Life is short, cherish it ❤️

[grog]

Todays news fits this subject. My best Mate for years, then about four years or so we parted ways Not sure what happened, just did. He passed this morning, still a cold horrible memory bringing thing to happen.

[Pommeroy]

Condolences for your loss Grog.

[GSXKING]

Well they pulled the plug this morning and Ian passed away almost instantly the respirator was turned off. He would never have felt any pain according to the neurosurgeon. Such a big bleed it leaked over to the right side also. He has donated his organs for others who may be ill.

I'm going to miss his daily phone calls.

I feel angry now that he never sought treatment for his high blood pressure.

May he RIP 🪦 

[KiwiCol]

RIP Ian

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Condolences Chris.

A very honourable gift to be an organ donor too, hopefully those gifts can improve the lives of others.

[Kiwifruit]

Sorry for your loss Chris, the good seem to be taken too soon.

[Pommeroy]

Sounds like a peaceful passing Chris...a blessing.

[Endless]

You may be angry, and it can be a good vent for grief, which surfaces in all sorts of ways, sometimes it's better than sitting with pain. Regardless of your faith, or lack of for some of us, there's always a part of us that needs to grieve what is gone. For some, getting a health issue sorted is just taking some steps to do the thing, for others it can feel like not living things to the best or meddling in  things that are meant to be. Wishing your mate the best journey he's had yet, and that you can find solace in knowing you had the pleasure of spending decent time with him, on this oh so short innings we have. Be good to yourself bud and grieve well.

[Will14]

Sorry for your loss Chris, condolences to the family and yourself. Thankfully you have plenty of great memories to look back on & remember Ian with, which will always be with you

[gsxbarmy]

Condolences Chris, but don't be angry - whilst the circumstances were not what anyone would have wanted it did nevertheless sound like he had a peaceful passing which I'm is what he would have wanted.

@grog - sorry to hear about your mate as well, my condolences.

I guess none of us are getting any younger. let's all Live life to the fullest extent we can, we never know what tomorrow may or may not bring.

[GSXKING]

Today was Ian's cremation and ceremony.
We're away on holidays so were invited to livestream, it was exactly what he would've wanted, extremely irreverent and loads of swearing and inappropriate comments in his memory of course. I now know my relationship with him wasn't entirely unique other than the daily phone calls.
He was selfless and just wanted to make people feel empowered and happy.
I'm sad with his passing in such terrible circumstances and gladdened that his organs were donated and will help many others he didn't know.

[Pommeroy]

Good that you could participate Chris. The memories will remain after the sadness passes.

[Tony Nitrous]

I lost my next door neighbour this year, hadn't known him that long but we absolutely were on the same wavelength. The person I got on best with within 100 miles!

Lost a mate recently, Clive who I'd known for 50 years, an absolute top bloke who did well in the Grenadier Guards, loved his bikes, an all round good guy.

I've never changed jobs frequently, I like the stability of long term employment, but being in industries that were somewhat risky and attracted guys with a more carefree lifestyle, I have quite a list of folk who are now gone.

I also come from a large family with a whole heap of aunts and uncles, all a lot older than me, who seem to pop off the perch quite regularly!   Biggest suprised is my elderly parents who seem determined to outlive me!


It's not something I stress over, but it's 100% in my thoughts. As my wife pointed out my parents worked and saved and invested to the extreme, now they sit and do nothing as they are too old and crook to enjoy the rewards.

I know what a poor investment my bikes are, but I partly justify it with the fact my bike days are limited, as are my days above ground.

Not being morbid but definitely food for thought.

[Hooli]

The ideal day to die is the one all your lines of credit dry up & you've enjoyed every penny of the bank's money before going.

[KiwiCol]

Indeed, die owing the bank a million quid & no assets!   Life well lived.