Author: Benjamin C. Roy Cory Garrett & Father Rev History Rev .00 - 04/07/2014 Rev .01 - 03/10/2022
Teaching my father how to send an email…
from: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
to: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
date: 10/5/2012
subject: Checking in to see if I got this right. Ever think about a scooter instead of a car just don’t ride on freeways. Thanks for calling my mom it really made her day
mailed-by: gmail.com
Sent from my iPad
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from: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
to: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
date: 10/11/2012
subject: Re: Checking in to see if I got this right. Ever think about a scooter instead of a car just don’t ride on freeways. Thanks for calling my mom it really made her day
mailed-by: gmail.com
Hey dad,
Got your email.
I actually had no internet access since wednesday, so sorry to just be getting back to you.
Welcome to the information age.
You’ve got to type your message in the body of the email. The subject line is just for a reference title. You’ll be able to type much bigger messages that way.
I’d have been happy to ride the bus to work but I had to start picking the boy up after school since KC is now working in downtown San Diego. She ebought a new car and I am helping her with the payments in exchange for being able to take her old one. I had wanted to buy a bi-cycle for the commute but that will have to wait until the boy is done with school in the summer.
I hope you are doing well. I got sick this weekend so I have just been watching the giants beat up on the tigers and getting as much sleep as possible.
ben
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from: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
to: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
date: 10/28/2012
subject: Re: Checking in
mailed-by: gmail.com
Thanks for the note
Sent from my iPad
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from: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
to: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
date: 1/13/2013
subject: Checking in
mailed-by: gmail.com
Hey Dad,
sorry I’ve been so quiet the last couple of months. I’ve been working 60+ hours a week at my new job and when I come home I’ve just been a zombie. I am the Quality Manager at an Digital Displays and TVs manufacturer. We make big 55 inch TVs and 4 screen fold out computer monitors. Just yesterday I was putting the finishing touches on a Large 47 inch touch screen monitor that will be used to direct train traffic in New York City. I am learning a lot, but it is grueling days. I hope it has been a powder filled winter for you. And I will try to check in more.
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from: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
to: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
date: 1/16/2013
subject: Greetings
mailed-by: gmail.com
Got your note. good to hear from you again. You always start off the conversation with sorry note you don’t have to do that it’s just the way you decide to keep in touch which is rarely your mom called to wish me happy holidays and a white Christmas, it was snowing on the day she called. She asked if I had heard from you of course I had not. She told me she never hears from you either. I told her she was probably just saying that to make me feel better she said no the only way she knew you got her gift was because the check came back with your signature. It’s a shame you treat her like that. I can understand why you treat me that way but you should treat your mom with more respect. I know you always say how busy you are but how long did it take to send me a quick note 5 minutes maybe. I think I’ll be lucky to stay around another ten years and it will go by quickly. I remember when you said you were going to try and do better. Words with no action are just words. My mom is not doing very well she fell and broke her ribs and is in a rehab hospital for a few weeks if she can’t respond to physical therapy it might be time for a nursing home. Hope all is well and maybe I’ll hear from you again in another 3 or 4 months
Take care dad
Sent from my iPad
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from: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
to: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
date: 6/16/2013
subject: Don’t know
mailed-by: gmail.com
Not sure about this address heard of earthquake hope all is well and this gets to u
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Sent from my iPad
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from: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
to: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
date: 3/27/2014
subject: Re: Don’t know
mailed-by: gmail.com
Hey dad,
It is great to hear from you. I didn’t even feel the earthquake down here. Life is good. Just got a bike and started riding to work. It kicks my butt but helps me deal with not getting to see the boy as often anymore. Thanks for checking up on me. What is your current phone number? I think the one I have is no longer correct.
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from: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
to: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
date: 3/27/2014
subject: Phone
mailed-by: gmail.com
Hi Ben, my number is the same I’ve had for years. I hear from your mom u might be leaving California soon. Boston maybe? she writes about as much as u do I guess we all have our busy lives and have never been a very close family spilled milk at least we have our health, and I’m glad you finally got a bike to get some regular exercise. send me your address when u get the chance I’m watching dodgers beating padres now after a great day of skiing in over 12 inches of new snow this shot is the grand Teton near Jackson hole have a good one
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from: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
to: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
date: 3/30/2014
subject: Contact
mailed-by: gmail.com
I guess u got to busy to write back as usual that’s typically what goes on in the California fast lane, and it’s been your choice to treat me that way it’s ok I’m use to it by now. You can apologize all u want but u never change and that’s life. I hope u have a good birthday don’t have your address so this will have to take care later
Sent from my iPad
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from: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
to: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
date: 3/30/2014
subject: Re: Family
mailed-by: gmail.com
When we were still one and it’s not all my fault I don’t know if it’s true but your mom says u treat her the same way shame on u she does not deserve that from u. I know u have had two bad father figures in your life but u should not take it out on your mom
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from: Benjamin C.Roy Cory Garrett <blackunicornpress@gmail.com>
to: Andrew Garrett <oldman48@gmail.com>
date: 4/7/2014
subject: Re: Family
mailed-by: gmail.com
That’s a great picture. Life has pushed me hard to my limits. I have been working like a maniac trying to leave the shop ready for my departure. I need to move on with my life and out of this place. Other than working 60 hour weeks on salary for 40, I’ve been spending a lot of time with the boy while I still can. I only get to see him on the weekends so I don’t get to the computer too often on the weekend.
I do not harbor ill feelings for you dad.
I love you.
There is a lot of strength and beauty in the world and you taught me how to seek it out and appreciate it. I hope you are finding lots of it in your life.