I am known to my two granddaughters as “Bad Paw-Paw”. That name came to be because I stuck crayons in my nose to entertain the older of the two when she was in a fussy mood while we were out to dinner one night. It worked, as do many of the silly things I do to entertain them, most of which I learned when I was busy being a dad.
Mine was the master of being both “the silly grandpa” and “the grouchy grandpa.” He could make up stories on the move that would have everyone howling in laughter. I’d give anything to have him back, even if he was in grouchy mode.
@natureboyfig I agree, I miss my papa every day! He was so silly, I always read when I eat and when I was a kid he’d move my milk so I had to look up from my Archie book to find it instead of just reaching out and grabbing it. He was so awesome!
Llewellenbruce about 14 years ago
The only time I saw Earl in a grouchy mood was when Opal made him take care of the dog piles in the yard.
moronbis about 14 years ago
Hobson’s choice, isn’t it?
Fusnr about 14 years ago
it makes my day without stress that way!
GROG Premium Member about 14 years ago
With Opal barking at him all the time, I’m surprised he’s not grouchy more often.
baggybut about 14 years ago
Way to go Nelson.
tamron about 14 years ago
Thumbs up, Nelson!
@flase: You seem to be aiming for the grouchy grandpa. :D
jtviper7 about 14 years ago
My grandkids call me silly Papa…
peter0423 about 14 years ago
I hope to be a silly one myself one day. :)
MisngNOLA about 14 years ago
I am known to my two granddaughters as “Bad Paw-Paw”. That name came to be because I stuck crayons in my nose to entertain the older of the two when she was in a fussy mood while we were out to dinner one night. It worked, as do many of the silly things I do to entertain them, most of which I learned when I was busy being a dad.
rotts about 14 years ago
Spammerflaggen!
boldyuma about 14 years ago
My grandpa used to hold a pencil on his upper lip to make me laugh and be seen as silly…
Doesn’t take much to entertain a 5 year old..GO Earl.!..
cdward about 14 years ago
I have a photograph of my father doing this (the spoon trick) with my sons. It is absolutely priceless.
natureboyfig4 Premium Member about 14 years ago
Mine was the master of being both “the silly grandpa” and “the grouchy grandpa.” He could make up stories on the move that would have everyone howling in laughter. I’d give anything to have him back, even if he was in grouchy mode.
truecrimequeen over 12 years ago
@natureboyfig I agree, I miss my papa every day! He was so silly, I always read when I eat and when I was a kid he’d move my milk so I had to look up from my Archie book to find it instead of just reaching out and grabbing it. He was so awesome!