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Some perspective

Post by Shug » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:16 pm

Chaps/ladies, can I ask a favour?

if you're sitting near a glass of something, can I request that you raise it to the memory of my Dad, who passed away on this day one year ago. Quite scary how quickly a year passes.

Just to provide some perspective to some of the pedantry that's been on display in this forum recently - there are more important things in life.

Cheers all - sorry for the indulgence.
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Re: Some perspective

Post by duggiesmith » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:17 pm

Slainte.
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Re: Some perspective

Post by Dominic » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:21 pm

I shall raise a glass!
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Re: Some perspective

Post by mwmackenzie » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:27 pm

Certainly! Slainte!

Cherish your fond memories mate, all the very best :cheers
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Re: Some perspective

Post by Skyenet » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:27 pm

Shug wrote:Chaps/ladies, can I ask a favour?

if you're sitting near a glass of something, can I request that you raise it to the memory of my Dad, who passed away on this day one year ago. Quite scary how quickly a year passes.

Just to provide some perspective to some of the pedantry that's been on display in this forum recently - there are more important things in life.

Cheers all - sorry for the indulgence.
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Re: Some perspective

Post by r10crw » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:31 pm

Thinking of you shug, it's strange how life goes on but he is not forgotten.
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Re: Some perspective

Post by scottishselise » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:35 pm

I raise my glass (lovely red).

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Re: Some perspective

Post by meatball » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:36 pm

Hope you are ok today mate.

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Re: Some perspective

Post by tut » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:38 pm

Happy to Shug, in fact I have a glass of Laphroaig in my hand at this moment.

I lost my dad sixty years ago this year, but no comparison to yours.

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Re: Some perspective

Post by campbell » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:41 pm

I'll raise one with my reheated chilli, Shug, once the terrors are abed and peace has broken out again! Might even dig out something single and malt. As it happens it's my Dad's birthday today. I am glad I spoke to him, now that you mention this.

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Re: Some perspective

Post by Shug » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:42 pm

Thanks all :)

Actually a Laphroaig quarter cask I'm supping just now actually.

Have a pleasant image of him looking down a bit bemused at what all these strangers on the internet are toasting. :D
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Re: Some perspective

Post by Noops » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:50 pm

To absent freinds :cheers
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Re: Some perspective

Post by Rich H » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:51 pm

cheers :)
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Re: Some perspective

Post by kevham » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:51 pm

Didn't have a glass of anything to hand so I got off my fat backside and got one. Slainte!
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Re: Some perspective

Post by Mr Momo » Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:58 pm

Shug - a great reminder for us all. Hope you're remembering the good moments over that malt.

My mum's 70th today and whilst she drives us all nuts, pulling together photos for a party from the last 40 odd years has made me realise we will miss the old codgers when they're gone.
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