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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 16, 2009 13:02:06 GMT -6
Now THAT I would understand
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Feb 16, 2009 13:16:29 GMT -6
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 16, 2009 13:19:12 GMT -6
I dont know about Ed.. but he sure was good at exhaust-ing us all at time
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Feb 16, 2009 13:31:29 GMT -6
In that case ... maybe it should've been "Exhaust-head"?
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 16, 2009 13:54:57 GMT -6
It would appear that you sins are manifold
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Feb 16, 2009 14:18:25 GMT -6
Oh, gimme a brake!
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Post by Chicago Jake on Feb 16, 2009 14:22:12 GMT -6
BB, that tombstone is a bit tasteless. Even for you.
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Post by Kawaii Kaiju on Feb 16, 2009 16:23:39 GMT -6
BB, that tombstone is a bit tasteless. Even for you. Really? Other than it directly affects one of our board members, how is it any less tasteful than the ones you yourself joined in on the "Body dragged nearly 20 miles" thread? Zilla (not denying I found it tasteless as well, but the person it affects, Gordon, seems to be able to roll with it and even join in. Curious what the difference is in your mind.)
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Post by carl on Feb 16, 2009 21:08:11 GMT -6
It's not a question about whether Charley Tuna tastes good or has good taste. It's would you rather laugh, or be mad and sad? Good to be able to laugh. Good on you, Gordon. And the rest of you. Been a rough week for the board, huh? You guys show me a lot when you pull together. Way to go.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 17, 2009 6:12:28 GMT -6
My father was all about laughing, especially at himself, and he probably would have enjoyed Beebs tombstone, I may recommend a variant to my siblings for him.
I seem to be developing a daily 3:30am self therapy session. Ive been waking up at that time and not really getting back to sleep, the brain kicks in. I may have gotten to the root of my issues with my fathers gambling issues.
I have never been much of a gambler, Ive take too many stats classes and the basics of probability are burned into my brain. HOWEVER, that gambling bug may lay dormant just under the surface.
How many times on this board have I used phrases like "Id be willing to bet..." or "Id bet good money..." or something similar. I never considered it more than a convenient phrase, but now Im not so sure.
I recall when I turned 18, one of the first things I did was buy a bunch of Michigan Lottery tickets (it had only been around for a few months at the time). I didnt spend too much on the lottery from then through college, just didnt have the $$$.
On a business trip to Denver many years ago, I ended up doing some sight seeing in the mountains. I stopped for a meal in one of the little mining towns that have casinos. Inside of 30 minutes I had stepped into the slots, quickly won about $100, then proceeded to lose that and another $100. Not a big loss, but in hindsight it raises questions in me.
Both my father and my uncle played the Michigan Lottery, and both won major awards (in addition to my Dads $175K win, my uncle who offed himself in '07 had won about $200K in the 90's) and both burnt through that money and more. Among my fathers "expenditures" was $30K that he "loaned" to his brother to help him out with bills he was behind on... after casino losses.
I never thought of it much until now, the supermarket I go to has a big vending machine that spits out lottery scratch cards right at the main entrance. I always look at it as I pass by, followed by the racks of scratch cards at the service desk, just inside the entryway. I have to admit there is a siren calling to me there, I dont give any other single display in the store that much attention, but I have never succumbed. There are several Indian casinos in the area, I also stare at them as I pass by. I dont pay that much attention to any other building or storefront.
I am afraid of having a latent gambling issue just waiting to surface, and based on the "family tradition", thats scary.
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Post by innit Geezer on Feb 17, 2009 7:08:19 GMT -6
Gordon,
I've been reading your posts for years and I'd be willing to bet, that your overall wisdom and intelligence is what's beneath the surface. Please don't beat yourself up to much and give yourself a chance to heal and reflect
Concentrate on the good memories.
Best regards to you, Gary
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Post by carl on Feb 17, 2009 7:51:40 GMT -6
I can't point to years of reading your posts, but I agree with Gary. Well said. Lots of things lurk beneath the surface, and we can even let them out on occasion, but they seldom catch us unaware - and especially not the ones we kind of expect.
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Post by Tex on Feb 17, 2009 7:56:23 GMT -6
Gordon, go back to your law of probabilities and stay out of the casino. JMHO.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 17, 2009 8:09:59 GMT -6
Gary, Carl, Tex,
To all three of you I say "Yeahmon". After several hours of contemplating all those things, I just had to get them out of me.
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Post by Christinko on Feb 17, 2009 9:16:37 GMT -6
Gordon, I'm so pleased that you've done all this reflection! Most healthy of you! Bravo! Reminds us all to analyze our thoughts and actions every once in a while to figure out our motives and underlying driving forces. Thank you!
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Post by Irish Stu on Feb 17, 2009 11:37:21 GMT -6
Been a rough week for the board, huh? You guys show me a lot when you pull together. Way to go Not so much pull together as momentarily distracted from the usual mayhem and bickering. Simon
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Post by carl on Feb 17, 2009 12:53:48 GMT -6
Chips aside, it's nice to know who's got your back. Sure, friends and family bicker and squabble, but let someone else offer danger or insult - well, you know what I mean.
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Post by Irish Stu on Feb 17, 2009 13:12:39 GMT -6
When you put it like that Carl I can't help but agree.
Simon
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Post by nolaflacav on Feb 17, 2009 13:26:57 GMT -6
Chips aside, it's nice to know who's got your back. Sure, friends and family bicker and squabble, but let someone else offer danger or insult - well, you know what I mean. My rule of thumb is you can pretty much say or do whatever like around here as long as you do not disparage Harvey Korman. When you do that you have just plain crossed the line.
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 17, 2009 13:33:52 GMT -6
Chips aside, it's nice to know who's got your back. Sure, friends and family bicker and squabble, but let someone else offer danger or insult - well, you know what I mean. My rule of thumb is you can pretty much say or do whatever like around here as long as you do not disparage Harvey Korman. When you do that you have just plain crossed the line. I think you can disparage good old Harvey, just be careful how you word the current status of his motility
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Post by nolaflacav on Feb 17, 2009 14:05:49 GMT -6
My rule of thumb is you can pretty much say or do whatever like around here as long as you do not disparage Harvey Korman. When you do that you have just plain crossed the line. I think you can disparage good old Harvey, just be careful how you word the current status of his motility Is he having issues with his sperm again?
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Feb 17, 2009 14:20:25 GMT -6
and everything else for that matter
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Post by wareagle on Feb 17, 2009 15:00:33 GMT -6
My rule of thumb is you can pretty much say or do whatever like around here as long as you do not disparage Harvey Korman. When you do that you have just plain crossed the line. I think you can disparage good old Harvey, just be careful how you word the current status of his motility What? Is somebody disin Harvey?
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Post by Ardbeg... innit on Mar 28, 2009 9:08:13 GMT -6
Well, the coroners report finally came back this week. Seems my fathers blood alcohol level when he died was 0.22%, more than triple the legal limit for driving.
I havnt figured out yet whether this is good or bad. Obviously his judgment was grossly impaired when he fired up the car engine in the garage last month. One more issue to deal with.
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Post by Christinko on Mar 28, 2009 10:09:59 GMT -6
Ack. I'm so sorry he's put such a weight on you.
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Post by innit Geezer on Mar 28, 2009 11:18:51 GMT -6
I'm searching for the best possible words -- but Gordon -- remember, many things in life are beyond our control. This is one of them.
Take care of yourself and don't overly stress (MUCH easier said then done)
Gary
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Post by Merlot Joe on Mar 28, 2009 14:49:11 GMT -6
Gordon time heals all wounds. Don't beat yourself up on this. Take care.
Joe
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Post by edie2u on Mar 29, 2009 10:09:53 GMT -6
God bless, you Gordon, you are carrying a heavy burden. Gordon, they say that knowledge is power. You are very intelligent...you have spent countless hours delving into your own psyche, so I would say that you hold the power. I hope you can find peace...
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Post by Tex on Mar 29, 2009 20:04:27 GMT -6
Gordon, I would keep in mind that whatever your dad did was not your responsibilty. Period.
We all have to check out sooner or later in our own way. As Ernest Hemingway said, the cost of a life is death (or that's close enough)
Maybe your dad's way is tough to deal with, but my dad rotted in a nursing home with Alzheimer's for several years. I go see my mom in the nursing home in Kilgore every morning and bring her the Longview paper. I am friendly with a lot of the residents. That place is as nice as some oil money can build, is spotlessly clean, has big cages of tropical birds, is well decorated, activities all day etc. but the bottom line is that everyone in there is waiting for the big black Cadillac to call for them. Where I'm going with this is that you can stay at the party too long. Your dad's way is not for me, but maybe it was better for him and maybe for the rest of you than watching him rot in the nursing home where the biggest deal in your life is the green jello on Thursdays.
Anyway, what's done is done and you have no choice except to accept it and move on. It sucks to deal with and I feel for you but you should try hard to let it go. JMHO.
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