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[Johnny Rock 1,922]

12 hours ago, bostonfred said:

2 days ago my brother went to the hospital because he had a sore on his back.  Yesterday they got test results back and found that his cancer had spread to his liver, lungs and all over.  They said he had a couple weeks to live.  Today at about 3, i talked to a nurse who said he might not make it through the weekend.  Before I even finished the 3 hour drive they had downgraded him to won't last through the night. 

He was able to open his eyes and talk a little, and I brought him a craft beer because that's one of his things.  His eyes lit up and for a minute he was happy and lifted himself up for the only time of the day so he could hold it and sip it without help.  Mostly he's just having difficulty breathing and falling into and out of sleep while my mother and I sit with him. 

I've talked about his bouts with mental illness and homelessness and the police and just trying to get him home and to a safe place.  He's had a tough run in life and he brought some of it on himself but he deserved a lot better than what life gave him.  I am going to miss the kid I looked up to when I was young, the brilliant young man who scored 1470 out of 1600 on his SATs and graduated from one of the top schools in the world, the adult I used to visit at the mental hospital and take him out to play magic the gathering at a Chinese buffet into they went John pinette on us, and the adult who came back after life kept kicking him down and became my friend again. I wasn't always the best brother but I always tried and I know you did your share of trying too. I know these next hours are going to be difficult and I can't help you with that but I'll be here with you while you go and that's the best I can do.

There will be no funeral, no mass.  I'll drive my mom home when this is done and we'll look at pictures and tell stories and cry but his friends from here have moved across the country,  my dad is in Florida and there's very little in the way of extended family left.  He'll have a small plot with a stone for his ashes and only a few of us will know who he was. 

I love you buddy. Once again i wish there was more I could do. You've lived a tough life and after 45 years you've earned some rest.  

Once in a while I’ll pop into this thread and I’m so glad I did today. This post was so touching. Those memories are precious. All my best bostonfred. 

[dickey moe 3,971]

13 hours ago, bostonfred said:

2 days ago my brother went to the hospital because he had a sore on his back.  Yesterday they got test results back and found that his cancer had spread to his liver, lungs and all over.  They said he had a couple weeks to live.  Today at about 3, i talked to a nurse who said he might not make it through the weekend.  Before I even finished the 3 hour drive they had downgraded him to won't last through the night. 

He was able to open his eyes and talk a little, and I brought him a craft beer because that's one of his things.  His eyes lit up and for a minute he was happy and lifted himself up for the only time of the day so he could hold it and sip it without help.  Mostly he's just having difficulty breathing and falling into and out of sleep while my mother and I sit with him. 

I've talked about his bouts with mental illness and homelessness and the police and just trying to get him home and to a safe place.  He's had a tough run in life and he brought some of it on himself but he deserved a lot better than what life gave him.  I am going to miss the kid I looked up to when I was young, the brilliant young man who scored 1470 out of 1600 on his SATs and graduated from one of the top schools in the world, the adult I used to visit at the mental hospital and take him out to play magic the gathering at a Chinese buffet into they went John pinette on us, and the adult who came back after life kept kicking him down and became my friend again. I wasn't always the best brother but I always tried and I know you did your share of trying too. I know these next hours are going to be difficult and I can't help you with that but I'll be here with you while you go and that's the best I can do.

There will be no funeral, no mass.  I'll drive my mom home when this is done and we'll look at pictures and tell stories and cry but his friends from here have moved across the country,  my dad is in Florida and there's very little in the way of extended family left.  He'll have a small plot with a stone for his ashes and only a few of us will know who he was. 

I love you buddy. Once again i wish there was more I could do. You've lived a tough life and after 45 years you've earned some rest.  

Man that's tough. Sorry for the loss of your brother and hope you and your family are doing ok.

[Uruk-Hai 7,685]

T&P, fred.

[Ignoramus 5,794]

You're a good man, fred. So sorry to hear.

[Mr.Pack 2,619]

I'm so sorry for your loss BF, you're a great Brother.

Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

 

[Mr.Pack 2,619]

About to drive 20mins to Costco. Why? Because the fish oil my wife takes is cheaper there. Going for one thing. I started to try to explain the lack of logic there,,,,,,, but I thought of @mr. furley and decided against it. I feel your pain Brother Furls.

Edited March 31, 2018 by Mr.Pack

[tommyboy 4,629]

8 minutes ago, Mr.Pack said:

About to drive 20mins to Costco. Why? Because the fish oil my wife takes is cheaper there. Going for one thing. I started to try to explain the lack of logic there,,,,,,, but I thought of @mr. furley and decided against it. I feel your pain Brother Furls.

Tell your wife fish oil is a waste of money.

[Binky The Doormat 13,105]

sorry fred.

[McJose 9,395]

Notes

[kevzilla 8,380]

1 hour ago, tommyboy said:

Tell your wife fish oil is a waste of money.

Could you tell my doctor? Because I'm on prescription fish oil.

[General Malaise 28,064]

Why not just eat fish?  

[El Floppo 30,209]

6 minutes ago, General Malaise said:

Why not just eat fish?  

Oily fish

[kevzilla 8,380]

31 minutes ago, General Malaise said:

Why not just eat fish?  

Oh, I do. And my total and "bad" cholesterol are quite low. But my "good" cholesterol is also too low. And don't get me started on the triglycerides, which are comparable to Jabba the Hutt.

[krista4 27,124]

Mr krista added sumac-roasted rack of spring lamb to the Easter brunch buffet menu.  Jesus Christ.

[kevzilla 8,380]

10 minutes ago, krista4 said:

Mr krista added sumac-roasted rack of spring lamb to the Easter brunch buffet menu.  Jesus Christ.

Would rise from the grave.

[Osaurus 9,397]

11 minutes ago, krista4 said:

Mr krista added sumac-roasted rack of spring lamb to the Easter brunch buffet menu.  Jesus Christ.

Sounds awesome.  Baaaaaaaa!!!!

[RC94 2,135]

37 minutes ago, krista4 said:

Mr krista added sumac-roasted rack of spring lamb to the Easter brunch buffet menu.  Jesus Christ.

I wish I was there.  I sounds like an amazing feast.  In general, I would love to eat at his restaurant.  Have you guys considered opening up a restaurant in Hoboken?  Maybe within a few blocks of my apartment?

[tommyboy 4,629]

3 hours ago, kevzilla said:

Could you tell my doctor? Because I'm on prescription fish oil.

Have him read this

https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/03/26/well/is-it-time-to-give-up-on-fish-oil.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fhealth&action=click&contentCollection=health&region=rank&module=package&version=highlights&contentPlacement=1&pgtype=sectionfront

[Mr.Pack 2,619]

4 hours ago, tommyboy said:

Tell your wife fish oil is a waste of money.

YOU tell my wife. It's like you don't understand women

I've told her numerous times, and told her it's a waste to drive 20+mins for it.

[El Floppo 30,209]

1 hour ago, Osaurus said:

Sounds awesome.  Baaaaaaaa!!!!

As a goat.

[El Floppo 30,209]

1 hour ago, RC94 said:

I wish I was there.  I sounds like an amazing feast.  In general, I would love to eat at his restaurant.  Have you guys considered opening up a restaurant in Hoboken?  Maybe within a few blocks of my apartment?

and the water, so things don't get confusing.

[RC94 2,135]

Just now, El Floppo said:

and the water, so things don't get confusing.

My apartment is only a 5 minute walk to the water so it would be a great location for my laziness.  Combined with that view of the NYC skyline, that would be a great location.  It's mostly restaurants along the waterfront for that reason.

[Osaurus 9,397]

20 minutes ago, El Floppo said:

As a goat.

Ewe wish.

[tommyboy 4,629]

1 hour ago, Mr.Pack said:

YOU tell my wife. It's like you don't understand women

I've told her numerous times, and told her it's a waste to drive 20+mins for it.

She has a car right? Let her do it then

[tommyboy 4,629]

1 hour ago, Mr.Pack said:

YOU tell my wife. It's like you don't understand women

I've told her numerous times, and told her it's a waste to drive 20+mins for it.

I do understand women which is why I'm blunt with them. The dancing around stuff is a stupid game if you get caught in that, it's for life.  Better to just nip it in the bud with a firm "no".

[Binky The Doormat 13,105]

Just now, tommyboy said:

I do understand women which is why I'm blunt with them. The dancing around stuff is a stupid game if you get caught in that, it's for life.  Better to just nip it in the bud with a firm "no".

spoken like a divorced marriage counselor. 

[tommyboy 4,629]

25 minutes ago, Binky The Doormat said:

spoken like a divorced marriage counselor. 

Happy 28 yrs, 23 married. Never divorced. Maybe I hit the lottery.

[mr. furley 12,836]

30 minutes ago, tommyboy said:

I do understand women which is why I'm blunt with them. The dancing around stuff is a stupid game if you get caught in that, it's for life.  Better to just nip it in the bud with a firm "no".

@krista4

[Binky The Doormat 13,105]

33 minutes ago, tommyboy said:

I do understand women which is why I'm blunt with them. The dancing around stuff is a stupid game if you get caught in that, it's for life.  Better to just nip it in the bud with a firm "no".

Women don't understand women.  

[RC94 2,135]

Hopefully this information will help you guys out with women.  5 Deadly Words Used by a Woman:

1 - "Fine" – This is the word women use when they want to end an argument and she wants you to shut up.

2 - "Nothing" – Means something and you need to be worried.

3 - "Go Ahead" – This is a dare, not permission, do not do it.

4 - "Whatever" – A woman’s way of saying “screw you”.

5 - "That’s ok" – She is thinking long and hard on how and when you will pay for your mistake.

Bonus Word – "WOW!" – This is not a compliment.  She’s amazed that one person could be so stupid.

[shuke 23,081]

7 hours ago, Mr.Pack said:

About to drive 20mins to Costco. Why? Because the fish oil my wife takes is cheaper there. Going for one thing. I started to try to explain the lack of logic there,,,,,,, but I thought of @mr. furley and decided against it. I feel your pain Brother Furls.

You'll still end up spending $200.

[mr. furley 12,836]

5 minutes ago, shuke said:

You'll still end up spending $200.

wife went to Toys R Us today in search of big deals

upon finding none she went to Bed Bath and Beyond and came home with hundreds of dollars of crap we already have

[Mr.Pack 2,619]

10 minutes ago, shuke said:

You'll still end up spending $200.

Close, $136

[Mr.Pack 2,619]

28 minutes ago, Mr.Pack said:

Close, $136

The best part is, before we left, she knew I was against it, but tried to change my mind by telling me we could get some snacks for me, because now that my company was sold, us remaining employees had to move out of our office, and into a new office. There are no vending machines in the new digs, so she said I should get some to take.

So we get there and are walking around, come upon the big boxes of chips, and I pick one out, as I'm grabbing the box, she says "Do you really need that? You're trying to eat healthy and probably shouldn't get that stuff' 

Me: 

Her: "Just sayin"

Me:  Throw the box in the basket  

[McJose 9,395]

Double parked

[krista4 27,124]

5 hours ago, RC94 said:

I wish I was there.  I sounds like an amazing feast.  In general, I would love to eat at his restaurant.  Have you guys considered opening up a restaurant in Hoboken?  Maybe within a few blocks of my apartment?

How's the housing market there?  What kind of gifts do you have to give house sellers?

2 hours ago, mr. furley said:

@krista4

Oh hai.

[McJose 9,395]

Alternative history

Give it a minute

[RC94 2,135]

22 minutes ago, krista4 said:

How's the housing market there?  What kind of gifts do you have to give house sellers?

Housing is expensive but worth it, and the value is still increasing so when you sell in a year or 2 you will make a profit.  My place is worth about double what I bought it for 15 years ago.  But IMO it's more than just the value of the real estate.  It's just a great place to live with tons of things to do. 

I guess I would give some kind of alcohol as a gift.  You can't go wrong with a nice bottle of wine or champagne. 

Edited April 1, 2018 by RC94

[RC94 2,135]

Oral sex can also be a great last minute gift, depending on the situation

Edited April 1, 2018 by RC94

[shuke 23,081]

20 minutes ago, McJose said:

Alternative history

Give it a minute

 

[Binky The Doormat 13,105]

29 minutes ago, McJose said:

Alternative history

Give it a minute

His answer is always, "Yes, I would have killed Hitler."

[Dan Lambskin 13,742]

9 hours ago, mr. furley said:

wife went to Toys R Us today in search of big deals

upon finding none she went to Bed Bath and Beyond and came home with hundreds of dollars of crap we already have

We went yesterday to look for a few birthday gifts.  One thing was 10% off $60 but I checked amazon and they had it for $40

picked up a few things but definitely no “deals”

[Dan Lambskin 13,742]

Who ya gonna call for a Happy Easter

[RC94 2,135]

Quote of the month:

"I never said most of the things I said."  - Yogi Berra

[Hawks64 2,482]

Happy Easter JimTan

[Osaurus 9,397]

11 minutes ago, Hawks64 said:

Happy Easter JimTan

Right back atcha

[Ignoramus 5,794]

On 3/31/2018 at 4:25 PM, kevzilla said:

Oh, I do. And my total and "bad" cholesterol are quite low. But my "good" cholesterol is also too low. And don't get me started on the triglycerides, which are comparable to Jabba the Hutt.

My doc told me to take Flush-free Niacin to get my good cholesterol up.

[Ignoramus 5,794]

17 hours ago, RC94 said:

Oral sex can also be a great last minute gift, depending on the situation

I'm sure your buddy would have been happy if you had just bought him a few beers, but I guess it's the thought that counts. 

[Dan Lambskin 13,742]

13 minutes ago, Ignoramus said:

My doc told me to take Flush-free Niacin to get my good cholesterol up.

My wife asked me to buy her some of this.  We still have 2 unopened jars of it

[Ignoramus 5,794]

1 minute ago, Dan Lambskin said:

My wife asked me to buy her some of this.  We still have 2 unopened jars of it

Yeah, I've taken like eight of mine in the last six months. I'm horrible about taking meds.