July 27, 201411 yr Bailed on some friends because I felt like going out was a hassle, microwaved some corn chips and cheese, put on a French internet radio station and played Euro Truck Simulator 2 slightly dejectedly. My wife has been gone for 5 days, and I miss her.
July 28, 201411 yr You're the best, Mikey. I just poured myself an HC Glencairn of Laphroaig quarter cask in your honor.
July 28, 201411 yr Said Goodbye to an old friend today. Sold my 1990 BMW325i! I've had her for 14 years of loyal service and even though she still drove like a dream, I was ready for a change. A decade or so ago a buddy asked why I keep buying manual trannys and I told him that it's about the only sporty thing left in my life (half joking )but I used to alway tell guys that until you've spun a car at least once, you have no idea where it's limits are. Well, my new car's a Prius and I think that just about says it all.
July 28, 201411 yr Congrats, Steve. Life marches on ... nothing to keep you from spinning that Prius.
July 29, 201411 yr I'm sure I'll love the Prius too. Seeing the BMW go made me sad (which was unexpected). Talk about a 1st world issue!
August 1, 201411 yr Drove to Houston for my step-dad's funeral tomorrow. My eldest daughter came with me, and we've both only had about 3.5 hours of sleep since 9AM yesterday morning, because we didn't get to leave until 9PM yesterday after the news came late (driving 6 hours to Amarillo last night, and another 10 hours today). He was in the hospital with a broken hip and shoulder, and doing rehab with some diabetic complications (79 years old); but he seemed fine when my mom had lunch with him, and 2 hours later he was dead before she could make it back to say goodbye. He's been my step-dad for 26 years, and part of my life longer than my father or any previous step-dad, and he'll be missed. His eldest son is being an ass and has already divorced his part of the family from my mom, and wont even meet with us or have dinner with us after the funeral, before he flys back to NY. The younger daughter is a friend to my mom, and she will be spending time together with us after the funeral and celebrating Bob's life with memories. But this guy pisses me off, so pray for me that I don't try to punch his face out tomorrow. My mom is grieving and he's just adding to her loss. I wish I could talk smack with refinement, so I don't look like an asshat myself - I'd love to make him feel guilty and boorish by his behavior.
August 1, 201411 yr Sorry for your loss, Larry. I wouldn't worry about the son -- everybody deals with tragedy differently and it's not worth your energy to worry about him. Use the energy to take care of your mom instead.
August 1, 201411 yr Sorry for your loss, Larry. I wouldn't worry about the son -- everybody deals with tragedy differently and it's not worth your energy to worry about him. Use the energy to take care of your mom instead. This Larry. People deal with stressful situations in the most incomprehensible ways. Let it roll off you back like you do with so many other annoying situations.
August 1, 201411 yr Yeah, don't punch him out, he just lost his father. My condolences to you as well.
August 1, 201411 yr Aw, hell, Larry, that's awful news. Really sorry for your loss, and it's a shame that you weren't able to be there. Glad you made the funeral. I echo the sentiments of others here -- grief is ugly and not sensible. Try to grieve well, and don't fault others for grieving poorly.
August 1, 201411 yr Echo'd here, too. Sorry for your family's loss, Larry. And focus on the good memories & people, not the bad son. Edited August 1, 201411 yr by skullguise
August 1, 201411 yr My condolences to you and your mom, Larry. I know how that is, and it's tough. **BRENT**
August 1, 201411 yr Sorry for your step dad's passing, Larry. Ignore the son - you are the better person. Just be with mom, your daughter and step sister and remember him well.
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