Post by: macca on December 16, 2018, 12:28:08 AM
We have camped and fished together on just about every inch of the Murray river, bloody hell I gonna miss you mate.
This may sound strange but I'm proud to say this mate was also my father inlaw who has been there for me since I lost my old man when I was in my early twenties .
At the age of 62 he said to me I'm going to ride a bike from Perth to Melbourne, I said to him "do you even know how to ride a bike", but over the next few months he bought all the gear and rode his bike from Perth to Melbourne solo, no backup, no plan B. Then two years later he said he was going to paddle a canoe the entire length of the Murray and I said "sure you will " and he did, my only regret is I didnt do it with him, but I was too busy bringing up his granddaughters.
The last thing he said to me was "do the things you want to do before your body wont let you" and I am.
This is not a post looking for sympathy, this is a post to say I am proud to have known you, a person that has been there and done that. We will miss you Rossco, but will never forget you. Know you will be with me on the Madigan Line next year, looking forward to the bourbon, see ya there mate.
Sorry for the ramblings , been a tough nite.
See ya mate
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Post by: KingBilly on December 16, 2018, 05:07:00 AM
KB
Post by: Robbo on December 16, 2018, 05:23:52 AM
He sounds like he was a wonderful man and i'm sure he would have been proud to have had you as his son in law and mate.
Take Care
Robbo
Post by: HEM19X on December 16, 2018, 05:26:00 AM
Post by: D4D on December 16, 2018, 05:40:14 AM
Mate, a great outlook - do it while can. Some great memories.
x2 Puts life into persepctive
Post by: Foo on December 16, 2018, 06:12:09 AM
Foo
Post by: KeithB on December 16, 2018, 09:35:26 AM
I know you are not looking for sympathy. But who could not feel sympathy for the loss of a man like him.
Post by: Pottsy on December 16, 2018, 09:48:13 AM
Celebrate his life.
Post by: Rumpig on December 16, 2018, 10:14:02 AM
Post by: macca on December 16, 2018, 10:17:55 AM
I posted that in the wee small hours of the morning after a few sherbets to celebrate his life, normaly I wouldn't put a post like that but he meant so much to me.
Anybody who has done some long distance sailing on 30, 40, 50 foot boats will know there are times where you literally put your life in other people's hands, and we did lots of it years ago. I couldn't think of a better pair of hands to put your life in. His calm head and navigational skills saved our butts on more than one occasion.
Thanks again for your thoughts
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Post by: Foo on December 16, 2018, 04:58:29 PM
That he did Potsy, thank you and everybody else for your wishes.
I posted that in the wee small hours of the morning after a few sherbets to celebrate his life, normaly I wouldn't put a post like that but he meant so much to me.
Anybody who has done some long distance sailing on 30, 40, 50 foot boats will know there are times where you literally put your life in other people's hands, and we did lots of it years ago. I couldn't think of a better pair of hands to put your life in. His calm head and navigational skills saved our butts on more than one occasion.
Thanks again for your thoughts
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Don't take this the wrong way but I don't understand this thinking! Us blokes need to realise that it is good to do this and the feed back from others can be so helpful, because we are not alone in losing great people around us. :cheers:
Foo
Post by: Bird on December 16, 2018, 05:26:08 PM
Don't take this the wrong way but I don't understand this thinking! Us blokes need to realise that it is good to do this and the feed back from others can be so helpful, because we are not alone in losing great people around us. :cheers:post of the year.
Foo
Post by: macca on December 16, 2018, 06:28:57 PM
Don't take this the wrong way but I don't understand this thinking! Us blokes need to realise that it is good to do this and the feed back from others can be so helpful, because we are not alone in losing great people around us. :cheers:Yep you are right Foo and I havent taken it the wrong way, I guess it is more my generation that was the "suck it up sunshine " mentality. It was only after a good talking to from one of my daughters after I had a bit of a meltdown lastnite, pointing out it was OK to be upset, that i wrote the post, then had second thoughts when I re-read it this morning, but no you are right I wrote it because I am proud to have known him and good on you for reminding me of that. I also felt very comforted reading all the replys this morning.
Foo
While on the subject and I'll probably cop a heap of Shit from him, but that big bad bird bloke that is always giving up crap on here is always the first to check that someone is OK when something like this happens, I know I'm not alone on this and it doesn't go unnoticed big fella, thanks.
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Post by: speewa158 on December 16, 2018, 06:34:56 PM
so you can teach your young
so that they can it carry on .
That is something to be proud of .
Go For lt .
More power to your arm :cheers:
Post by: Snow on December 16, 2018, 06:52:02 PM
I hope your pain is replaced by the wonderful memories you have as I hope ours will too in time.
:cheers:
Post by: achjimmy on December 16, 2018, 06:59:15 PM
Snow, what can one say ! Shattered for you mate, condolences to you and the family .
Post by: macca on December 16, 2018, 07:10:37 PM
It is healthy to talk through your grief. It has to be worked out and not shut away. We lost our youngest son in a motorbike accident just over three weeks ago and it is the only way I can work through the loss. I didn’t intend to share that here but this thread has enormous value.
I hope your pain is replaced by the wonderful memories you have as I hope ours will too in time.
:cheers:
That is terrible news Snow, as a parent I can only imagine the pain you are going thru, my very sincere condolences to you and family.
Thank you for your support and hopefully in some way this thread can in some way help ease your pain just a little. I am sure you will someday look back and take some comfort in all the wonderful times you had together
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Post by: Foo on December 16, 2018, 07:17:35 PM
Yep you are right Foo and I havent taken it the wrong way, I guess it is more my generation that was the "suck it up sunshine " mentality. It was only after a good talking to from one of my daughters after I had a bit of a meltdown lastnite, pointing out it was OK to be upset, that i wrote the post, then had second thoughts when I re-read it this morning, but no you are right I wrote it because I am proud to have known him and good on you for reminding me of that. I also felt very comforted reading all the replys this morning.
While on the subject and I'll probably cop a heap of Shit from him, but that big bad bird bloke that is always giving up crap on here is always the first to check that someone is OK when something like this happens, I know I'm not alone on this and it doesn't go unnoticed big fella, thanks.
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Oh, I worked that out a long time ago. :cheers:
Foo
Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on December 16, 2018, 10:23:19 PM
Post by: Bad Scott on December 17, 2018, 05:46:38 AM
Condolences to Snow :cheers:
Post by: Bunyip on December 17, 2018, 11:17:25 AM
Snow, so very sorry to hear of your loss. I can only imagine what you are going through. Thoughts are with you and your family.
Post by: macca on January 09, 2019, 01:17:57 PM
Life can really, really suck at times
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Post by: Foo on January 09, 2019, 01:20:01 PM
Foo
Hurry up corkhead!
Post by: Bird on January 09, 2019, 01:26:46 PM
Quote from: macca
On top of losing my FIL a week before xmas, we have also lost my daughters best friend to cancer on new years eve, a beautiful girl I have known nearly all her life and far too young at just 32, laid her to rest yesterday, also lost an uncle on new years day.
Life can really, really suck at times
I no longer know you.
Post by: macca on January 09, 2019, 01:57:19 PM
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Post by: Bird on January 09, 2019, 01:58:23 PM
Quote from: macca
They say things happen in threes, so you should be safe. Its been a xmas/new year to forget thats for sure. Said to my daughter after the funeral yesterday, "lets take a few days next week and go up the river ", she replied "I couldn't think of anything I'd rather do" so told the boss today I'm off camping for a few days next week. Just me, the daughter and my grandson, I couldnt think of anything I'd rather do ATMsounds Shithot to me mate.
Was going to suggest a beer, but maybe week after - im away next week... Maybe time for an Amigo's....
Post by: Bigfish on January 09, 2019, 06:20:45 PM
:cheers:
Post by: macca on January 09, 2019, 07:41:15 PM
sounds Shithot to me mate.That could be a goer, its about time i made it to an Amigos meet up
Was going to suggest a beer, but maybe week after - im away next week... Maybe time for an Amigo's....
Having a rough trot mate. Enjoy the time with the daughter and grandson.Thanks Bigfish, I'm lucky my kids have been bush camping all their lives and this one especially loves the Murray as much as i do. Pressures on now tho, her favourite camping meal is fresh cod and homemade chips on the river bank and I'd really like to see her smile again
:cheers:
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Post by: Bad Scott on January 10, 2019, 04:29:32 AM
sounds Shithot to me mate.And knockwood ;D
Was going to suggest a beer, but maybe week after - im away next week... Maybe time for an Amigo's....
Post by: macca on January 10, 2019, 07:47:58 AM
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Post by: Cruiser 105Tvan on January 10, 2019, 10:38:29 AM