Sorry MIA... family stuff - Page 10

Gas Man · 03-28-2009, 12:42 AM

YO.. this just in...

Death is FUCKIN EXPENSIVE!!

rogue · 03-28-2009, 12:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

YO.. this just in...

Death is FUCKIN EXPENSIVE!!

I know.

How are things going, GM?

Gas Man · 03-28-2009, 12:57 AM

They are going... mom is now staying at my house. She had a few moments today when she started to cry but she pulled thru. She's always been very strong. She had a ruff time when her and I were at the funeral home ordering the last few things and paying for everything.

Sat, Uma is taking her shopping for some new clothes for Sun/Mon. And I plan on working around the house... trying to finish up things before Sundays LONG LONG DAY!!! 9hrs at the funeral home!! ! OH MY

rogue · 03-28-2009, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

They are going... mom is now staying at my house. She had a few moments today when she started to cry but she pulled thru. She's always been very strong. She had a ruff time when her and I were at the funeral home ordering the last few things and paying for everything.

Sat, Uma is taking her shopping for some new clothes for Sun/Mon. And I plan on working around the house... trying to finish up things before Sundays LONG LONG DAY!!! 9hrs at the funeral home!! ! OH MY

I've recently been there and done that with my mom at the last of October. I know what you're going through. Even though my mom remained a widow after my dad's death in the late 80's, what little family I had left couldn't cope with what was going on and I had to do everything (and not having a clue). I had a friend who helped me a little. I also let my family help make some of the decisions...I think it helped them some.

You said your dad rode. Have you thought about a bit of a biker send off?

Gas Man · 03-28-2009, 09:32 AM

I have thought about a biker send off...dad even said something about it. However, the weather isn't great and especially in the mornings. I told mom I could ride my bike at least. However, she said "nooo" but I'm working on her. I think the suit on the bike would be funny.

'73 H1 Triple · 03-28-2009, 09:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

YO.. this just in...

Death is FUCKIN EXPENSIVE!!

My FIL dies last august and you get charged for everything. The one local paper charged $250 for a three day obit.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

They are going... mom is now staying at my house. She had a few moments today when she started to cry but she pulled thru. She's always been very strong. She had a ruff time when her and I were at the funeral home ordering the last few things and paying for everything.

Sat, Uma is taking her shopping for some new clothes for Sun/Mon. And I plan on working around the house... trying to finish up things before Sundays LONG LONG DAY!!! 9hrs at the funeral home!! ! OH MY

I hope your mom did things on her own ( as in had her own hobbies). We're encouraging my MIL to find things to do by herself or with friends. She was always with her husband, literally 24/7/365 as you never go too far with a farm.

Best of luck Chris, be strong for your mom.

Jeff

Gas Man · 03-30-2009, 12:55 AM

Well today was the viewing for dad. The crowd of people was overwhelming. For the first 4 hrs it was standing room only. The Michigan boys can attest to it. There was a line out the room for a good portion. The support was beyond words. My Michigan Big Dogs...I have not the words.

Tomry, we will lay him to rest. I'm giving his eulogy and then after the cemetary ceramony. I'm staying behind when everybody leaves to go to the wake. I plan on throwing down some dirt myself and watching everything from placing the casket in the vault, ect.

Thank again for everything!

Mr Lefty · 03-30-2009, 07:56 AM

I'm glad everything went as well as smooth as possible. hope your mother is doing alright.

RIP Gas Man Sr.

rogue · 03-30-2009, 10:22 AM

My heart and thoughts are with you and your family, GM.

Quick281 · 03-30-2009, 06:02 PM

My thoughts are still with you GM. Tomorrow will be tough but I think you will feel a bit more "concluded" once you help everything wrap up with the burial.

03-28-2009, 12:42 AM	#91
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	YO.. this just in... Death is FUCKIN EXPENSIVE!! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-28-2009, 12:57 AM	#93
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	They are going... mom is now staying at my house. She had a few moments today when she started to cry but she pulled thru. She's always been very strong. She had a ruff time when her and I were at the funeral home ordering the last few things and paying for everything. Sat, Uma is taking her shopping for some new clothes for Sun/Mon. And I plan on working around the house... trying to finish up things before Sundays LONG LONG DAY!!! 9hrs at the funeral home!! ! OH MY __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-28-2009, 09:32 AM	#95
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I have thought about a biker send off...dad even said something about it. However, the weather isn't great and especially in the mornings. I told mom I could ride my bike at least. However, she said "nooo" but I'm working on her. I think the suit on the bike would be funny. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-30-2009, 12:55 AM	#97
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Well today was the viewing for dad. The crowd of people was overwhelming. For the first 4 hrs it was standing room only. The Michigan boys can attest to it. There was a line out the room for a good portion. The support was beyond words. My Michigan Big Dogs...I have not the words. Tomry, we will lay him to rest. I'm giving his eulogy and then after the cemetary ceramony. I'm staying behind when everybody leaves to go to the wake. I plan on throwing down some dirt myself and watching everything from placing the casket in the vault, ect. Thank again for everything! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

03-30-2009, 06:02 PM	#100
Quick281 Victim of Blazer Rapage Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Talkeetna, AK Moto: 06 GSXR 600 Posts: 1,707	My thoughts are still with you GM. Tomorrow will be tough but I think you will feel a bit more "concluded" once you help everything wrap up with the burial. __________________ -Alex- Resident TWFix Noob. My 06 GSXR 600 <-- Its Clickable Fools.

03-30-2009, 07:56 AM	#98
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I'm glad everything went as well as smooth as possible. hope your mother is doing alright. RIP Gas Man Sr.