ismith
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…… knows someone in the 80’s, give them a call and bull shit with them for a hour or so, you might make their day.
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Arcola
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Got to catch up with a long time customer yesterday. He’s 88 and still sharp as a tack. Still driving and going about his daily to-do list. Politely and innocently chatting up every gal he encounters -mostly just flattering them. Survived a war, the loss of two sons, and eight heart attacks. Probably countless other things I’m unaware of. He’s held powerful municipal and government positions and also dug graves for a living. He finally fully retired a few years back. His body is starting to fail him but his mind isn’t. He's a pleasure to chat with when I get the chance.
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Nick87
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I'll add you'll wish you did more often, when you can't.
Nick87
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Forky beat me to it by a hair.
Nick87
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Probably the highlight of her day.
My 90 year old buddy passed away in November. We would talk every 2-3 weeks about his latest adventure looking for sheep, and he’d report the numbers and classification. Flying an airplane or helicopter in the San Juans, ATVing in the Dolores River country, or “road hunting” winter range, he was always up to something.
Just a couple of years ago the SxS broke down when they were coming out of the Dolores River in the dark, in winter. Dead cell phone batteries, so his buddy left him there and walked out. Didn’t get back to get George until the next day. Of course, George had to call me and tell me about what they saw, but barely mentioned his overnight experience in passing.
I do miss our visits.
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Just a couple of years ago the SxS broke down when they were coming out of the Dolores River in the dark, in winter. Dead cell phone batteries, so his buddy left him there and walked out. Didn’t get back to get George until the next day. Of course, George had to call me and tell me about what they saw, but barely mentioned his overnight experience in passing.
I do miss our visits.
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Caseknife
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Hey, just because you didn't watch Hogan's Heroes or I Dream of Genie, doesn't mean that we are that old, you're just younger
We have a couple neat old guys that come into the shop and I try to talk to them when they come in. And there are those that don't come in anymore, I miss them.
No parents and no Aunts and Uncles any longer so have to make do with older friends.
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He get sent all the grip and grins and I call when I can crazy how quick life can be moving. I’ll drop what I’m doing to take the call when the phone rings.
Caseknife
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George sounds like he was a wonderful man. Would have been neat to know him.My 90 year old buddy passed away in November. We would talk every 2-3 weeks about his latest adventure looking for sheep, and he’d report the numbers and classification. Flying an airplane or helicopter in the San Juans, ATVing in the Dolores River country, or “road hunting” winter range, he was always up to something.
Just a couple of years ago the SxS broke down when they were coming out of the Dolores River in the dark, in winter. Dead cell phone batteries, so his buddy left him there and walked out. Didn’t get back to get George until the next day. Of course, George had to call me and tell me about what they saw, but barely mentioned his overnight experience in passing.
I do miss our visits.
George Andrew Van Den Berg Obituary November 1, 2024 - Hood Mortuary
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Arcola
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Sounds like one hell of a guy, Oak. Seems those types are fading. Bayfield area holds a special place in my heart.My 90 year old buddy passed away in November. We would talk every 2-3 weeks about his latest adventure looking for sheep, and he’d report the numbers and classification. Flying an airplane or helicopter in the San Juans, ATVing in the Dolores River country, or “road hunting” winter range, he was always up to something.
Just a couple of years ago the SxS broke down when they were coming out of the Dolores River in the dark, in winter. Dead cell phone batteries, so his buddy left him there and walked out. Didn’t get back to get George until the next day. Of course, George had to call me and tell me about what they saw, but barely mentioned his overnight experience in passing.
I do miss our visits.
George Andrew Van Den Berg Obituary November 1, 2024 - Hood Mortuary
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LopeHunter
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Mother is 90. We talk several times a month. I send 100+ handwritten postcards when traveling and several go to seniors I have not been in the same room in decades other than funerals. Money well spent. Am in Denver this month and actually writing a few tonight.
