Driftmaster "Mothers Day" Contest

Please post a story and picture about something nice you did for your mother.

It does not have to be something you did for her on Mothers Day, but it can be. It can even be something you plan to do for her this mothers day. The contest will run till the end of the day, two days after mothers day (end of day May 13th, 2014). I am selecting that day in case you were gonna plan and document something nice for this Mothers Day. Figured you might need time to put it together for the site after the day.
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The prize will be from the Driftmaster Company, Black River Tools. Owner David and I talked about this while on the St. Johns river a couple weeks ago. David is a great guy and really loves the site. We both thought it would go over well.

This is a heavy duty high quality Bird Feeder.

Solid Steel Construction

Easy Open Top

Waste Reducing Food Ports

Full Season Weather Protection

Lifetime Guarantee against breakage and Squirrel damage 3-Quart Hanging Feeder
3 Food Ports
Model # FN-3

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You can see more here: www.fathernature.org

Please post your story here in this thread. And also include at least one picture. Judging will be done by my family members and will be done shortly after the contest end date has past, May 13th, 2014.

Disclaimer: Rules and Prizes subject to change without notice.

Tell your Mother you love her everyday..........one day she will leave and never come back. Miss you Mom.

free?

great

I's like to tell my Mom a few things, just one more conversation. She's been gone since '96. Just have to treat my wife that much better. She's been after a trip to St Augustine, and this may be the year.

spend as much time as you can with your mom ,because some day she will be gone and you will wish you had done more as I do.

people apreciate and love your mom everyday..tell her you love..dont take your mom for granted.i just wish i could spend an hour with my mother...she`s been gone sence 1971...and i miss her

count me in

If it weren't for mom I wouldn't be the fisherman I am, determination, patience, and simple things to enjoy. Even into small engine repair go figure

Mom......You know I love you...........but that old ugly nasty birdfeeder in the backyard.................its time has come................because I love you!

Install it? ............. Younger brother loves you very much also :)

today

Read the instructions, please. This is not an "IN" contest, you have to:

Please post a story and picture about something nice you did for your mother.

My mother is an older woman who doesn't get out much except for church. She loves to watch her birds in the front yard every day. She has been in the hospital for over a month battling cancer. She went through a major surgery and doctors say they removed all of her cancer but she is really having a hard time recovering from the procedure. She is the most amazing person I have ever known raising 8 kids with a not so great husband. I just can't wait to be able to spend evenings with her on the porch she has 4 or 5 feeders now and another would be a great addition..

Ok Ed, I read the instructions so here goes.
I can not even start to tell you all the things my mom has done for me and taught me so I could never match up to what she has done for me!
My parents have lost all the contents of their house for both hurricanes Rita and hurricane Ike, they still had the house but the inside looked like a big soup bowl that was stirred with a big spoon and everything was ruined! Well my mother had a glider rocker that she loved that she couldn't find. The neighbor's son found the glider across the pond from their house and brought it back to my mother. She was really excited to get it back! Well after years of watching this thing deteriorate, I decided last year to "fix" it up for mom for her birthday (July 2nd). I wanted to do this as a surprise for my mom and knew it would take a couple of days to get it like I wanted but I couldn't convince mom to leave for more than a day, she won't leave her dogs! Well here are the pictures. The first one is what it looked like after years of wear from the elements and the hurricanes and the second one is a picture of the finished product. OH AND SHE LOVES TO SIT IN HER GLIDER AND WATCH THE BIRDS EAT OUT OF THE WORN OUT FEEDERS SHE HAS OUT!
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I have always been able to talk to my Mom about anything. She offers her opinion, but never judges if I disagree. Best woman, mother, wife that I know!

Mothers day always started out allowing mom to sleep till she wanted to get up...In my younger years, that was usually till around 6:30 in the morning. But as I grew, so did the hours mom could sleep in. When she awoke it was to a breakfast of her choice, that my sisters helped me prepare till I was old enough/ experienced enough to do on my own. The remainder of the day it was rest and relax for my mom. Between My three siblings and my self, we made sure that MOTHER'S day was a special day for her. Around Noon Dad always got mom in the car and headed off some Where he had determined he was going to take mom by himself. While they were gone all house work and cooking was done by us kids. It was Mothers Day and she was to do only leisurely things all day. In June of 1993 I lost my mom. She went up to be with angels, where everyday is MOTHERS DAY....

This story begins last year when my Mother fell and broke her hip. My Mother is one who does not ask people for help or anything to be honest. A few women from our church wanted to get her new bed linens so she would have something nice to come home to. Well it skyrocketed from there. The suggestion was made to repaint her bedroom. Then new carpet. Then the hallway needed to be painted. Before we knew it we were doing a total remodel on her house. New carpet throughout, painting inside and out and even a new furnace and air conditioning. We spent six weeks on the project without my Mother knowing what was going on. All materials were either donated or money was donated to fund the project and all the labor was free. I knew that my mother had touched many lives through the years but this just showed me how much she meant to so many people. She has dedicated her life to taking care of children at several churches and these people wanted to show their thanks for all she has done. We all need to remember that mothers are special people. We don't need to take them for granted because they do so much for us through our lives. Tell your mother that you love her and thank her for all she has done for you your entire life.

Tuesday

Attachment 154101I have always been very close to my mother an still am til this day. I could never repay her for the life an the blessing she has bestowed upon me.

One story an thing that I recall is taking her out bluegill fish on a family vacay at lake Seminole one year.

We were staying in a Ga state park cabin an had my boat beach there own the shore. Ever morning we would come out to find a small (4ft) gator laying under the bow. You could just step over him an go about your business. This particular morning the mother an I had beat the rest of the family out an about an she want to go catch some fish to get ahead start on the day. So to stay close we trolled straight out in front of the cabin to a rather large bed of fish an our " pet " gator followed. He lay there wanting an fish that we didn't ( no we didn't fed him). While catching several gills all of a sudden she hung something much larger than a gill but it had managed to entangle her into the thick hydrylla. Excited as I cld be I assisted her in getting the creature free from the grass. An on its way to the boat as she raise the alligator......gar to the boat she truly expressed her feelings for her love of the actual gators that lay around as in her mind that 2 and a half foot gar was a gator. So as quickly as she could she managed to flip that fish right out the other side. Now as I realized what it was an had never boated one myself I fumbled around trying to catch it but that had given it time to cut the line. An as she realized what all was happing the laughter began.

That is one of the many wonderful moments I have spent with my mom. Whether by boat or land I cherish all the moments I have an continue to have with my wonderful mother.

Attachment 154328we went back to the old farm place , got a few bulbs/plants as well as some new ones from the local nursery . My mother passed away about two yrs. ago . we did this for my mother-in- law last year .poured a slab and bought a planter .Seeing the old flowers brings back memories for her . Everyone should have a M-I-L like mine . Love her dearly .Attachment 154327

My mom and dad were out of town, my brother and me built her a water pond right by her front door, when they drove up it was priceless. The plants and fish were just what she needed, she is fighting ever day for life, she is in really bad shape, but i know we made her smile everday she can sit on the porch and just stare at the small pond we bulit.

Love my family

I am in brother!

Taking my mom out crappie fishing this weekend! Can't wait to make some more memories with her and my four boys!

This Mothers Day I plan to invite all the mothers in our family including their families to our house for a Craw-fish Boil or BBQ. Mom, Mother in law, Daughter in laws (grandchildren mothers) to celebrate and spend time with the best mother of all "My Wife Tina". Nothing could be better and I do this every year to show my appreciation to the mothers in our family.

We lost my mom last November. I still and always will love her dearly. She was the one who was always there. Miss you mom.

I wish I could see and talk to my mom everyday. She has been gone 20 years.

Wish I had my mother back. Sure do miss her.

In 2003 I was deployed to Iraq, I had called home to talk to the wife and she informed me that my mom's washing machine had broken. A few weeks earlier my father had been diagnosed withAlzheimer's and Mom waas having to deal with that, me being in Iraq and a decrease in income from my dad not working. You got to know my Mom, she is a very proud woman and doesn't ask for help from anyone. My wife had told her that she could come over and use our washer until the problem was resolved , but no she carried them to the laundry mat instead. Upon hearing this, I called home to one of the local hardware stores purchased and had them deliver and install a brand new washer while she was at work. Of course when she came home and seen what had happen, my wife said she cried and cried. That same afternoon I called her, Mom got on to me for doing it but I could hear in her voice as she cried the relief and appreciation that she was feeling as she told me I shouldn't have done it. I responded that her and Dad had supported and raised me and it was just a small token compared to what they had given to me over the years.Even though we lost Dad to that dreaded disease I still have my Mom and cherish every minute I can spend and make memories with her. Love my Mom!

Lost my Mom 2 yrs ago in July.I had moved in with her because after my dad died she was living with her brother at her house and he passed so she was all alone!She had never been alone totally before. So I decided that I would put my life on hold and move in with her in Memphis!I lived with her for 4 yrs. before she finally passed away. Who was taking care of who?I would go to work checking on her a couple times during the day and she would say she was fine and when I got home there was a full meal on the table, my laundry was done, and a number of other things she had done to pass the time till I returned.She was taking care of me!She passed at the age of 92 and at first I didn't know what to do. When you care for someone that long it becomes part of you and I was feeling that loss!The one thing I really remember was her saying I sure do wish I had a Martin house!She loved to sit on the patio and watch and listen to the Martins that were over at her next door neighbors bird house. So I got my cousin to take her shopping one day and while she was away, I put up a house for her! It had a extendable pole so you could let it up and down for cleaning each year and she just was beside herself when she had her own Martins living there year after year!It was the least I could do for such a loving and caring mother that always put herself last to care for others!I love and miss you Mom but I know you are up there with Dad and all the others that have passed. I know Heaven is so much fuller with the love that you are spreading there and I will join you some day and will once again be able to feel that Mothers love again!Your memories inside me will never die!Happy Mothers Day!

Mom went to heaven 5 years ago to be with Dad but still have those fond memories of her love for fishing and being outside. I got it from her.

My Mother passed away in 2008 at 97 years of age. One of the things I used to do after my father died was to run up to see her and fish a small lake where I could always catch a few crappie. I would take them to her house, clean them and we would enjoy fresh crappie. She always bragged about me cooking her fresh fish and how much she liked them.
I realize now what she really liked was for me to come visit her. I wish I had figured it out earlier and had gone more often when I had the chance.
SeaRay

Don't forget the pics?

My mom has always been there if I needed her for anything. She has worked hard all of her life and when we were kids she would go without to make sure her 6 kids had what they needed, not what we wanted but what we needed. Between her and dad I don't remember them ever saying ( I wish I had) like we hear so many times today.
Mom was 79 last year and never had be sick besides a cold once in a while but at a check up they seen something with her heart that wasn't right. She had to go into the hospital to have a heart value replaced. I hope I never have to see mom hooked up like she was in ICU. I took this picture 7 days after the surgery after around 90% of the wires and tubes were removed.

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Every day she was in the hospital I went to see her. I prayed each day that mom would recover and that she would be able to come home. I took her little gifts and flowers as did many others. She would tell me that she wanted fried crappie (fried all of things!) when she got home.

Finally mom recovered and was able to come home and she did have (baked) crappie fillets.
A picture from last Christmas and mom at 80. So blessed to have mom and able to get a picture of her and myself, my daughter and two of my grand kids, 4 generations.

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We lost dad in 1985 and I miss him each day, he was my best friend but Moms are so special because of the love they can give their children. For mom this year I will be going to her church that morning and taking her to lunch, but my biggest gift I will be giving her is for her to know how much she is loved by me, her son.

Love You Mom,
Ronnie

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Sorry but I forgot a photo in my previous post. This is my mother walking down the hall the morning after her hip replacement. 75 years young. She will kill me for posting this photo but I just could not resist.

Finally found a picture of my Mom that was on my PC. Most are paper photos but this is my Mom and Dad with my older son, David. This was around 1969 at their home.


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Originally Posted by SeaRay

My Mother passed away in 2008 at 97 years of age. One of the things I used to do after my father died was to run up to see her and fish a small lake where I could always catch a few crappie. I would take them to her house, clean them and we would enjoy fresh crappie. She always bragged about me cooking her fresh fish and how much she liked them.
I realize now what she really liked was for me to come visit her. I wish I had figured it out earlier and had gone more often when I had the chance.
SeaRay

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Last chance to submit your entries for this super high quality bird feeder by Driftmaster. A winner will be picked tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by DCottrell

This Mothers Day I plan to invite all the mothers in our family including their families to our house for a Craw-fish Boil or BBQ. Mom, Mother in law, Daughter in laws (grandchildren mothers) to celebrate and spend time with the best mother of all "My Wife Tina". Nothing could be better and I do this every year to show my appreciation to the mothers in our family.

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Went as Planned, All mothers together and boiled 80 lbs Crawfish, Wife woke up to fresh coffee and newspaper in bed, Handled the kids and she and the rest sat back and enjoyed their day.
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Originally Posted by shadow

I can not even start to tell you all the things my mom has done for me and taught me so I could never match up to what she has done for me! My parents have lost all the contents of their house for both hurricanes Rita and hurricane Ike, they still had the house but the inside looked like a big soup bowl that was stirred with a big spoon and everything was ruined! Well my mother had a glider rocker that she loved that she couldn't find. The neighbor's son found the glider across the pond from their house and brought it back to my mother. She was really excited to get it back! Well after years of watching this thing deteriorate, I decided last year to "fix" it up for mom for her birthday (July 2nd). I wanted to do this as a surprise for my mom and knew it would take a couple of days to get it like I wanted but I couldn't convince mom to leave for more than a day, she won't leave her dogs! Well here are the pictures. The first one is what it looked like after years of wear from the elements and the hurricanes and the second one is a picture of the finished product. OH AND SHE LOVES TO SIT IN HER GLIDER AND WATCH THE BIRDS EAT OUT OF THE WORN OUT FEEDERS SHE HAS OUT!
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...d.jpg~original
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y28...3.jpg~original

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Shadow, you are the winner. Please PM me your mailing address and mention the Prize Title, "Driftmaster Mothers Day Contest". Thank you everyone for entering. It was a close contest for sure.