Me and my dad!

Since my mom needed so much special care, dad hadn't been to the seaside in ages. Since mom passed away in December, he is doing so great in going on with his life!
He is 86, so it is not that easy really!

Last weekend we invited him to our appartment in Ostend. He loves Ostend; he lived there with mom and all kids (ecept me--> I am born later on).
He was very happy to come! He drove nearly 50 km to be with us!! What a man hey....

Here are a few pics of his visit!!

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few more coming up!!

How lucky to have your Dad. I envy you. I lost mine way too soon.

He looks great for his age. ;)

What a handsome man your father is. He is lucky to have a daughter such as you to include him in your vacation plans.

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Watching tv
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enjoying icecream with caramel sauce
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Walking back to his car to drive back home. The picture is taken from our balcony!
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He is such a brave man!

Oh yes, lots of people say I look a lot like him. What d'you think?

How nice that your dad had a good time and how thoughtful of you to see to it that he got it. He looks wonderful, not at all his age!

:) Nice pics of you & your father.. Yes I do see you in your father..

That is just awesome. I agree, very handsome and dapper too! My dad is also 86. I am very fortunate to still have he and mom and count my blessings every day for that!

It looks like you had a lovely day and what a nice smile he has! Thanks so much for sharing. :) :love: :)

Doesn't he look just great... and don't the both of you look like you are having just the greatest time!

What a handsome man your father is! He looks much younger than 86. You are looking wonderful yourself Lutje! :love:

Your Dad looks great! Much younger looking than his actual age. How wonderful that he gets around so well and obviously remains active. I'm sure it was great being able to spend such valuable time together and you both enjoyed every moment of it.

When you next see him, would you give Dad a nice hug from me?

I was going to post this even before you asked - you and your Dad have the same smile! :) That's a nice thing to share, don't you think?

I think your Dad is a HUNK! Very handsome and he sure don't look his age! Looks like he has stayed in good shape too. Bet those old ladies are beating a path to his door! LOL! It is wonderful that you still have him...

Oh my goodness! He is cute as a button. Makes me miss my daddy:( Long life and good health to him. I hope I can still drive 50K when I'm his age!
Claudia

How very dapper and old world charm he looks. A very sophiscated looking man. Was he well educated? He looks it.

Your Dad's a hunk...send him on over the pond:D

I hope he is doing okay with the loss of your Mother, I am sure on one hand it is somewhat of a relief not to watch her suffer and have to care for her but on the other hand he has lost the woman he loves.

Edited to add...I forgot to say Lut..you look very thin!

Your father is a very dapper gentlemen. Such a sharp dresser!

He does not look his age at all. Staying busy, and brave, has a lot to do with that, I'm sure.

You are lucky indeed. My dad passed away last year, at age 82. I miss him every single day.

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Your Dad's a hunk...send him on over the pond:D

I hope he is doing okay with the loss of your Mother, I am sure on one hand it is somewhat of a relief not to watch her suffer and have to care for her but on the other hand he has lost the woman he loves.

Edited to add...I forgot to say Lut..you look very thin!

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Send him?? Haha, NO way!! He is MINE :p:):love:
He won't go far away from mom's grave, because he visits her EVERY single day!! He loved her so much.... ! He has been active all his life because he had to take care of my sick mom (MS), he did everything in their household, just like a woman does!!
I love to hear that I have the same smile!! What a perfect thing to share, hey!!!
THIN :eek::eek::eek: I wish I was, lol!! I am still an XL, so that is far from THIN:); but thanks for the compliment anyway :love::)

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He won't go far away from mom's grave, because he visits her EVERY single day!! He loved her so much.... ! QUOTE]

That made my heart ache. :( I am glad to see he is okay though and is living a full life. He looks great for his age, and I am in agreement with Twisterdog, he is a sharp dresser! I think you two look so much alike, and you both look so happy. :)

You look a great deal like your Father! He is a dapper gentleman, as someone else posted. My Father is 84 and also had to "move on". My Mother passed on 9 years ago, and Daddy has a lady friend he spends time with, but that's the extent of it. It's wonderful your Father can travel with you. Thanks for sharing! :)

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I love to hear that I have the same smile!! What a perfect thing to share, hey!!!

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I understand exactly how wonderful that makes you feel, Lut. Last week at my Mom's funeral several people told me, "You look more like your mother every time I see you." I took that as the ultimate compliment! And yes, you do look like your wonderful Dad!! I hope you'll accept that as the compliment it's intended to be.

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I understand exactly how wonderful that makes you feel, Lut. Last week at my Mom's funeral several people told me, "You look more like your mother every time I see you." I took that as the ultimate compliment! And yes, you do look like your wonderful Dad!! I hope you'll accept that as the compliment it's intended to be.

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Oh yes, I do!! Thank you so much!!:love::love::love:

I'm glad he was able to visit. :)