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[QUOTE]Originally posted by smitty195: [QB] Thank you, all, for your kind words. These things were just not supposed to happen this year. I thought "it" (whatever "it" is) got it out of its system in 2015 so that 2016 would be much better. But it's not. I can't believe Robin is gone, and I can't believe Mike is gone. The last time I spoke to him was on the phone when I was on the Texas Eagle. Most of our communications were via email and/or Facebook. He was a great BBQ chef for those who don't know. He can fire up anything on the grill and have it come out perfect! I found out a few hours ago how he died. Mike had an abdominal aneurysm. His son told me that it happened so incredibly fast that it really didn't matter if a doctor was right there and got to work right away. When it happened, it happened-----and that was it. Just gone right away. I wonder if the Starlate is late up in Heaven, or are there still issues with track work and units dying while climbing Cuesta? ;) (Sorry, gotta try to say something funny) Thank you Vicki and Mike. I know I haven't been here in a while. Health-wise I'm fine, but what has taken place is so frustrating to me that I don't know how to say it without sounding like a spoiled brat. But my parents are both in their mid 80s, and I am the youngest of six kids who just happens to live two minutes away from them. I do not mind helping my parents---honestly I don't. However, I have become the "go to" person for EVERYTHING. And they live in a facility that is drop-dead beautiful and has staff for everything. It's like they live on a land-based cruise ship. But they are not taking advantage of all of the services offered their. This is a very hard thing to describe, but if anyone has been through this, then you will know exactly what I'm talking about. I do everything, I'm included in every plan, it's assumed i will do this and that.....Okay, I'll vent with just one example from today. They know that I'm not exactly in the best of moods right now because of the two passings of my friends. But out of nowhere, they sent me an email that said my brother, sister, and I are meeting them on Sunday, May 1st, so that my dad can show us where the important papers, documents, etc, are located in case something happens to them. Yes, it's a great idea. However, 1) He already did that and has obviously forgotten (did it for me, not the other two), and 2) Nobody, as usual, checked with me to see if that date and time works for me. I am just told that "Jeanne has time on that Sunday to fly up here for the morning (from Burbank Airport----very quick back and forth) and Mike (my brother Mike Smith) will be available that day as well. The email contained my sister's flight information. So what I'm saying is that they ONCE AGAIN planned all of these things without taking my time into consideration at all. And this is normal---it happens all the time. "Here is where you're taking us for Easter", or, "This is what day you have to be in Folsom for Christmas". This year I just said NO, I'm staying home. I don't even know who those people are in Folsom. Ugh....I must be rambling. I've had 2 ½ beers so that probably explains it. I never drink--I'm a lightweight. But beer for breakfast seemed like a good move today. But I'll post more if I find anything out. Sorry for rambling......I can't even put thoughts straight if I tried to anyway. Two people are just gone and it actually does come at the worst time for me. But is there ever a "good" time? Probably not. Both of their families are grieving right now.....both so unexpected. I'll talk later. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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