Lost More than a Drinking Buddy

[Twisted Brick]

My Dad left us this evening. Not a surprise, as he was 89, but still a tough one.

He was not my biological Dad, but a twenty-something year old guy who married my mother when I was 2 even though she was divorced with three boys. We called him Dad and he treated us as his own. With my mom he added two more boys and we had a starting five. When we fought he went out and bought boxing gloves and told us to take it outside. He was the one who took me to Rams and Lakers and Kings games, bought me my first guitar, and took us all camping and fishing and snow skiing.

He flew around the world repairing satellite navigation systems on supertankers and oversize yachts for a living and still rarely missed any of our age group meets nor the grandkids' meets even through college. One of his many stories was about sitting in the hold of a tanker in some god forbidden place with a dozen guys who only spoke Russian, passing around bottles of vodka until every one of them passed out.

Most of all I will miss his favorite thing in the world to do, gather the family around for a giant dinner on all the holidays. That, and when he would join my brother and me the few times we spent Super Bowl eve smoking a 100lb pig for the big game and stay up all night drinking scotch. "Sippin' stuff" he liked to call it, and always had a good stash of single malts.

So, with all the craziness going on in the world today (he was not aware of Covid-19) I'm going to raise a glass to Dad, his life, and to all of you out there trying your damned best to beat time and get this hobby down pat. Whatever your plans or dreams - do it now, for life is short. May you have many successes creating your own Sippin' Stuff.

[googe]

My condolences mate, he sounds like a great man and dad. He has past on that to you from what I know of you here. I hope the past memories help.

[Saltbush Bill]

Sorry to hear that Twisted. Sounds like he was a good man who will be missed by many for years to come.

[NZChris]

He sounds like a great man. I'm sure you will all miss him very much.

My condolences to you and your family.

Chris

[Oldvine Zin]

Raising a glass to him !!


Be well
OVZ

[Swedish Pride]

Sorry to hear about your loss TS.

I've the same situation, my dad isn't my biological dad but the only one Ive ever known.
It ain't blood , it's love

[GCB3]

My condolences go out to you and your family. It sounds as if he was a wonderful father to the starting five.

[cayars]

Sorry to hear about your family's loss Twisted Brick. You'll forever have lots of wonderful memories to last you your lifetime. Treasure them like you did you dad in life and they'll help carry you through the tough times!

All the best to you and your family,
Carlo

[Chauncey]

Cheers to ya pops Twisted Brick. Sounds like a standup guy. Just because he aint ya biological father never meant he aint ya dad. Hopefully you and the fam keep your heads up, glasses raised, and have a good easter while he rests easy. My boy jake and i raising up a glass for him now.

[jonnys_spirit]

Thanks for sharing Twisted. Sounds like a great man to learn from. Condolences and several drams toasted in your direction.

Cheers,
Jonny

[stillanoob]

Twisted, just remember that the grief you feel is inversely proportional to the love you had. The real tragedy would be if you felt no grief.

[Sungy]

Sorry for your loss.

[MichiganCornhusker]

Sad news to hear, losing your dad is tough.
You are fortunate to have had so many great times with him.
Take care, TB, and cheers.

[MexicanCustard]

Condolences Twisted.

[LWTCS]

God damn it, that is a worthy toast.
He sounds like he could easily be anyone's best friend.
It's not easy being a step dad under some circumstances.

Cheers to the gent you call your pap.

[cranky]

I'm sorry to hear that

[Shine0n]

My deepest condolences, stay strong J!!!

[Yummyrum]

Cheers to you and your O’l man Twisted .
He sounds like one of a few rare good guys out there.

Good man, good innings . RIP
Peace to you and your family.

[StillerBoy]

My condolences to you and your family..

And peace to you and your family..

Mars

[Twisted Brick]

Gentlemen,

Thank you all for your thoughts. I am truly humbled by your words.

It's time to go work on some copper.

Twisted

[WithOrWithoutU2]

“Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and very dear."

Peace to you and your family.

[Twisted Brick]

Thanks, WoWU2.

[Odin]

Sorry for your loss, TD.

Regards, Odin.

[tombombadil]

Sorry for your loss. I'll raise a glass to him and good men everywhere after dinner tonight.

[The Baker]

Your dad is honoured by your words.

I've been thinking of you.

Geoff