Digging Admiration Quotes

It seems our speaker has always had a careful eye on his father and grandfather, and that he's looked up to them for his entire life – even now as a grown-up.

The speaker admires the skillfulness with which his father dug potatoes. But what do you think this is really about? Does he really just think his dad is awesome at digging potatoes, or is he admiring something deeper?

Same question for his grandpa: does he admire the guy for his hard work, for his skill, or for both?