Damn, my grandfather died this morning

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:33 pm

In the hospital already for pneumonia, getting better, had a massive heart attack this morning.

Made it to 102, still completely lucid.

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:37 pm

Sorry to hear - peace to you and your family. Sounds like your Grandpa had a good life.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:47 pm

Now my problem is...do I drop everything here (retail job at busiest time of year, 5 dogs, 2 parrots) to fly from CA to Pennsylvania for the funeral?

Really want to be there for my father but doing this for my grandmother's funeral 1 1/2 years ago almost wiped me out.

Leatherneck · Post by **Leatherneck** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 3:54 pm

Humboldt wrote:Now my problem is...do I drop everything here (retail job at busiest time of year, 5 dogs, 2 parrots) to fly from CA to Pennsylvania for the funeral?

Really want to be there for my father but doing this for my grandmother's funeral 1 1/2 years ago almost wiped me out.

I know where you are Bro. I lost2 Grandparents while I was living in Japan and though it really hurt emotionally, I simply could not get back to the States. I would have literally spent thousands.

Post by **YeOldeStonecat** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 4:34 pm

Sorry to hear Humby.

102...wow...

JawZ · Post by **JawZ** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 4:35 pm

Humboldt wrote:Now my problem is...do I drop everything here (retail job at busiest time of year, 5 dogs, 2 parrots) to fly from CA to Pennsylvania for the funeral?

Really want to be there for my father but doing this for my grandmother's funeral 1 1/2 years ago almost wiped me out.

money comes and money goes but regret lasts forever.

Only you can answer this. Be open with your family. No one can fault you for being open and honest.

OSULLY · Post by **OSULLY** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 7:36 pm

Sorry to hear, I hope something works out for you.

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:00 pm

That's rough. Sorry to hear it. Prayers go out for you and your family.

Dan · Post by **Dan** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:03 pm

Humboldt wrote:In the hospital already for pneumonia, getting better, had a massive heart attack this morning.

Made it to 102, still completely lucid.

sorry to hear,

102

that's a long life !

RoundEye · Post by **RoundEye** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:05 pm

Man, I’m really sorry to hear this. But as previously mentioned, a 102, can you even imagine what this man has seen and done over the course of his life?

Debbie · Post by **Debbie** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 8:16 pm

Wow, 102 years old!! God bless him!!

I am so sorry Humby, but know he has lived a full life!

fastchevy · Post by **fastchevy** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 9:40 pm

Sorry to hear that man.
Prayers for your family.

MissTynker2 · Post by **MissTynker2** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 11:57 pm

I am so sorry

Grandparents are such special people, and what a magnificent life your Grandfather must have lived. Speak honestly with your Father and see how he is holding up as well...you will know the correct answer. Prayers for you and your family, that you will be strong for each other, and the grief pass as quickly as possible.

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:02 am

Thanks

downhill · Post by **downhill** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:15 am

Sorry to hear that, Humboldt. He must have had a lot of great stories. My god the times he lived through.

PsykoPenguin · Post by **PsykoPenguin** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 4:30 am

i wonder if SG will still be around when I'm 102, assuming I live another... 82 years from December 28 2008

My condolences to you and your family.

ghettoside · Post by **ghettoside** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 6:39 pm

sorry to hear this Humby.

Roody · Post by **Roody** » Sun Nov 30, 2008 11:02 pm

Sorry

tao_jones · Post by **tao_jones** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 8:58 am

Prayers for you and your family.

Gixxer · Post by **Gixxer** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:22 am

sorry for your loss

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 9:47 am

HB-

Ask yourself if yer gramps would have wanted you to drop everything to watch him get planted. Go with that. I didn't go to my dad's fathers funeral and I caught somoe hell from the fam, but I was fine with it.

triniwasp · Post by **triniwasp** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:00 am

brembo wrote:HB-

Ask yourself if yer gramps would have wanted you to drop everything to watch him get planted. Go with that. I didn't go to my dad's fathers funeral and I caught somoe hell from the fam, but I was fine with it.

I concur, but you know I got ya if you need to leave.

Ken · Post by **Ken** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:06 am

triniwasp wrote:I concur, but you know I got ya if you need to leave.

Slut!

Humby, I'm sorry to hear of his passing, however, he lived a full life. I say do whatever you are comfortable with... He is gone and often it is best to remember them as you last saw him. We all grieve in our own way and if others can't accept that, then quite honestly they are selfish or at minimum, narrow minded...

As a side note, I believe that most airlines give a discounted rate if you are going to the funeral of a family member...

Humboldt · Post by **Humboldt** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:26 am

So...not going.

My family is ok with it. Dissapointed but they understand my reasons.

In hindsight I think it's better this way anyway. Instead of their driving from NC to Penn and having their car to pick me up at midnight the morning of the funeral, they're flying and won't have a car. And my aunt's hot water heater blew and won't be fixed by then so accommodations are kinda cramped.

Hi Ken

Looked into the bereavement tickets but it's kinda a scam...it's almost always a discount off their highest possible full fare.

brembo · Post by **brembo** » Mon Dec 01, 2008 11:26 am

Ken wrote:Slut!

As a side note, I believe that most airlines give a discounted rate if you are going to the funeral of a family member...

Eh, it's hit or miss anymore. Airline service has really gone all to hell.