My last uncle died today, plz think of him on St. Pat's day
Polk65
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Over the weekend I got word that my uncle was very frail and not eating. I was preparing to write a request for prayers but he seemed to make a comeback. He died today.
He was my last uncle from both sides of the family and was about 83 years old. He had a variety of interests that he enjoyed as a lyricist, pianist, playwright, actor, poet, photographer and auctioneer. Over the years he fed several generations of descendents of a cat that came to his kitchen door decades ago searching for food. I had both my first draft pints of Guinness and games of snooker with him in Ireland. I think I have him to thank for my appreciation of quality over quantity.
Since he was a jovial fellow, I'm sure he'll be dancing somewhere on St. Patrick's day -- the day he will be buried next to his family. I'm not starting this thread for a long list of condolences, just that perhaps you think of him briefly while watching a St. Patrick's day parade. Thanks.
P.S. I had one of those rare "waking dreams" last night which would have been about 2 hours after he died. I was dreaming of me as an old man flipping through my phonebook calling old friends but they had all died and I was putting a slash through their names in my phonebook. Weird.
He was my last uncle from both sides of the family and was about 83 years old. He had a variety of interests that he enjoyed as a lyricist, pianist, playwright, actor, poet, photographer and auctioneer. Over the years he fed several generations of descendents of a cat that came to his kitchen door decades ago searching for food. I had both my first draft pints of Guinness and games of snooker with him in Ireland. I think I have him to thank for my appreciation of quality over quantity.
Since he was a jovial fellow, I'm sure he'll be dancing somewhere on St. Patrick's day -- the day he will be buried next to his family. I'm not starting this thread for a long list of condolences, just that perhaps you think of him briefly while watching a St. Patrick's day parade. Thanks.
P.S. I had one of those rare "waking dreams" last night which would have been about 2 hours after he died. I was dreaming of me as an old man flipping through my phonebook calling old friends but they had all died and I was putting a slash through their names in my phonebook. Weird.
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Sorry brother, from one mick to another, god bless.Source: Bluesound Node 2i - Preamp/DAC: Benchmark DAC2 DX - Amp: Parasound Halo A21 - Speakers: MartinLogan Motion 60XTi - Shop Rig: Yamaha A-S501 Integrated - Shop Spkrs: Elac Debut 2.0 B5.2
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Sorry for your loss. We'll raise a glass in his honor.
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Sorry man and god bless.
I can't raise a glass but I'll wear green and pinch alot of girls for him.cats.vans.bag... -
I wasn't thinking clearly when I mentioned parades, which are usually held on the weekend before actual holidays. Raising a glass would be best. Thanks.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
Henry***WAREMTAE*** -
Ill say a prayer, have a half an half and a couple of fingers of some Jamesons, and bid him Aloha. WarrenSome final words,
"If you keep banging your head against the wall,
you're going to have headaches."
Warren -
May it comfort you and your family to know that he's now in a better place.
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I will raise a glass this evening.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
