Ribs to die for, hunters chicken and real ale.... And a broken heart.

[mistericeman]

Long story short...
Weekend of hell (actually last 6 months or so of it)
After Dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and encephalitis complications last year....
He finally lost his fight early this morning and slipped away....
Now fulfilling our promise to him that we would have a beer in his memory at
One of my fave local pubs in Uppermill....

Ordered food/beer and asked the owner IF we could stop for the night...
Yes NO problem (he's trying to persuade his Mrs to buy a Moho as they do downhill bike racing)....

Bitter sweet evening....
And not completely sure why I'm sharing this....

Just know I've a broken heart tonight.

 

[Fisherman]

Really sorry mistericeman, I know how you feel.

Enjoy your meal and your beer, you will get through this somehow,
no doubt with lots of help from family and friends.

 

[yorkslass]

So sorry to hear your news. There isn't anything to say that will make you feel better, but its good that you felt you had somewhere to share today.
He will be glad that you had a meal and drink to his memory.Been there myself, and after two years, there arn't many days that I don't think of my dad.

 

[n brown]

how people react to their demise says a lot about a person. seems to have been a good bloke - the grief will pass , but not the memories

 

[trevskoda]

You have done as he wished,what more could a papa ask for from a son.

 

[GreggBear]

Long story short...
Weekend of hell (actually last 6 months or so of it)
After Dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and encephalitis complications last year....
He finally lost his fight early this morning and slipped away....
Now fulfilling our promise to him that we would have a beer in his memory at
One of my fave local pubs in Uppermill....

Ordered food/beer and asked the owner IF we could stop for the night...
Yes NO problem (he's trying to persuade his Mrs to buy a Moho as they do downhill bike racing)....

Bitter sweet evening....
And not completely sure why I'm sharing this....

Just know I've a broken heart tonight.

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Sorry for your loss bud. Easy to say, but concentrate on the good memories & remember your dad's at peace now. Glad you got somewhere nice to hole up & try to enjoy the evening.

 

[Robmac]

Very sad to hear, but good that you have kept your promise and as you say, bittersweet.

Personally, I don't think that time is a great healer, but it does help with the way you deal with grief.

Best wishes to you and your family.

 

[izwozral]

I guess you shared with us because you feel safe expressing your emotions, that's what this forum is about, family, friends and a virtual shoulder to cry on for those that need it.
Keep your family tight around you.

 

[2cv]

Very sorry to hear of your great loss. Can only echo iswozrals thoughts.

 

[Asterix]

Sorry to hear that mistericeman, condolences to you and your family.

 

[mark61]

Sorry to hear that mistericeman.

 

[mistericeman]

Thanks for all the kind thoughts folks....
Muchly appreciated.
Difficult time as when we lost mum 7 or so years back I felt I had to be strong for dad....
So never shed a tear....
To say the floodgates have been opened is an understatement.

To say he got to 80 years old without ever getting involved with the NHS etc after working as a self employed builder all his life has to be good....

I blame him for all my interests in nature/wildlife/industrial archeology and old mines though....
As well as being able to spanner mechanical stuff.

A true gentleman.

 

[Fazerloz]

Life can be crap at times but fortunately not all the time. My condolences.

 

[saxonborg]

Sorry to hear this, I lost my dad suddenly 35 years ago but he is still with me.

 

[mistericeman]

Snowing nicely now.....

 

[Pauljenny]

Enjoy his legacy..
Move on..
Be satisfied.

 

[Annfandango]

Long story short...
Weekend of hell (actually last 6 months or so of it)
After Dad was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer and encephalitis complications last year....
He finally lost his fight early this morning and slipped away....
Now fulfilling our promise to him that we would have a beer in his memory at
One of my fave local pubs in Uppermill....

Ordered food/beer and asked the owner IF we could stop for the night...
Yes NO problem (he's trying to persuade his Mrs to buy a Moho as they do downhill bike racing)....

Bitter sweet evening....
And not completely sure why I'm sharing this....

Just know I've a broken heart tonight.

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Just make your dad proud and live a fantastic life.

 

[jeanette]

My condolences to you and your family mistericeman your dad will be with you wherever and whatever you do or go as you say he’s left you with all of your interests so he’ll not be very far from you, and I’m sure he’ll be pleased that you fulfilled your promise to him, let the floodgates open mistericeman and when they ease think of the good times and the happy memories, and yes they will make the floodgates open again but that is part of the grieving process and everything else that will follow... once again sending you my condolences

 

[mistericeman]

Many thanks for everyone's kind thoughts folks.

 

[Silver sprinter]

My condolences to you and your family mistericeman your dad will be with you wherever and whatever you do or go as you say he’s left you with all of your interests so he’ll not be very far from you, and I’m sure he’ll be pleased that you fulfilled your promise to him, let the floodgates open mistericeman and when they ease think of the good times and the happy memories, and yes they will make the floodgates open again but that is part of the grieving process and everything else that will follow... once again sending you my condolences

So sorry for your loss, jeanette's post says it beautifully