Arlo's Dad - Page 3

Lobstapickin · February 25th, 2008, 12:13 PM

My condolences as well, Arlo. You are lucky to have had such a great person in your life. I'm sure he is greatly missed by all of you. Take care...hope to see you soon.

jclark · February 25th, 2008, 03:29 PM

My condolences.

Axis29 · February 25th, 2008, 03:50 PM

My deepest sympathies are with you and yours.

Losing one's parent is very difficult. Maybe some of the most difficult times we face in life.

I lost my pops 12 years ago this April. Still miss him, but I know he's here with me every day.

fenderguy · February 25th, 2008, 04:18 PM

My condolences.. Hang in there arlo...

Fatmanstratman · February 25th, 2008, 04:44 PM

Arlo, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish there was something I could say to help, but words mean so little at this time.

I've been away for the weekend visiting my own parents - my Dad is 84 and was diagnosed as having the early stages of Alzheimers Disease late last year. He's physically quite fit, but his mind is slowly but surely slipping away. There are times when I dread those late night phone calls just in case one of them brings the news that I have prayed I will never hear.

It comes to us all one day, and I'm so glad that you enjoyed so many happy years with him. Life can seem so terribly short, but it was better for you to have known him for the time you shared together than to have never known him at all.

Take good care of the rest of your family.

Boubou · February 25th, 2008, 05:00 PM

My condolences
!

Arlo · February 25th, 2008, 05:02 PM

Thank you everyone for all of the very kind words.
I can't tell you how much it means to us.

Arlo

Stubee · February 25th, 2008, 05:49 PM

Sorry Arlo, I know it's gotta be hard. My dad is 86, very forgetful, needs help but resists it, stubborn, health problems...but still the same old "good dad". I hope I can be as good as he is should I be lucky enough to live that long.

It is tough watching our folks grow old, but how we miss 'em when they're gone. My best to you,

Brian blaut · February 25th, 2008, 05:58 PM

I'm very sorry Arlo. May good memories see you through this hard time.

Stretch · February 25th, 2008, 06:30 PM

Bless you and yours. Stay strong. It gets better.

raf · February 25th, 2008, 06:39 PM

Hang in there Arlo...our prayers go out to you and yours....

austintele · February 25th, 2008, 06:41 PM

sorry my friend

cbnutt · February 25th, 2008, 06:58 PM

sorry to hear of your loss.

telechaser · February 25th, 2008, 07:00 PM

My condolences and prayers to you and your family. I know how it's like to lose a father.

stxrus · February 25th, 2008, 08:32 PM

positive thoughts to you and your family.

steve

RodeoTex · February 25th, 2008, 08:47 PM

God bless y'all amigo.
He is never gone as long as he is remembered.
I just lost mine too.
Godspeed.
walt

Bigugh · February 25th, 2008, 08:58 PM

My condolences to you and yours on your loss.

Pete Galati · February 25th, 2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

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My Father, Gilbert Richards was a wonderful man. Dad as I like to call him is actually my step father and married my mother 25 years ago. He has been the only grandfather my sons have ever known. He has been a wonderful and loving father to us all and he accepted us as his own children from day one.

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Sounds like he was a great guy Arlo. Sorry to hear that you lost him.

Rob J · February 25th, 2008, 09:25 PM

Keep the memories of your Dad alive, Arlo. I know how hard it has been for you and your family dealing with all of this.

There is a song by Dave Alvin, titled "The Man In The Bed Isn't Me", and it brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it, and at the same time, it gives me comfort somehow. Dave wrote it about his own Father's death, but it could easily have been written about anyone from that generation who has died, ill in their bed.

My own Dad withered away in bed, after suffering a similar fall, which proved to be the end for him. It is a hard thing for any family to go through, and you have my sympathy in this trying time.

zeeman · February 26th, 2008, 12:17 AM

Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight. So sorry for your loss.

Nick JD · February 26th, 2008, 02:55 AM

Arlo, a stepfather who both takes his wife's children as his own, and is accepted by the children as their Dad, is truly a great man.

sprokett · February 26th, 2008, 11:07 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Arlo. It is a wonderful blessing to have such a wonderful man be your father. He will always be with you in your heart and in the things you do.

ThreePlyGuy · February 26th, 2008, 12:31 PM

Arlo, though I have not the privilige of knowing you, I sure enjoy and learn from your frequent contributions here. These are the threads we all fear are coming sooner or later but do take comfort in the knowledge, that with reflection comes peace.
May God's grace bestow in plenty for you and your family!

Telarkaster · February 26th, 2008, 07:17 PM

My condolences

Brad J · February 26th, 2008, 10:14 PM

Sorry for your loss Arlo, condolences to you and your family.

Brad

scooteraz · February 26th, 2008, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThreePlyGuy

Arlo, though I have not the privilige of knowing you, I sure enjoy and learn from your frequent contributions here. These are the threads we all fear are coming sooner or later but do take comfort in the knowledge, that with reflection comes peace.
May God's grace bestow in plenty for you and your family!

+1. Everyone seems to have said what I am thinking. You and yours are in my prayers.

February 25th, 2008, 12:13 PM	#81 (permalink)
Lobstapickin Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Maine Age: 50 Posts: 267	My condolences as well, Arlo. You are lucky to have had such a great person in your life. I'm sure he is greatly missed by all of you. Take care...hope to see you soon. __________________ I wasn't born in Maine, but I got here as soon as I could. Hey, check out my OTHER passion; Reverend Guitars =R=

February 25th, 2008, 03:50 PM	#83 (permalink)
Axis29 Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 40 Posts: 1,034 1 Photos	My deepest sympathies are with you and yours. Losing one's parent is very difficult. Maybe some of the most difficult times we face in life. I lost my pops 12 years ago this April. Still miss him, but I know he's here with me every day. __________________ John F. TDPRI # 1764

February 25th, 2008, 04:44 PM	#85 (permalink)
Fatmanstratman Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Fatmanville, Cambs., UK Posts: 2,675	Arlo, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I wish there was something I could say to help, but words mean so little at this time. I've been away for the weekend visiting my own parents - my Dad is 84 and was diagnosed as having the early stages of Alzheimers Disease late last year. He's physically quite fit, but his mind is slowly but surely slipping away. There are times when I dread those late night phone calls just in case one of them brings the news that I have prayed I will never hear. It comes to us all one day, and I'm so glad that you enjoyed so many happy years with him. Life can seem so terribly short, but it was better for you to have known him for the time you shared together than to have never known him at all. Take good care of the rest of your family. __________________ . . . *"Behind every argument is someone's ignorance."*

February 25th, 2008, 05:02 PM	#87 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 49 Posts: 2,168	Thank you everyone for all of the very kind words. I can't tell you how much it means to us. Arlo __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

February 25th, 2008, 06:30 PM	#90 (permalink)
Stretch Tele-Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NWMO Age: 58 Posts: 132	Arlo... Bless you and yours. Stay strong. It gets better. __________________ Growing old is inevitable. Growing up is optional

February 25th, 2008, 03:29 PM	#82 (permalink)
jclark Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: new jersey Age: 43 Posts: 198	My condolences.

February 25th, 2008, 04:18 PM	#84 (permalink)
fenderguy Tele-Meister Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 161	My condolences.. Hang in there arlo...

February 25th, 2008, 05:00 PM	#86 (permalink)
Boubou Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Montreal, Quebec Age: 48 Posts: 560	My condolences !

February 25th, 2008, 05:49 PM	#88 (permalink)
Stubee Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Mid-Michigan Age: 57 Posts: 411	Sorry Arlo, I know it's gotta be hard. My dad is 86, very forgetful, needs help but resists it, stubborn, health problems...but still the same old "good dad". I hope I can be as good as he is should I be lucky enough to live that long. It is tough watching our folks grow old, but how we miss 'em when they're gone. My best to you,

February 25th, 2008, 05:58 PM	#89 (permalink)
Brian blaut Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area, California, USA Age: 34 Posts: 1,312	I'm very sorry Arlo. May good memories see you through this hard time.

February 25th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#91 (permalink)
raf Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indiana Age: 41 Posts: 583 10 Photos	Hang in there Arlo...our prayers go out to you and yours.... __________________ "Great playing! Awesome tone! Cool Tele! All is right with the world!"...raf '08

February 25th, 2008, 06:41 PM	#92 (permalink)
austintele Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2004 Location: austin, texas Posts: 1,513	sorry my friend

February 25th, 2008, 06:58 PM	#93 (permalink)
cbnutt Tele-Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: lebanon missouri Posts: 437	sorry to hear of your loss. __________________ shoot low sheriff, hes ridin a shetland..........

February 25th, 2008, 07:00 PM	#94 (permalink)
telechaser Tele-Holic Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 532 10 Photos	My condolences and prayers to you and your family. I know how it's like to lose a father. __________________ Slowing down . . . to get faster

February 25th, 2008, 08:32 PM	#95 (permalink)
stxrus Tele-Holic Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Croix, USVI Age: 56 Posts: 582	positive thoughts to you and your family. steve

February 25th, 2008, 08:47 PM	#96 (permalink)
RodeoTex Tele-Holic Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 847	God bless y'all amigo. He is never gone as long as he is remembered. I just lost mine too. Godspeed. walt __________________ Turn it on, turn it up, turn me loose.

February 25th, 2008, 08:58 PM	#97 (permalink)
Bigugh Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 161	My condolences to you and yours on your loss.

February 25th, 2008, 09:25 PM	#99 (permalink)
Rob J Tele-Meister Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Nor California Posts: 148	Keep the memories of your Dad alive, Arlo. I know how hard it has been for you and your family dealing with all of this. There is a song by Dave Alvin, titled "The Man In The Bed Isn't Me", and it brings tears to my eyes every time I listen to it, and at the same time, it gives me comfort somehow. Dave wrote it about his own Father's death, but it could easily have been written about anyone from that generation who has died, ill in their bed. My own Dad withered away in bed, after suffering a similar fall, which proved to be the end for him. It is a hard thing for any family to go through, and you have my sympathy in this trying time.

February 26th, 2008, 12:17 AM	#100 (permalink)
zeeman Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 306 5 Photos	Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family tonight. So sorry for your loss.

February 26th, 2008, 02:55 AM	#101 (permalink)
Nick JD Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: North NSW, Australia Age: 35 Posts: 1,766	Arlo, a stepfather who both takes his wife's children as his own, and is accepted by the children as their Dad, is truly a great man. __________________ It was such a lovely day I thought it a pity to get up. W. Somerset Maugham

February 26th, 2008, 11:07 AM	#102 (permalink)
sprokett Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lubbock,Tx Posts: 187 11 Photos	My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family, Arlo. It is a wonderful blessing to have such a wonderful man be your father. He will always be with you in your heart and in the things you do. __________________ Twang With a Bang

February 26th, 2008, 12:31 PM	#103 (permalink)
ThreePlyGuy Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Southern California/Arizona Age: 59 Posts: 313	Arlo, though I have not the privilige of knowing you, I sure enjoy and learn from your frequent contributions here. These are the threads we all fear are coming sooner or later but do take comfort in the knowledge, that with reflection comes peace. May God's grace bestow in plenty for you and your family! __________________ Good luck with your projects!

February 26th, 2008, 07:17 PM	#104 (permalink)
Telarkaster Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Montreal Quebec Canada Posts: 1,318	My condolences

February 26th, 2008, 10:14 PM	#105 (permalink)
Brad J Tele-Meister Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 218 19 Photos	Sorry for your loss Arlo, condolences to you and your family. Brad __________________ _ “It's one thing to have talent. It's another to figure out how to use it.” - Roger Miller 1936-1992