Well, here it is, "The Party's Over" and the Celebration was (dare I say it?) a huge success. The first thing upon entering the auditorium was a table filled with the most gorgeous bouguets I've ever seen. And no address on the ticket of the largest but since it came from Mike's son's partners, I can get it fairly easily. The guests were literally a mob spilling out the doors! I don't think anyone stayed home! The Chaplain set the tone when he opened with memories of how he first met Mike and me, and how the two men hit it off immediately while his wife and I rolled our eyes in pretended pain from their jokes! His service had us laughing and crying at the same time. Mike's son started his speech by apologizing that since Reverend Joel had stolen all his material, he had little left to say! But actually, he gave us a very uplifting short glimpse of his Dad's finest hours when faced with life's difficulties. And the musician daughter spoke beautifully and played on her iPod Richard Tucker's rendition of Exodus. It was exquisite!Darling Meggie read Deanie's Facebook paragraph, and I asked to tell about two traits I adored about my husband: 1. He never had a bit of envy for anyone or anything! He shared everyone's joys, sorrows and successes equally, and I found that an invaluable asset! 2. He was competitive only in sports! Pretty darn rare in today's society! I discovered in his drawer a Rolex watch I had no recollection of him ever wearing. Perhaps it was a gift, but it never occurred to him to impress by wearing the thing! And I was able to use his table-hopping dinner joke, so familiar to everyone who adored him here, by asking "Don't you have anything better to do today?" We will all miss that quip of his. As the microphone was passed around, it was so gratifying to hear how missed he already is by so many people. Oh...and someone had made a phone call today asking all the men to please wear their most outrageous sweaters in honor of the "sweater man" we will miss so much. I hope our video my DGD took on my iPad will show that! So we will have wonderful memories of a great guy instead of the haunted eyes of the past few weeks, and I hope he viewed and loved it from wherever he may be! R.I.P., Mikey; you've more than earned it!
Buzz

Oh BUZZ, you've brought tears to my eyes as well. What a beautiful looking man. What a wonderful celebration for a much loved gentleman.
I too wish I'd had the privilege to meet Mike.
Hugs from Anne.❤️

Buzz, I have no words.

Lin

Buzz Thank you sweetheart thank you for sharing Mike with us. marie

Lovely rendition of Mike's life, may all his memories give you comfort. He was one handsome man.

Shirley

i think I on the link phoebe sent me But lost the glitter facebook right tract with the Sneakers I have resign up still no luck. ?WHat is my post saying and what date?

Thank you everyone for sharing such a huge emotional ride in my life. I still feel Mike watching the whole thing [the glass over the photo! Yes, I loved his strong features, and I'm thrilled you find him handsome and I think he would have laughed about it! ! valued how down-to-earth he was.
PHOEBE, things will wait for you; you don't have to do more than a few things at a time! Dont tire yourself, dear! EVERYONE, I love you, too!
Buzz

A busy few days for me and what with our clocks having gone back Saturday night I'm missing that extra hour of daylight even when getting up early. This morning I had an hour swimming at the local pool and am now going to potter in my garden before walking George, attending the yoga class in the hopes the teacher turns up this evening and then an allotment meeting at the local pub! The rest of the week is mine to do as I please so with our continuing glorious Indian summer I'll hopefully be outside. A motorised door for the chicken house was installed at the weekend but doesn't appear to be working so I'm continuing to open and close manually. Before complaining to the company I'll reset and see what happens tonight!

Buzz ~ Wonderful to hear from you so thanks for taking the time to let us know you're alright. Hopefully a few family members stayed around to see you through the next few days while you deal with matters that have to be done although I know you are quite capable; it's just that there is a time when support from loved ones is invaluable and this is one of them.

Short and sweet today as it's already gone midday and what have I done?

Jackie

Buzz, what a wonderful picture of Mike. Thank you for sharing it with us. He was a very handsome gentleman.

I too hope some family is able to spend a bit of time with you although I know you are surrounded by friends every day. (Including here online.)

Off this morning for Mah Jongg at a new location. And must drop off some library books that are due.

Time for the end of daylight savings time this weekend. I am already feeling a bit sad and sluggish with these shorter days.

Sunday was beggar's night here. I gave out candy and went through 8 bags. There are a few mini bars left that I will take to church on Sunday. Some very cute costumes, some tall boys in very frightening costumes and in general carloads of children I have never seen in my life and likely will never see again. I really enjoyed the little kids from the neighborhood. And nice to see the parents as well.

I am having a tooth extracted at the end of the month. I had to wait a few weeks because I preferred to utilize local numbing and gas. Most of the oral surgeons want patients pre-prepped for IV. I have selected one who doesn't insist on that but had to wait to get him.

More later. Hugs to all.

Lin

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I have change primary doctor i hope for the best. i will go see him Monday.My Peimary doctor has reallylp gone doenhilllSorry help.
Marie

Good luck with the new doctor Marie.

I'm gonna ask this publicly because I'm not asking for the whole thing. I want to get this in the mail asap. Is Marie's address 220 or 214? Don't know why I get it mixed up so often. I have the rest of it. Lol!
Sandy, talk about weakness, the grocery had carts filled with marked down candy! I made it, barely, glad Jim wasn't there, lol.
Marie, that happened to me and I had to change doctors. Then the new one misdiagnosed me, and I changed again! Hope you like your new one.
Shirley, I can see mom sleeping in but it's a surprise when baby does. They would be shaking me!
We're back to work in the morning.
Glad Anne gets a warm day, I'm trying to push our warm , or hot weather towards you! We reached appx 82 today.
Buzz, my list is almost finished!
Have a good evening
Phoebe

Found it. 218 is what I had. Maybe that's why I never heard from Marie when I had something sent to her??

You're absolutely correct Lin. Got it. Thanks so much.