Caught up inside my feelings........

[Banshee]

Bit of a soppy one really boys.

Sat in a dark room with some music on, a glass of fanta fruit twist and deep in my thoughts. Not often I stop and relax and take some time to think, rest and recharge every waking minute I feel guilty if I'm not busy doing something as you can tell by the waffle I write on here constantly.

Talk of Chris (Plank) tonight is just a reminder of how short and cruel life can be. I'd just like to say what a pleasure it is being on here with such a cracking bunch of lads and lasses, the amount of help we give each other on here and how above and beyond some people go to help out the fellow member puts some families to shame. I'd go as far as calling you all my family

May our vehicles last forever and with it our friendships and the connections we have made and will make through this forum. I know I've made some great friendships through this site.

Now that's all out of my system, I'll wish you all a good evening and man the hell up

[macabethiel]

I share your sentiments Banshee life is too short. I went to a funeral last Thursday to support my wife the deceased Norma was her parents next door neighbour for about 50 years.

Tonight I languished in our Hot Tub listening to a CD by Rufus Wainwright and suddenly remembered about 15 people who I used to work with some 8 of them on my first shift at the old St Marys Gate PS in Derby all have passed away over the years and all but two were younger than me.

Sure makes you think about the fragility of what we call life. On a more cheerful not I taxed the Merc today as it's going to be a hot few days - roof down and heater on weather probably. lol

[solarman216]

Yes life changes, not so many years ago it was parties and weddings, now it is more hospitals/nursing homes (visiting) and funerals, you just have to carry on Rick

[Banshee]

Originally Posted by solarman216

Yes life changes, not so many years ago it was parties and weddings, now it is more hospitals/nursing homes (visiting) and funerals, you just have to carry on Rick

Rick you inspire me mate, I feel like I never sit down and even so when I read what you've been up to I feel lazy!!!

We'd be lost on here without your knowledge and guidance sometimes

[zippy656]

Well said.

We all miss people that are no longer here...

I was thinking of willow a few days ago. Hope she has found what she needed

[Thomas61]

Not been here too long but always feel the support and help from you guys when people ask.
I saw that support when I recently read about Rustygates Alaskan adventure and associated thread. I was genuinely touched by the members support.
Easy to see how good friendships are made here and long may it last.

Oh, and that Alaska adventure is well worth a read.

[jims-terrano]

Wow Banshee very deep indeed but agree with you mate, cracking place to be. As you know I do a lot of volunteering for a youth organisation and although I'm part of some incredible activities and know some great people I definitely do too much for others and need to take a step back and see what is important in life.

Think sometimes we all need a reminder occasionally

[terranosaurusdoug]

Sniff...that was beutiful!!

I never knew plank, n I must have missed the posts you were on about. People say stuff like life is too short and all the other cliches, but cliche or not most of em are true, life IS too short, and we really don't know what is round the corner etc.!

Cheers man,i felt the love! oh and I think rustics truck will last forever lol

[Banshee]

Originally Posted by macabethiel

I share your sentiments Banshee life is too short. I went to a funeral last Thursday to support my wife the deceased Norma was her parents next door neighbour for about 50 years.

Tonight I languished in our Hot Tub listening to a CD by Rufus Wainwright and suddenly remembered about 15 people who I used to work with some 8 of them on my first shift at the old St Marys Gate PS in Derby all have passed away over the years and all but two were younger than me.

Sure makes you think about the fragility of what we call life. On a more cheerful not I taxed the Merc today as it's going to be a hot few days - roof down and heater on weather probably. lol

Sending you hot vibes my man

You must be living good mate, keep up what you're doing and enjoy every minute of it bud, and for crying out loud get that pendulum straightened

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Sniff...that was beutiful!!

I never knew plank, n I must have missed the posts you were on about. People say stuff like life is too short and all the other cliches, but cliche or not most of em are true, life IS too short, and we really don't know what is round the corner etc.!

Cheers man,i felt the love! oh and I think rustics truck will last forever lol

Glad the feelings mutual

Hahaha Rustics truck is going to be in books for the next generations!!!!

[rustic]

Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

...
Cheers man,i felt the love! oh and I think rustics truck will last forever lol

Quite right, just wondering what will happen to it when I'm gone.

As I get older, with my current condition, I have been accompanying my wife to church on quite a regular basis, even though I have not been confirmed I have been invited up for a blessing, and I have found great comfort in that. I feel very emotional, as my worries feel as though they are shared.
Added to that, the people at church are very helpful and extremely supportive.
When I am able, I go to the short morning service with my wife.
A few times now, I have felt a warming presence, as if a calling, I have discussed this with my wife and family, and I thought about getting confirmed.
I thought that approaching 61 that I would be too old, I discussed this with our local vicar, and she said, it's never too late, you're never too old. After a discussion at our home, the vicar is happy to put me forward for confirmation, and is happy with my understanding of the faith. If all goes well, my confirmation will take place next month by the Bishop at Lichfield Cathedral.
Even writing this, has brought a tear to my eyes.

Like Banshee says, take a bit of time out just for you, to think where you are going, it's all too easy to be swept along with the stresses of life.
It doesn't need a glass of alcohol to bring out your thoughts, it's really better without. Don't be afraid to discuss your thoughts with family and friends.
You guys are my friends, so I am discussing my thoughts with you.
Uncle Rustic (Richard).

[Banshee]

Originally Posted by rustic

Quite right, just wondering what will happen to it when I'm gone.

As I get older, with my current condition, I have been accompanying my wife to church on quite a regular basis, even though I have not been confirmed I have been invited up for a blessing, and I have found great comfort in that. I feel very emotional, as my worries feel as though they are shared.
Added to that, the people at church are very helpful and extremely supportive.
When I am able, I go to the short morning service with my wife.
A few times now, I have felt a warming presence, as if a calling, I have discussed this with my wife and family, and I thought about getting confirmed.
I thought that approaching 61 that I would be too old, I discussed this with our local vicar, and she said, it's never too late, you're never too old. After a discussion at our home, the vicar is happy to put me forward for confirmation, and is happy with my understanding of the faith. If all goes well, my confirmation will take place next month by the Bishop at Lichfield Cathedral.
Even writing this, has brought a tear to my eyes.

Like Banshee says, take a bit of time out just for you, to think where you are going, it's all too easy to be swept along with the stresses of life.
It doesn't need a glass of alcohol to bring out your thoughts, it's really better without. Don't be afraid to discuss your thoughts with family and friends.
You guys are my friends, so I am discussing my thoughts with you.
Uncle Rustic (Richard).

Rustic that's great I'm glad you've found some comfort in services with your wife and I presume the Bishop at Lichfield Cathedral doesn't just confirm anyone

[terranosaurusdoug]

Originally Posted by rustic

Quite right, just wondering what will happen to it when I'm gone.

As I get older, with my current condition, I have been accompanying my wife to church on quite a regular basis, even though I have not been confirmed I have been invited up for a blessing, and I have found great comfort in that. I feel very emotional, as my worries feel as though they are shared.
Added to that, the people at church are very helpful and extremely supportive.
When I am able, I go to the short morning service with my wife.
A few times now, I have felt a warming presence, as if a calling, I have discussed this with my wife and family, and I thought about getting confirmed.
I thought that approaching 61 that I would be too old, I discussed this with our local vicar, and she said, it's never too late, you're never too old. After a discussion at our home, the vicar is happy to put me forward for confirmation, and is happy with my understanding of the faith. If all goes well, my confirmation will take place next month by the Bishop at Lichfield Cathedral.
Even writing this, has brought a tear to my eyes.

Like Banshee says, take a bit of time out just for you, to think where you are going, it's all too easy to be swept along with the stresses of life.
It doesn't need a glass of alcohol to bring out your thoughts, it's really better without. Don't be afraid to discuss your thoughts with family and friends.
You guys are my friends, so I am discussing my thoughts with you.
Uncle Rustic (Richard).

I'm sure somebody on here will snap it up one day, shouldn't be too difficult to find somebody with sentimental values who will treat it the same as you have.

I'm not very religious, but I appreiciate that religion plays a very important and influential role in society. It can teach people decent morals, right from wrong but more importantly as you are finding out it is a community of people that share good values and beliefs and support each other, and I think that alone will trigger certain emotions in a person

[melissachels]

We have some pretty serious situations here too.

Makes you think....life's too short....enjoy it




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[solarman216]

Just had a text to say my friend/customer has been moved into a hospice, as he now needs round the clock care, means to see him now will have to travel to Hastings not far by most peoples accounts but we do not have motorways here and traffic is high, it is so hard to watch a person die, would rather not go but the way his eyes lit up today when I walked in makes it bearable but only just, Rick

[Blocky10]

Doubt it'll stop you Rick cos that's how you are. I'm sure they'll understand it may not be as frequent though.