THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

[byebyebridgetjones]

Morning Troopers.
Looking like a gorgeous day out there.
I have my uncle's funeral to attend today.
My social life really is becoming quite stellar.
Oh well, any day above ground is a good'n.
Bridge

[Angelcakes]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Morning Bridget & all to come,
It does look like a gorgeous one out there.
I'm sorry to hear about your Uncle - it always makes one look at ones own mortality & realise we've all gotta go some day.
I had a dream the other night that I had cancer and I had until Thursday to live (shit, today!) I was REALLY upset about it & totally not ready. So, I say make the most of every day...and that's just not possible if I'm hungover...those days I used to just wish they'd end so I could wake up the next day feeling better.
Well, I had no intention of getting so heavy at this hour but there it is.
Have a wonderful, sober day all - Bridge I hope you're OK at the funeral.

xo

[Draggy]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

morning all
justt wanted to say hello.
i'm usually on the army thread but they've all gone to bed and i have'nt been on mwo for a few weeks

[Draggy]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

time to hit the sack
draggy

[Angelcakes]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Nitey nite Draggy

[tawnyfrog]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Afternoon Bridge, Angel and Draggy,

Bridge, - hope your day was not too horrible. After I read your post this morning I got to thinking and adding up: In the last three years I've been to eight funerals. Four were older, two were peers and two were younger than me. Conversely, during the same period I've only been to one wedding. Guess that's what happens as we age.

It's actually good to be reflective. I realise I've lived for more than two-thirds of my life. Although I have no current illness or disability, I'm very aware of running out of time. I've got to cram a truck load of good stuff into that remaining third. Somewhere, somehow - I have to make a difference, however small.

This is not a downer - it is a fact. All part of life's rich tapestry.

Boots off time for me. Had a good, productive outdoor day, restoring some semblance of order to my tiny wind-blown corner of the world.

Be well, all to come.

[byebyebridgetjones]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Oh Jaysus....

Why can't I come from a normal family ?
It's even 'game on' at funerals.
First Aunty Izzie rocks up, labouring under the mis-apprehension that the last word in funeral attire is a sarong and Jesus Christ sandals.She then proceeds to shreik 'Dah-ling I haven't seeeen you since laaaaast funeral' at the top of her lungs to everyone, making it abundantly clear that she views this as some sort of family reunion by proxy.
Izzy dropped too much acid in the 70's and maintains that she still has flashbacks.

Fast forward to the wake and Uncle Butthead the ring in does his usual pisshead routine.
'Och ay Briiiidget.....ha ye nae managed to hobble yeseln' a fella YET !?'
Then he staggers off into the 'good room', pillages the drinks cabinet, theives a bottle of Scotch and approx one hour later lurches toward me again, having completely forgotten the previous exchange and booms
'Weeeelll nooow Briiidget....cannee help boot think yee've missed it boat.....are ye no married ?'
Forget the poor bastard up the front in the box, it's s'posed to be his show.
Even the MC/ celebrant person was a fecking screw loose. Kept babbling this stupid fecking analogy about marbles in a jar that my uncle used to collect. Christ it was bizarre. I reckon she was a washed up old stoner too.
Anyway, that's my rant for the day.
How are we all ?

[tawnyfrog]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Were there some good snacks?

[byebyebridgetjones]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Yes Tawny.
There were some good snacks.

[tiptronic_ct]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Hello, All

Just a quick (((boing))) to say hi. And hey, over in your time zone, I'm already on day 7! :-)

Hope all of you are well!

[byebyebridgetjones]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

tiptronic_ct;702571 wrote: Hello, All

Just a quick (((boing))) to say hi. And hey, over in your time zone, I'm already on day 7! :-)

Hope all of you are well!

Good on you Tip. I'm so pleased for you You've really struggled for this. I hope you're enjoying every minute.
Bx:l

[Guitarista]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Evening all!
Sorry to hear of your Uncle's passing, Bridge. Did you know him well? I'm going to more and more funeral's too, Tawny, and, sadly, they have been one of the few constants in my life, really, along with booze, and my guitar. But the reflection i do after one, seems to be always somehow enlightening, and celebratory. Not to mention the people you meet...'Oh Daaahhhhhling'! etc.

Great going on your af time, Tip! How are you feeling?
Weekend begins now, for me....yay!

A safe, sober night folk's.........

[paula]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Good morning all, I'm on week 8 now, never thought I would make it.
Good luck to all.

[Guitarista]

THE NEXT DAY THREAD Thurs Aug 27th

Hi Paula,
That is a huge achievement! Well done. Keep going! I bet you're feeling and looking sensational.....