Morphman wrote:

Thanks for sharing this TEK, very sorry for your loss.

Your bit about the football going the "wrong way" made me laugh

Reminded me of my grandad who similarly got frustrated watching United play sideways, and I used to get frustrated listening to him moan about it. Now I'm older and wiser, turns out boys like him and Terry were right all along!

The old boys know best Morphy.

As you get older you simply run out of time and patience for things you feel are 'wasting your time'.

I think i myself am gravitating towards the George Fox 'mindset'.
 

CCX2 2010 wrote:

Sorry for your loss G, beautiful words and great memories.

RIP Terry.

Thanks M. I appreciate that pal.

Good to see you post mate.
 

Billy_Hainey wrote:

Oh dear Tek . Just back in from being out of town and just read your sad news, So sorry about your dear Dad.

My old man's been away 38 year now, but given what you said about his music interests, he appears to have had a similar taste to my old man, esp. Orbison, Gordon Lightfoot and Stevie Wonder. I still have a lot of his stuff on vinyl.

May I publicly thank-you for your personal interest when I had my own health scare recently.

May your God, whoever it may be, bless you and your entire family.

RIP Terry (Snr).
 

Thank you for those kind, kind words Bill.

It sounds like our old boys would have gotten on famously.

P.s. take care mate, i hope your health is much improved. Always here for a chat, anytime.
 

Tek wrote:

Arabdownsouth wrote:

Laid my sister to rest today so I totally understand your pain mate. l

Oh mate, that is awful. Just heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. 

I hope her funeral went as well for you and her family as these things can go. And i hope she passed over without suffering.

Tell me her name please. I wish to light a candle for her tonight in her memory.
 

 
Thanks mate I really appreciate your kind words. Her name was Ann, 64 years old and she did go peacefully in the end. She contracted double pneumonia over Christmas and with her underlying conditions it was just too much for her ❤️

Everything went as well as these things can go and I managed to talk about her without going to pieces too much. Thanks again bud she'd absolutely love that candle too 🧡🖤🧡

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Arabdownsouth wrote:

Tek wrote:

Arabdownsouth wrote:

Laid my sister to rest today so I totally understand your pain mate. l

Oh mate, that is awful. Just heartbreaking. I'm so sorry. 

I hope her funeral went as well for you and her family as these things can go. And i hope she passed over without suffering.

Tell me her name please. I wish to light a candle for her tonight in her memory.
 

 
Thanks mate I really appreciate your kind words. Her name was Ann, 64 years old and she did go peacefully in the end. She contracted double pneumonia over Christmas and with her underlying conditions it was just too much for her ❤️

Everything went as well as these things can go and I managed to talk about her without going to pieces too much. Thanks again bud she'd absolutely love that candle too 🧡🖤🧡

Sorry to hear about your sister ADS, 64 is far too young.  I'm not in any way religious, so no candle lighting for me, so hope condolences at least acknowledge that people do care.

Tek wrote:

Macho Man wrote:

Keep your head up.  From reading your comments about him, I'm guessing he wouldn't be impressed with you if he thought you'd be feeling sorry for yourself just now.

I got up very early this morning before everyone else, went downstairs, and had a wee greet (the first time since he passed). Got out out my system a wee bit.

But, you are spot-on. I'm going to get showered, ready for the day and try to be as positive and productive as i can be. As my old man would say 'Today, is a working day'.

Thanks for that MM, i needed that.
 

No worries.  I was a bit worried that it came across a bit harshly, but please know I would never mean it to.

I lost a parent a few years back and that void will never be filled, but it does get easier and you will remember the good times, their best character traits and you'll also remember some funny stories about them at their expense that will bring a smile to your face.

Lovely eulogy, the kind that you'd hope a son would leave for you, to know you did an alright job of things.

Billy_Hainey wrote:

Arabdownsouth. So sorry to hear of sad news of your lovely sister Ann. What a damn shame.

She's the same age as my Missus, and my sister. Like you, my sister also lives down South, well she lives in Yorkshire.

I hadn't spoken to her since June. But I can assure you I've just been on the phone to her for an hour.
 

 
Thanks Billy thats lovely of you and very much appreciated. I'm also on the phone to my other siblings and extended family less than I should be but thats about to change now.
🧡🖤🧡🖤🧡

ADS - Sorry to hear about your sister mate.

Shakey Isles Arab wrote:

ADS - Sorry to hear about your sister mate.

 
Thanks Shakey, also much appreciated 🧡

Tek, I’m very sorry to hear of your old man.

I’m glad to hear you were up early and had a cry to yourself. I’ve lost my mum and dad in the last nearly 7 years and it changes you forever. For a good 5 years i basically ignored the fact my dad died and the pain around it, i just carried on as normal. The grief has come out in the most strange ways.

Our father’s were very similar. My old man loved caravan holidays, going down the west coast on his “holidays” in the summer school holidays. He loved Helensburgh, Luss, Oban and Callendar. He also had a brown globe with a light that he treasured.

RogerTheAlien wrote:

Tek, I’m very sorry to hear of your old man.

I’m glad to hear you were up early and had a cry to yourself. I’ve lost my mum and dad in the last nearly 7 years and it changes you forever. For a good 5 years i basically ignored the fact my dad died and the pain around it, i just carried on as normal. The grief has come out in the most strange ways.

Our father’s were very similar. My old man loved caravan holidays, going down the west coast on his “holidays” in the summer school holidays. He loved Helensburgh, Luss, Oban and Callendar. He also had a brown globe with a light that he treasured.

Thanks for your kind words, Rog.

Sounds like our old boys were like two long lost brothers.

I've lost both my parents in the past 3 years now and it does indeed change you forever. There is a loss of a 'presence' in your everyday life that you didn't even know was there before, but you are acutely aware is gone once they depart. It's hard to explain, but you may know what i mean.