Jeremy Glad to see you back. Sorry for your loses and struggles through 2013. Here's to a better 2014, and lots of great smokes along the way!
Hey everyone - sorry I've been away for so long - just been dealing with life's surprises & twists.
My pap passed away at the end of October in his house with my dad holding his hand while I was on my way back with suppliesHe made it a lot longer than the doctors said he would - I think he was trying to make it to his wedding anniversary (his 67th) but missed it by 4 days. The last thing he was able to eat was some chipped beef gravy from another batch of dried beef I made for him. At least I was able to make sure he ate what he wanted - I would go home & make things for him after he fell asleep.
My grandma was lost then so we all took turns staying with her till recently so she wouldn't be alone. I ended up pushing myself a bit too hard through everything & ended up with some more complications that stemmed back to my accident & put me on the bench for a while
Fortunately I was able to sell a few extra pieces of equipment from my shop to keep going. Also my mom was taking my other grandmother (her mom) to a doctors appointment when they got t-boned by some idiot on a cell phone on the way home so that had me tied up for a while too.
So... long story short... I am getting around good again & ready to resume smoking/making meats, sausages etc... The only thing I have left is a pack of CB & 2 packs of smoked cheese so I have to do something soon!
I want to thank everyone for all the PMs back when this started & I am swamped with PMs right now but will answer them ASAP
Back in action soon,
B
Thanks man - I'm sorry to hear about your pap as well.
Sorry to here about your pap.
I lost mine 12/31 of this year.
But we have to move on.
Glad to see you back.
Thank you Disco
I hope your New Year is a new start for you and your family. It is hard to get over this kind of loss and I hope you have more joy in 2014.
Disco
Thanks Foam
We all missed you, but its definitely looking up in 2014!
Glad you're back and sorry for all your problems but glad they seem to cleared.
So what's up next on the list of impressive and inspirational smokes?
Thanks Case
Jeremy Glad to see you back. Sorry for your loses and struggles through 2013. Here's to a better 2014, and lots of great smokes along the way!
Case
Thanks Tonya I miss him all the time...
What a wonderful thoughtful thread! You have a very large heart Smoking B. I'm so sorry for your loss :(
Thank you Paul
Sorry for your loss Smoking B. Prayers for you and your kin.
Thank you Justin - I appreciate itSorry SB, just seen this.... My heart goes out to ya... Had a connection with each of my Grandparents, all of them gone now.....Miss them all every day & just think of the memories we had.... Damn hard to go thru & it stinks ! Stay strong bud, here's to the love and memory of those who have departed....
Thank you Paul but I'm afraid nothing really helps with the loss of a family member - I do appreciate your offer though
Sorry for your loss Smoking B. You have been such a help to me if there is anything I can do let me know. Great tribute thread!
Thanks man I am hanging in there...
Im sorry for your loss 2 Smokin B hang in there bro!
Thanks for the kind words Josh
Sorry for your loss. Kudos for taking care of him the way you did!