Dad's Jobs
What was Dad's first job (at age 15)?
Lifeguard
Why did Grandpa make Dad take up Swimming instead of Hockey when he started sports?
Swimming practice was after school;
Hockey practice was at 4:30 AM
How old was Dad when he had his first date?
(Double points for where they went on the date!)
15
Went to see the movie "Smokey and the Bandit"
Was Dad baptized as a baby or an adult?
Both
What genre of book does Dad enjoy reading most?
Westerns
Dad got fired as a waiter from The High Seas restaurant. Why?
For following a cheap tipping customer out the door and throwing the change at him in the parking lot.
What position did Dad play in Little League Baseball?
First Base and Pitcher
How many proms did Dad attend in high school?
3
What are two of Dad's favorite books of the Bible?
Revelation
and
Genesis
Name the 5 states Dad has lived in
Connecticut, Michigan, Maine, Florida, Missouri
Name four of the banks Dad has worked for (because of mergers, etc)
MidConn, Barnett, Bank of America, NCNB, NationsBank, EverBank, TIAA
What was Dad's specialty stroke in Swimming?
Butterfly
How did one girlfriend (most memorable) break up with him?
She moved to Florida in the middle of the night without telling him; he found out (from her sister) when he went to her house the next day.
Name 2 people who mentored Dad in his early faith walk?
Warren
Pastor JB Smith
Pastor Terry Clark
Pastor Rick Lackore
Who was Dad's friend from Florida that coined the phrase "Marker-Shmarker" when they were out fishing in his boat?
Jimmy (Browning)
Name four different jobs Dad has had in his lifetime.
Lifeguard, Boat Builder, Worked for an electrician, ground crew at Bradley International Airport, Banker, Roofing Houses, Stock Clerk at Winn Dixie, Waiter, Campground, Gun store
Name the 2 colleges Dad swam for (partial credit for one answer)
University of Maine
Central Connecticut State University
Who was Dad's long term girlfriend before Mom and how long were they together (approximately)?
Helen
4 years
Name 3 pastor "friends" that Dad is still in contact with
Carl George, Warren, Terry Clark, Jerry Clark, Nick Phoenix, Brad
Name 7 vehicles Dad has owned
Datsun 510, Toyota Tercel, Toyota Land Cruiser (Jeep), Honda Civic, Dodge Ram, Isuzu Impulse, Grand Marquis, Cadillac, Ranger, Itasca Sunova RV, Toyota 4-Runner, E-350 15 Passenger, Acura Legend
(all 7 = 400 points, or 50 points per answer)
What is Dad's absolute "Dream Job"?
Marine Patrol or Boat Stunt Driver
Name 4 sports teams Dad coached (and which child he coached them for)
Cole and Conner (Baseball)
Devin (Upward Basketball)
Carly (YMCA Basketball)
Where did Dad meet Mom, who was he with, and where was he going?
At TGIF restaurant, with his best friend Jimmy, on their way to a hockey game.
What incident happened in the Catholic Church that made Dad reeeeally mad?
The priest would not give him communion during the closing service of the Engaged Encounter Mom and Dad attended, because they found out he wasn't Catholic.
Name Dad's boss (Full name) and 6 of his co-workers (present or past)
Chris Gafne
Tim, Jen, Christine (work wife), Mike Harrell, Mike Myer (Muscle Mike), Antoine, Dane, Ty, Kristen, Chuck, Danielle,