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Title: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Flash Harry on March 12, 2011, 04:15:23 PM
I have to confess to mixed emotions here, I'm too damned young to be a grandfather, but when I was told recently that my daughter-in-law is pregnant, the mix of thoughts running through my mind was quite overwhelming, from the 'that's my boy' proud dad to 'oh bloody hell, they're 14000 miles away how will I get to see them' to 'bloody hell, they are 14000 miles away, that's going to cost me a fortune when Mrs Flash demands a grandparental visit every six weeks'.

Needless to say, after all the thoughts and concerns have given way to delight and excited anticipation, I can't wait to see the next generation of Fifes. It's a shame my parents weren't around to see it. They would have been just as thrilled.

Anyway. I'm glad I have got that off my chest.
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: SE on March 12, 2011, 04:20:28 PM
Well congrats auld yin I sure you and you mrs will be so proud, nothing like a baby to make everyone  so happy.
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: fenderbender on March 12, 2011, 04:40:38 PM
Congrats -Congrats --
If you need any advice -Im your man ;D
My grandson is 11 -my grandaughter is 7(going on 11+) ;D
so If you need any advice  ::) ::)
No 1 is ---
If she who knows better decides and and suggests anything (to ands :'()
just do what your told/advised or just go along what has been decided  -it makes for a very happy laid back life
cos in the eyes of the delicate sex (wimmen) guys are not men but little boys with no idea of what lifes about
I could go on  ;D ;D but its best that you learn through experience  ;D ;D
Congrats again --

Ps €2/two quid or two three dollars a week pocket money is kinda well out of date  :D :D
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Oldrottenhead on March 12, 2011, 04:40:44 PM
congratulations auld yin, frae an even aulder yin, i hud better no be a grandad afore i am sixty my daughters have been warned. right where is some wood i can touch.

that disnae sound right, well fur americans i mean
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: fenderbender on March 12, 2011, 04:46:51 PM
 ;D ;D
I have a couple of pints under me belt at the moment so I will try in the morning to read that one again James ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: 64Guitars on March 12, 2011, 05:31:52 PM
Congratulations, Mike!

And remember, internet video is almost like being there but without the bad smells.

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3094/3110280711_c4e1101646.jpg?v=0)

Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Flash Harry on March 12, 2011, 05:32:16 PM
Lol!
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: fenderbender on March 12, 2011, 05:34:25 PM
 ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
well you will have to be christened
what better way  ;D ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: lg on March 12, 2011, 09:55:15 PM
My Eldest grandchild is 14 now, so believe me when I tell you
that I thoroughly understand where you're coming from....LOL
It's ok, it grows on you after a bit....
Congrats Mike!

LG
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: OsCKilO on March 13, 2011, 04:30:17 AM
Congratulation !!!!!

Zimmerframe for your 50th then?


But seriously! You are a lucky man to have grandkids so young!
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: AndyR on March 13, 2011, 05:09:16 AM
Congratulations! :)
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Farmjazz on March 13, 2011, 11:43:49 AM
Well sir, I just became a first-time grandfather myself, and I've got to say ... its great! A real game changer actually. My daughter and her husband live on the other side of the country from me and its expensive to make a visit, but very much worth the output. He's a great little guy, and its a good feeling to see the ol' genes passed along. Not only that, but my step son is a dedicated and talented musician and I'm anxious to see my grandson's music develop as he grows older.

I stay in constant contact with them through telephone and email and have bunches of photos of little Max and his folks to show off to friends, etc.

All in all, a great development for you Mike!
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Geir on March 13, 2011, 12:01:18 PM
Congrats !!

I know you'll be a great grandfather Mike, even from a distance. 

Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Facemask93 on March 13, 2011, 01:58:21 PM
All the best to you and your family Grandad Mike

Rob
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Tangled Wires on March 13, 2011, 02:25:14 PM
Fantastic news Mike...best wishes to you and all your family
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Greeny on March 14, 2011, 03:13:41 AM
Congratulations, Mike!
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: henwrench on March 14, 2011, 04:50:50 AM
Two words.......Clive.......Dunn.                          ;D ;D

                                                                    henwrench
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Oldrottenhead on March 14, 2011, 08:43:26 AM
stick it right up em mike. lol. deffo a similarity with mr dunn lmao.
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Flash Harry on March 14, 2011, 10:37:39 AM
Quote from: henwrench on March 14, 2011, 04:50:50 AMTwo words.......Clive.......Dunn.                          ;D ;D

                                                                    henwrench

Quote from: oldrottenhead on March 14, 2011, 08:43:26 AMstick it right up em mike. lol. deffo a similarity with mr dunn lmao.

You F*&!ers!
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: launched on March 14, 2011, 11:12:46 AM

Congrats, granpappy!!
Title: Re: Grandfatherhood staring me in the face - Arrrgghhh!!!!
Post by: Tony W on March 14, 2011, 12:09:26 PM
Good luck Mike, and while you feel too young to be a grandfather take comfort in the fact that when a woman told you she was "with child" your gut reaction wasn't "Is it mine?". Being a grandpa ain't so bad now is it?

Congrats my friend.