Most of you already know my dad pretty well, but there are still a few things you likely don’t know about him (like what he used to do for work and his all-time favourite movie). Enjoy, folks!
1. His Favourite Type of Music
He loves reggae music. Everyone pictures him to be this rock and roll type of guy, but my dad actually loves to dance and vibe to reggae music.
2. His Favourite Movie
His favourite movie is “My Sister’s Keeper.” He watched it on a plane once and could barely stop himself from crying!
3. His Favourite Actor
It’s the one and only Julia Roberts. Enough said!
4. If He Wasn’t a Contractor, This is What He’d Be Doing
He loves to teach people, so if he were to be in another profession, he would definitely be a teacher.
5. His All-Time Favourite Food
It’s steak and potatoes. He is a real meat and potatoes kind of guy.
6. His Favourite Colour
It’s blue. Many people think it’s inspired by the colour of his son’s eyes… many people (or just his son!)
7. What He’s Passionate About
His boat! If there is one way my dad could spend all of his time, it would be on his beloved boat.
8. He Once Had a Surprising Job
When my dad was younger, he had many different jobs. He was always a contractor but at one point him and a few buddies were high rise window cleaners together. He even flew all the way to China to teach others how to window clean!
9. Where is Mike From?
My dad grew up in Toronto and is very fond of this major Canadian city.
10. How His Show ‘Holmes and Holmes’ Got its Start
Holmes and Holmes
got its start after Mike ranted to a producer about how there isn’t a show that educates people and teaches them how to “do it right.”
To watch full episodes and see what it’s all about, click here.
11. How He Likes to Spend His Down Time
Mike Holmes may be outgoing on television, but he is also a quiet man who loves quiet time to himself.
12. He’s Got Moves
My dad loves to dance and has some great dance moves. At my wedding, guests were encouraged to dance and he totally took advantage of it!
To see more fun photos from my wedding, click here.
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