To Daddy On His 80th Birthday

"My father didn't tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it." ~Clarence B. Kelland (American Writer)

We have had some wonderful times with Daddy, he's made us laugh hysterically, he's hugged us when we had rough times, disciplined us when we did wrong, made us "pull his finger", scared us out of our wits in the dark, supported us and kissed our "boo boos" and made them all better, he's been there for us through it all.

I can't imagine a Dad better than the one we were lucky enough to have in this lifetime. I also cannot believe that he turned 80 years old today... He wears it well, even though he's been through so much and endured it all, he has hung in there and we're so fortunate to have him here to share his "Big 8-0" So here is a tribute to: Jack Cutler...

Daddy...
"Gangster"

"Prankster"

"#1 Greatest Truck Driver"

"Father"

"Grandfather"

"Loving Husband"

One truly Magnificent Man...

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

Comments

MrRyanO said…
Happy Birthday Jackie's Dad!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Aunt Jackie said…
Thanks Rock! I'll have to print this out for him and take it to him, we're having dinner for him on Friday night.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
katy said…
What a wonderful post for your daddy, happy 80th birthday sir
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
FOUR DINNERS said…
Happy Birthday mate. Enjoy. You've a crackin' daughter by the way.

(ps how'd you make 80? I need some tips!!)
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Jay said…
Happy Birthday to Jackie's Dad!!

And many more!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Speedcat Hollydale said…
This is a well put together post and a very touching tribute to your father on his birthday. Really nice Jackie :-)

Happy 80th Jackie's Dad!

Speedy C
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Aunt Jackie said…
Indoors, Thanks. I hope he likes it too. Of course, he likes it anytime I brag on him. ;)

Dinners, He'll thank you, but I can't say for sure what allowed him to live this long, he has had Quad-Bypass surgery, strokes, is diabetic, etc. It's not for lack of him trying to buy the farm, he just still keeps on ticking! He still smokes too, maybe you shouldn't take tips from him!! LOL.

Jay, Muchos Gracias Amigo.

Speedcat, I appreciate that... and I'm glad you enjoyed it. I guess any parent hopes to get tributes so sincere. He's one of a kind!
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
JINKS said…
Hey, your daddy is a "hottie".
and I mean that in the most respectful way, uh... sir.
Congrats on your B-day and if you need someone to pop out of the cake next year....Jackie knows how to reach me.....
Thursday, August 30, 2007
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