WHATCHU TALKIN BOUT WILLIS?

I grew up when Diff'rent Strokes was a popular television show. That's no big deal unless your last name is Willis. To this day I still hear those famous words popularized by Arnold: "Whatchu talkin bout Willis?" Usually they are uttered by someone looking at me as though I may have never heard it before. Yeah, right! Well this blog is what I (Willis) am talkin bout...my thoughts, observations & opinions. Enjoy...



Thursday, September 11, 2008

My Dad & impatient drivers...

My Dad departed this life over 10 years ago. It seems like he's still here sometimes. I guess that's the powerful blessing of memories. My Dad was frequently irritated by drivers who were "in a hurry." One day we were at a stoplight. When the signal turned green he didn't immediately hit the gas pedal much to the disappointment of a driver behind him. The driver laid on the horn. My Dad, without missing a beat, turned off the car & turned on his emergency flashers. He popped the hood got out and checked the oil. When the light turned red again he closed the hood and got back in his car. When the light turned green the next time there were no horns to be heard.

4 comments:

Melissa said...

That's hilarious! I love it :) Your dad was a great man!

David H. Willis said...

Thanks

Soren said...

That's a great story.

Hey, check your availability for the last weekend in January (2009). I'll call you next week.

David H. Willis said...

Sounds good.