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Title: Just a memory
Post by: Animal on February 21, 2003, 10:40:38 AM: I remember five years ago, I met this girl on the internet, who lived on the other side of the island, about 2 hours away (long drive by PR standards). We talked on the phone for months and I wanted to meet her because we were infatuated.

One sunday morning I gathered the courage and stole my dads car and drove by the beautiful mountainside interstate, listening to some smooth Bossa Nova, Reggae, and Jazz rythms as I felt the sensation of a bird who leaves his nest for the first time.
When I got there I made love to the girl on a desolate beach in a beautiful afternoon, and spent the day trailing the beach.
On the drive back, I was worried as hell of what my dad would say or do to me when I get back, sunburned, with that "deer caught on headlights" look of a kid who just lost his virginity, and with a slight smell of alcohol.

When I got out of the car, my dad was waiting for me outside with a strange look in his face. He said

"Maybe you are a man now."

and shook my hand for the first time.

That was the deepest conversation I ever had with my dad.

Farewell old man, the pain is over, see you on the other side.
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Post by: Ripsnort on February 21, 2003, 10:43:13 AM: Edit: Your dad passed away? Sorry to hear that Animal :( Condolences..we'll say a prayer tonight for him.
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Post by: SLO on February 21, 2003, 10:48:37 AM: lol
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Post by: Mini D on February 21, 2003, 10:50:51 AM: Excellent post Animal...

But am I reading that ending right? If so... my condolances. Its never easy.

MiniD
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Post by: Animal on February 21, 2003, 10:52:13 AM: thanks. got the call this morning. happened during the night.
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Post by: midnight Target on February 21, 2003, 10:54:03 AM: So sorry Animal.
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Post by: Furious on February 21, 2003, 10:54:07 AM: my condolances as well Animal.

F.

edited out text innapropriate to this thread
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Post by: Charon on February 21, 2003, 10:54:20 AM: I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you.

Charon
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Post by: Duedel on February 21, 2003, 10:57:17 AM: I'm sorry Animal
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Post by: hawk220 on February 21, 2003, 10:57:50 AM: great story Animal, i know you will never forget it.

my dad (who had the same kidney ailment as I do) was sick in bed, and I was over for a chat. When I left that night , as I said 'see ya' he gave me a look that I had never seen before. One that as I reflect, summed up a lifetime of love and pride in a son. I never saw him alive after that moment. I'm so grateful to have that tiny moment forever.
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Post by: loser on February 21, 2003, 10:58:38 AM: So sorry man.
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Post by: SOB on February 21, 2003, 10:58:38 AM: Take it easy, Animal. Sorry to hear about your dad...it's never easy. Keep remembering, it somehow makes it easier to take.

SOB
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Post by: fd ski on February 21, 2003, 11:02:34 AM: Condolences Animal. I'm really sorry to hear that news.
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Post by: Udie on February 21, 2003, 11:03:52 AM: Very sory to hear of your loss Animal. :( My dad is one of the most important figures in my life. I don't know what I'll do when he goes. I hope your family is doing ok.

I'll keep you in my prayers.
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Post by: jonnyb on February 21, 2003, 11:06:58 AM: Great post Animal. A fine tribute.

Sorry about your loss.
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Post by: Naso on February 21, 2003, 11:07:39 AM: Sorry Animal, my condolences.

:(
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Post by: Gunthr on February 21, 2003, 11:13:13 AM: A fine memory, Animal.
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Post by: lazs2 on February 21, 2003, 11:13:40 AM: Hope you got to enjoy some times with him... sorry for your loss.

My dad is 73 and he just built the house he is in an a Hot rod '40 chevy... No way to compete with that guy.
lazs
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Post by: Apache on February 21, 2003, 11:21:39 AM: So sorry Animal. Lost my dad a year and a half ago. I've got no magic answers, but if you'd like to talk...bkapache@sc.rr.com
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Post by: Kanth on February 21, 2003, 11:23:03 AM: I'm sorry Animal :(
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Post by: Swoop on February 21, 2003, 11:28:59 AM: Really sorry man.

(http://image1ex.villagephotos.com/extern/640697.jpg)
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Post by: SirLoin on February 21, 2003, 11:35:26 AM: My sympathies Animal.
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Post by: GtoRA2 on February 21, 2003, 11:37:39 AM: Man I know your pain, my old man died about a year and half ago.

He was a bastard sometimes, and sometimes a great guy, and he made me who I am.
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Post by: AKIron on February 21, 2003, 11:55:12 AM: Sorry to hear that Animal. :(
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Post by: funkedup on February 21, 2003, 12:58:12 PM: Oh toejam Animal. :(
Send me an email pls.
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Post by: GRUNHERZ on February 21, 2003, 01:00:08 PM: ~~Animal sorry for your loss.~~
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Post by: Animal on February 21, 2003, 01:08:12 PM: Funked, I cant find your email, mine is daedalus at alienvisuals dot com

Again, thanks for the kind words everyone.
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Post by: batdog on February 21, 2003, 01:29:05 PM: Well damn, I'm sorry to hear this man. Thoughts are with you.
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Post by: Hortlund on February 21, 2003, 01:32:28 PM: So sorry to hear that Animal.
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Post by: Dead Man Flying on February 21, 2003, 01:41:17 PM: I'm sorry to hear about your loss, Animal. Thank you for sharing your story.

~~-- Todd/Leviathn~~
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Post by: Habu on February 21, 2003, 01:53:58 PM: Very sad to hear of your loss Animal.

:(
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Post by: straffo on February 21, 2003, 02:16:39 PM: I know this feeling my condoléances Animal
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Post by: Toad on February 21, 2003, 02:52:03 PM: My sincere condolences Animal. It's a terrible thing.

This is my Mom's favorite; I like it to.

A PARABLE OF IMMORTALITY
by Henry Van Dyke
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"I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength, and I stand and watch until at last she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other. Then someone at my side says, 'There she goes!'

Gone where? Gone from my sight ... that is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and just as able to bear her load of living freight to the place of destination. Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says, 'There she goes!' there are other eyes watching her coming and their voices ready to take up the glad shouts 'Here she comes!'"
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Post by: SaburoS on February 21, 2003, 03:05:07 PM: My condolences Animal, good story. S!
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Post by: Nash on February 21, 2003, 06:25:33 PM: Hey Animal - really sorry to hear this... My sincere condolences bud. :(
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Post by: skernsk on February 21, 2003, 06:40:46 PM: Sorry to hear about your loss Animal.
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Post by: Yeager on February 21, 2003, 07:40:43 PM: Memories.

I too remember.

My heart goes out to you, sincerely. Cherrish the memories, cradle them and draw on them for life.

~~to Dads everywhere~~
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Post by: Mathman on February 21, 2003, 08:07:05 PM: Animal,

I offer my condolences to you on your loss. It is not easy when your parents die.
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Post by: Leslie on February 21, 2003, 08:19:59 PM: Sorry to hear about that Animal. I would like to offer my condolences on the loss of your father.

~~Les~~
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Post by: Drunky on February 21, 2003, 09:45:17 PM: I offer my meager condolences Animal.
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Post by: Eagler on February 21, 2003, 11:32:12 PM: Sorry for your loss Animal

just remember it is his gain as he is 100% again & will be when you see him next
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Post by: eskimo2 on February 21, 2003, 11:51:44 PM: Bad news, but great story.

:(

eskimo
Title: Animal
Post by: RedDg on February 22, 2003, 12:02:54 AM: I'm very sorry to hear about your father, Animal.
~~to him!~~
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Post by: Animal on February 22, 2003, 12:30:59 AM: Thank you very much guys.
I'll be making a hard copy of this and keeping it.
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Post by: aknimitz on February 22, 2003, 12:42:15 AM: Terrible news, Animal - really sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you ...

S!
AKNimitz
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Post by: -tronski- on February 22, 2003, 12:45:55 AM: Sorry to hear of your loss

Tronsky
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Post by: Dinger on February 22, 2003, 01:14:24 AM: Damn animal.
My condolences.
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Post by: Karnak on February 22, 2003, 03:01:01 AM: :(

My sincere condolences to you Animal.

I hope you have many good memories to go over in your mind and help you through the next days and weeks.
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Post by: Ping on February 22, 2003, 03:10:59 AM: I am really sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts go out to you and your family.

Kari Sommer
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Post by: stegor on February 22, 2003, 03:32:23 AM: My father left twelwe years ago, suddenly, in a sunny afternoon, two month before I was becoming a "father".
My biggest regret is that I 've realized whats the meaning of "being a father" only when he was gone.
Only tardily I've really known all he made and felt for me...
there have been less words between us, but now I know what a great man he was to me....

Sorry Animal, its a great loss for you; the best thing you can do, is to remember all the moments you had with him and keep forever your shared feelings.
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Post by: Dowding on February 22, 2003, 09:12:58 AM: Wow... I don't think I can say anything helpful other than offer my condolences, mate. Take care and .
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Post by: Maverick on February 22, 2003, 11:32:29 AM: Animal,

Sorry about your loss. In a way I envy you. You got to grow up and be with your Dad for a fair amount of time. Treasure the memories.
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Post by: blitz on February 22, 2003, 01:14:20 PM: Quote
Originally posted by Animal
thanks. got the call this morning. happened during the night.

:(

Regards Blitz
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Post by: Bluedog on February 22, 2003, 07:41:11 PM: My condolences to you and your folk Animal. ( and to that poor girl ;) )
I'm sure your Dad is proud to have had a son like you.

Blue
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Post by: mietla on February 23, 2003, 02:37:53 PM: My deepest condolences
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Post by: Octavius on February 23, 2003, 03:41:17 PM: Damn, just saw this now... :(

I've had my share of losses in the recent past and I know they aren't fun. Celebrate his life and cherish the memories. My sincere condolences, Animal.

~~to you and your father.~~
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Post by: Ozark on February 23, 2003, 07:39:14 PM: Always be thankful for the good memories. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.
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Post by: Hangtime on February 23, 2003, 07:52:38 PM: As long as you remember, he'll be around.

And I[/b] am your father.