My Unusual Dad

Father's Day 2010


This Father's Day my dad spent a few hours with his four
well-adjusted, successful, happy daughters. We offered
to take him shopping for some new shirts since his old,
comfortable ones are in terrible shape. He told us he
had something else in mind.

My unusual dad is mysterious: he never tells us his plan.

This time he took us to a jeep trail at the top of Guardsman's
Pass. All the while he carried this mysterious package in his
hands. He wouldn't tell us what it was until we all sat under
a big pine. Then he presented us with fresh raspberry's.

My unusual dad is a natural athlete. He hikes, he bikes, he climbs,
he skies. He explores. He can never stay on the trail, ever! He
loves to find patches of unmelted snow in the summer mountains.

My unusual dad has an unusual job. He has spent the last 45 years
running a ski lodge, sometimes with the help of his six children.
He taught us how to work.

My unusual dad is cool.
Love You Dad!