Dad decided that he should order the 32 oz. steak. I thought my mom was going to have a heart attack when they brought it out. She proceded to banter with my dad about the size of the steak and how it was ridiculous that he ordered such a huge piece of meat. I had to laugh and then remind my mom that it WAS his birthday and that he could always have the leftovers for lunch tomorrow and, well, for that matter, dinner as well! The reframe seemed to settle my mom's irritation. None the less...dad didn't do too shabby at tackling the monstrous steak. He was a happy cowboy.
The 32 oz.
Kyle and Steph
Pictured right: Suzi and Colby
On our Lunch With Dad date a few weeks back I decided to set some goals for the year with my dad regarding the things he wanted to accomplish in 2013. Among them were trips to the mountains and the California Coast. Dad seemed happy to set these goals. His face lit up when I mentioned the idea of spending Christmas in the mountains. I think I know what we are doing come December :)
Ending the blog here doesn't seem right withoug first mentioning our beloved
San Francisco 49ers. As you can see my dad is wearing a 49er sweatshirt...but not just any 49er sweatshirt! It is one of only 4 that Sports Authority received, and how Joe managed to nab it up before it even hit the glass case it was supposed to be displayed in, is a mystery! It's a thermal sweatshirt with the current Superbowl displayed across the front. A one of a kind. Perfect for a one of a kind guy! Dad and mom spent Superbowl Sunday with Joe, Colby, and Dan at our house feasting on steak and bacon wrapped shrimp while Marlee, Mariah, Stephanie and I headed to Monterey Bay for our traditional Supergirl Sunday. Although our Niners didn't win we celebrated our favorite team anyway. I'd have to say it has been a pretty fantastic year for San Francisco. We are faithful to our home by the bay :) San Francisco will always be home.
On another Lunch With Dad back in October...dad reminisced about Seal Stadium and how he watched his first Giant's game there. He was just a kid. Not more than 10 years old. He said he remembers when the Giant's first came to San Francisco from New York. He remembers watching Candlestick Park being built from the foundation up! Dad described in great detail how they filled in the land to create a base for the stadium. He shared memories of working as a kid at the stadium for extra money. Apparently the seats were very uncomfortable, so cushions were sold for fans to use as a remedy. Dad said the kids were paid 10 cents per cusion to gather them up and turn them in to the stadium officials at the end of each game. Dad laughed as he recalled horsing around with the cushions. He and his freinds would gather them up and then toss them off of the balcony seating area only to watch them sail to the ground below. He said they got in a lot of trouble for that, but he managed to steer clear of getting caught. Sounds like my dad. he does have an ornery side to him ;) At the end of the day the kids would collect their money and then go to the local store to buy baseball cards. It amazes me when I think about all that dad has seen and done in his lifetime. He is a treasure chest full of knowledge and experience. I am grateful for the jewels I manage to pluck and share here on Lunch With Dad.
