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December 12, 2005 by Kathryn

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I’ve had requests to publish my Dad’s Seven Sevens and he kindly gave me permission. He is the best dad in the world and I love him dearly. (Interspersed are pictures of a few of the things he’s made for our family in his workshop.)

chess setSeven Things I want to do before I die:
1. Have a stand alone, dedicated workshop of sufficient size to keep and use all of my tools in their own place, without having to move them around on wheels.
2. Learn to turn stuff on a lathe — bowls, spindles, pens, etc.
3. Build a Grandfather Clock (the case, not the mechanism)
4. Retire
5. Be able to spend 2 consecutive weeks at the beach in the summer, 2 weeks (not necessarily consecutive) camping and hiking in the mountains, and 1 week cruising, each year.
6. Weigh less than 180 pounds, and feel physically fit.
7. Be a professional Santa with my own full beard, and long hair for at least one Christmas season.
8. Go to Hawaii, New Zealand, and Fiji.
9. Go to Adam Ondi Ahman.
10. Learn to play the guitar using the Travis picking method.
11. Grow a big garden and preserve enough vegetables (bottled and root cellar) to last the winter.
12. Have a solar powered house that generates enough electricity back to the power company to zero out my power bill for the whole year.
13. Take Heather’s Hub, and any other in-laws and their spouses who would like to, backpacking for a week in the Canadian Rockies.
14. Read Don Quijote de la Mancha in the original Spanish in its entirety.

Seven Things I cannot do:
1. Count (see the 1st seven above)
2. Stop loving your mom.
3. Stop loving my children or being concerned for their happiness.
4. Play any sport with any degree of competence.
5. Watch an emotional or touching scene in a movie without getting choked up.
6. Sleep through the night without getting up at least once to go to the bathroom.
7. Fly (under my own power).
8. Remember things when I want to (it’s usually more like random recall) (this one is legal, cause # 1 was a joke — I really can count).

Seven Things That Attract Me to My Spouse:
1. She’s gorgeous.
2. She loves me.
3. She laughs at me (usually only when I’m trying to be funny).
4. She cares about others.
5. She’s a great cook.
6. She likes to be with me.
7. She’s smart.

cedar lined hope chestSeven Things I say often:
1. The older I get, the sooner I can retire.
2. Did you hear about….. (usually followed by some joke or other)
3. I love you.
4. Honey, have you seen…….? (whatever it is that I’ve currently lost).
5. Drive Safe!!!
6. Thank You. (probably not enough, but, yeah quite a lot).
7. Hey Honey, come look at this….. (wood working project)

Seven Books of Book Series I love:
1. The scriptures.
2. Battle Cry — Leon Uris.
3. The Lord of the Rings (and The Hobbit).
4. Harry Potter
5. The Work and the Glory
6. Most James Michener books.
7. My leather bound copy of Don Quijote de la Mancha, in the original Spanish. I’ve never read it all the way through yet, but someday I will.

Seven Movies I could watch over and over:
1. The Lord of the Rings.
2. Home Alone (I and II).
3. The Princess Bride.
4. Undercover Blues.
5. The Frisco Kid.
6. Pirates of the Caribbean.
7. A Knight’s Tale

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  1. LFierge says

    December 12, 2005 at 8:56 pm

    How very sweet. I love the woodworking.

  2. Brooke says

    December 12, 2005 at 9:10 pm

    What a great dad! Does he have a blog? He really should. I’d read it!

  3. Regina Clare Jane says

    December 12, 2005 at 9:49 pm

    DYM- your dad sounds so great! And funny! Thanks for posting that!

  4. Karen says

    December 12, 2005 at 10:00 pm

    He is priceless. What a lucky lucky family you have.

  5. Heather says

    December 12, 2005 at 10:15 pm

    Yay, Dad!!! We are a lucky family.

  6. Karen D says

    December 13, 2005 at 5:02 am

    My dad passed away in 2001. Your dad reminds me of him as my dad loved woodworking and playing Santa. My house is filled with things he has made and those things are dearly cherished. I can tell you feel as I do, very blessed to have such a special dad. I, also, wanted to say, my dad played santa for kids for many years using his own beard. He looked just like Santa! He filled many kids’ Christmas with joy! I hope your dad does this. It’s truly a rewarding experience!

  7. Sugarmama says

    December 13, 2005 at 7:00 am

    Wow, you have such a great dad! My own dad was out of our lives by the time I was 4. You’re a lucky woman, and so is your mom. I love the woodwork projects, too.

  8. Mom says

    December 13, 2005 at 10:34 am

    He is the best friend I have ever had and I am so thankful to get to share my life with him. (The wonderful wooden gifts are just an added perk.)

  9. Moonface says

    December 13, 2005 at 12:14 pm

    love the woodwork projects, especially the rocking horse.

  10. blackbird says

    December 14, 2005 at 12:48 pm

    WHO?
    Who has the dearest Dad in the world?
    YOU…
    I’m thinking.

  11. RGLHM says

    December 14, 2005 at 7:26 pm

    So neat. Thanks for printing that. I love your family.

  12. Karli says

    December 14, 2005 at 8:54 pm

    Hey Kathryn’s dad! If you ever feel the need to make another incredible rocking horse or nativity set, send it my way!

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