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The patient grandpa
Jun 3, 2022 07:24:25   #
BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
 
I was walking through the local supermarket the other day when I saw a grandfather walking around with his 2 year old grandson. It was obvious that the grandpa wasn't having an easy time of it, with the siren-like voice of his cherished youngling scaling upwards every time candy or toys came into view.

The grandfather, however, kept his cool, and intoned softly to the child: "Jimmy, relax, it won't take long."

When the screaming didn't stop, the grandpa continued: "Jimmy, there's no reason to get angry, try to enjoy this walk and in a minute we'll be on the way home, promise."

When I came out of the store I saw them in the parking lot, the child screaming and the older man still talking softly and quietly to him. I couldn't help myself. I walked over to him.

"Sir," I said, "I have to say you are an amazing grandfather. The way you talk to the boy and keep your calm despite all of this screaming - Jimmy's a lucky kid to have a grandpa like you."

"Thanks," said the grandfather, "but I'm Jimmy. This little bugger's name is Anthony."

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Jun 3, 2022 07:45:43   #
flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
 
BadFisherman wrote:
I was walking through the local supermarket the other day when I saw a grandfather walking around with his 2 year old grandson. It was obvious that the grandpa wasn't having an easy time of it, with the siren-like voice of his cherished youngling scaling upwards every time candy or toys came into view.

The grandfather, however, kept his cool, and intoned softly to the child: "Jimmy, relax, it won't take long."

When the screaming didn't stop, the grandpa continued: "Jimmy, there's no reason to get angry, try to enjoy this walk and in a minute we'll be on the way home, promise."

When I came out of the store I saw them in the parking lot, the child screaming and the older man still talking softly and quietly to him. I couldn't help myself. I walked over to him.

"Sir," I said, "I have to say you are an amazing grandfather. The way you talk to the boy and keep your calm despite all of this screaming - Jimmy's a lucky kid to have a grandpa like you."

"Thanks," said the grandfather, "but I'm Jimmy. This little bugger's name is Anthony."
I was walking through the local supermarket the ot... (show quote)

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Jun 3, 2022 07:46:37   #
flyguy Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
 
O.K. I see what the deal is now.

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Jun 3, 2022 07:50:38   #
OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin
 
Outstanding! Thanks for sharing that one BF!

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Jun 3, 2022 07:50:45   #
Flytier Loc: Wilmington Delaware
 
😅😅😅

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Jun 3, 2022 07:55:29   #
dbed Loc: POMME DE TERRE LAKE MISSOURI
 
Whatever it takes to hold his cool

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Jun 3, 2022 08:26:29   #
Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania
 
Things aren’t always what they seem

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Jun 3, 2022 08:34:46   #
Mauwehu Loc: Norwalk Ct
 
Great story! Well told. I disciplined my 6 year old granddaughter one time at the store. She was upset and embarrassed that her “papa” had spoken to her that way. When we got in the car I wanted to explain myself further. she put up her hand and said” that’s ok papa I don’t want to talk about it anymore!” And we both laughed. Never disciplined her again.

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Jun 4, 2022 10:11:37   #
kandydisbar Loc: West Orange, NJ
 
BadFisherman wrote:
I was walking through the local supermarket the other day when I saw a grandfather walking around with his 2 year old grandson. It was obvious that the grandpa wasn't having an easy time of it, with the siren-like voice of his cherished youngling scaling upwards every time candy or toys came into view.

The grandfather, however, kept his cool, and intoned softly to the child: "Jimmy, relax, it won't take long."

When the screaming didn't stop, the grandpa continued: "Jimmy, there's no reason to get angry, try to enjoy this walk and in a minute we'll be on the way home, promise."

When I came out of the store I saw them in the parking lot, the child screaming and the older man still talking softly and quietly to him. I couldn't help myself. I walked over to him.

"Sir," I said, "I have to say you are an amazing grandfather. The way you talk to the boy and keep your calm despite all of this screaming - Jimmy's a lucky kid to have a grandpa like you."

"Thanks," said the grandfather, "but I'm Jimmy. This little bugger's name is Anthony."
I was walking through the local supermarket the ot... (show quote)


Ha ha, nice turn~

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Jun 4, 2022 14:30:05   #
Kerry Hansen Loc: Bremerton, WA
 
BadFisherman wrote:
I was walking through the local supermarket the other day when I saw a grandfather walking around with his 2 year old grandson. It was obvious that the grandpa wasn't having an easy time of it, with the siren-like voice of his cherished youngling scaling upwards every time candy or toys came into view.

The grandfather, however, kept his cool, and intoned softly to the child: "Jimmy, relax, it won't take long."

When the screaming didn't stop, the grandpa continued: "Jimmy, there's no reason to get angry, try to enjoy this walk and in a minute we'll be on the way home, promise."

When I came out of the store I saw them in the parking lot, the child screaming and the older man still talking softly and quietly to him. I couldn't help myself. I walked over to him.

"Sir," I said, "I have to say you are an amazing grandfather. The way you talk to the boy and keep your calm despite all of this screaming - Jimmy's a lucky kid to have a grandpa like you."

"Thanks," said the grandfather, "but I'm Jimmy. This little bugger's name is Anthony."
I was walking through the local supermarket the ot... (show quote)


LMAO

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Jun 5, 2022 10:35:42   #
drillerbill Loc: Oregon
 
You sold that extremely well. Hooked and landed me😁

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Jun 5, 2022 11:14:54   #
BadFisherman Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas
 
drillerbill wrote:
You sold that extremely well. Hooked and landed me😁

Though, the question is: Are you a keeper or catch & release

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Jun 5, 2022 12:40:50   #
HenryG Loc: Falmouth Cape Cod Massachusetts
 
BadFisherman wrote:
I was walking through the local supermarket the other day when I saw a grandfather walking around with his 2 year old grandson. It was obvious that the grandpa wasn't having an easy time of it, with the siren-like voice of his cherished youngling scaling upwards every time candy or toys came into view.

The grandfather, however, kept his cool, and intoned softly to the child: "Jimmy, relax, it won't take long."

When the screaming didn't stop, the grandpa continued: "Jimmy, there's no reason to get angry, try to enjoy this walk and in a minute we'll be on the way home, promise."

When I came out of the store I saw them in the parking lot, the child screaming and the older man still talking softly and quietly to him. I couldn't help myself. I walked over to him.

"Sir," I said, "I have to say you are an amazing grandfather. The way you talk to the boy and keep your calm despite all of this screaming - Jimmy's a lucky kid to have a grandpa like you."

"Thanks," said the grandfather, "but I'm Jimmy. This little bugger's name is Anthony."
I was walking through the local supermarket the ot... (show quote)


Didn't see that one coming BF thanks for the laughs 😂👍

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