ally Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 So sorry to hear about your old friend. But I suppose if there's a silver lining, it's reconnecting with other old friends. it feels a little sureal ebk but, you're right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Led Zep Girl Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Received a phone call late last night telling me that an old childhood friend of our's had passed away over the weekend. As of yet, no details as to the cause but I expect to find that out today. Sometimes life itself seperates friends from each other and I must say that over the last few years and for that reason alone, we hadn't seen or heard much from him . I think there's a lesson in there for everybody I'm sorry Ally. My condolences to you & your friend's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 I'm sorry Ally. My condolences to you & your friend's family. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slave to zep Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 sorry to hear of your loss, ally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Not really unhappy just thoughtful, it would have been my Mums birthday today, when my Dad was dying he wanted to make it to Mums birthday but he died on the 12th, just 2 days before, as I say not really unhappy, just a bit more thoughtful and quieter than usual. Time for some Al Jolson and Gracie Fields (My Mums favourite record of all time is Gracie Fields "Around the World" and my friend downloaded a copy of it for me a few years ago. Strange when I think of it but My Mum ans Dad were boyfriend and girlfriend from the age of 15, they lived next door to each other . The only time they spent apart when my Dad was in the Royal Navy during World War II. they got married on December 15 1945 when they were 21 and stayed married until they both died at the age of 84 in 2009. co-incidentally they both died within a week of each others birthday. That was the real meaning of true love that few people ever find. As it says on their headstone "Together for Eternity". Sorry if this is boring some people but it's nice to think that some people will read this and understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Not really unhappy just thoughtful, it would have been my Mums birthday today, when my Dad was dying he wanted to make it to Mums birthday but he died on the 12th, just 2 days before, as I say not really unhappy, just a bit more thoughtful and quieter than usual. Time for some Al Jolson and Gracie Fields (My Mums favourite record of all time is Gracie Fields "Around the World" and my friend downloaded a copy of it for me a few years ago. Strange when I think of it but My Mum ans Dad were boyfriend and girlfriend from the age of 15, they lived next door to each other . The only time they spent apart when my Dad was in the Royal Navy during World War II. they got married on December 15 1945 when they were 21 and stayed married until they both died at the age of 84 in 2009. co-incidentally they both died within a week of each others birthday. That was the real meaning of true love that few people ever find. As it says on their headstone "Together for Eternity". Sorry if this is boring some people but it's nice to think that some people will read this and understand. Not at all boring joe, a Beautiful and moving Tribute to your Parents... A close family friend passed away, just 5 weeks after being told they have Cancer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 A close family friend passed away, just 5 weeks after being told they have Cancer... Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texas Melanie Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Ally and Fool in the Rain, I am sorry for the loss of your friends. Big hugs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Ally and Fool in the Rain, I am sorry for the loss of your friends. Big hugs! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks ally & Texas Melanie, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Not at all boring joe, a Beautiful and moving Tribute to your Parents... A close family friend passed away, just 5 weeks after being told they have Cancer... Damn. Sorry, honey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planted Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Facebook? Really? Jerk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzepfvr Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 So sorry Ally to hear of your friends passing. Losing friends slaps you into the reality of our own mortality. Fool in the Rain...sorry to hear of your freinds passing too. Cancer sucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 So sorry Ally to hear of your friends passing. Losing friends slaps you into the reality of our own mortality. Thanks ! Yeah, it sure does. I've been thinking and laughing at some the antics he and the rest of us got up to in high school. Probably the funniest person I've ever met. He loved Mrs Ally and I know she loved him too . Slave, sorry I missed you post earlier. Thanks so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 To Ally, Kate, Joe, MINI Zoso, slave, Ledzepfvr, planted, Led Zep Girl, and anyone else that has recently received sad news of a friend or loved one's passing, my condolences and heartfelt thoughts go out to you. I also offer you these songs...they help me in trying times: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Oh heck...you need to hear the full album. Talk Talk "Spirit of Eden" (1988) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVhaCnY7o2Y&feature=youtube_gdata_player Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Knebs Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Thanks Strider. It's a fabulous album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balthasar Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 The latest disproportionate reactions from Israel. Good job I didn't behave like that in my squatting days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strider Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have five friends that are each having to deal with tough, stressful problems and I worry if I'm giving enough support and help to them...or if I am even able to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fool In The Rain 60 Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 I have five friends that are each having to deal with tough, stressful problems and I worry if I'm giving enough support and help to them...or if I am even able to. Just knowing that you are there for them, I'm sure is a great help.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe (Liverpool) Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 Just the offer of support is a help, don't underestimate what you are doing. I'm sure it is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deborah J Posted November 15, 2012 Share Posted November 15, 2012 ally, so sorry to hear about your friend. Sent you a PM my friend. Strider, knowing you, I am sure you are doing all you can joe (Liverpool), that was a great tribute to your parents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi_Zep_Fan87 Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I have five friends that are each having to deal with tough, stressful problems and I worry if I'm giving enough support and help to them...or if I am even able to. Strider, IMHO, if I was lucky enough to have friends (like you) who are sweet enough to care about me and constantly keep me and my troubles in their thoughts, I will be so touched beyond words could possibly express! Also, I would just like to remind you that you have my email and that you will be hearing from me tonight and that if you ever want to talk, I'm here for you! Don't you forget it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally Posted November 16, 2012 Share Posted November 16, 2012 I have five friends that are each having to deal with tough, stressful problems and I worry if I'm giving enough support and help to them...or if I am even able to. As Joe said, I'm sure it's all appreciated . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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