rad dadjohneickman

i would like to become better at… golf and pool/billiards. I grew up across the street from a public golf course and with a pool table in the basement as a kid. I’m not nearly as good at either as I would like to be.

nothing clears my head like… putting on Neil Young’s “Live At The Fillmore East” album…track #6. And LOUD! best pinch-myself moment… was when my oldest son, Ian, was born. Sounds cliché, but you just never quite “get it” until it happens to you. i have always wondered… why didn’t I keep a lot of my childhood toys [GI Joe, Transformers, etc]? I find myself playing and age 35, west fargo .nd watching the same sorts of things now with my boys; funny how they seem to transcend generations. the phrase i say most…

“what movie is that from?” I tend to know a lot of movie quotes, so I find myself saying this one in particular quite frequently to co-workers. favorite everyday moment… quiet time in the mornings. I make a big cup of coffee and have about 20 minutes to myself in the truck listening to the radio or ESPN talk shows while driving to work. if i could single-handedly change anything, it would be… for my wife to no longer be allergic to all fish. i have a great passion for… my dad was right about… pretty much everything….plain and simple. i can always count on a good laugh… from my best friend Ryan Reynolds. The guy always knows what to say to make me laugh. my best advice to my younger self… many roads lead to Rome…don’t be afraid to try something new, it may still get you where you want to go. the person[s] who has had the greatest influence on me… are my parents and my brothers. Hard work pays off in the long run. the best reason to be late… i want my sons to one day experience… a fly-in trip to Canada to go fishing with their dad once they are old enough. my brothers give me… a hard time. And perspective. And great role models growing up as their younger brother. one thing of mine my wife would love to throw out… my Cabela’s credit card. i thrive on… at least four hours of uninterrupted sleep. the greatest thrill i’ve experienced… personally – seeing my boys grow up week by week. Professionally – having someone tell me their pain is better after back/neck surgery. i’m totally in awe of my wife when… she always knows exactly what one of the boys needs and exactly what their schedules are. i’m pretty good at… making slow-smoked BBQ pulled-pork butt and homemade BBQ sauces.

BBQ. Living in North Carolina gave me an appreciation for what true barbeque is. I’m a big fan of the Big Green Egg for smoking BBQ in the backyard when I have time to do it.

“I ran out of gas. I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake. A terrible flood. Locusts!” What movie is that from?