BC Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 How well put Texas. Although it is only and car and it is disappointing to have it damaged but it is only a piece of metal and will fix or can be replaced....often enough human injuries cannot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks again everybody. Nice to sit here and read all your replies. I mentioned some time ago a book that Pop contributed to. I must get on and read it now, learn even more about my Pop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke DeWitt Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 I'm sorry to hear of your loss Tris. Best wishes for you and your family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murray Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 not great news Tris, keep your chin up very sorry to hear that [ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ferguson Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Thanks again everybody. Nice to sit here and read all your replies. I mentioned some time ago a book that Pop contributed to. I must get on and read it now, learn even more about my Pop Tris I am deeply sorry for your loss too... I'd love to read about your Pop too sometime... I have a HUGE amount of respect for these guys and what they did for us and our freedom - I don't think they will ever be forgotten by many.. some youngsters won't understand... but I think some do... it's our job as the 'third generation' to ensure these (and other veterans) arn't forgotten I guess... Rest in peace pops.. and love to Nan at this awfull time too buddy.. As always... you have my number if you ever want to talk mate Love to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeredriver Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Sorry to hear too Tris i know how you must feel mate my fav uncle died this morning too thought it was kind of odd that at 7.30 am i get a fone call off my mum while i was at work he got to the hospital at 1pm uk time by 1.15 he was dead a burst blood vessle in his stomach times like now i hate being so far away from home take care mate and take care of all your loved ones around you that goes out to everyone here too Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marshman Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 So sorry to here that mate, horrible not being close to home aswell. If you need a chat just pm me mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Yes I bet it is even harder for ex-pats mate. Will you fly home or is it too difficult to get away from work etc? Chin up to you Nick, hope the family back home get through the coming weeks ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMurF Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 What the hell is going on the past few weeks Know how you are feeling MX Tris I feel for you mate And I have the funeral on monday No way did expect to de doing this for many years But we will give me Uncle a real good send off The way he'd like it Chin up boys Hopefully the pain will ease but the memories will be with us allways Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractorman810 Posted November 22, 2008 Share Posted November 22, 2008 Pop left us today :'( Quicker than we all anticipated or could make plans to visit him. oh i am so sorry to hear that tris mate ,really am, know exactly what you mean about quick ,nan went the same way, but at least it was fast in a way, no prolonged suffering ,was told that by several familly members on thursdayabout my nan, and it makes sence now, didnt feel like it at the time mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeredriver Posted November 23, 2008 Share Posted November 23, 2008 Tris feel like i really should come home harvest is about wraped up here now be a bit shady on my wife and kids though as i havent seen much of them for the last 2 months But i really feel i owe this bloke he helped me when i bought my first tractor to go contracting and i also lived with him when my dad chucked me out from home tickets are cheap so really i have no excuse other than they cant get a funeral set yet as the hospital havent done a P.M yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Cheers Scott and Sean. So Nick, if a date isn't set does taht give you a little more time for a quiet think and a look at the possibility of a quick trip? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeredriver Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 yea mate i just booked it fly out next sun morn leave kansas city 6 am sharp i hope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 24, 2008 Share Posted November 24, 2008 Good on you Nick, good on you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robl12 Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am back at work now so miss my youngest sons first christmas. This has happened for all 3 of the children I missed their first christmasses :'( :'( :'( Oh and it means I am doing a 5 week trip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am back at work now so miss my youngest sons first christmas. This has happened for all 3 of the children I missed their first christmasses :'( :'( :'( Oh and it means I am doing a 5 week trip. Been there done that Rob...only thing I would say its not until their 3rd or fourth that they really understand what its all about ...but I guess your experiencing that as well \ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CX820Joe Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I am back at work now so miss my youngest sons first christmas. This has happened for all 3 of the children I missed their first christmasses :'( :'( :'( Oh and it means I am doing a 5 week trip. Ah thats a shame Rob, its never nice to be at work over that period, though unavoidable in many cases. This year my nights fall on the 24th/25th so will spend Christmas day sleeping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robl12 Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Been there done that Rob...only thing I would say its not until their 3rd or fourth that they really understand what its all about ...but I guess your experiencing that as well \ Yeah have experienced that before. Will get to see them open some presents as some have been put back until I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Udimore Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Hearing today about the sad possible fate of Woolworths As a lad I loved the pic'n'mix I guess it shows :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 The demise of Woolies is sad Barry. Other than the pick and mix what I remember was the model airfix kits mainly cars which I got from there. Don't have them anymore. I had an air- rifle and remember shooting all my made up kits to shreds. Good fun at the time but I wish I hadn't now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deere-est Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 It was the Corgi Simon Snorkel with three firemen and the Ford Transit Crew Cab Spec Lift in AA colours for me. Aswell as the Pic'n'Mix of course. Dentists will suffer now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeredriver Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 woolies demise has been coming for a while folks my sister worked for them she got made redndant ages ago and they closed down the shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britainsnut Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 My nan sadly passed away today :'( :'( Although she has had a good innings at 93 she had a fall the other week at home and wasnt discovered for 36 hours. She did start to recover but took a turn for the worst and deteriorated over the week. She will be sadly missed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deeredriver Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 i am so sorry to hear of your news mate its a hard time for sure Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 My nan sadly passed away today :'( :'( Although she has had a good innings at 93 she had a fall the other week at home and wasnt discovered for 36 hours. She did start to recover but took a turn for the worst and deteriorated over the week. She will be sadly missed. Oh dear sorry to hear that. Last Monday my mum and auntie found their brother / brother in law slumped in the bath having tripped going in and wasn't able to pull himself out. No one had heard from him for a day so mum and auntie decided to visit and let themselves in. They called ambulance and he was wisked to A&E which is only 5 minutes from his house. Fortunately nothing broken or anything but has a urine infection which has confused his mind. Now recovering in a hospital close by so at least he is one the mend with antibiotics. I was happy that day until I got that call but at least I managed to take my dad home after he was in the hospital for a blood clot in his leg after his recent hip replacement. Case of one in and one out but things can only get better me hopes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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