Flying Solo

[ZippoGeek]

A big shout-out to my son / herfing buddy, who we moved into his dorm today two states away. I cannot comprehend how quickly 18 years evaporated before my eyes. Thanks for helping me understand the meaning of life. Burning an L40 Lancero in honor of your many successes, past and present. Miss you already. God bless! I'll keep your chair warm until you come home for a stick...

 

[plumber1965]

Aw man that is great. quite a bag of mixed feelings when they leave the nes. congrats on the great success with raising your son.

 

[Iholmes]

You guys just need to start having e-herfs!!!

 

[multi-useless]

Did he take a humi/tupperdor with him?

 

[ZippoGeek]

Did he take a humi/tupperdor with him?

No. It's a smoke-free campus . So I encouraged him to start a cigar club at the nearest B&M!

 

[multi-useless]

No. It's a smoke-free campus . So I encouraged him to start a cigar club at the nearest B&M!

LOL, good thinking!

Glad to hear he still herfs with you, after that incident with the Oliva that you posted a while back...

 

[Tennessee Dave]

They never stop being your kids regardless of your age or theirs.

 

[sofc]

nice post and all and I feel your pain about your son leaving but it's not an UNDERCROWN.

 

[ZippoGeek]

nice post and all and I feel your pain about your son leaving but it's not an UNDERCROWN.

I stand corrected...

 

[knw247]

It's tough to see them spread their wings, but it sure beats the alternative. Congratulations on raising a son who is learning to fly.

 

[sean]

Kudos to you and your son, both!

 

[CeeGarOne]

Congrats brother. Just had this experience myself and my son and I are doing the virtual herf thing. No one tells us how tough the empty nest thing is but, that's another off-topic post.

 

[Lomey]

I'm 43 and live 3 hours away from my father, but we still talk on the phone 2 times a week. He'll always be my best and most trusted friend. Just make a point to keep in touch with each other.

 

[SailorAg]

He should most definitely start a cigar club of some kind, even if it's just an informal get together. Cigars are a catalyst for fellowship, he can build strong bonds through it. It will provide an opportunity for him and his friends to talk and help each other through the journey of manhood.

I had similar experiences myself, in college.

I do miss herfing with my dad, though...

 

[Sirspanksalot]

Awe you guys make me jealous of these father son relationships

 

[CVAC085]

It's amazing how time flies. And before you know it he'll be home and herfing it up again on the breaks from school.

Oh...and I see some port wine in that glass??

 

[The Munt]

That's awesome Zippo, but yeah they grow up so fast.

Just think of how special herf's with the young lad will be now!

 

[ZippoGeek]

Thanks everyone for your kind thoughts and words. This Brotherhood will see me through...

 

[ChuckMejia]

Time for him to meet and recruit some young brothers of the leaf!

 

[Almi]

Seemed fitting for the gentleman from Buffalo