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| I think Mike's answer covered it all pretty well, just have a couple things to add.
If you are 50/50 on Gramps ground but using your equipment, why are you letting him tell you what to do?? Have a honest and sincere conversation with him and LISTEN. There is a reason he is sticking to his ways. Maybe your way didn't work, or he doesn't see the advantage in changing. Be a salesman and convince him your way WILL work.
As for your dad, remember you are still his kid. It's hard for dads to hand things over to the children, you've always been the snot-nosed pants-grabber that he raised. Sometimes they have a hard time seeing you are now an adult with the capability to do things on your own.
You say you run some ground on your own, separately from your dad? Run it your way and prove to him it will work, or eat some crow and tell him he was right all along. Either way, whining to the point of frustration and argument never accomplishes anything. Do the same thing I suggested with Gramps, have an adult conversation with your dad. Approach it like you are talking to a business partner, not your dad. Maybe he'll see you are no longer his "kid".
Your situation isn't uncommon, just seems that way when you're in it. It can be worked out, but you are the one that needs to do the talking.
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