tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post8880578502263629655..comments2024-01-13T18:35:19.562-08:00Comments on Backpacking Dad: Loyalty: It makes me an assholeBackpacking Dadhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-52747965996156821802008-07-26T03:41:00.000-07:002008-07-26T03:41:00.000-07:00Hey, it happens to the best of us. Don't worry abo...Hey, it happens to the best of us. Don't worry about it - I'm sure the guy wasn't emotionally scarred in the least, he does sound like a fucktard.Elisa @ Globetrotting in Heelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13920820564549246339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-13542859898598438602008-07-16T13:43:00.000-07:002008-07-16T13:43:00.000-07:00oh, and should you ever catch up with this post (s...oh, and should you ever catch up with this post (since I am back reading your posts) I am glad to have found you and your backpack...very, very enjoyable to see life through the eyes of a stay at home dad.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-67855861062517335872008-07-16T13:41:00.000-07:002008-07-16T13:41:00.000-07:00does your kid know the sign for asshole?does your kid know the sign for asshole?Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985522830610197074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-10257868009775517372008-07-11T13:28:00.000-07:002008-07-11T13:28:00.000-07:00This post rawks.I do this sometimes too. But usua...This post rawks.<BR/><BR/>I do this sometimes too. But usually don't realize it until later. *Sigh*<BR/><BR/>If you ever come to Little Farm or the Steam Train, hit me up!VDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04542535234309505428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-4230859653580768212008-07-10T16:42:00.000-07:002008-07-10T16:42:00.000-07:00'that girl': well, I'm relieved that I'm so restra...'that girl': well, I'm relieved that I'm so restrained :}<BR/><BR/>heather: ah, professions of love will go far, until my wife reads them and tells me I'm not allowed to blog anymore.Backpacking Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-62053294187952533872008-07-10T16:31:00.000-07:002008-07-10T16:31:00.000-07:00Shawn,Regardless of the asshole Dad, (and I would ...Shawn,<BR/>Regardless of the asshole Dad, (and I would be tempted to do exactly the same thing in your situation), I love you even more now that you have admitted what surely we all feel from time to time -- that OUR KID IS SIMPLY THE BEST, no matter how self-centered that sounds, no matter how shallow that makes us seem -- I guess nature made us that way; preferring our kid to all others.BabyShrinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02545657444617742172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-41505642270197357422008-07-10T09:37:00.000-07:002008-07-10T09:37:00.000-07:00I was expecting something waaaay worse than you sh...I was expecting something waaaay worse than you showing off her signs..don't feel too badly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-67272100628155226072008-07-09T12:27:00.000-07:002008-07-09T12:27:00.000-07:00jennifer,playgroupsarenoplaceforchildren: I'm comp...jennifer,playgroupsarenoplaceforchildren: I'm completely second-guessing myself now, so it's nice to know someone else can't help herself :}<BR/><BR/>danielle: yes :} It's naptime and the laptop is open.Backpacking Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-74762984722634432992008-07-09T12:24:00.000-07:002008-07-09T12:24:00.000-07:00Nice job on the respond to all!Impressive. I'm env...Nice job on the respond to all!<BR/><BR/>Impressive. I'm envious.<BR/><BR/>If we keep leaving comments, will you keep responding....<BR/><BR/>;)<BR/><BR/>[echos] testing. testing.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05305850648928447302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-7392101037392157092008-07-09T12:04:00.000-07:002008-07-09T12:04:00.000-07:00swirl girl: the teflon cost an extra $150. I just ...swirl girl: the teflon cost an extra $150. I just used carnauba wax.<BR/><BR/>scifi dad: :} Sorry to see you go.<BR/><BR/>sandie law: I <I>knew</I> it was true!<BR/><BR/>mary beth: and also this month's swear words<BR/><BR/>danielle: I'm turning into "Mr. Passive Aggressive".<BR/><BR/>jenni: her first swear phrase will be "fucker fucker fuck fuck", because that's her mom's favourite phrase.<BR/><BR/>sweets: well, at least it was a male thing :}<BR/><BR/>mommy melee: is "yarrrr" a swear word? Like "yarrrr off you yarrrring yarrr-tard"?<BR/><BR/>katie: did we say "bee-otch" when you were four? Are you nine? :}<BR/><BR/>kittenpie: way to get all conscientious on me. I don't know if they've reconciled. Maybe. As I stated, most of this stuff was in my own head.<BR/><BR/>vanilla: seriously, right? :}<BR/><BR/>mrs a: if fiction is morally improving, and you and aea have read a lot more fiction than I have, why are you both such total derelicts?<BR/><BR/>amelia sprout: I always lay off the mommy wars. I don't want to be killed in my sleep.<BR/><BR/>jennifer: aw, thanks.<BR/><BR/>stacey: that's <I>right!</I><BR/><BR/>ali: totally.<BR/><BR/>FADKOG: I most certainly did not stick a chip in any asshole. Gah!<BR/><BR/>badass geek: yeah. em<I>pha</I>sis is <I>imp</I>ortant.<BR/><BR/>aea: I'm totally working hard at getting your sympathies. And it's working. So fuck off and go lose some more hair.<BR/><BR/>mamatulip: heh. Yeah, insecurity knows no gender.<BR/><BR/>catnip: Oh, give it a try. Say <I>fuck</I> and just see how it feels.<BR/><BR/>whit: that's what makes you more of a man than I am.<BR/><BR/>attiton: I'm a sucker like that :}<BR/><BR/>the weirdgirl: I don't need that reputation around here :}<BR/><BR/>bretcb: totally agree with you. We side up first and worry about who's right later. It's not fair.<BR/><BR/>christi: feel free to teach it to your kids<BR/><BR/>meg: dammit. "Contagious Douchebag" is my new band.<BR/><BR/>merecat: uh. So. You, um, don't want to be my friend anymore? That's okay, I understand. ;}<BR/><BR/>womaninawindow: "Erin, what's the sign for "fuck you douchebag"? Good job."<BR/><BR/>doodaddy: NAHDs is perfect.<BR/><BR/>sus: your dad was a brave man.<BR/><BR/>jerseygirl89: I can also get her to moo like a cow :}<BR/><BR/>andreanna: I hope so.<BR/><BR/>my_dog_is_better: so get on it already.<BR/><BR/>madwoman: great minds....cuss alike....<BR/><BR/>good & crazy: :}<BR/><BR/>kd@abitsquirrelly: now you've got me wondering what a stereotypical blonde would have done in that situation.<BR/><BR/>aunt becky: you scared me. I had to go reread some of your posts to see if I had remembered correctly that <I>you swear all the fucking time</I> :} Ya got me.Backpacking Dadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02498905428420679901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-89036517315469708662008-07-09T12:02:00.000-07:002008-07-09T12:02:00.000-07:00I catch myself in the moment of asshole-dem and of...I catch myself in the moment of asshole-dem and often can't stop myself. It's maddening, especially since I know how crappy I'm going to feel about it later.<BR/><BR/>So yeah, I GET this.<BR/><BR/>But really? He deserved it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-14352204891335382752008-07-09T10:37:00.000-07:002008-07-09T10:37:00.000-07:00*sighs*You swearing makes me want to not read your...*sighs*<BR/><BR/>You swearing makes me want to not read your blog anymore.Aunt Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12146687582842259611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-64272341746116432412008-07-09T09:16:00.000-07:002008-07-09T09:16:00.000-07:00First timereading--found you through bejewell--If ...First timereading--found you through bejewell--<BR/><BR/>If that makes you an ass then everyone is one! We all have our moments. Mine are more like dumb blonde moments but still moments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-25949130128410504912008-07-09T08:32:00.000-07:002008-07-09T08:32:00.000-07:00Here from the Bean.And the oh sorry, poopyhead...I...Here from the Bean.<BR/><BR/>And the oh sorry, poopyhead...<BR/><BR/>I'm going to grin at that all day.Carissa(GoodnCrazy)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06345343198854496110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-1905019449301316852008-07-08T20:20:00.000-07:002008-07-08T20:20:00.000-07:00Meh....We've all been an asshole at one time or an...Meh....We've all been an asshole at one time or another. Some people just deserve it more. I love that you reacted in much the same way that I likely would have. Makes me feel all warm and asshole-ish inside :)Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596650736290691630noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-32931569173684761722008-07-08T20:06:00.000-07:002008-07-08T20:06:00.000-07:00I like when your blogs actually reflect your stay ...I like when your blogs actually reflect your stay at home dadness. You really have a unique perspective on parenting that I think should be made into a book.<BR/><BR/>But you can't write a book because that's my job in this family.My_Dog_Is_Betterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03947369263621324452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-12474974988025205082008-07-08T19:53:00.000-07:002008-07-08T19:53:00.000-07:00Doesn't responding to an asshole in kind cancel ou...Doesn't responding to an asshole in kind cancel out any intentional assholiness?AndreAnnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12102680027953333309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-39940527946309097262008-07-08T19:31:00.000-07:002008-07-08T19:31:00.000-07:00You were only acting in response to him, so you're...You were only acting in response to him, so you're disqualified from the asshole stakes. <BR/><BR/>Besides, it's very cool that your child performs on cue in these kinds of situations. You should be proud.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-25556115761620875012008-07-08T19:13:00.000-07:002008-07-08T19:13:00.000-07:00just read you for the first time - v. enjoyable. ...just read you for the first time - v. enjoyable. what took me so long? i was raised by a stay at home dad way ahead of his time. so i have all kinds of respect for you. (emphasis on the YOU)Sushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00706761082755643183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-2646408621895309262008-07-08T17:14:00.000-07:002008-07-08T17:14:00.000-07:00There's a special cold spot in my heart for the ne...There's a special cold spot in my heart for the never-at-home dads. (NAHDs?)Doodaddyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04554071126172317866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-46780341476956234082008-07-08T16:31:00.000-07:002008-07-08T16:31:00.000-07:00Did the cycle of signs include the F**! you sign? ...Did the cycle of signs include the F**! you sign? Would a cleared things up in a jiffy.Woman in a Windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14747858840088922077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-87741081658367723112008-07-08T15:04:00.000-07:002008-07-08T15:04:00.000-07:00I know way too many assholes. And they are all th...I know way too many assholes. And they are all the same. There are people I care for, and people I'd rather not hang around, and then there are just complete assholes. And I can't figure out how the assholes have become such social misfits to evolve from the category of "those I'd rather not hang around" to the "complete asshole" category.MereCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443158111826174633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-88244345741369856212008-07-08T14:56:00.000-07:002008-07-08T14:56:00.000-07:00Being a complete douchebag is contagious and somet...Being a complete douchebag is contagious and sometimes unsuspecting bystanders become a little douchbaggier hanging around them.<BR/><BR/>At least you knew you were one. Most assholes can't identify themselves.<BR/><BR/>Great guest post as FADKOG. Found your blog through her.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-55918696899512260152008-07-08T13:23:00.000-07:002008-07-08T13:23:00.000-07:00OK. fucktard made me snort coffee.OK. fucktard made me snort coffee.Christihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00743052867313718374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-775208920171527729.post-73834548396282740982008-07-08T13:00:00.000-07:002008-07-08T13:00:00.000-07:00It's disturbing how easy it is to favour one side,...It's disturbing how easy it is to favour one side, often the side we hear/see first, when something like this happens. But fwiw, I don't think a single incident of assholery is anything you should be concerned about.BretCBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15181002320574436555noreply@blogger.com