Well folks, at 8:20 tonight I became the father of a healthy baby boy, 7lbs 6oz and just shy of 21 inches!!! I finally got kicked out of the hospital (wouldn't let me stay the night because the rooms are semi-private) and a bit to excited to sleep, so I figured I would start spreading the news!!!

I guess this means that my forging time might be cut down a bit now, but I am certain the trade off will be worth it. Besides its almost winter, gonna have to turn my thought to the indoors soon anyways.

Be back once I get some free time again..mabey 20 years or so:D

Congratulations !! Give Momma our best wishes.

Congratulations, A fine start for a striker team.

Congrats! my youngest started college last month---go out of your way to spend as much time with them as possible while they are young!

YAHOO!!! Like ThomasPowers said, spend time with them. I have no greater legacy that I will leave behind other than my kids. ENJOY!

Congrats! Became a first-time father myself 2 1/2 years ago. Time flies, make the most of it. You won't regret it. My daughter already has her own hammer and anvil, but not hitting hot metal yet, just the anvil. She's already showing an interest! Maybe you will be so lucky, and get to smith and spend time with him. Best of both worlds, IMHO!!!

Congratulations, let the training begin. At age 61 I became a new father to two step daughters, LOL, No diapers to change.

That is great, Mylore. From what I have heard, you need to go to bed NOW and sleep till they come home from the hospital. After that, no more sleep, ever.

Thanks for all the support guys! Everyone has been home for a week now and doing good. And surprisingly I am not lacking to much sleep, maybe it has something to do with only working 2 day work weeks until the second week of Oct. now! I love bank time!! :)