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Big_Jim59
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I am just Checking In

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I miss this forum but I just haven't had the time to post anything or even ride for that matter. I did start my Superhawk and let it warm up yesterday. My dad got sick and since he is 89 it is serious. First he was in the hospital and now he is in a nursing care facility. He is tired, weak, can't walk and the outlook is going to be grim sooner or later. I have been making trips to Sherman (about 80 miles round trip) pretty much every day. I also have to find time to work. He is lonely. He is a great guy and the staff says he is an easy keeper but he doesn't really understand why he has to be there. I'll get back to riding and projects but I am not sure when.

I'll be around when I can.

Big Jim
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Sorry to hear about your father Jim.
Our thoughts and support is with you. Quite a few of us have all been through or have this on the horizon. It's not nice but we have to get through it as best we can. Stay strong Buddy :thumbup:
If you need a little light relief we'll be here to support you, take the pi$$, ridicule or hand out a virtual hug :wink:

All the best
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See him when you can Big jim, I hope he improves if he can. You keep healthy so you can see him.
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Like they said.
Stay positive, make the most of your time together and most of all look after your self... You are no use to anybody if you run your self into the ground (physically or emotionally).

We are here if you need someone to shout at or let off steam, and also if you need some light relief. Good luck :thumbup:
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+ 1 on all that has been said above...You know where we are... :Group Hug:
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+1 on everything that has been said here stay strong and look after your self.
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countrymick wrote:+1 on everything that has been said here stay strong and look after your self.
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I reckon everybody who reads this will wish you the best and our thoughts are with you
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It's good to hear from you Jim, although I'm sorry to hear it's not under better circumstances.

I'm in a similar situation as you regarding elderly parents. It's hard to see them deteriorating as they get older with all their different health issues. I have to keep reminding myself this is the way the system is even though I don't like it, and most of us will come to this if we live long enough. I doubt there are many who reach a really brilliant old age, then pop-off without ever having any ailments at all.

There are some very good words of wisdom already been posted here, so I will just underline the bit about taking care of yourself, and the bit about remembering we are here if you need to off-load, or even take your mind away from reality for a few minutes,

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Sorry to hear that news Jim. Life is short and needs to be grabbed with both hands. Stay positive, healthy and strong. Thoughts are with you.
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good to hear form you Jim and sorry to hear about your Dad
its unfortunate but this is the road we all have to travel
I hope you have had some great times together and can spend some quality time together now
Your doing the best you can and he'll see that and thats the best present in the world to him
Good Luck to you and your Dad
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Sorry to hear about your dad mate, it's a bitch but comes to us all ,I lost me mum over 16 years ago to cancer at 55 too young, enjoy your time together and raise some hell, this forum isn't just about storms it's about people, don't be a stranger buddy.
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as above mate. all the best .
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All the best big man.. keep up the smiles for your dad..
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I lost my dad in august, he was 65 and had tumor in brain. Stay strong.
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