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Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 2:27 am
by aquaplane
As the title, recently I have had reason to confirm that sailors are decent folk.
A couple of weeks ago my dad ended up in Lochgilphead hospital having had a stroke on Seminole in Tarbert. The support for my mum from the liveabords and the folks in Tarbert was second to none. Fortunately he only lasted a short time before he passed, <24hrs.
The number of cards from saily folks, both Tabert berth holders and other people they met while cruising has been a great comfort.
A few folk from Tarbert came down to Yorkshire for the funeral last Monday, much apreciated.
It's sort of sad but not so bad. He was 82 and had a good go at life, we are celibrating his life as much as mourning his loss.
Thanks.
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 10:09 am
by lady_stormrider
I'd just like to add my sentiment to this (although I must declare a close interest here). Everyone was lovely, offering practical help when needed.
We are making sure that the collection goes to the RNLI.
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:43 am
by Nick
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Commiserations to two very nice saily people.
Glad to hear you are celebrating his life more than mourning - I'm sure it is what he would prefer.
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:46 am
by FullCircle
I am sad for you both, but kinda glad he had a good go at life. If someone can mutter that at my funeral, I would be chuffed.
Really heartened by the saily folk, I think I will stick with them as my mates in life.
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 11:55 am
by lady_stormrider
Full Circle, thank you, it was a lovely service and for someone with such a packed life. A good send off by a very wide circle of friends and family old and new.
The best bit was - he got to see his grand daughter sailing and knew his great-grandson is learning to love boats.
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 8:24 pm
by Arghiro
Sorry to hear of your loss, but glad it was not drawn out. Find a way to keep an eye on your Mum, it will hit her hard when everyone has gone home.
Best wishes to all.
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 9:18 pm
by Aja
aquaplane wrote:As the title, recently I have had reason to confirm that sailors are decent folk.
A couple of weeks ago my dad ended up in Lochgilphead hospital having had a stroke on Seminole in Tarbert. The support for my mum from the liveabords and the folks in Tarbert was second to none. Fortunately he only lasted a short time before he passed, <24hrs.
The number of cards from saily folks, both Tabert berth holders and other people they met while cruising has been a great comfort.
A few folk from Tarbert came down to Yorkshire for the funeral last Monday, much apreciated.
It's sort of sad but not so bad. He was 82 and had a good go at life, we are celibrating his life as much as mourning his loss.
Thanks.
Sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad once lent me a manual Stanley drill in Tarbert when my battery one ran out of steam. He was only too glad to be of help.
Regards
Donald
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 7:28 pm
by claymore
Sorry to hear of your loss
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:44 pm
by Clyde_Wanderer
Just read this Bob, sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts are with you and your Mum, whom I am sure I met in Tarbert a few years ago.
Eamonn.
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 7:37 am
by Mark
Gutted to hear about your loss.
82 and still be well enough to be on a boat at the very end? Fingers crossed that I have that luck.
Re: Saily people are nice people.
Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:58 pm
by Booby Trapper
Bob and Erika
Sorry about your loss
Ian