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[nostress]

I hope that hasn't put a dampener on the conversation and in the good tradition on Catholics....party on. My girlfriend died many years ago now and as an Irish Catholic a wake was had naturally. I still think to this day that it was the best party that I have been to and she would have been proud. Maoris do the same to an extent. A celebration of life.

there is a memorial ride they have here in Vic that started as a ride to the pub for a beer to remember a lost friend...last year there was 70 bikes and lot of them never even new the guy but they still have a drink in his memory.

 

[picacho]

there is a memorial ride they have here in Vic that started as a ride to the pub for a beer to remember a lost friend...last year there was 70 bikes and lot of them never even new the guy but they still have a drink in his memory.

That is nice isn't it. Especially for his family. They would be proud.

 

[bertrande]

I hope that hasn't put a dampener on the conversation and in the good tradition on Catholics....party on. My girlfriend died many years ago now and as an Irish Catholic a wake was had naturally. I still think to this day that it was the best party that I have been to and she would have been proud. Maoris do the same to an extent. A celebration of life.

In 1994 I sat beside my sister and watched her die, she is the closest person to me I have ever lost - and I agree with the party on thought.

We had the most fabulous wake ever (and we are non religious) and celebrated her life with her friends and family. Lots of laughter and tears, joy and happiness. It is a much better way to mourn the passing of a loved one I think.

 

[picacho]

In 1994 I sat beside my sister and watched her die, she is the closest person to me I have ever lost - and I agree with the party on thought.

We had the most fabulous wake ever (and we are non religious) and celebrated her life with her friends and family. Lots of laughter and tears, joy and happiness. It is a much better way to mourn the passing of a loved one I think.

No arguments from me. With my girlfriend (we lived together for 12 years so girlfriend) her whole family was ther as well as mine plus many people from various countries around the world. She would have been proud as that is what she wanted and it was a good cleansing for all of us.

 

[bertrande]

No arguments from me. With my girlfriend (we lived together for 12 years so girlfriend) her whole family was ther as well as mine plus many people from various countries around the world. She would have been proud as that is what she wanted and it was a good cleansing for all of us.

I totally agree, it is a much better way of dealing with death - to celebrate life. I even dealt with the loss of two baby boys this way. I have never been of the mind to dress in black and mourn for a long time.....


.....am sorry to hear that you lost someone you loved though, I know it happens to us all but it is still hard to bear

 

[nostress]

No arguments from me. With my girlfriend (we lived together for 12 years so girlfriend) her whole family was ther as well as mine plus many people from various countries around the world. She would have been proud as that is what she wanted and it was a good cleansing for all of us.

thats the way it should be done, I wouldnt mind to be remembered with a special G&G. lots of drinking and gropeing all in my name

 

[bertrande]

thats the way it should be done, I wouldnt mind to be remembered with a special G&G. lots of drinking and gropeing all in my name

****noted down****

If the thread and the g&g still exits in many many years time

 

[picacho]

I totally agree, it is a much better way of dealing with death - to celebrate life. I even dealt with the loss of two baby boys this way. I have never been of the mind to dress in black and mourn for a long time.....


.....am sorry to hear that you lost someone you loved though, I know it happens to us all but it is still hard to bear

The funny thing is that when my girlfriend died I really felt for her mother and not for me as much. I just couldn't imagine what it would be like to lose a daughter so I can sympathise with your loss Bertrande.

 

[Ladybird]

And let the wake begin..

Thanks to everyone here for your txt messages, it was a lovely surprise to turn my mobile on and find them waiting for me.

In particular, thank you my dear friend picacho for the strenght, support and love you've given me. You made it all so much easier.

Nice thing, mum died with my stepdad, my sisters and I at her side. She wasn't alone. I then helped the staff wash her and change her nightie. It was lovely to be able to do one last thing for her.

Again, thank you my friends.

So..... who's keeping bar for this wake?

In true Irish tradition I think I'll have a Guinness.

 

[bertrande]

The funny thing is that when my girlfriend died I really felt for her mother and not for me as much. I just couldn't imagine what it would be like to lose a daughter so I can sympathise with your loss Bertrande.

Thank you for that - but they were a long time ago......


....one was 22 years ago (when I was a child of 15) and the other 10 years ago. If I hadn't lost the baby in 1995 then I wouldn't have my oldest child now, who is such a blessing - even though she is so much like my ex she drives me mad. But it doesn't mean that occaisonally I don't remember my boys and have a sad little moment.


And I know what it is like to lose a child but not a mum or dad or a partner, but loss of a loved one is still the same - it's all damm awful. But a celebration of life is the way to go.


In my case - I planted trees for my boys, to remember them. They are in Tassie and I never see them but they exist.

 

[bertrande]

Thanks to everyone here for your txt messages, it was a lovely surprise to turn my mobile on and find them waiting for me.

In particular, thank you my dear friend picacho for the strenght, support and love you've given me. You made it all so much easier.

Nice thing, mum died with my stepdad, my sisters and I at her side. She wasn't alone. I then helped the staff wash her and change her nightie. It was lovely to be able to do one last thing for her.

Again, thank you my friends.

So..... who's keeping bar for this wake?

In true Irish tradition I think I'll have a Guinness.

One guinness coming right up



LB {{{hugs}}} I am truly sorry for your loss

 

[Ladybird]

One guinness coming right up



LB {{{hugs}}} I am truly sorry for your loss

Nothing to be sorry for hon... she's now a star up in the sky. Go take a peek, you'll find a bright new star there, it's her.

Err.... did I mention I'd like PINT of Guinness?

 

[nostress]

Thanks to everyone here for your txt messages, it was a lovely surprise to turn my mobile on and find them waiting for me.

In particular, thank you my dear friend picacho for the strenght, support and love you've given me. You made it all so much easier.

Nice thing, mum died with my stepdad, my sisters and I at her side. She wasn't alone. I then helped the staff wash her and change her nightie. It was lovely to be able to do one last thing for her.

Again, thank you my friends.

So..... who's keeping bar for this wake?

In true Irish tradition I think I'll have a Guinness.

with my dad I had the best talk ever a few days before he passed away, it was as if he had been given his hearing back so we could have one long last talk.

bar keep, one Guinness and a bourbon please

 

[mortalwombat]

Nothing to be sorry for hon... she's now a star up in the sky. Go take a peek, you'll find a bright new star there, it's her.

Err.... did I mention I'd like PINT of Guinness?

*hugs for lb* nice to see u sweetie

 

[Tap-Out]

Nothing to be sorry for hon... she's now a star up in the sky. Go take a peek, you'll find a bright new star there, it's her.

Err.... did I mention I'd like PINT of Guinness?

The round is definatly on me.

{{{{LB}}}} x13

 

[bertrande]

Nothing to be sorry for hon... she's now a star up in the sky. Go take a peek, you'll find a bright new star there, it's her.

Err.... did I mention I'd like PINT of Guinness?

a Pint it is then

 

[Ladybird]

with my dad I had the best talk ever a few days before he passed away, it was as if he had been given his hearing back so we could have one long last talk.

bar keep, one Guinness and a bourbon please

Trev, I had some really magic moments with mum. I stayed at the hospital with her the last two nights and was with her when she had her last lucid moments Friday night/Saturday morning. She couldn't follow much conversation, but I was able to tell her I loved her and reassure her about the journey ahead. It was such a special time I'll never forget it. Shortly after she passed into unconciousness and didn't rouse again until 5.30am today, when she again told me she loved me. It really was a magical moment.

Bar keep, I'm ready for another thanks.

 

[bertrande]

Dammit Tap - I must have answered 60 questions on your interview thread so far and there is still more. Well off I go to answer them

 

[Ladybird]

*hugs for lb* nice to see u sweetie

Thanks MrWombat, and thank you for your txt.

What are you drinking??

 

[Ladybird]

The round is definatly on me.

{{{{LB}}}} x13

Thanks Tap, but be warned... I have a thirst !!

 

[Tap-Out]

Dammit Tap - I must have answered 60 questions on your interview thread so far and there is still more. Well off I go to answer them

You ain't seen nothin' yet. I swear on the backshift I have faaaar to much time on my hands and have about 2 hand written pages left to ask anybody and everybody. Oh the trouble you've gotten yourself into

and that that's just MY questions. I'm sure there are other guys out there whom want to ask something. They just must all be in hiding or something

 

[Tap-Out]

Thanks Tap, but be warned... I have a thirst !!

And I have deep pockets

 

[nostress]

Dammit Tap - I must have answered 60 questions on your interview thread so far and there is still more. Well off I go to answer them

and I am reading your answers and taking notes

 

[nostress]

Trev, I had some really magic moments with mum. I stayed at the hospital with her the last two nights and was with her when she had her last lucid moments Friday night/Saturday morning. She couldn't follow much conversation, but I was able to tell her I loved her and reassure her about the journey ahead. It was such a special time I'll never forget it. Shortly after she passed into unconciousness and didn't rouse again until 5.30am today, when she again told me she loved me. It really was a magical moment.

Bar keep, I'm ready for another thanks.

that would of been a magical moment .....for the both of you

 

[mortalwombat]

Thanks MrWombat, and thank you for your txt.

What are you drinking??

normally i dont drink but i'll make an exception this time
screwdriver please barmaid