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« Reply #40 on: October 09, 2023, 04:15:58 AM » |
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Tracy we remember the good times. My wife Iris and I met you and Don at a Chinese buffet on I-77 when we were staying in Hillsville Va. many years ago. We rode South toward Mt. Airy and stopped at a greenhouse where you wanted to make a purchase of some sort. I couldn't keep up with either of you. So sorry for your loss.
Yes I do... I lost the photos in Photobucket ,as they deleted my acct. IICRC you had a Silver n green , like mine... Most likely honey was what I bought or fruit... Ahhh the good ole days... |
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« Reply #41 on: October 18, 2023, 04:46:46 AM » |
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I'm doing my best . To stay ahead of the demons .
Life has been hard to say the least.
Coming in to winter.. Still cutting and working on firewood..
I had a few mates come down Sat. and help me a bit .
Kinda got rained/drizzled out..
They helped me in the shop, so I can get e in for winter.
Lets face it there is stuff I just can't move alone!
Stuff keeps breaking down . My woodstove internal fan broke the other day.
It's like ; Great something else I need to fix.
Oh well it is what it is.. And I'll trudge on. The best I can.
Sure do need a lot more rain.. The Spring is so low.
Thank You for the gifts.
Ya'll have no idea how that helps a bit.
Hugs
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« Reply #42 on: October 25, 2023, 09:19:17 AM » |
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It will now be a Month since Don has crossed over. And it's time to have a toast to a life well lived ! He had a wonderful life that was full and rich with adventure and love lots of love. His next big adventure . Till he and I meet once again ,as we always have.  Alcohol or not a toast is just a drink just held up high !  If You would like to join me ; I would be very honored to ya'll have a drink/toast with me ; at 11:07 (my time in VA.) pm Friday night the 27th . In honoring Don aka Highbinder . We have lead one hell of a life together ! Knew each other for 50yrs. Together for 43yrs. And it truly , was Awesome ! I will always miss him oh so much.  We traveled across this country too many times to count.    GOD Speed Honey ! RIP .  The Door is always open !  |
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« Reply #43 on: October 25, 2023, 10:20:01 AM » |
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Excellent story. The date is on my calendar. RIP Don.
As ex-navy we honor our shipmates who have passed with the following words:
Fair winds to you sir, it’s time to rest your oars, we have the watch until that time we meet on Heaven’s shore.
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« Reply #44 on: October 25, 2023, 11:07:24 AM » |
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Excellent story. The date is on my calendar. RIP Don.
As ex-navy we honor our shipmates who have passed with the following words:
Fair winds to you sir, it’s time to rest your oars, we have the watch until that time we meet on Heaven’s shore.
Thank You My Dad was navy... Don was Army ... |
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« Reply #45 on: October 25, 2023, 11:37:55 AM » |
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Tracy,
We will honor Don at 11:07 on Friday, we will raise a glass in his honor and memory.
There are special people in our lives who never leave us, even after they are gone.
We do not remember days, we remember moments.
Don't cry because it's over, smile because it happened.
The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched, they must be felt with the heart.
Petra & Yuri
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« Reply #46 on: October 25, 2023, 11:52:57 AM » |
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Tracy, may God's arms of love and peace envelope you and bring comfort and healing your your hurting heart.
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« Reply #47 on: October 25, 2023, 01:46:20 PM » |
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One of the memories I will always have is the way, when you rode together, side by side, your heads would be leaning into each other (but I am sure you were on the cb's)
What a special relationship you both were blessed with for half a century.
Bonnie and I will be toasting with you and all of our friends
Oss
And of course the good natured way he would make fun of my lack of mechanical ability and my stately (slow speed) whenever the opportunity arose : )
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« Reply #48 on: October 25, 2023, 02:00:31 PM » |
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By his hat looks like he was a 1st Cav Trooper as well, like my daughter. A life well lived indeed, I will be joining in on the salute and toast!
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« Reply #49 on: October 25, 2023, 05:01:10 PM » |
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It will be an honor to raise a glass in Don's honor. I always liked and admired the man. You too Tracy.
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« Reply #50 on: October 25, 2023, 08:19:51 PM » |
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 Thank You Joe ! Yuri, Even, Charles, Serk..
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« Reply #51 on: October 25, 2023, 08:27:34 PM » |
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Thank You Joe ! Yuri, Even, Charles, Serk.. It was great to talk with even if the subject was very sad. Hang in there Tracey. |
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« Reply #52 on: October 26, 2023, 04:49:29 AM » |
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« Reply #53 on: October 26, 2023, 10:05:25 AM » |
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HB would be a great person to raise a glass to in memory! Best wishes, Tracy.  |
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« Reply #54 on: October 26, 2023, 11:10:23 AM » |
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:angel:Thank You Doc and TJ !
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« Reply #55 on: October 26, 2023, 11:10:44 AM » |
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Tracy. I'm so sorry for your loss. Don was a great guy.
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« Reply #56 on: October 26, 2023, 11:12:19 AM » |
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Please accept my condolences. I think I got to have a brief conversation with him at Inzane a couple of yeas ago. I hope you don't mind if I raise my glass also to him.
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« Reply #57 on: October 27, 2023, 07:39:23 PM » |
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I'm ready and waiting... We had this tiny bottle of Blantons from when we went to the KY horse park many years ago 2002 ! I just opened it and had to strain it,  as the cork was all busted up.LOL I have it breathing right now , it's just a shot glass full ,that's how small the bottle is !  |
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« Reply #58 on: October 27, 2023, 07:51:20 PM » |
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got my beverage poured and waiting.
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« Reply #59 on: October 27, 2023, 08:00:51 PM » |
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« Reply #60 on: October 27, 2023, 08:06:02 PM » |
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« Reply #61 on: October 27, 2023, 08:07:19 PM » |
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Cheers Don!
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« Reply #62 on: October 27, 2023, 08:07:42 PM » |
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Drink To Don.
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« Reply #63 on: October 27, 2023, 08:09:24 PM » |
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A toast to the memory of a man who was a pleasure to be with. |
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« Reply #64 on: October 27, 2023, 08:12:31 PM » |
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Here, here!
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« Reply #65 on: October 27, 2023, 08:13:14 PM » |
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Mitakuye Oyasin Too All My Relations ! Thank You all , for sharing this moment ! It means a lot !  |
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« Reply #66 on: October 27, 2023, 08:41:21 PM » |
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A toast to a life well lived... Sláinte!
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« Reply #67 on: October 27, 2023, 09:23:00 PM » |
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« Reply #68 on: October 28, 2023, 06:28:14 AM » |
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Yes Tracy we are all related in this world
That is a beautiful phrase
The bourbon I got from Hotglue is now gone but not forgotten just as I shall never forget Don
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« Reply #69 on: October 28, 2023, 06:42:44 AM » |
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« Reply #70 on: October 29, 2023, 05:44:34 AM » |
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I'll be honest , these last few nights have been rough..
And now our Anniversary is coming up Nov 1st...
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« Reply #71 on: October 29, 2023, 06:13:44 AM » |
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Tracy , the first year is a year of first's. First Monday , Tuesday etc. First anniversary. We both are missing our partners. I am crying as I write this . You miss him , I miss her. Our same day losses , maybe they will meet on the other side. Time is supposed to heal , but the mind will not forget. da prez Ross |
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« Reply #72 on: October 29, 2023, 07:24:13 AM » |
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Tracy , the first year is a year of first's. First Monday , Tuesday etc. First anniversary. We both are missing our partners. I am crying as I write this . You miss him , I miss her. Our same day losses , maybe they will meet on the other side. Time is supposed to heal , but the mind will not forget. da prez Ross So true.... Hugs to you |
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« Reply #73 on: October 30, 2023, 04:37:26 PM » |
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Yes...healing takes time, more for some folks than others. I lost Rita 4.5 years ago and at times it still tugs at the heart strings. Thankfully Nancy understands, having lost her husband a few years before, so she consoles me at the time. Having lost a daughter in 2006 & 2012, that still gets to me...still often hits hard after all these years. My condolences to both of you, especially because I knew both partners.
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« Reply #74 on: November 01, 2023, 04:32:32 AM » |
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Thank You John, Lost folks in '02 and '06 a brother in '08.. Honestly they were easy ; compared to the crossing over of a Mate ... Today is a real hard day ..  |
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« Reply #76 on: November 21, 2023, 09:39:44 AM » |
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Thanks Dave... Yeah this week is going to be a tad rough... Don ; Loved Thanksgiving.. Food , Feast , Football... I'll have a very very small feast, Just me and the cat.. I don't eat turkey , so I'll do all the other trimmings on a smaller scale. And that reminds me I guess I better get cracking ! On a few things .. I had a good friend stay for 5 days helping me out on the farm , so now that company is gone , HeroBud (cat) will start coming back into the house. Being feral he hates company, doesn't like change.. I will be very happy to have him snuggle with me again... |
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« Reply #77 on: November 23, 2023, 09:15:04 AM » |
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Tracy,
I'm not here much anymore, sorry for the delayed response and even sorrier to hear of the loss of Don. Lots of great InZane memories with both of you. Praying for comfort and peace for you. It was always apparent how you both complimented each other and seemed to be a perfect match. I always enjoyed chatting and riding with you both. Again, my sincere condolences.
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« Reply #78 on: November 23, 2023, 01:20:49 PM » |
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Thanks Dave !
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« Reply #79 on: November 23, 2023, 01:36:42 PM » |
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Happy Thanksgiving/Happy Harvest to All https://jlcards.com/v79sN2Snacks HB's deviled eggs are way better then mine.. I must have left an Ingredient out... That's pickled hot cherry peppers stuffed with cream cheese next to the olives .  And supper .  To top it all off Pamelon Pie  I hope everyone has a Blessed day .... |
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