Well Crap...

AsSiMiLaTeD
AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,722
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I got a call this morning letting me know my dad passed away overnight, 62 is too young. I've never been through one of these situations before where I'm handling everything, and he wasn't prepared for this therefore we're starting from scratch so wish me luck in navigating this whole mess.

I'm gonna have to come up with some money in the next day or so and may be forced to sell a couple easy assets one of which will be my much loved LEF LS50 Wireless, hate to do it but the funeral is top priority and I can always buy another pair in a few weeks when I recover. So if anyone wants a good deal on a pair of LS50W now's probably a good time to hit me up. This offer is basically good until I find an alternative source of money.

Appreciate any thoughts or positive energy you guys want to throw out there.

- Danny
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 24,548
    My condolences Danny. Its a rough time for sure.
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  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    Very sorry to hear this. What we do to help a Polkie out...I ask the forum members?
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,013
    So sorry to hear this. 62 seems too young these days. We always feel there's time later on to make plans and tell spouses and siblings what one's wishes to take place.

    I had a funeral home owner and director who lived across the street. I still know him and know that they are so experienced at helping during this time. knowledge and financing too. They're there to make this time as bearable as it can be.

    Find a local one and go in and talk to them. If you don't like the way they talk to you, find another one after you leave their place.

    My father passed at 62 and also it was totally unexpected and quick. The funeral home people were very comforting and accommodating. That's what they do.


    May you be comforted in all you have to do during this tough and sad time.


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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 49,781
    My sincere condolences.
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    Sorry my brother. My thoughts and prayers for you and the family. I’m happy to help. Let us know what we can do.
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  • rooftop59
    rooftop59 Posts: 7,966
    Dude that is terrible I am so sorry Danny.
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  • lightman1
    lightman1 Posts: 10,776
    Deepest condolences, Danny. Your second family is here for you...
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  • vmaxer
    vmaxer Posts: 5,116
    Very sorry to hear this. Too young indeed, my dad passed at 54, so I know the feeling.

    Prayers for your family.
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  • joecoulson
    joecoulson Posts: 4,943
    Very sorry for you and the family.
    Doesn’t hurt to say a prayer for help and guidance through this Season of your life.
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  • stretchl
    stretchl Posts: 1,334
    Sincere condolences. You’re a good son.
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  • Derf
    Derf Posts: 229
    edited September 2018
    Danny I’m so sorry to hear this. I pray for comfort for you and your family. Unfortunately, I have personal experience with my father in law then wife within less than 3 years of each other. In addition to work experience last 21 years. I will say our tendency is to go overboard with services, funeral, casket, marker, especially when it is an unexpected death. Keep it all in perspective, if cremation is an option consider just cremation service company, less expensive than funeral home and they all use the same one or two crematories in town anyway. If you have any probate questions PM me, happy to guide, even though I’m in a different state we’re all generally the same. Don’t be afraid to lean on others, brother, that’s why we’re all on this rock.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,722
    To make matters worse I got hit by the big NCIX daalta leak to the tube of $7500 so I’ve been trying to dig out fro under that the last couple days which makes handling this situation even more difficult.

    I’ll entertain offers on the KEF LS50 Wireless, only $1000 short of paying for everything and if there’s a buyer for those that should close the gap. I should be able to dig myself out of this in 3 weeks so if someone buys them and doesn’t like them I could buy them back then.
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  • DaveHo
    DaveHo Posts: 3,480
    Sorry to hear of your father's passing.
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  • AsSiMiLaTeD
    AsSiMiLaTeD Posts: 11,722
    Thanks for all the positive thoughts and prayers guys, someone stepped up and the KEF are no longer on the market.
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  • mhardy6647
    mhardy6647 Posts: 33,020
    so sorry to hear of your loss... yes, far too young.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,906
    Sorry to hear about your dad Danny, my condolences to you and the family.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,522
    Very sorry about you losing your Dad. Love & prayers from Bev & I.
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  • Hermitism
    Hermitism Posts: 4,203
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  • halo
    halo Posts: 5,616
    I'm sorry to hear this. My sincere condolences.
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  • cfrizz
    cfrizz Posts: 13,415
    My condolences Danny.
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  • monepolk
    monepolk Posts: 1,140
    Sorry for your loss.
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  • jeremymarcinko
    jeremymarcinko Posts: 3,785
    Sorry to hear that. Prayers conveyed.
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  • Viking64
    Viking64 Posts: 6,677
    My condolences, Danny. It's always tough, but even more so when as unexpected as this seems to have been.
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  • aprazer402
    aprazer402 Posts: 3,096
    So sorry, condolences and prayers for him and all your family.
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,647
    Sorry for your loss. Positives vibes sent to you and the family...
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  • ken brydson
    ken brydson Posts: 8,647
    Yep2 wrote: »
    Jesus, hook it up already, worry about rolling tubes later.😎

    Wrong thread...
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  • verb
    verb Posts: 10,176
    ken brydson wrote: »
    Yep2 wrote: »
    Jesus, hook it up already, worry about rolling tubes later.😎

    Wrong thread...

    Yeah I was already scolded on the "VTL 2.5 in the house", but twice? :smile:
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