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Fishing with my 98-year-old father. (lemmy.ca)
submitted 2 weeks ago by Quilotoa@lemmy.ca to c/pics@lemmy.world
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[–] Codpiece@feddit.uk 52 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Seems a bit cruel, couldn’t you have used a lure or worms or something instead of your father?

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca -3 points 2 weeks ago

Indeed, it is cruel, no matter what the bait.

[–] henfredemars@infosec.pub 29 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Enjoy each day. I lost mine this weekend.

[–] Quilotoa@lemmy.ca 17 points 2 weeks ago

I'm sorry to hear. Desole.

[–] TwoBeeSan@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago

Enjoy those moments. This is a fantastic photo that captures a memory a mood a feeling. Thank you for sharing.

[–] lowspeedchase@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 weeks ago

Color me jealous brother!

[–] thefluffiest@feddit.nl 6 points 2 weeks ago

Reminds me of a scene from The Godfather

[–] Sxan@piefed.zip 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

My mom used to say "I can't believe how old you are! You make me feel old." Now I find myself þinking þat about my dad.

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

thorn? really?

[–] Sxan@piefed.zip 1 points 2 weeks ago

Thorn! Really!

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 weeks ago

Really thought the right side showed a waterfall going off the edge at first glance!

[–] jerkface@lemmy.ca -2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

The experiences of animals are real and matter. Most released fish die within a week.