I'm so sorry for the loss to your family. Of course, there's never a right time for a tragedy like this, but it feels even worse to lose someone at Christmas.
Thanks, Rebecca. Yes, Christmas is especially difficult because of our family get-together at this time. It's been a huge shock, especially as he wasn't even old by today's standards.
This is why I try to keep healthy: a brisk walk to the kitchen every morning, a frugal breakfast of a handful of grains, a glass of Barleycup and a spot of weightlifting (Minty and Mocha)
Thanks, Beth. Yes, I know what you mean. There ought to be a button that means "Acknowledge" rather than "Like", although having said that it would probably look like the equivalent of [useless] managers answering "Noted" in response to informing them of an issue.
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Terry. Suddenly is so hard for those left behind. It sounds like you were kindred spirits and you will remember him fondly and with a smile.
Thanks, June. Definitely hard on the ones left. I've often pondered which is "better": a sudden death, or a long-drawn out one. I've seen both sorts, and they are each as devastating as the other. Yes, definitely will remember Ian with a smile.
My younger brother is dying at the moment. He went from being reasonable but ill (cancer), to pretty much end of life over the weekend. It’s still a shock…
Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry to hear that. It must be awful for you all. Are you able to visit him? Sorry also for not responding sooner, but I didn't see your comment. Elaine just pointed it out to me.
Oh no! A lot of sadness is cloaked in that light-heartedness, Terry. I don't know who Ian was, but you obviously cared for him a great deal and I am sorry. Not wearing a tie was a perfect way to honor that. Maybe you could tell us a bit more about Ian someday?
Thanks, Sharron. I was a bit unsure about the lightheartedness, but Ian and I shared a similar sense of humour so I thought it was apposite. As for writing more about Ian, possibly 😊
Oh, my. So sorry about Ian, Terry, for you and his family. This post was poignant and gentle.
Thanks very much, Mary
I’m sorry for your loss. This was a lovely bittersweet tribute 💕
Thank you very much, Bryn.
Oh Terry, such a touching tie-less tribute.
I'm so sorry for the loss to your family. Of course, there's never a right time for a tragedy like this, but it feels even worse to lose someone at Christmas.
Thanks, Rebecca. Yes, Christmas is especially difficult because of our family get-together at this time. It's been a huge shock, especially as he wasn't even old by today's standards.
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This is why I try to keep healthy: a brisk walk to the kitchen every morning, a frugal breakfast of a handful of grains, a glass of Barleycup and a spot of weightlifting (Minty and Mocha)
Oh Terry, I'm so sorry.
I was all ready to write a "chortle" at your "I thought I’d lower my standards in order to better fit in." but then I read the part about Ian.
I can't help but feel you and Ian must have had the same sense of humour and that he'd be smiling at your description written in this piece.
Thanks, Nathan. Re: Ian smiling, yes I hope so. We didn’t see each other often, but usually had a good laugh when we did.
Awful yet humorous. So sorry about Ian. I understand why you forgo the tie. I may reconsider the scarf.
Yes, my little mark of respect/homage. I didn’t tell anyone in the family, but Elaine guessed why. Scarf: 🙂
Thanks for sharing a small part of Ian and your shared story with us. I am so sorry for your loss.
Thanks very much, Donna. 🙂
It felt wrong putting a ‘like’ on this. Sigh…. Take care. All the best.
Thanks, Beth. Yes, I know what you mean. There ought to be a button that means "Acknowledge" rather than "Like", although having said that it would probably look like the equivalent of [useless] managers answering "Noted" in response to informing them of an issue.
I'm so very sorry for your loss, Terry. Suddenly is so hard for those left behind. It sounds like you were kindred spirits and you will remember him fondly and with a smile.
Thanks, June. Definitely hard on the ones left. I've often pondered which is "better": a sudden death, or a long-drawn out one. I've seen both sorts, and they are each as devastating as the other. Yes, definitely will remember Ian with a smile.
My younger brother is dying at the moment. He went from being reasonable but ill (cancer), to pretty much end of life over the weekend. It’s still a shock…
Oh my goodness. I'm so sorry to hear that. It must be awful for you all. Are you able to visit him? Sorry also for not responding sooner, but I didn't see your comment. Elaine just pointed it out to me.
Oh I'm so sorry Terry.
Thanks very much, Susan.
Sounds like Ian was a kindred spirit, Terry 💜
Thanks, Kathleen. We didn';t share similar interests, but shared similar values.
Touching and poignant Terry. Heart goes out to you. That had to be tough. - Jim
Thanks very much, Jim. It's been a huge shock to the whole family, and left his wife in a terrible state.
Oooo, Terry. So sorry for your loss.
Thanks, Jim.
That’s a sad story…poor Ian…
Yes, especially as a week before he'd had the all-clear from cancer.
Ironic…
Oh no! A lot of sadness is cloaked in that light-heartedness, Terry. I don't know who Ian was, but you obviously cared for him a great deal and I am sorry. Not wearing a tie was a perfect way to honor that. Maybe you could tell us a bit more about Ian someday?
Thanks, Sharron. I was a bit unsure about the lightheartedness, but Ian and I shared a similar sense of humour so I thought it was apposite. As for writing more about Ian, possibly 😊
I don't think I've worn a tie since I was a kid. (There is photographic evidence that I did then.)
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