Random Thoughts

[astfgyl]

Yes that should definitely be enough of that.

[Carnage]

A few hours ago I found out that a school friend, someone I'd known for 35 years, a really nice guy, hung himself on Friday. One of the few people from my year (120+) who was absolutely sound out, genuine, and a downright decent man. Hardworking, generous, and try as I might I can't picture him without a smile on his face.

Puts a lot of the above into perspective. Can't be arsed.

[open face surgery]

Sorry to hear that.

[astfgyl]

Yeah man sorry to hear that

[son of the Morrigan]

Sorry about that man, you'r having a bad few days of it.

[Carnage]

Bit 'tired and emotional' the other night but it's just shit news about Mike, it hit harder than I'd expected. Sorry for being a prick about it.

Random thought: are we at that age now (I'm 47, a lot of us are similarly aged I think) where our friends and contemporaries are starting to die? That's the second from my school year to go in the last year or so, fourth overall that I know of.

Another thought I'd had lately is that, statistically speaking at least, a few from the same year must be grandparents by now. That's fucking depressing.

[The Heretic]

Bit 'tired and emotional' the other night but it's just shit news about Mike, it hit harder than I'd expected. Sorry for being a prick about it.

Random thought: are we at that age now (I'm 47, a lot of us are similarly aged I think) where our friends and contemporaries are starting to die? That's the second from my school year to go in the last year or so, fourth overall that I know of.

Another thought I'd had lately is that, statistically speaking at least, a few from the same year must be grandparents by now. That's fucking depressing.

Yep I'm at that stage as well, I try not to think about it too much, but at the same time its good to have awareness to make the best of things. I know we all bitch and give out about things that aren't really that important in the whole scheme of things, and its good to vent (a bit), but perspective has to be kept on what's important, easier said than done I know when shit hits the fan, that's why its good to bounce off people, trouble shared etc...

[Hellyeah]

I'm in the 47 club also  and we all bitch and moan about the trivial stuff. Not trying to hijack the tread but 7 weeks ago after a tough week I thought, I dropped into my mam to have a coffee.
I found her in the garden after having a massive stroke, the next day she was gone at only 70 years of age.
No ill health or symptoms prior and was absolutely flying full off life.
We were very close and she was more like a big sister to me.
When you lose someone very close to you I believe its a serious reality check and now more than ever I realise I have more years behind me than ahead. 

[Carnage]

Jesus man, sorry to hear that. It's a tough time.

[Hellyeah]

Jesus man, sorry to hear that. It's a tough time.

Cheers man. I can honestly say it was the worst day of my life finding her like that. The first week I really thought I was going insane. My head was in turmoil, no sleep and was completely exhausted after the funeral.
Look after yourself and give yourself time to process and remember your friend smiling as i do my Mam.

[Eoin McLove]

Sorry to hear all that bad news, chaps.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

My heart goes out to you in that situation man. Hope you've got some sound shoulders around you to lean on if and when you need them.

[astfgyl]

Awful stuff. Best of luck getting through that one man.

[Hellyeah]

Cheers guys, sorry about that, just felt like venting and getting it out of my head.
Anyway back onto random thoughts (the lighter stuff)
The garden is pretty much in full bloom and with the intermittent showers no evening watering, so I can just enjoy with a cold one after a day's work.

[astfgyl]

Nothing only weeds in my garden...