Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

I only wore them when absolutely had to. Last time i remember wearing one was 1st wedding. June 1968. Had to barrow one. 👍👍. I just added OPLs to the good ole boys club 👍👍

Whitey Loc: Southeast ohio

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DeeJay Loc: Southwest Virginia

Grizz, I lost my son, an only child, 7 years ago. He was only 42 years old at the time. He was my fishing partner, for nearly 2 years I didn't fish at all. It takes some time to learn to deal with such a major loss. The hurt will ease with time, it takes different amounts of time for each person. I thi k about my son every day ,now it's the good times that i think about. I talk to friends about him, and that helps, because they knew him also and can relate to what I'm talking about. I'll never stop feeling the loss and you probably won't either. The days will get better. There are some grief support groups in lots of areas. Check with some funeral homes to help find some close by. So sorry for your loss. My sons initals D.J. is what every one knew him by, that's why I go by DEEJAY .keep fishing. DEEJAY

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Thanks for sharing DEEJAY. My daughter was 45yrs4mo n 2days. Wed nite n most of Thu i was messed up. The remember these things thread took me back. The picture of my little girl in her yellow snowsuit was so vivid. Running toward me with a big SMILE. 3 or 4 at the time. That's the image I'll carry in my mind. I finally accepted the reality. I knew i needed to but as you know it's hard. Losing you son n fishing buddy double tragedy. Sorry also brother. Funny how so many things bring us together on FS besides our luv of fishing. The luv of family is a big one. Several members have experienced that loss also. All those words help honest from the heart therapy. Have a nice eve DeeJAY 👍👍

P-Soup Loc: California Central Coast

Grizzly 17, A dear friend of mine lost his wife and four children in a mudslide about 15 years ago, and I companioned him in the days and weeks following the tragedy. When he was hurting he’d come over for tea and an open space. He called his mourning “the missing.” Some days the missing would be all consuming and overwhelming, and some days the missing would bring to mind precious pearls of memories. He knew that his life was forever changed and that the missing would be the main force shaping his new life path. It’s good you are talking, and it’s also ok to linger in sacred silences. You don’t “get over” such a loss, and never let anyone suggest you should. Your daughter’s spirit continues, and sometimes you might feel her come close. Embrace it, and know that “the missing” ebbs and flows; it can move like the seasons, and it can be launched in the most unexpected moments and places. A song or a smell or even strangers can trigger memories. You need to know what people in your life are mature enough to let you be in whatever place you find yourself, within the cycles and seasons of “the missing.” God be with you on your sacred journey and God bless your precious daughter. Kind regards, Amy from Ventura, CA.

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

Welcome to the stage Amy and God bless you for being there for your friend in his time of need

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Hi psoup or Amy whichever you prefer. Thank you so much for sharing with me n your kind words. I couldn't even imagine what pain your friend suffered. Lose your whole family in one shot. Great of you to be a shoulder for him. I know i hold things in when i shouldn't. The guys i though were friends in retrospect was jackasses. They also wanted to act tough. My best friends were women. I treated them with respect n they knew they could talk to me n keep their secrets. Men brag women gossip so they say. Friends like you are hard to come by. May life treat you good always. You're story touched me. 😄😄

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

I just realized you logged on today. Welcome aboard. Hope you learn to enjoy FS as much as many of us already do. 😄😄

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Hi Four. Hows things in Louisiana? It was cold n damp all day here. Are we ever going to see you on swamp people 😂😂

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

It’s been raining for three days. We have had somewhere around 10 inches here. If you don’t mind could you please come down and pull the plug for me? Rivers are rising.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

Well that's not good. I was caught in one bad flood. Don't ever want to do it again. Are you in a danger zone?

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

No we’re high and dry here but those to my south may be in trouble and it’s still raining and more tomorrow.

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

That's good. I was lucky n lived on high side. Had 4.5 ft if water in house. Folks on low side had water up to rain gutters on 2 stoy house. Hard to get the slime n river stink outa the house😣

FourchonLa. Loc: Fourchon Louisiana, South Louisiana

Helped friends clean out their homes. Some complete gutting and others about two feet from the floor

Grizzly 17 Loc: South central Pa

I was on the farm then. Owner just redone the house. 18 months later storm hit. Had a 275 gal fuel tank in basement. Water got in air pipe push fuel oil out n up through the house. Had to redo 1st floor. I list 3 cars. 64 chevelle 64 impala n a 60 falcon. Only had ins on impala. 😞