WTF@my dad

[SAWYER]

My dad didn't ask to move in, I offered. And he draws 450 a month and blows money on shit all the time, I think he can afford to fix what he broke.

EDIT:450/week

 

[dainthomas]

Originally posted by: Sawyer
So say I have a newer Camry and I run over something and tear up the transmission, would it be considered a crappy beat up car?

If my dad was helping me and accidentally ran over something, then I wouldn't make him buy me a brand new camry.

 

[feralkid]

Originally posted by: Vonkhan
"Don't worry about it Dad, you can pay me back by washing your hands before you reach for the ice ..."

This.

:thumbsup:

 

[SAWYER]

Originally posted by: dainthomas

Originally posted by: Sawyer
So say I have a newer Camry and I run over something and tear up the transmission, would it be considered a crappy beat up car?

If my dad was helping me and accidentally ran over something, then I wouldn't make him buy me a brand new camry.

As stated multiple times, I don't want a new one, I want him to fix the deck. He is the one who wanted to go in 1/2 on a new one, I am wanting him to spend way less and fix the deck.

 

[dainthomas]

Originally posted by: Sawyer
My dad didn't ask to move in, I offered. And he draws 450 a month and blows money on shit all the time, I think he can afford to fix what he broke.

Sounds like you got it all figured out then. Just say "Hey Dad, give me your next two monthly disability checks so I can buy a new lawnmower." That doesn't sound dickish at all.

Edit: If you can't easily swing the money to fix the deck, then you fail at life (among other reasons). You should do this, then take him out to breakfast on Sunday and wish him a happy Father's Day.

 

[summit]

Originally posted by: irishScott

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Sawyer

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Sawyer
When I was 17 then I moved out.

What did you do up to that point?

I moved out about a month after 2 months after I graduated and I have been working since I was about 14(first job on my grandpa's farm).

No, I meant the 17 years before you moved out.

I really really detest this "your parents raised you so you can't say shit about them" argument. My parents raised me. No shit sherlock. Raising kids and the effort involved comes with the territory of having a kid. IMO a kid should take being raised/supported (until he/she's an adult) for granted.

Reminds of of a Chris Rock Quote:

Now a n***** will brag about doing things that other people just do. "Well I take care of my kids." YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS!!! What you want a cookie?

and you are supposed to take care of your parents.

 

[DainBramaged]

Originally posted by: Saint Michael

Originally posted by: theplaidfad

Originally posted by: Saint Michael

Originally posted by: theplaidfad
Man up and have a heart to heart with dad.

What the hell kind of irrelevant, stock advice is that? He already told his dad what he expected of him.

Just go ahead and ignore the rest of the post on that and hash out a stupid reply on the first sentance. (I'm thinking you posted that before I finished my edit?)

I have no advice, but I don't make up for that by giving people stock, knee-jerk responses like the majority of ATOT.

ATOT seems to have some sort of fantasy notion that a child owes their father their life. Actually it's sort of the other way around, a father owes his child a life, and it's not a fucking loan. His father had a responsibility to raise him, and he did (I'm guessing). A son owes his father all the respect he deserves, and that doesn't give the father carte blanche to be a pest.

I disagree. Think of all the times that your dad has done things that he has not had to for you. I'd do just about anything for my dad.

 

[TheKub]

Originally posted by: irishScott
I really really detest this "your parents raised you so you can't say shit about them" argument. My parents raised me. No shit sherlock. Raising kids and the effort involved comes with the territory of having a kid. IMO a kid should respect and honor their parents.

Edited for clarity.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Sawyer
At least 400 bucks, but it would cost way less than that to fix the deck. My mower is/was in great shape(besides a fuel problem).

1st quit saying it was in great shape. it is not even close if it would nto run at fullt hrottle and you have to have the choke on.

2nd a deck for a craftsman rideing mower can be got for $200-400 (new) hell you most likely can get it fixed. Odds are it was in shit condition since it broke. Unless he ran over something.


IF he is offering half toward a new mower then get it. far better deal then getting a old machine working.

 

[SAWYER]

My deck was in excellent shape and he did run over something.

 

[cherrytwist]

Just in time for Father's Day...

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Sawyer
My deck was in excellent shape and he did run over something.

uh huh. you kept it in such nice shape you ran it with a fuel problem?

how old was the mower?

 

[StinkyPinky]

Man, all this over a fricking mower? Did he run over whatever broke the mower on purpose? No? Then, it was an accident so get over it and get a new mower.

 

[bonkers325]

teenage angst against your dad ends after you become an adult. clearly you aren't one.

its not really about the mower, its about you.

 

[SAWYER]

LOL@arm chair docs. I assume if I go to your house and accidentally break something I am not supposed to replace it, right. If that is the case, well good for you but I don't think like that. And Waggy my mower has had a fuel problem since starting it up this Summer.

 

[Baked]

Why don't you go ask your mom why she married an asshole.

 

[SAWYER]

My dad isn't an asshole

 

[Mr Pickles]

WTF IS A LAWN MOWER DECK!?!?!

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Mr Pickles
WTF IS A LAWN MOWER DECK!?!?!

the bottom of a the lawn mower that has the blades. IF the op would take it to a repair shop he might get it fixed VERY cheap (i have a craftsman lawnmower myself and a toro).

Originally posted by: Sawyer
LOL@arm chair docs. I assume if I go to your house and accidentally break something I am not supposed to replace it, right. If that is the case, well good for you but I don't think like that. And Waggy my mower has had a fuel problem since starting it up this Summer.

sad part is you are still young and not getting what people are saying. you were offered more then enough to fix the damage. but instead you want to continue to be pissed off over something that can be fixed. he is also willing to fix it.

Also if it has fuel problems it is NOT in great shape. it could lead to far more things then a bad deck.



edit: as i said i have a craftsman mower (great mower. damn thing is FAST!). i ran over a partial remains of the outhouse on the property and it destoryed the deck. i got a replacment (larger size in fact) for $300 shipped. i just had to put it on.

 

[SAWYER]

I am not pissed, I simple told him I don't want to go in 1/2 on a new mower and instead have him get the deck fixed. The thread title is nothing more than sensationalism.

 

[waffleironhead]

Pics of damage?

What could he have done to tear up the deck without causing damage to the rest of the mower? Blades must be destroyed? pulleys? belts? drive shaft?

 

[waggy]

also depending how bad it is you can get just eh deck cheap http://cgi.ebay.com/CRAFTSMAN-...VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem nto bad. i had to get EVERYTHING wich was a little more expensive

 

[waggy]

WTF double post? didnt want that but anyway.


http://cgi.ebay.com/CRAFTSMAN-...VWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

not bad for a full replacement. local shops might have it cheaper

 

[AAjax]

Originally posted by: Sawyer
I come home yesterday and my dad comes up awkwardly and first thing out of his mouth is "Now I will go in 1/2 with you....", I instantly knew he tore something up. He proceeded to tell me while I was gone he thought he would mow my yard. Well in the process he tore up my mower's deck. My mower had issues before(it wouldn't run at full throttle, and the choke had to be on), but my deck was fine. I told him he was out of his mind if he expected me to pay 1/2 to buy a new mower when he tore it up. I told him he bears responsibility to get it to its previous state. He didn't like that and left out of the room.


What kind of shit is that, tear something up that doesn't belong to you then expect the person to go in half to replace it. I am letting him stay with me rent free, he doesn't clean or help out at all. I can't even get ice out of my fridge because his nasty ass never washes his hands and always sticks his hands in there to get ice.

Dude, its your Dad. I would tell him thanks for trying to help out and Ill take care of it.

My Dad is anything but perfect, but I love him and as far as Im concerned there is no debt between us no matter what happens.

 

[irishScott]

Originally posted by: Summit

Originally posted by: irishScott

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Sawyer

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

Originally posted by: Sawyer
When I was 17 then I moved out.

What did you do up to that point?

I moved out about a month after 2 months after I graduated and I have been working since I was about 14(first job on my grandpa's farm).

No, I meant the 17 years before you moved out.

I really really detest this "your parents raised you so you can't say shit about them" argument. My parents raised me. No shit sherlock. Raising kids and the effort involved comes with the territory of having a kid. IMO a kid should take being raised/supported (until he/she's an adult) for granted.

Reminds of of a Chris Rock Quote:

Now a n***** will brag about doing things that other people just do. "Well I take care of my kids." YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR KIDS!!! What you want a cookie?

and you are supposed to take care of your parents.

To a degree, yes. Doesn't mean I'm obligated to pay, monetarily or otherwise, for their mistakes. Likewise I don't expect them to pay for mine. The OP says he letting him live there rent free. There you go.