Popular Post Zephyr Posted June 7, 2019 Popular Post Share #1 Posted June 7, 2019 Kid #3 (SonofZ) is in his last co-op for his Mech Wng degree. An avid diver he wants to work in the deep sea submersible field. Through his own initiative he managed to get his co-op at a world industry leader, so I thought that was pretty cool, until this week. This week he took his first dip in a 3 man sub. And he had the gall to send me pics of him overseeing it going in the water and him in it. And to top it off, it was the sub built for and used in James Cameron's "The Abyss". I kind of hate him right now. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #2 Posted June 7, 2019 I get claustrophobic just looking at that second pic. Cheers to him for his pursuit of his passion, and Cheers to you for raising a young man who has a path in life to pursue. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Zephyr Posted June 7, 2019 Author Popular Post Share #3 Posted June 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, jsharr said: I get claustrophobic just looking at that second pic. Cheers to him for his pursuit of his passion, and Cheers to you for raising a young man who has a path in life to pursue. But he wasn't supposed to end up cooler than me 1 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 7, 2019 Can he bring a guest? I'd love a ride in one of those things, but I don't think I'd be a safe driver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #5 Posted June 7, 2019 Just now, Zephyr said: But he wasn't supposed to end up cooler than me Inevitable for all of us... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #6 Posted June 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Razors Edge said: Can he bring a guest? I'd love a ride in one of those things, but I don't think I'd be a safe driver. Get in line.. i would love to try one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Zephyr said: Get in line.. i would love to try one out. It's a three man model! You, me, him! And I won't even ask to steer! Well, probably won't. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post late Posted June 7, 2019 Popular Post Share #8 Posted June 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, Zephyr said: But he wasn't supposed to end up cooler than me That just means you did a great job. Take the compliment. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickinMD ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 7, 2019 High praise for your son: it takes high-level skills, hard work and responsibility to make it through a co-op program. Is he in a 2-semesters-on 1-semester-off co-op program? At what college? When I was in grad school at IIT on a scholarship and teaching assistantship, some of the chemistry lab students I taught were on such a co-op program to get engineering degrees and I wished I had known of such a thing when I was getting out of high school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted June 7, 2019 18 minutes ago, MickinMD said: Is he in a 2-semesters-on 1-semester-off co-op program? At what college? Yes, 2 semesters of classes, 1 co-op. He is finished his last semester of classes, this coop is done in Sept at which point he graduates and gets his iron ring. He is going to University of Victoria a couple hours south of me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 7, 2019 Share #11 Posted June 7, 2019 Does he ride a bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #12 Posted June 7, 2019 BTW, even I will not take the obvious parody on this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted June 7, 2019 Share #13 Posted June 7, 2019 Son of Z - Hey take these pictures of me in the sub so I can send them to my dad. He’ll think it’s cool and maybe will be a little proud of me. Z- Sum bitch look at that little fucker.... Yeah I get it, I’d feel the same! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airehead Posted June 7, 2019 Share #14 Posted June 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Zephyr said: But he wasn't supposed to end up cooler than me That is the parenting win. Good job. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted June 7, 2019 55 minutes ago, Road Runner said: Does he ride a bike? He has an old beater that he rode to school all winter because he didnt want to pay for parking. He wants a new one 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted June 7, 2019 Share #16 Posted June 7, 2019 1 minute ago, Zephyr said: He has an old beater that he rode to school all winter because he didnt want to pay for parking. He wants a new one When he can out-ride you and leave you in his dust, the hating really starts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted June 7, 2019 Share #17 Posted June 7, 2019 Very cool but I can see your point. I can relate, a little.... as part of Civil Air Patrol, my 12-yo son has taken the controls of a Cessna 172 and a glider (I forget the make/model but I'm sure he remembers) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Far ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #18 Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Zephyr said: But he wasn't supposed to end up cooler than me It's OK as long as he doesn't realize it. Yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post donkpow Posted June 7, 2019 Popular Post Share #19 Posted June 7, 2019 I hope that helps. 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted June 7, 2019 Share #20 Posted June 7, 2019 Hate is such a strong word but in this case, sure. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted June 7, 2019 Share #21 Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Zephyr said: But he wasn't supposed to end up cooler than me Don't hate him because you set the bar so low. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted June 7, 2019 16 minutes ago, 12string said: Don't hate him because you set the bar so low. True story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BR46 Posted June 7, 2019 Share #23 Posted June 7, 2019 With what my son does for a living I wish that they had a take your dad to work day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilbur ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #24 Posted June 7, 2019 3 hours ago, Zephyr said: But he wasn't supposed to end up cooler than me Sorry, Dad. You shouldn't have inspired such lofty dreams. Congratulations. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zephyr Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share #25 Posted June 7, 2019 2 hours ago, Road Runner said: When he can out-ride you and leave you in his dust, the hating really starts. He has never been on a road bike, but I bet he could kick my ass. He did a summer tree planting in the mountains and came back in wicked shape and has held onto it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #26 Posted June 7, 2019 4 hours ago, Razors Edge said: ... but I don't think I'd be a safe driver. ... or rider no doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralphie ★ Posted June 7, 2019 Share #27 Posted June 7, 2019 All I know about small subs is I would have to pee 5 minutes after launch. (PB4UGO) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted June 8, 2019 Share #28 Posted June 8, 2019 10 hours ago, Zephyr said: Kid #3 (SonofZ) is in his last co-op for his Mech Wng degree. An avid diver he wants to work in the deep sea submersible field. Through his own initiative he managed to get his co-op at a world industry leader, so I thought that was pretty cool, until this week. This week he took his first dip in a 3 man sub. And he had the gall to send me pics of him overseeing it going in the water and him in it. And to top it off, it was the sub built for and used in James Cameron's "The Abyss". I kind of hate him right now. You're a proud father, Zeph. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge ★ Posted June 8, 2019 Share #29 Posted June 8, 2019 That's a great story. Congrats to your son. And congrats to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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