Will be off line for a few days

[tombear]

So apologies to anyone I owe responses to.

My father died at 8.05 am after a very long illness.

all the best

tom

 

[Dogoak]

I'm sure everyone will understand Tom, the most imprtant thing is you and your family. My sincere condolences to you all.

 

[Ruud]

All the best Tom, my condolences

 

[Goatboy]

Sorry to hear that Tom. The important thing is to take time for your family and yourself. I strongly doubt anyone here would grudge you that.

Thinking of you and hope you take time to remember all the good stuff, it's how they live on in our hearts.

 

[vestlenning]

May you father rest in peace.

 

[santaman2000]

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

 

[DurhamBushcrafter]

Tom, I can only even imagine your despair and grief.
My best wishes to you..your family and those close to you.

God Bless

M

 

[Macaroon]

I'm very sorry for your trouble Tom, may he rest in peace.

 

[mrcharly]

Ah, sorry to hear this. Tough times.

 

[Toddy]

Heartfelt sympathies and sincerest condolences for you and your family,Tom.
Really sorry to read this; I knew he was ill, but hoped he'd recover.
Mind him as he was when he felt like himself. Best way for the boys to mind Grandpa too.

Time for family, time to help, and you know we're here when you need to just sit and chill out for a few minutes.

atb,
M

 

[Clouston98]

Really sad to hear that, may he rest in peace. I look forward to seeing you back, we're here for you.

 

[rik_uk3]

I'm sorry for you loss Tom, your dad is in my prayers.

 

[Mesquite]

I'm really sorry to hear of your fathers passing Tom

My thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.

 

[British Red]

My condolences my friend, if there's anything you need, shout

 

[bigbear]

My condolonces.

 

[tombear]

Thanks for the very kind words. I've managed to get to 45 before losing anyone I was close to so I'm more of a flake than I thought I'd be, especially after such a long illness with an inevitable conclusion. Ill spare you all the details but popping into the forum does help me take my mind of things for a bit. Main thing is keeping my @@@@ together for my mum.

Looking into getting a tree to plant out back. They do it at the crems garden of remembrance but that's a long way from where we live. Ashes we'll take to the Crich Memorial some sunny day when the winds blowing from the west good and strong.

All the very best

tom

 

[Fraxinus]

Sorry to hear your news Tom, it is never any easier even if you are expecting it. Mum has two trees in her garden, one for my brother and one for my Dad it is a very nice way to commemorate their time here and give a lot of joy when they blossom.
My thoughts are with you and yours, Rob.

 

[WULF]

My sincere condolences mate.
We may lose a loved one but the memories will never best lost.
A nice idea to plant a tree in memory,i had a tattoo with a poem that will be with me forever.

 

[British Red]

What tree are you thinking of Tom?

 

[tombear]

Cheers folks.

Herself has ordered me a sessile oak from Ashbridge, it's to be delivered day after tomorrow along with a stake, rooting powder etc. When I know it's taken I'll do a plaque.

ATB

Tom