This reminds me so much of my dad. I live down south and some of the first memories with my father was going to the beach and climbing the rocks. He would show me the clams that stuck to the bottom of them and he would pull out starfish from the surf and let me hold them (they tickle you if you don't know). But anyways that's just to let you know why I enjoyed this story so much. The last line 'I'd rather find green gold then true gold' is an eyecatcher and really ties up the story (plus it adds to the sentimental value in the overall theme). Cudos!

Aw, this is very sweet and touching. I really enjoyed reading it and the way you expressed the story was wonderful. Your dad really sounds like a nice guy. Faved! xD

Short and sweet, really like it. :)