268 miles to be exact.......thats from my house.....to my dads house then...to my brothers house for thanksgiving dinner and back to my dads house and back to mine.......all in one day......i figured it out at just over 14 hours.....in my last blog.....i talked about how i didnt want to do this....and how much stress it was gonna be.....and driving all those miles in one day......well im here to say i was wrong......sure my dad was a pain in the ass at first.....but the long drive seemed to calm him down.....and us sitting side by side in my car...we wasnt gonna be going anywhere......so we had a nice father to son talk.....its been years since we had one.....but this was diffrent.....i think hes accepted that mom is gone...and hes gonna have to start making plans for himself.....as we were going thru this one horse town.....he told me a story about many years ago ...they had weekend dances there at a roller rink thats nolonger there.....and how him and his friends from hartford city showed up and danced with the local girls cause the local boys didnt dance.....even had to fight their way out of there one nite cause the local guys got abit upset......and he told me that they fought about as good as they danced......which i took it as my dad and his friends kicked some ass.....but the look on my dads face when he was telling me these stories.....it just lite his face up.....of times long ago......well the dinner was ok.....my sister in law did her best.....me and dad watched football together...took our naps...and we started back home again....talked all the way home.....not as father and son...but as friends who dont get the chance to talk anymore.....i think it opened up my fathers eyes that his son is more than just somebody to fight with.....or to tell him hes wrong about what he thinks......i think my dad and me shared the togetherness we have not in years.....and as i dropped him off at his house and said my goodbyes.....on the way home.....i had the warm feeling that after all these years...my dad and i can still connect on some levels.....one of the best thanksgivings ive ever had.....michael
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summerbreeze916
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Nov 27 @ 6:59PM
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I am so glad it went well. Not only did it go well, it went 'exceptionally' well. YIPPEE!!!  I'm glad you and your dad had the chance to do the male bonding thing, too!  I'm proud of you, michael. 
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kywonder
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Nov 27 @ 7:20PM
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There is no amount of money to buy what you and your dad gained and learned today. I am glad that you had a wonderful day. Now sit back in your chair and rest your body, it needs it.
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mystery2u888
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Nov 27 @ 7:33PM
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That sounds wonderful cookie.............you had a very very long day I can't even imagine but...  .........it was well worth it.....  .........wow .......... 
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lisa46
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Nov 27 @ 8:17PM
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I"m so glad your day was better than you expected!  sleep well my friend
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snowangel742
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Nov 27 @ 8:24PM
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A most memorable Thanksgiving for a wonderful and caring man. So glad it all turned out for the best and the father-son bonding is something to be so grateful for! Happy Thanksgiving Cookie!
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butterfly943
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Nov 27 @ 8:34PM
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i am so happy for you cookie
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stormygail
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Nov 27 @ 8:37PM
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I'm glad that the day went well, and was better than expected. Have a good evening, and get some rest. 
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KnittinKitten
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Nov 27 @ 8:45PM
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I would say that your time with your dad might just have been a bit better than your meal. A turkey dinner you can get anywhere, but, that kind of bonding with your dad was worth a million.
KK
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suthrn_belle
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Nov 27 @ 9:31PM
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Very heartwarming, thanks for sharing.
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subtle137
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Nov 27 @ 11:47PM
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I am so happy for you, Cookie. It is so heart-warming to hear.
Hugs to ya, Man!
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missliss78
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Nov 28 @ 12:10AM
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At the end of this very busy day, it gives me great joy to read your blog, cookie!
I had a feeling...and I am so glad my feeling was right!
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keeno
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Nov 28 @ 3:00AM
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and this is indeed something to be thankful for my friend, thanks for sharing your holiday with us....
if the grls aren't looking i'll give you a hug. 
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luvshorses644
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Nov 28 @ 8:24AM
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What a really nice day you had. It brought a smile to me. This is what life is supposed to be about, sharing memories and stories with others and that warm feeling you had.
I am so happy for you and thanks for sharing.
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joygirl4u
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Nov 28 @ 8:57AM
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Wonderful cookie!!!  Great Thannksgiving day, I am glad it turned out better than you expected. Looks like someone has done some growing up lately, accepted change and found a new respect for you; it is great when parents open their eyes and acknowledge their offspring as adults.
Glad you had such a great day  
Take care and rest.
Val
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Blondino
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Nov 28 @ 12:43PM
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Cookie .....
when you blog you paint such a warm and loving picture of your family life
I just want to come there and eat cookies and be enveloped
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goodgurlgonebad
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Dec 1 @ 4:03AM
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I am so happy your holiday turned out great cookie I know you were worried it wouldnt. Im also glad your dad got the chance to stroll down memory lane with you 
Tammy
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