My Dad is cool, see how he wears his belt? He knew then, as he knows now, how to live life...anyone who can stick out his tongue while focusing with his eye in the sun, and not be wavered, is the man I would put my money on!
You go Dad!!
photo: Since I do not have a scanner I photo-ed this photo. I think he is Mr Tongue-Outside-of- Cheek.
p.s.
Since I wrote this a few days ago I have learned that the photo was taken by a red headed girl named Molly, who had a sister named Bugsy. Molly and Bugsy Father worked and lived on my Grandfather's ranch. They thought my Dad was pretty hot, with his red (Indian sun tan,) 1938 Chevy, and his red felt hat! Molly said to my Dad, "Strike a pose!" Madonna eat your heart out!
Hi Corey...What was it like growing up with a cool dad? Love your photo of him..hope you had a vacation filled with family miracles.....life is just to short not to enjoy each other....hugs
Posted by: mary jane | 18 July 2006 at 12:52 AM
cute photo. Back in the 50s some of the guys wore their belts that way too. They also wore white Buck shoes.
Your dad looks too young to remember that.
Posted by: Bev Hammer | 18 July 2006 at 01:09 AM
wonderful...
Posted by: stephanie s | 18 July 2006 at 01:52 AM
I love that - Mr. Tongue Outside of Cheek! hilarious!
Posted by: candy | 18 July 2006 at 03:49 AM
Cool car, cool dad!
Posted by: susanna | 18 July 2006 at 04:33 AM
this is an awesome photo as well as a great homage to your papa.
Posted by: bella | 18 July 2006 at 04:41 AM
Cool. A must. Cars and motorcycles...
I like the picture of him in his shop, and I can hear all the Harley talk going on about soupin' up the bikes and putting this cam in and on and on. It's a lifestyle of freedom.
Posted by: Cat | 18 July 2006 at 05:28 AM
ROTFLING =)
HE LOOKS LIKE ONE RAD DAD!
i ADORE PICTURES FROM THE 40'S-50'S
XO
Posted by: MARYBETH | 18 July 2006 at 07:02 AM
Looks like a picture promoting a movie. He does look way cool!
Take care,
Connie
Posted by: Connie | 18 July 2006 at 09:50 AM
He does look like a movie poster, how very cool! You're so funny, Mr. Tongue Outside of Cheek!
Posted by: cruststation | 18 July 2006 at 10:50 AM
This one made me laugh out loud... tongue-outside-of-cheek indeed!!!!
Posted by: gracie | 18 July 2006 at 01:28 PM
I never thought to take a picture of a photo...great idea...it looks great actually.
Your dad looks like a real character :)
Posted by: Shannon L | 18 July 2006 at 01:29 PM
how totally cute!
hugs,
s
Posted by: susan@artstream | 18 July 2006 at 02:28 PM
Your dad IS cool!
Great post, Corey =)
Posted by: Anne | 18 July 2006 at 02:42 PM
You are so lucky to have both your parents. I grew up with my Dad absent from our family!
You are truly blessed.
Treasure your times with your loved ones.
It all begins and ends with family!
I love you
Jeanne
X0X0
Posted by: Jeanne | 18 July 2006 at 02:52 PM
WOW He's soooo James Dean here :O
Posted by: carolg@ParisBreakfasts | 18 July 2006 at 02:54 PM
Yo Daddy O! I bet he has a realy coooool swagger as well???? Such an American looking photo! Love this and your love for your papa is beaUtiful! xoxo
Posted by: berrie | 18 July 2006 at 03:26 PM
Your dad is so handsome and looks like a true "california cowboy". Every time you write about your Dad, it just warms my heart. I hope my husband and our daughter are just as close.
a.
Posted by: andrea edwards | 18 July 2006 at 03:41 PM
Ohhh yes! A man not to mess around with! I am sending you strength and energy for you and yours... I hope you are all well!
Posted by: Ulla | 18 July 2006 at 04:35 PM
I love these types of shots of our parents - it reminds me that yes - they were young and cool. I love old photos!
Posted by: Kim | 18 July 2006 at 05:14 PM
Cool. Real cool. (heard with the Jets theme in the background. West Side Story)
Posted by: annejeffries | 18 July 2006 at 05:46 PM
What a cat!
Posted by: Josephine | 18 July 2006 at 05:48 PM
Uncle George is my godfather and I am hear to tell you he is beyond cool. Aside from being "motorcycle cool," when he was in his 20's he had a red convertible that he used to squire around the ladies. As a child, I was lucky enough to ride in that car. Throughout the remainder of my life, I have been blessed to be his "The Number One Godchild" (only because I was the first). My Uncle George truly is a "Man for All Seasons."
Posted by: Linda Amaro Woods | 18 July 2006 at 06:27 PM
He looks super cool! I like the "outside cheek", hehe.
Missed you!
:)
Posted by: amber | 18 July 2006 at 07:06 PM
Your Daddy reminds me of mine! He will be 82 years young in August! This picture is Classic Strong American Masculinity. You and I are truly blessed to be daughters of these fine men! Classics!!!!!
Posted by: Jenny | 18 July 2006 at 07:44 PM
I was gone for a week...just catching up on your beautiful posts. Fabulous shot of your Dad. And camping on the NoCal coast...well, what could be better? (Except maybe cookies every Monday...and beautiful babies...) ;)
Posted by: Marilyn | 18 July 2006 at 08:20 PM
what a great photo!! more like a portrait really as you can really see his personality
Posted by: AscenderRisesAbove | 18 July 2006 at 09:03 PM
i love the stance and the hat pushed back...that's what stole my heart...
Posted by: la vie en rose | 18 July 2006 at 09:08 PM
my dad was never that cool, if only!!!
how does it feel having a film star for a dad? that makes you kind of famous too.
Posted by: madeleinelucygreenhill | 18 July 2006 at 10:47 PM
Gorgeous Guy! And Yes, it would seem that 'cool' is the only word to use!
Posted by: herhimnbryn | 19 July 2006 at 12:09 AM
Hi Corey... Love the picture of your dad, my godfather too! Love listening to him talk about old times, especially when your mom threw out the radio knob in his car on the way to Elk Creek. Ask him--
Posted by: lala | 19 July 2006 at 12:51 AM
Such a cool photo of a such a cool dad!!!! Wonderful!!!!
Posted by: julie | 19 July 2006 at 03:32 PM
My Dad was cool, too, but he didn't wear his tongue outside his cheek. Ha. Funny. His brother wore his belt like that because he worked in a mine when he was a young man, and the buckle didn't dig in with it on the side, and the habit stuck. His brother was very cool.
Posted by: Vita | 21 July 2006 at 12:10 PM
Wish I could say the same...
Posted by: simple me | 21 July 2006 at 04:25 PM
Ha ha Mr. Tongue out of cheek lol very funny!
Posted by: Carol | 22 July 2006 at 11:58 PM
one cool chick has gotta be from one cool dad (& mom, too)!
xo, mary ann
Posted by: mary ann | 24 July 2006 at 07:09 AM
That photo is just great!
Great style!
Posted by: wishes&Heros | 25 July 2006 at 04:10 PM