"That was, hands down, the best steak I've ever eaten." - Wife's nephew after eating a NY strip I cooked. My SIL bought 18 real nice steaks and volunteered me to BBQ for the family LOL.

Never use this one, "You don't sweat much for a fat girl".

Rickey

my Grandfather on my best trapping year on foxes came down the cellar to watch me put up some foxes. As he watched and critiqued LOL he asked how many I said 75, he said "Your Dad and I never caught that many." He sighed deeply and looked out the small window at the blowing snow and turned to me, "You could write a book with you methods" he said, then went back upstairs. I am glad he did as I had tears in my eyes. I don't recall Pop ever giving anyone a compliment, and I could tell he meant it.

"You raised a great kid."

A number of yrs ago my Wifes oldest son and I were hunting. We were talking about Dads. Now Gabe was 4 yrs old when his Dad was killed in a construction accident. So he does not remember his dad at all. And growning up he never had a father figure to teach him and just do dad stuff. Gabe was 23 when his Mom and I got together. Shortly after we got married I made sure the boys go there hunter Ed card so they could go hunting. When we were talking about dads I said I'm sure you would give anything to have your dad back in your life. He turned to me and said. No, then I wouldn't have you in my life. It was the best compliment I have ever had.

Been said about me "you're not as dumb as you look", of course I talk to myself a lot.

Been called old fashioned and an old soul in a derogatory manner many times. I took it as a compliment. Most often in regards to my preaching, child rearing, or outdoors activities.

My wife and I been told many times how well behaved and what great workers our 2 boys are. I tell them only with the help of God. They are 23 and 27.

I was headed out the door to go run some errands when my wife asked where I was going. I joked, "going to go chase women for a while."

She said, "If they knew what I know, they wouldn't run."

My 8yr old grand daughter said to me. "You'er the greatest."

My son, now 45 loves to bow hunt for deer on my 25 acres. Last night he hit his mark and got a nice 6 point buck.

He didn't go very far and was done. I commented on the good kill he made and that my dad, his grandpa would be proud of his accomplishment.

Not long after we were in the house cleaning up. My son was talking about things.

He all of a sudden says,"yah if Grandpa is looking up, he probably has smile on his face"! I looked at him, "WHAT"? He laughed.

My Mom once said maybe I should pastor her church and she was serious. I'm no public speaker, but I was just amazed that she thought i was a good enough person to be their pastor.

Your right again

"Your reputation precedes you". . . it's a subjective point of view. . . of course.

I love you Dad and I love you Puppa (Granddaughter can’t say Papa)

Not sure if those are compliments, but to me, it’s the best thing a man can hear in my opinion.

From my son the day he left for The USAF. Thanks for pushing me all these years dad. The grey and hair loss prior to that paid off. He has served going on 8 years. Proud Dad for sure.