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Miscellaneous Topics => General Discussions => Topic started by: IKnowWood on February 05, 2008, 08:35:33 AM

Title: Sorry not been around much
Post by: IKnowWood on February 05, 2008, 08:35:33 AM
All, sorry I have not been around much posting and interacting with you all.

My father-in-law recently passed away fighting Lung Cancer, he was diagnosed this last July 2007 and passed away January 30th, 2008.  He is the person who hooked me on the Bradly Smoker and was part of all our lives.  He was a constant lurker on the boards and loved the interaction we all had hear but never posted.  Since his diagnosis cam in I took it easy here as reading the boards was one of his daily things since retiring several years ago, and his inability to use his smoker was tearing him apart. 

With him gone we will re-build and move forward.  His Widow, my mother-in-law has decided to keep the SS Original smoker (I am not sure she will keep the Propane one, maybe not since I still have mine), and I can teach her what she already does not know (not much to explain).  She is also an avid fan of the forum and I hope one day she will also get an account and share her experiences.  Lots to do before we get there, but we can only take each day and each week one at a time.

I will be back posting again more starting now, time to move on.

Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Tiny Tim on February 05, 2008, 09:01:56 AM
My condolences to you and your family.  Glad to see you back too.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: coyote on February 05, 2008, 09:33:42 AM
My heart is with you and your family.....The time your family has shared together
will become great memories to be shared for generations to come.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Wildcat on February 05, 2008, 11:48:13 AM
My heart goes out to you folks as well.  Our prayers are with you all.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Mr Walleye on February 05, 2008, 01:04:17 PM
Very sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers go out to you all.

Mike
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: iceman on February 05, 2008, 02:03:22 PM
Prayers and best wishes for you and the family. We are so glad to hear all of you decided to continue as part of this "family" we have here at the forum. Looking foward to hearing from you again.
Pat and Ann.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Habanero Smoker on February 05, 2008, 02:33:07 PM
My condolences to you and your family. I'm looking forward to the day of reading your mother-in-law's and yours posts.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: manxman on February 05, 2008, 02:59:48 PM
My condolences to you and your family.

With Best Wishes, Paul
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: West Coast Kansan on February 05, 2008, 09:22:38 PM
Take Care IKW... we sent our wishes as above.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Gizmo on February 05, 2008, 11:07:40 PM
I would like to extend my condolences as well.  Good to here you were able to share in a love and passion that continues on through great memories and you mother-in-law.  I to hope she joins us here and continues on the passion.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: car54 on February 06, 2008, 03:41:56 AM
Sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.Take it day by day and as time passes it does get easier.

Brad
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: HCT on February 06, 2008, 05:26:28 AM
My condolences to you and your family.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Oldman on February 06, 2008, 04:58:58 PM
Sorry about your loss, friend.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: KyNola on February 06, 2008, 08:39:52 PM
My condolences to your family and you.   My father in law taught me a lot about so many things as well.  Good to know you have begun the healing process.  Will look forward to having you around again.

KyNola

Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: LilSmoker on February 07, 2008, 01:39:19 AM
Very sorry to hear this IKW, my condolences to your family and yourself.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: begolf25 on February 07, 2008, 07:56:04 AM
IKW,

Sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences.

Bryan
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: IKnowWood on February 13, 2008, 07:56:40 PM
Thank you for all the well wishes.  We are plowing forward with life and what the next stage means.  We are planning a Celebration of Life event sometime soon, the idea is to Celebrate what good things in life for all of us has come and is gone but still is in our hearts.  For us here in this group I say we celebrate this Saturday (2/16/08) all who want raise a glass of your favorite Bourbon, Henry's was good old Jack Daniels and celebrate good times and good friends.  I will try to get into the the Chat Board and be there as I drink a Bourbon (I will use some Knobb Creek)  and enjoy good times.
 
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Consiglieri on February 14, 2008, 04:16:44 PM
Quote from: IKnowWood on February 13, 2008, 07:56:40 PM
Thank you for all the well wishes.  We are plowing forward with life and what the next stage means.  We are planning a Celebration of Life event sometime soon, the idea is to Celebrate what good things in life for all of us has come and is gone but still is in our hearts.  For us here in this group I say we celebrate this Saturday (2/16/08) all who want raise a glass of your favorite Bourbon, Henry's was good old Jack Daniels and celebrate good times and good friends.  I will try to get into the the Chat Board and be there as I drink a Bourbon (I will use some Knobb Creek)  and enjoy good times.
 

I think I'll have to bring out the Blanton's.  Cheers to life and all who make it more enjoyable. 
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: iceman on February 15, 2008, 09:13:17 AM
I'm not a Bourbon drinker but by gosh I will have a shot of Jack Saturday! Here's to good times and good friends.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Gizmo on February 15, 2008, 04:16:56 PM
Sounds rather Gentleman-ly of you Ice. 
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: West Coast Kansan on February 16, 2008, 09:53:17 AM
Cheers IKW,
It is the tough times that provides us with the joy and memories of the good times.  May we all have the strength and appreciation to deal with both.

We are surrounded by life stages! Jan 2007
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k18/WCK_02/baby-outfit-1.jpg)

December 2007 The outfit is put to good use!
(http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k18/WCK_02/4Months1208.jpg)
My celebration
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Tiny Tim on February 18, 2008, 07:55:37 AM
I was out (even out of town once) on Saturday night, so didn't get into the chat room, but I made sure I had a drink with Bourbon in it when we went to supper....lucky I even got that one as I only had one drink and emptied the bottle at the bar...and they didn't have a spare.
Title: Re: Sorry not been around much
Post by: Stickbowcrafter on February 20, 2008, 06:06:07 PM
May God bless and comfort you and your family. When you're feeling up to it, fire up that Bradley and send some smoke his way. He'll appreciate it.

-Brian