My daughter graduated yesterday from the U of Alaska

[panader0]

She had a double major in economics and mathematics. The guy is her fiancé--they'll be married on May 29th in Vegas.
Today they embarked on a road trip from Wasilla to Richmond, Virginia with their two dogs. She has a job at the
Federal Reserve Bank in Richmond, starting pay is $53,500. I am a very lucky guy. I was a college dropout, experimented
with everything when I was younger, worked as a bricklayer, had a contracting business, built my own home, and raised
my kids as a single dad. All four are doing great, no drugs, no arrests. I am hesitant to tell them everything about my past.
I am a very lucky guy.

[Phentex]

1. That's great!

and don't be afraid to share your past. It's part of who you were, not who you are.

[frogmarch]

2. Well done!

Congratulations to both you and your daughter!

[KamaAina]

3. Wasilla?

Can they see Russia from their house?

[panader0]

5. Not anymore--they're almost to Whitehorse in the Yukon by now.

I asked if they had ever seen Sparklemoose when they lived in Wasilla, but no, only Bristol a few times,
and the hero boyfriend tried to pick up my daughter when he was drunk. My daughter can handle
herself physically. Her boyfriend just laughed.... Don't mess with Jessica.

[oldandhappy]

4. congratulations to you and to them

You raised a great daughter and encouraged her all the way. Cheering for you and them.

[femmocrat]

6. Congratulations to you and to her!

What a lovely young woman.

[panader0]

7. Thank you--and she is, in spite of being raised by me, a lovely young woman.

When she was four she could name all of the states in alphabetical order. Did you know that eight
states start with M?

[trof]

8. 'in spite of'? I don't think so.

Don't sell yourself short.
Good job.

[redwitch]

9. Brilliant and gorgeous.

Tough way to go through life! You did a good job panader0! Safe travels to them!

[elleng]

10. Very exciting!

Congrats!

Hope they like this part of the world! It's NOT Alaska, but lots of things of interest here.

[panader0]

11. She worked last summer for the Fed in Richmond and loved the area.

"So much history" she told me.

[elleng]

12. GREAT! So she's been here!

I'm in MD, but close enough. Not just history, it's beautiful!

[Skittles]

13. jeez I would kill for those eyebrows

she's lovely

[lame54]

14. you both should be proud

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

15. Best of luck to her and you

[riderinthestorm]

16. The best news! Proud dad, joyful successful daughter!

Congratulations!!!

[My Good Babushka]

17. Congratulations!

Best wishes to the new graduate.

[bigwillq]

18. Great job!

Good looking couple.

Congrats to her, and you, on the accomplishments.

[mrmpa]

19. Let her know that many residents of Virginia and........

DC, do not understand the concept of snow & ice. Neither does the Public Works departments. Congrats!!

[Kaleva]

20. Congrats!! You have every reason to be proud!

[benld74]

21. Congrats to all, and rightly so,,,,

[TuxedoKat]

22. Congratulations

to you and your daughter. You must be so proud of her, intelligent and beautiful! Your son-in-law looks like a great guy too.

[NewJeffCT]

23. Congratulations

to your daughter! Best wishes to her & her fiance for bright and successful futures.

[mnhtnbb]

24. Congratulations to your daughter!

What an adventure to drive from Alaska to Virginia!

My oldest is currently on a cross country road trip with his partner from NC to CA and back--in Austin, TX last night--and
they're having a blast.