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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Thu Dec 19, 2013, 11:06 PM

brer cat (11,948 posts)

1. And you raised one of them, Pat.

Thanks for sharing.

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 09:12 AM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

15. Thank you.

It's funny ....I had gotten out some photos of him from when he was wee-little to show his girlfriend's daughters. The younger one was asking if he was a kid, because he is a student (SUNY-Binghamton; or a grown-up, because he has a job (social worker)? The questions of a five year old!

I know the bank that he carried these people up. And I know how unsettling auto wrecks are. Those people must have felt secure having this big, very strong young man assisting them.

Mighty proud of him.

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Thu Dec 19, 2013, 11:12 PM

RagAss (13,832 posts)

2. K&R for a good guy with a good son !

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:06 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

23. Thanks!

He is a good person, and it made me proud. He doesn't think it was any big deal, but I do!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Thu Dec 19, 2013, 11:13 PM

Lifelong Protester (8,277 posts)

3. That story is the highlight of my day

He certainly IS one of the "really good people in our world today."

I appreciate your sharing of this story.

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Response to Lifelong Protester (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:09 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

24. Thanks.

It made my day, too. We benefit from recognizing all the good in the world, even little things like this. I am not suggesting ignoring the bad stuff, of course, but we counter it best by positive deeds. (Too much arguing about nonsense these days, even on DU.)

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Thu Dec 19, 2013, 11:20 PM

sheshe2 (64,104 posts)

4. A beautiful son you have there H2O Man.

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 03:29 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

35. Thank you!

I appreciate it!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 12:09 AM

cyberswede (26,111 posts)

5. He sounds like a terrific human being.

You should be very proud.

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 03:33 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

36. Thanks!

I'm not objective when it comes to my children, but I like to look at him and think to myself, "He's a fine young man, and can take care of himself." When he (and/or his siblings) help to take care of others, it does me good.

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Response to H2O Man (Reply #36)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 08:01 PM

notadmblnd (23,719 posts)

60. It is a big deal and you both should be celebrated for it.

He for taking a risk and helping someone in need and you as a parent or raising someone who contributes positively to society.

Good on him H2O Man and good on you.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 12:41 AM

MrMickeysMom (20,453 posts)

6. Yo done well, H2O Man...

I'm sure the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree.

I used to live in that area, and know parts of 81 are pretty bad.

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Response to MrMickeysMom (Reply #6)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 03:36 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

37. Thank you!

This took place on I-88. In that sense, the couple was lucky. As you know, once you get between Marathon and Cortland, there are some gorges near the highway, where people couldn't survive going over.

I appreciate your kind words!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 12:53 AM

hfojvt (37,519 posts)

7. a have a rather elderly aunt who lives there

okay, she's 82 in January.

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Response to hfojvt (Reply #7)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 03:40 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

38. Your post reminded me

of a meeting at the Long House at Onondaga years ago. An elder was saying that it was good to see more young folks returning to the traditional ways. I noticed that the people he was talking to were in their 60s. I'm sure he had known them when they were little children, and still considered them "kids." Age can be a funny thing that way -- a lot of it depends upon your state of mind, I suppose.

I hope your Aunt is doing well!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 12:54 AM

spanone (119,711 posts)

8. k&r...

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Response to spanone (Reply #8)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 03:40 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

39. Thanks!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:03 AM

Shrike47 (5,873 posts)

9. You're so right to be proud of him.

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Response to Shrike47 (Reply #9)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 03:43 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

40. Thanks!

There's enough "bad" in the world that it can seem overwhelming. I like to think that there must be at least as much "good," in order to have kept our species going.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:06 AM

immoderate (20,885 posts)

10. Block, meet Chip.

--imm

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Response to immoderate (Reply #10)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 03:47 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

41. Thank you.

I like that!

This young man is pretty big, at least compared to me. (He boxes amateur, at either cruiserweight or heavyweight. These days, there are lots of bigger young men.) So I might actually be more accurately called a "chunk" in my old age, and he's the new "block."

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:34 AM

Liberal_in_LA (44,397 posts)

11. great kid you have there

Is this a new smiley? Perfect opportunity to use it

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 05:00 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

43. Thanks!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:37 AM

Change has come (2,372 posts)

12. Just yesterday,

I was hoping you were still around.

Thanks for reminding me why

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Response to Change has come (Reply #12)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 05:01 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

44. Well, thank you!

I surely do appreciate that!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:42 AM

calimary (56,712 posts)

13. Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, as the old saying goes.

He's done you proud!

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Response to calimary (Reply #13)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 05:27 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

45. Thanks!

I'm sure he would wonder why I posted the OP. He doesn't think that what he did was that significant. And really, that's the way it should be: people looking out for others, without thinking of it as in any way out of the ordinary. I'll show him the many nice responses here, and I know he'll be pleased!

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Response to H2O Man (Reply #45)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 10:15 PM

calimary (56,712 posts)

68. Please let him know that ALL of us moms and dads here on DU are proud of him!

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Response to calimary (Reply #68)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 10:27 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

70. I definitely will!

He stops by, usually every other day, to check up on me. I expect he'll be here tomorrow .....in fact, I'm sure he will, as his younger sister has a basketball game, and he offered to drive me to it. I know this thread will make him happy.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 02:04 AM

tblue (16,350 posts)

14. Lovely lovely person he is.

Just look at the gift you brought to humanity. Does my heart good to read this story.

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Response to tblue (Reply #14)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:29 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

48. Thanks!

I'm glad you liked it!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 09:34 AM

HappyMe (20,277 posts)

16. An excellent young man.

You did good.

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Response to HappyMe (Reply #16)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:30 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

49. Thank you.

I am mighty proud of him.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 09:55 AM

rgbecker (4,085 posts)

17. I have to ask...Did the truck stop?

Did the truck driver help out?

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Response to rgbecker (Reply #17)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:34 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

50. Yes, he did stop.

But according to my son, he wasn't helpful. He was invested in attempting to blame road conditions for his inability to avoid the car in front of him.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 09:56 AM

seveneyes (4,631 posts)

18. Did the truck that hit the car stop?

I certainly hope that it did.

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Response to seveneyes (Reply #18)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:35 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

51. Yes, he did.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 10:31 AM

Lochloosa (13,340 posts)

19. I have only told my wife about this.

A few years ago I came around a corner on a country road and saw a jeep overturned. There was a young girl trapped under the jeep with her head buried in the mud.

I got out to see what could be done and before I knew it there were 4-5 guys that had pulled over lifting the jeep up and pulling her out.

After the ambulance arrived everyone just drifted off including me.

There are a lot of silent hero's out there.

Good on your boy.

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Response to Lochloosa (Reply #19)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:39 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

52. Well done!

And I agree with you 100%. Ordinary people do extraordinary things. And sometimes it seems that, in part because they are quiet about it, that it goes unnoticed. And so the general public tends to hear more about the negative things, and that saturates the way we view society.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 11:22 AM

BlancheSplanchnik (19,221 posts)

20. getting choked up

here in Rochester.

:')

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Response to BlancheSplanchnik (Reply #20)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:43 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

53. I'm glad

that you read my OP, and got the message!

Any snow up there in Rochester? (smile) I used to hang out in one of the suburbs there in the 1970s, and there was always plenty of snow there in the winter.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 11:24 AM

antigop (12,778 posts)

21. beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. I needed that. nt

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:44 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

54. Thank you!

I'm glad you liked it!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 11:27 AM

suffragette (12,232 posts)

22. A good man raised a good son

I'm so glad everyone is now safe.

to you and your family.

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Response to suffragette (Reply #22)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:49 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

55. Thanks!

Auto wrecks are always unpleasant. I'm glad that no one was seriously injured. (Back in 1981, I was forced off the road by a truck driver, and went down a steep bank. It's an experience I have never forgotten.)

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Response to H2O Man (Reply #55)

Sat Dec 21, 2013, 02:15 AM

suffragette (12,232 posts)

73. Yes, they are so scary and such a sudden jolt of fear

And walking in a high speed area for cars is scary as well. Once my sister's car broke down on the freeway and the two of us had to walk and carry her children and make our way off the on ramp to safety. It didn't help that it was pouring buckets.

Your son was so brave to assist them.

I'd say this is the best holiday gift you could have.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:12 PM

MineralMan (130,630 posts)

25. Excellent. You raised a good son!

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Response to MineralMan (Reply #25)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:50 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

56. Thank you!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:19 PM

cry baby (5,853 posts)

26. Lucky couple, that your son saved them!! nt

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Response to cry baby (Reply #26)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:55 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

57. A friend stopped by

today to check up on me. She's a retired public school teacher from NYS. I told her about the incident, and she said the same thing -- that it must have reassuring for the couple to have this powerful young man carry them up the bank after what had to have been an unnerving experience.

Thanks!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:22 PM

madokie (51,076 posts)

27. Yup there is

This one didn't fall far from the tree either.
I'm proud for you and honored by your son
You and yours have a Merry Christmas

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Response to madokie (Reply #27)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:56 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

58. Thanks!

And may you & yours have a Merry Christmas!

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Response to H2O Man (Reply #58)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:57 PM

madokie (51,076 posts)

59. Thank you

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:23 PM

redwitch (14,174 posts)

28. rte 88?

I hate that road in the snow, so many steep embankments! Your son is a good guy and I am glad the couple and their dog are ok.

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Response to redwitch (Reply #28)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 10:03 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

65. Yes,

it was on I-88. There are a lot of sections that become hazardous in the winter months, as you know. And there are people who, for whatever reason, drive too fast for the conditions.

In this case, it sounded like the truck driver was going too fast, and not paying attention. It's lucky that no one died as a result.

I appreciate your kind words.

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Response to H2O Man (Reply #65)

Sat Dec 21, 2013, 12:17 PM

redwitch (14,174 posts)

77. I one got caught on rte 88. 6 inches of snow.

Not a plow in sight. I was creeping along, white knuckled praying for an exit when an SUV passed me driving like the road was clear. Three or four miles later and he had slid off and down a very steep embankment. Amazing there were no injuries. Awful road in bad weather. I think it was the spring of the following year when culverts washed out and two truckers died.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:36 PM

Gothmog (82,716 posts)

29. Great story

You raised a great kid

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 10:03 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

66. Thanks!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:44 PM

CherokeeDem (3,665 posts)

30. A true and humble hero....

it is wonderful to hear about someone with such compassion...

Very proud of him... give him a big hug for all of us!!!

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Response to CherokeeDem (Reply #30)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 10:09 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

67. Thank you!

He told me that when he got to his girlfriend's, his clothes were soaked from the snow, and filthy from cars going by, splashing him with slush. She asked him what the heck happened? When he was explaining, she thought he was joking, because he seemed so casual about it.

I'm glad that you liked this. And pleased that so many others here liked it, as well.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 01:44 PM

Octafish (55,745 posts)

31. All the difference in the world.

Infinitely.

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Response to Octafish (Reply #31)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 10:24 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

69. Thanks, Octafish!

I'm thinking that you might remember my son from some photographs I posted in the past ..... mainly in the DU:Sports forum. And I think that you've spoken with his older brother. It's funny how two brothers can, in ways, be so different -- in this case, the older one is a peacenik musician, the other a hard-punching amateur boxer -- and in many other ways, be so similar. They both have character, and values. And that, as you note, makes all the difference between those who help others, even "strangers," and those who turn their backs.

(I stocked a new book shelf with Kennedy books last week. Couldn't fit all of them on it, but it's a pretty impressive collection. I hope that one day, you and I can pull up a couple chairs near it, and discuss them!)

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Response to H2O Man (Reply #69)

Sat Dec 21, 2013, 01:44 AM

Octafish (55,745 posts)

72. The thought someone would toss a metal object at another human being...

...made my heart drop. As words show what fills the heart, action demonstrates what the spirit holds.

I remember well speaking with one of your sons. I also recall he posted on DU, I believe to keep us aware of your recovery from injury suffered in a fall at your home.

The stories you have shared about your children are excellent lessons. Through your active presence in their lives, you have helped shape good vessels in all your children. In return for the love invested in them, you are blessed to see how they help make this a better world. Like the universe itself, Character is no accident.

PS: It would be my great honor to sit with you and talk about books, the Kennedys, our nation and anything and everything. Some think 50 years ago is a long time. Those who remember those days know it was just yesterday. Sharing ideas, as much as harnessing a team of horses to plow the earth, can make tomorrow better.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 02:01 PM

robertpaulsen (8,492 posts)

32. Excellent people.

Your son did the right thing and then some. Reading this put a smile on my face and warmed my heart.

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Response to robertpaulsen (Reply #32)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 10:30 PM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

71. Thanks!

He's a good person.

On the post right above your's, I invited Octafish over; you should join us. We'll sit and talk politics, then go watch my son in the boxing gym.

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Response to H2O Man (Reply #71)

Sat Dec 21, 2013, 07:50 PM

robertpaulsen (8,492 posts)

79. That would be fantastic!

I'm not sure I'll have the opportunity within the next year to come out to the East Coast, but I certainly appreciate the invitation. It would be an immense pleasure to talk politics with you and Octafish; go over all the JFK books in your library. I'd love to meet your wonderful son. Hopefully this will happen in the future.

Happy holidays, H2O Man!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 02:44 PM

airplaneman (925 posts)

33. I have a personal saying that I live by.

The world is no better than how you treat the people around you.
Your son clearly is making this a better world.
-Airplane

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Response to airplaneman (Reply #33)

Sat Dec 21, 2013, 10:44 AM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

74. Thanks.

I like your saying! Very good.

How we treat others is how we change the world.

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 03:03 PM

alfredo (58,348 posts)

34. Heroics are spontaneous. There is no conscious decisions.

Nature takes over. They are surprised that they were capable of such acts, but feel no need to brag about what they had little control over. They are totally in the moment.

Good parenting gives a child the self confidence to act without having to think. His actions are a good reflection on you.

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Response to alfredo (Reply #34)

Sat Dec 21, 2013, 10:51 AM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

75. Exactly.

In athletics, being totally in the moment is described as "being in the zone." An individual performs at a different level, both mentally and physically. It wasn't until the piece of metal zipped by his head that my boy saw what he was doing.

He'll be here today; I'll show him this thread; and he'll shake his head, and say I shouldn't have posted the OP. But he will be happy that the Old Man is so proud of him, and surprised by the wonderful response of the DU community.

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Response to H2O Man (Reply #75)

Sat Dec 21, 2013, 04:11 PM

alfredo (58,348 posts)

78. Adrenalin is a wonderful drug.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 04:27 PM

barbtries (22,874 posts)

42. good father, good son

thank you for sharing

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Sat Dec 21, 2013, 10:52 AM

H2O Man (63,848 posts)

76. Thank you!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 06:07 PM

grantcart (49,157 posts)

46. Hope all in your family are healthy.

Recommended

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 07:04 PM

whyzayker (2,125 posts)

47. Hello from Endicott, H20 Man!

That's quite a special young man! Was that on 88 or 81?
~ DJ

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 08:05 PM

Uncle Joe (50,281 posts)

61. No doubt the acorn didn't fall far from the tree, I'm happy your son, the couple and

their dog is safe.

Thanks for the thread, H2O Man.

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Fri Dec 20, 2013, 08:14 PM

Botany (54,325 posts)

62. You have to be proud of that young man!

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 08:22 PM

Beringia (3,092 posts)

63. Bumper

When I saw the title, I thought you were going to make word play on Bummer by using Bumper.

You raised a Bumper Crop.

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Response to H2O Man (Original post)

Fri Dec 20, 2013, 09:24 PM

Samantha (9,314 posts)

64. Your son is a true hero

and apparently a modest one at that. Congratulations on raising such a wonderful son. I am sure all your children are wonderful. Happy holidays to you and your family.

Sam

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79 replies	Author	Time	Post
Bumper (Original post)	H2O Man	Dec 2013	OP
And you raised one of them, Pat.	brer cat	Dec 2013	#1
Thank you.	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#15
K&R for a good guy with a good son !	RagAss	Dec 2013	#2
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#23
That story is the highlight of my day	Lifelong Protester	Dec 2013	#3
Thanks.	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#24
A beautiful son you have there H2O Man.	sheshe2	Dec 2013	#4
Thank you!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#35
He sounds like a terrific human being.	cyberswede	Dec 2013	#5
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#36
It is a big deal and you both should be celebrated for it.	notadmblnd	Dec 2013	#60
Yo done well, H2O Man...	MrMickeysMom	Dec 2013	#6
Thank you!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#37
a have a rather elderly aunt who lives there	hfojvt	Dec 2013	#7
Your post reminded me	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#38
k&r...	spanone	Dec 2013	#8
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#39
You're so right to be proud of him.	Shrike47	Dec 2013	#9
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#40
Block, meet Chip.	immoderate	Dec 2013	#10
Thank you.	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#41
great kid you have there	Liberal_in_LA	Dec 2013	#11
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#43
Just yesterday,	Change has come	Dec 2013	#12
Well, thank you!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#44
Well, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, as the old saying goes.	calimary	Dec 2013	#13
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#45
Please let him know that ALL of us moms and dads here on DU are proud of him!	calimary	Dec 2013	#68
I definitely will!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#70
Lovely lovely person he is.	tblue	Dec 2013	#14
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#48
An excellent young man.	HappyMe	Dec 2013	#16
Thank you.	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#49
I have to ask...Did the truck stop?	rgbecker	Dec 2013	#17
Yes, he did stop.	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#50
Did the truck that hit the car stop?	seveneyes	Dec 2013	#18
Yes, he did.	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#51
I have only told my wife about this.	Lochloosa	Dec 2013	#19
Well done!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#52
getting choked up	BlancheSplanchnik	Dec 2013	#20
I'm glad	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#53
beautiful story. Thanks for sharing. I needed that. nt	antigop	Dec 2013	#21
Thank you!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#54
A good man raised a good son	suffragette	Dec 2013	#22
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#55
Yes, they are so scary and such a sudden jolt of fear	suffragette	Dec 2013	#73
Excellent. You raised a good son!	MineralMan	Dec 2013	#25
Thank you!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#56
Lucky couple, that your son saved them!! nt	cry baby	Dec 2013	#26
A friend stopped by	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#57
Yup there is	madokie	Dec 2013	#27
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#58
Thank you	madokie	Dec 2013	#59
rte 88?	redwitch	Dec 2013	#28
Yes,	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#65
I one got caught on rte 88. 6 inches of snow.	redwitch	Dec 2013	#77
Great story	Gothmog	Dec 2013	#29
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#66
A true and humble hero....	CherokeeDem	Dec 2013	#30
Thank you!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#67
All the difference in the world.	Octafish	Dec 2013	#31
Thanks, Octafish!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#69
The thought someone would toss a metal object at another human being...	Octafish	Dec 2013	#72
Excellent people.	robertpaulsen	Dec 2013	#32
Thanks!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#71
That would be fantastic!	robertpaulsen	Dec 2013	#79
I have a personal saying that I live by.	airplaneman	Dec 2013	#33
Thanks.	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#74
Heroics are spontaneous. There is no conscious decisions.	alfredo	Dec 2013	#34
Exactly.	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#75
Adrenalin is a wonderful drug.	alfredo	Dec 2013	#78
good father, good son	barbtries	Dec 2013	#42
Thank you!	H2O Man	Dec 2013	#76
Hope all in your family are healthy.	grantcart	Dec 2013	#46
Hello from Endicott, H20 Man!	whyzayker	Dec 2013	#47
No doubt the acorn didn't fall far from the tree, I'm happy your son, the couple and	Uncle Joe	Dec 2013	#61
You have to be proud of that young man!	Botany	Dec 2013	#62
Bumper	Beringia	Dec 2013	#63
Your son is a true hero	Samantha	Dec 2013	#64