One for my brother

[old1955]

What fletty said.

[KBs PensNmore]

Sorry to side track this, but this is "one for my brother" also. Last Sunday, I got a text wanting to contact my brother, unfortunately he passed away 2 years ago last month. It turns out to be his son, the result of sowing ones wild oats on a Saturday Night, and forgetting to go to church on Sunday praying for a crop failure. The son is 30 years old, I'd heard of him, but being my brother thought it was full of BS as were most of his stories. Anyway we've been emailing back and forth, and hoping to catch up soon. Hoping he'll join this forum, as he's a tree lopper, so hopefully will get some nice pieces.
Kryn

Late yesterday afternoon, I got a text message from the nephew saying he was on his way, about an hour later get another message saying we're on our way, delayed because a 9 YO threw a tantrum, (glad it's him and not mine) eventually getting here about 8.40pm after dropping the 2 girls at her mothers place. It was great to finally meet him, at long last. We talked for ages about his dad, him and his achievements, and missing out on the Olympic Board diving team by 20 points. They were here for about 2 hours, but it felt like 10 minutes. As they were leaving, he gave me some Red Gum logs and a couple of nice pieces of Black Butt, that I'll turn into an Urn, for my beloved mate's ashes.
Kryn

[DaveTTC]

Thx for sharing

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

Tough day today. Timothy would have been 43 today. Might have slipped by if it had not been for Facebook giving me a reminder.

Fighting back a tear from time to time as I think of him through out the day



Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[KBs PensNmore]

Yes, I know exactly how you feel Dave, it was my brothers birthday 21st Sept, he would have been 59. Just remember the good times you've had with him growing up.
Kryn

[fletty]

Hi Dave, take heart that, in only a few years, it will change to being a day when you remember good things, funny things, things he still owes you! That's how it now is for me and me little sister. It has become a special day NOT a feared one.
fletty

[Chesand]

Dave, the first birthday and Christmas after their death are the hardest then it is as Fletty says.

[Pittwater Pete]

Hang in there Buddy, it get's easier.

Pete.

[crowie]

G'Day Dave,
The fact that today was a bit raw just goes to show you & your brother had, or is that, have a special bond.
Hold onto that love and remind yourself of the good and fun times.
Cheers, Peter

[Simplicity]

A hard day but it shows you care and how much you still love him
But as others have said its good to remember the good the bad and the fun

[DaveTTC]

Thanks all for your comments. There are some good times and good stories to tell. I have to write a few of these memories down.

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[fletty]

....... I have to write a few of these memories down......

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

Been there, tried that Dave........ dismal failure!
I found writing it all down just too hard, it was just like she was watching me! What did work however was a cheapie tape recorder and a couple of mates ..... with beer! The stories flowed, it was so natural and so therapeutic. I've still got the recorder laying around somewhere, happy to post it to you?
Fletty

[DaveTTC]

Been there, tried that Dave........ dismal failure!
I found writing it all down just too hard, it was just like she was watching me! What did work however was a cheapie tape recorder and a couple of mates ..... with beer! The stories flowed, it was so natural and so therapeutic. I've still got the recorder laying around somewhere, happy to post it to you?
Fletty

I am still giving this one thought. As kids we had an extremely disfunctional childhood. Very few friends and almost none in common. Our child life was mostly just the two of us and no one to reminisce with. Our adult life early years was mostly the two of us and my ex who I have not seen in many years and no idea where she lives. Still i could just talk and record on my phone. Hope you having a good trip

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[DaveTTC]

Paul alluded to something else coming. Cant remember what thread it was in but got home today to this box



At the price these were sold for it is a real gift. Thankyou Paul. These will hold a special place close by a coping saw made by Ian



Paul restored these

Dave TTC
Turning Wood Into Art

[Bushmiller]

I thought the children might have claimed those as their own .

Regards
Paul