Mavis is sick today...
She never was before - at least not for the last 104 years, but she's not doing so well now.
I suppose that sounds as if it has little to to with mountains or bears or old Cherokee indians.
Maybe not.
Anyway... Pennies make dollars, and y'all never expect me to make any dang sense...
Wouldn't wanna disappoint.
I reckon I ain't worth a nickel. But, I'm worth a penny. She told me so.
Awrighten.
Sorry to hear that about Mavis, hal.
It's getting kinda scary cause I'm starting to understand you. ;D
You're top-notch in my book.
It's ok. It's time. It's just never a good time.
Hal,
Sorry to hear about Mavis. You've had a lot on your plate lately.
Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.
Larry
Sorry to hear Hal.
Sorry to hear that.
Sorry to here about your Grandmother Hal Thoughts are with you and her.
Sorry to here about Mavis.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
So sorry from here to there.
Thanks, ALL y'all...
Sorry I even posted this, but I did. Oh well.
Didn't mean to bring anyone down.
She had a rough day yesterday, but comfortable right now (thanks to Oxygen and Morphine).
Just a matter of time now, but she's a real tough bird.
P.F. and Mavis took us to the Great Smokey Mountains a few times when we were kids.
Seemed kinda magical at the time, and there wasn't any easy way to get there.
All you old pre-Interstate-Highway folks probably know what I mean...
Still have the memories.
Mavis doesn't.
But, I do.
Awrighten.
Sorry to hear about your grandmother. I hope it nothing serious. I just can't imagine of all the history she has experienced; from horse and buggy to outer space exploration.
Hal
Glad to here Mavis is restin comfortable, thats a good thing.
I've never been to the Great Smokey Mountains, but I live a sheltered life,
at least you and grandma got to see them and you will always have that.
Take care my friend.
Raise your glasses boys (and girls)... Mavis passed away peacefully a couple hours ago.
Here she is when she was a spry 100.
(http://lh3.ggpht.com/_CbvAIVzmFFM/S88SLESrecI/AAAAAAABIRs/cPQqDx8nwt4/4662_1169461914684_1172048670_30484691_1312171_n.jpg)
Got my glass of tea raised in honor to Mavis.
Thoughts and prayers to all who knew her.
My Condolences - and We'll pray for y'all.
R.I.P.
I am so sorry to hear of Mavis's passing. She was very special to Hal's family.
Larry
Thoughts and condolences to her family and friends.
I also offer my condolences.
Our prayers for Mavis and her loved ones.
My the Lord of Life shine His light upon her soul.
Well, I got the grass cut. I reckon it'll look presentable till we get back.
Got the bus all cleaned up. Ain't fittin' to go funerals in a dirty vehicle.
We ordered a real nice spread of pink roses to cover the box.
Mavis liked pretty pink things.
Ordered some more flowers for two other old women...
(When it rains, it pours).
One was my neighbor growing up, and one was my grade-school principal...
Seems it didn't matter what I tore up or set on fire, she loved me anyhow.
Treated me like I was her own.
Go figure.
Thanks y'all for all the well wishes and prayers.
Sorry I posted this decipherable misery...
I promise, I'll go back to posting my regular nonsense when I get back.
Awrighten.
Have a Safe trip and well wishes to those that remain.
Sorry to hear Hal, prayers for you and yours.
So sorry to hear the sad news Hal. Thoughts coming your way for you & your family.
Some of you know Hal and I are from the same home town. I'm still in that same town. Saw Hal tonight. He's doing well.
KyNola
Quote from: KyNola on April 22, 2010, 07:26:08 PM
Some of you know Hal and I are from the same home town. I'm still in that same town. Saw Hal tonight. He's doing well.
KyNola
Thats good to here.
QuoteSorry I posted this decipherable misery...
No apology needed... you are part of our family. Your loss is our loss.
Quote from: OU812 on April 23, 2010, 05:35:23 AM
Quote from: KyNola on April 22, 2010, 07:26:08 PM
Some of you know Hal and I are from the same home town. I'm still in that same town. Saw Hal tonight. He's doing well.
KyNola
Thats good to here.
That is good to hear.
Thanks for the update KyNola.
Praying that she finds all here old friends and family up above.
Thanks, all y'all...
It was a nice service. A couple of young fellas from P.F. and Mavis's church (that they founded) came and played a trumpet duet at the graveside, and both pastors came and spoke a few words.
The closest relatives were all grandchildren, and I made all the older folks sit down in the chairs where we were supposed to.
Just didn't seem right sitting down when we didn't need to.
Spent some time by myself just driving around town. The "Norman Rockwell" images of where I grew up (near my old home) have been replaced with unkept lawns, 2nd hand shops, and check cashing enterprises. On the bright side, it's still a wonderful town, and lots of nice "new" things are happening. I reckon it's true that "you can't go home". Everything changes.
The old Lowertown district has really been revitalized, and become quite the tourist attraction (due, in no small part, to KyNola -- good job, buddy!).
Traffic was very heavy because it was "Quilter's Week" - Thousands of folks come from all over the world to Paducah, KY for the Quilt festival.
Kinda fittin', I reckon... I have two quilts that Mavis stitched by hand for me.
Anyhow, Mavis was a pistol.
Awrighten.
Good to see you back and sounds like there is Peace in your Heart.
Quote from: classicrockgriller on April 24, 2010, 08:12:33 PM
Good to see you back and sounds like there is Peace in your Heart.
It's all good. She's up there with P.F. and all those little winged baby fiddlers and streets of gold and such...
I'm stuck here with you and Squirt and KyNola and crazy turtles and such.
Awrighten.
Quote from: hal4uk on April 24, 2010, 08:20:43 PM
Quote from: classicrockgriller on April 24, 2010, 08:12:33 PM
Good to see you back and sounds like there is Peace in your Heart.
It's all good. She's up there with P.F. and all those little winged baby fiddlers and streets of gold and such...
I'm stuck here with you and Squirt and KyNola and crazy turtles and such.
Awrighten.
Geez, sounds like you "almost" have it as good. ;D