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Happy Father's Day

Dad's can be BIG or Dad's can be small, but in the end, we love them all!

Take a moment to hug your Dad, if he's here or if he's not.  

Each of our Father's was unique to us.  My Dad was a Trainman for the mighty steel mills in Pittsburgh, PA born, raised and died.   

Comment and tell us what your Dad did or what was your favorite memory.


I am so happy that I have his Trainman's Book of Rules which was given to him by an old Trainman by the name of Harry.   The leather cover is well worn with yellowed pages, but a true treasure.   

I got the pewter conductor statue in Key West, FL where railroad history is very rich.   A rail line was completed in 1912 connecting the keys to the mainland and for the first time, all of the keys were connected to each other as well.   



Dad never saw Florida but his life was full of adventure.  He served in the Navy on a Battleship in the Pacific in WWII.   And he finally visited Arizona!  

Take time to view our Dad and Men's collages for making cards, gift items and simply ... I love you enough to make it! 

Enjoy your day and have a giggle with this actual and true photo of our B & R cake for Dad' Day a couple years ago....
To OUR best guys....















As you may know, the Pocket Letter ™ SWAP has closed and all swap items are to be mailed as soon as your receive your partner name and address.

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