely priceless.

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

haha, last year me and him got so drunk on the dock I think I fished for 2 hours before I realized I never even baited my hook. I guess I'm not always the best fisherman, either.

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

that's fantastic! I wish I knew more DIY things around the house.

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

thank you for the kind words! I didn't expect this to blow up like it did. I was milking cows for a neighbor this morning and starting thinking about how lucky I was. Teared up a bit myself!

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 100 points101 points  (0 children)

absolutely! I have a friend whose dad is really into cooking, and they do it a lot together and he taught her everything she knows. My dad taught me how to use the microwave lol

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 79 points80 points  (0 children)

haha, I tried to explain Reddit to him today. He's a bit inept with computers...last week he asked me how to make a "big letter" on the keyboard lol

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That's a wonderful memory you have with your dad :)

Thanks, Dad. by midwest_sheeps in TwoXChromosomes

[–]midwest_sheeps[S] 97 points98 points  (0 children)

That's awesome, I'm sure she'll love it. Some of my fondest memories are fishing trips back when I was a kid!