Age and other problems.

[ancient-one]

I had two really good friends as I got older, would have had three
but one, my hunting buddy moved out of state several years ago.
One of the two left had a stroke and died about two months ago.
He would have been 96 in Feb, just a few days before I turn 98 if my luck holds out. The other is 98 and will be 99 in May. He lives on a farm and I think he will make 100, his sister just older than him lived past 101.
We are both hard of hearing and even with his wife translating our phone conversations would probably make a good comedy. I know how much I miss Bud. Our wife's were good friends and we made many a trip together. His wife couldn't drive and my wife's stroke nstopped her. When one was needing help with doctor's visits the other was there.
Things change and jt hurts but it happens. Now the kids and grandkids are on call.
I am so sorry that you lost your friend because those kind can't be replaced

 

[jeffrefrig]

Skeet_028, so sorry for your loss. Cripes, I'm only 65 and have pretty much become numb over the loss of old friends I'll never see again. Some younger, some older than me, but each had their own spot in my heart. When I lost my baby sister she was married at the time to my best friend. That was the last time I stepped foot in FLA. Recently their daughter got married up here in Pittsburgh and our seats were at the same table. Instead of the usual "long time no sees and what's new, etc." he jumped straight into politics. I was dumbfounded, but said I'd prefer not to talk politics at Erin's wedding. Long story short, that was the last time I saw or talked to him. I consider him gone now, too. Too late in life for drama; I just eliminate the characters in the play.

 

[bigwheelzip]

Not that he didn't lead a fairly long life...but a few weeks ago he was doing alright...Don't really know how or what to say.

Your friend won life's lottery. Lived long, passed quickly with dignity, and left an admirable legacy.
I'm sorry for your loss.

 

[Grayfox]

This thread hits hard for me. We buried my best friend last Saturday.
She wasn't a shooter or gun oriented person. She was just a good woman. She did have various aliments and was scheduled for a hip replacement. But nothing life threatening.
Her daughter lives in another state and when she couldn't reach her she asked a local friend to check in on her. They found her dead.
No word on the cause yet and it could be several months before the autopsy results are released as there was no crime or violence involved.
This lady helped bring me back into the real world after my wife passed. She was my friend, confidant and shoulder to cry on. I will miss her dearly.

 

[BLACKHAWKNJ]

"It's not the years in the life, it's the life in the years."
I am 73, lost quite a few friends younger than me-a lot younger.

 

[G-Mac]

If I'da known I was gonna live this long, I might have taken better care of myself over the years. But my stories wouldn't be as good . . .

I've said the first part of this many times. I'm stealing the second part.

 

[Beemerguy53]

I'm very sorry for your loss, Skeet...may your friend's memory always be a blessing to you.

 

[Skeet 028]

I really thank y'all for the kind words. I posted without thinking of how my words would affect others. Seems as though I am not alone concerning the loss of friends and relatives. For that I apologize to those who recently went through the same experiences. Seems at my(our in some cases)age 75, the world changes so quickly. Looking to the passing of my friend...it seems to be true he was blessed to not suffer a lingering death. He would have hated that! He told me, in jest, many times he wanted to go quickly at the hands of a jealous husband. LOL. Yeah we were both a little sick!