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Post by theevan on Oct 8, 2017 17:49:38 GMT -5
Should have been Kennedy Falls, right. Or at least Martin Falls.
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Post by Village Idiot on Oct 8, 2017 18:08:14 GMT -5
A perfect day indeed. There’s something to be said about being on a river. We’ve been on the same kind of ride you’re talking about on the Mississippi, in Red Wing, Dubuque and Davenport. A captain with a mic and lots to say makes it even better.
We’ve been on those in the Gulf as well, at Gulf Shores and Galveston. But neither of those beat the ride in North Carolina where the captain veered away from the sea and headed up the Cape Fear River. It was in the evening, and a really good acoustic guitarist on board made for a perfect sunset.
You’re making me want to drag Kim up to the St. Croix, Bill.
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Post by Don Clark on Oct 8, 2017 23:17:28 GMT -5
Hi! Had to at least stop in and say Hi! Three hour nap has me bright eyed later than usual. Think I'll give my nocturnal son a call. That's all.....you can go back to bed now.  |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2017 8:42:46 GMT -5
Sorry to read this, Don. I know people who have lost adult children. It must be the most horrible thing that can happen in one's life—we all expect our kids to bury us. It is, Howard. There's actually several of us on this board, as I learned in the wake of losing Andrew. The pain is great, yes, and nothing could have prepared me for it. But there is also the potential for great beauty in the pain and loss. I sincerely pray that all who experience that pain also find the beauty. Just saw this, Evan. I have friends here who lost an adult son 10+ years ago, and they are still mourning him. As you know, my parents lost my kid sister 40 years ago, age 22. I hope I never have to go through this experience, and my heart goes out to any parents who have. And just a word of advice from my personal experience—it can be very hard for the surviving child, on many levels, including filial responsibilities. |
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Post by theevan on Oct 9, 2017 11:30:09 GMT -5
It is, Howard. There's actually several of us on this board, as I learned in the wake of losing Andrew. The pain is great, yes, and nothing could have prepared me for it. But there is also the potential for great beauty in the pain and loss. I sincerely pray that all who experience that pain also find the beauty. Just saw this, Evan. I have friends here who lost an adult son 10+ years ago, and they are still mourning him. As you know, my parents lost my kid sister 40 years ago, age 22. I hope I never have to go through this experience, and my heart goes out to any parents who have. And just a word of advice from my personal experience—it can be very hard for the surviving child, on many levels, including filial responsibilities. On the button, Howard. I hope we can prepare adequately so her future isn't burdened with things she'd rather not. As in, does she want the farm. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 9, 2017 17:22:15 GMT -5
Just saw this, Evan. I have friends here who lost an adult son 10+ years ago, and they are still mourning him. As you know, my parents lost my kid sister 40 years ago, age 22. I hope I never have to go through this experience, and my heart goes out to any parents who have. And just a word of advice from my personal experience—it can be very hard for the surviving child, on many levels, including filial responsibilities. On the button, Howard. I hope we can prepare adequately so her future isn't burdened with things she'd rather not. As in, does she want the farm. While we were sitting shiva for my sister, my pestiferous great uncle came over to me, put his hand on my shoulder, and said, "It's all up to you now." I looked him in the eye that was not covered with the patch, and replied, "F*** off." The farm notwithstanding. |
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