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AMC RULES

:scratchead: So, how'd she do with the parallel parking Jeff?  :auto-swerve:

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Tankman

Thumbs up! :handgestures-thumbupright:

Daughter looks pleased, enjoying doin’ your wo....wo.....WORK.

 

Another one of your chores, gone! Snow soon, coffee and buns while you watch the siblings plow or blow white wet cold nasty stuff this winter? Slippers ‘n robe?  :ph34r:

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stevasaurus

I like that "family rule" you have there...it makes a lot of since, cents, sense.  :handgestures-thumbupright:  BTW, that is an excellent picture.  :occasion-xmas:

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Daron1965

Great post,  great family memories.  Great picture.   :handgestures-thumbupright:

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IthacaJeff
6 hours ago, AMC RULES said:

:scratchead: So, how'd she do with the parallel parking Jeff?  :auto-swerve:

Good one!

Funny thing is, this summer I eliminated mowing the 1 ac "playing field", and it now takes half the time to mow.
I'm not burned out of too much seat time, so having my chores taken is not a big deal.  Same with plowing

come winter. I love going out a midnight with only me and the snow and the 310-8. However, perhaps getting

them the opportunity to appreciate that would be good for them!

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Sarge

One thing I've always had a lot of pride with my daughter - fearless when it comes to mechanical things/vehicles. She drove my lifted Samurai with her learner's permit, ceramic clutch and no power steering with 33x12.50 Swampers and all (albeit through the neighbor lady's front yard). At 14, we had her drive a buddy's Ma Duece 6x6 ('74 White 2.5ton) with no power steering in a field, that one did make her a bit nervous. I even had her back out a conventional Peterbuilt out of the shop once - she grinned the whole time. 

My rule was simple - from food to everything else, all that was required is you at least try - she was reluctant a lot but learned a lot of things in the end. I say it's a good thing, although the Demo Derby made Dad a bit nervous last weekend, lol....she wants to do that again!

 

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WHX??
On ‎9‎/‎3‎/‎2018 at 9:24 AM, IthacaJeff said:

sure why I feel compelled to post this

Just a wild guess here...... because you are proud of her?!?!? Thanks for sharing! :handgestures-thumbupright:

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neil

You’ve lost that tractor now , you’re gonna have to buy another one 

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