Lard Bazaar 3,800 Posted October 3, 2017 10 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Funerals always end up tougher than the news...it's the realisation they are there and yet not I feel.... My best... Thank you. I'm 44 years old and I'm laid in bed blubbing like a child. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted October 3, 2017 Take care, LB. Funerals are never much fun. Everyone reacts different to the finality of it but there's nothing wrong with emotional reactions. Not at all. I was fairly crisis-level composed when my grandad (my great hero) died many years ago, looking after his kids and my gran and mum and making sure everyone had copious amounts of tea at hand. Then at the bloody funeral it just sort of hits you. That's life. Doesn't take away or negate all the fun, or funny times. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted October 3, 2017 Bet your granddad was something special young Lardy. Have a good blub and then up and raise some mischief on his behalf! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted October 13, 2017 They're cremating the ex right now. Have to admit I couldn't face going. Think I'll go for a drink in town shortly. Raise a glass and all that... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted October 13, 2017 On 10/3/2017 at 15:48, Lard Bazaar said: It was my Grandad's funeral today. Much tougher day than I anticipated. He chose to go off to Enjoy Yourself by Doris Day and Wake Me Up Before You Go Go by Wham. An old joker till the end. My eyes are sore He does sound like a humourous man. Sorry to hear he's gone. Peace. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,800 Posted October 13, 2017 4 hours ago, Sir Creep said: He does sound like a humourous man. Sorry to hear he's gone. Peace. SC Thank you. My auntie picked up his ashes today, she strapped the big tub they come in safely in the passenger seat with the seatbelt, which my dad said was appropriate because Grandad was always a very nervous passenger. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,150 Posted October 13, 2017 5 hours ago, YoungWillz said: They're cremating the ex right now. Have to admit I couldn't face going. Think I'll go for a drink in town shortly. Raise a glass and all that... Hope you're OK, YW. Do you know what caused his death? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,219 Posted October 13, 2017 56 minutes ago, Lard Bazaar said: Thank you. My auntie picked up his ashes today, she strapped the big tub they come in safely in the passenger seat with the seatbelt, which my dad said was appropriate because Grandad was always a very nervous passenger. My Mum has my Dads ashes. I will never be able to look at that fucking urn. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CarolAnn 926 Posted October 13, 2017 Biggest fight I ever had with my biological father was over my grandmother's ashes. He kept them in his closet behind his Hot Wheels collection. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted October 14, 2017 7 hours ago, Toast said: Hope you're OK, YW. Do you know what caused his death? It's all very strange. He'd been for an op, sent home, sick for a few days and... The family say the post mortem came back "unascertained" but if that's the case, why was the body released? Anyway, we had a reminisce and raised a glass or two, chicken supper and home. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted November 3, 2017 No details as yet but another friend has died, again younger than me. Wtf is going on? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,150 Posted November 3, 2017 Oh no, what shitty news, Willz. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted November 3, 2017 Condolences. Losing two people you love in one year is definitely a shitty feeling to have. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted November 3, 2017 On the plus side, you're doing well in comparison, so 'win'. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Impends 7,986 Posted November 3, 2017 That's crazy, Willz... condolences. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,479 Posted November 3, 2017 Sorry to hear that YW. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ashes Urn 1,358 Posted November 3, 2017 I'm sorry for your loss. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,062 Posted November 3, 2017 I guess we all go through periods like this.... November funerals are invariably cold...except for the guest of honour of course... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,979 Posted November 3, 2017 Yes, very sorry to hear... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FixedBusiness 407 Posted November 7, 2017 Hey friends, how ya doin'? So, this isn't family but more friends (or, let's say family in the bowling community - i'll explain where that comes in) I bowl in a youth league (I'm 16, turning 17 in February). This is my 7th year doing it. I actually bowled 5-pin first for 4 years (FYI, 5-pin is a massively popular type of bowling here in Canada) then switched to 10-pin. It is such a great sport and very fun to meet people in too. My first 10-pin coach, Richard, passed away of cancer on October 28th. I think his family told me it was brain cancer. Anyways, that was a very sad night when I heard that. Now, just tonight, I heard that another one of the coaches for our league, who I will not name but give her an alternate name, Leah, has been diagnosed with breast cancer and is undergoing chemo. So, some sad news there for our bowling community. Thanks for taking the time to read and I hope you all have a great day/night. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted November 7, 2017 On 03/11/2017 at 17:00, YoungWillz said: I guess we all go through periods like this.... November funerals are invariably cold...except for the guest of honour of course... YW so sorry to hear of your losses - it does seem wretchedly cyclical. Here's to better times 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted November 7, 2017 Just now, Youwanticewiththat said: YW so sorry to hear of your losses - it does seem wretchedly cyclical. Here's to better times Dear goodness why, on posting that emoticon did I think of LFN? Bloody Pavlov. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted November 13, 2017 I haven't suffered any bereavments but I have just heard that a lifelong friend took his own life today after losing disability benefits under the govts 'fit for work' tests. He had multiple sclerosis and liver cancer but was told he was deemed fit for work. It's really devastated me.He was always so cheerful and full of life. and tried to overcome the odds.This was clearly one burden too much for him. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted November 13, 2017 Just now, CoffinLodger said: I haven't suffered any bereavments but I have just heard that a lifelong friend took his own life today after losing disability benefits under the govts 'fit for work' tests. He had multiple sclerosis and liver cancer.It's really devastated me. I am so sorry to read your post CL - shocking and understandingly devastating. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Russ 7,228 Posted November 13, 2017 Yeah, unfortunately life can be a huge bitch to certain people and there’s nothing you can do about, which is a huge shame. You have my condolences. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
