The RIP topic

[Tommy Gun]

:wow2:

[tekheavy]

:lol:

[Tommy Gun]

:wow2:

[Joe G]

When younger Mrs G, like most teenagers, would baby sit for many neighbors. She found out today that one of them OD'd last week. She was 9 years younger than Mrs G. Married for 16 years with 4 kids. She's pretty broken up about it today.

[68fastback]

Oh, man ...sorry to hear that, Joe ...my condolences to Deb ;-(

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23,000/mo dying from opioids...

...and 88,000/mo dying from alcohol.

[Tommy Gun]

Opioids stuff really bad in our state.

I'm not sure what exactly they are or where people are getting it. :look:

[68fastback]

Opioids stuff really bad in our state.

I'm not sure what exactly they are or where people are getting it. :look:

You were almost certainly taking them for pain from your surgery. :yes: ...it's people who have to take them for extended periods (chronic pain) that get addicted ...1 out of 6 active service vets are believed to be dependent on VA prescribed opioids ;-( ...the problem is that they work well and there are really no other viable alternatives that work as well for chronic pain so the risk of addiction => overuse => death is a very real progression and VA docs hate to see people suffer ...but there is also no mandatory monitoring, reassessment and staged detox program for those whose source of pain may have improved ...you just call for another script if still in pain (that may change). So the option to abuse that is part of the problem and making it tough to get for those who really have no quality of life without pain relief by requiring frequent affirmations would also be a problem as VA are spread thin as is and do not want to push wait times longer (by clogging the docs calendars) than they already are -- but something has to be done.

[Tommy Gun]

I was on Percocet.


Can I sell the leftovers? :look:

[Tommy Gun]

Not something I'd want to be hooked on, made me feel like crap. :(

[68fastback]

I was on Percocet.


Can I sell the leftovers? :look:

:lol: -- :nonono: Federal offense ...unless you're CVS -lol

Percoset is Oxycodone, an analgesic generally indicated for relief of moderate to severe pain. It is a semisynthetic opioid synthesized from thebaine (C19H21NO3), an opioid alkaloid found in the Persian poppy and one of the many opioid alkaloids found in the opium poppy.

[Joe G]

Can I sell the leftovers? :look:

Sure. I'll have my neighbor give you a call.

[68fastback]

:lol:

[Joe G]

You were almost certainly taking them for pain from your surgery. :yes: ...it's people who have to take them for extended periods (chronic pain) that get addicted ...

That's what happened to the junkie neighbors at the end of the street.

Before - both were "normal" people. Homeowners. Both worked. By all accounts were decent.

Then she got hurt (not sure how/what circumstance) and was on prescription painkillers.

Eventually couldn't get more legally (Doctor Rx), so got them through other means. But, that's expensive. Cheaper alternative - heroin, which has made a huge comeback.

Get on heroin - instantly hooked. For some reason husband then starts taking it. He's now hooked.

To pay for it - start selling it.

He loses his job - he was a machinist who I guess was very good. She still works at local restaurants (scary thought), but house and handicapped child (the REAL victim of this crap) get neglected. Son gets taken away by Child Services, which I guess really pushed them over the edge. That's when neighbor dude starts to really go nuts (trying to break into various neighbors homes, up all night walking the streets etc).


It's crazy how fast this destroys lives. :nonono:

[68fastback]

That is the classic progression ...such a sad thing.
Daughter of a friend went similar route ...long and very sad story short ...she eventually got help and now, after 3 years, is working again but may never get her teaching position back ...and she is one of the lucky ones.

[Tommy Gun]

:lol: -- :nonono: Federal offense ...unless you're CVS -lol

Percoset is Oxycodone, an analgesic generally indicated for relief of moderate to severe pain. It is a semisynthetic opioid synthesized from thebaine (C19H21NO3), an opioid alkaloid found in the Persian poppy and one of the many opioid alkaloids found in the opium poppy.


Say what???? Lol

[Tommy Gun]

That's what happened to the junkie neighbors at the end of the street.

Before - both were "normal" people. Homeowners. Both worked. By all accounts were decent.

Then she got hurt (not sure how/what circumstance) and was on prescription painkillers.

Eventually couldn't get more legally (Doctor Rx), so got them through other means. But, that's expensive. Cheaper alternative - heroin, which has made a huge comeback.

Get on heroin - instantly hooked. For some reason husband then starts taking it. He's now hooked.

To pay for it - start selling it.

He loses his job - he was a machinist who I guess was very good. She still works at local restaurants (scary thought), but house and handicapped child (the REAL victim of this crap) get neglected. Son gets taken away by Child Services, which I guess really pushed them over the edge. That's when neighbor dude starts to really go nuts (trying to break into various neighbors homes, up all night walking the streets etc).


It's crazy how fast this destroys lives. :nonono:



CoPilot is close to trying this. Are you saying I should stay away from it? :look:


I do understand how people get into this predicament, pain really sucks and makes you do crazy things. :(

.

[Joe G]

CoPilot is close to trying this. Are you saying I should stay away from it? :look:

I do understand how people get into this predicament, pain really sucks and makes you do crazy things. :(
.

:pray:

[68fastback]

RIP Elvis Aaron Presley

...40 years :yikes: ...doesn't seem that long!

[Joe G]

:lastweek:



:giggle:

[68fastback]

:lastweek:



:giggle:

:lol: ...at least :shades:

[68fastback]

RIP Roy Lunn ...what an amazing career!!

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2017/08/17/a-bid-farewell-roy-lunn-a-well-engineered-life/?refer=news

[Tommy Gun]

:(

[twobjshelbys]

My daughter just said that Jerry Lewis just passed away

[Joe G]

My daughter just said that Jerry Lewis just passed away

Another one of the greats gone. :nonono:

[68fastback]

yeah... ;-(

He went so down hill physically decades ago and then made a miracle recovery! I still remember the telethons as a kid ...was a different era.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/08/20/comedian-jerry-lewis-dead-at-91.html

[Tommy Gun]

My dad @ 6:30 this morning. :(

[Tommy Gun]

21033

21034

21035

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[Shelby-Don]

Sorry to hear this Bill, prayers going out to you and your family

[Grabber]

My dad @ 6:30 this morning. :(I'm sad for you and your family. The loss of a father is very hard to take. I will keep you in my prayers Bill.

[68fastback]

Bill, so sorry ...our condolances. :-(
He's in a far better place now.
:prayer: ...our prayers are with him.

[Alloy Dave]

Bill, as I texted you...sorry you have to go through this. The photos you posted are really excellent.

[Tommy Gun]

Thank you everyone.


All I ask is prayers for my mom.

She just lost someone she has been with OVER 60 years.

That is the "now" reality...but I know we may see him as we pass from here ourselves....

.

[tekheavy]

Bill, sorry for your loss. Prayers for your mom.

[Tommy Gun]

Thanks Evan :(

[Joe G]

:hug:













(ps... your Mom was hawt. :weg:)



:look:

[Tommy Gun]

:hey2:

[twobjshelbys]

Sorry to hear about your dad.

[HSURB]

Bill, thanks for posting the photos. Hang in there for your Mom. She will need it at this time.

HSURB®

[Tommy Gun]

So I was good til my sisters ulogy and crying most of the way through it...then at the gravesite with the Navy honors, gun salute, bugle, handing the flag to mom....lost it...




Don't ever want to go through that again.



Overall a beautiful event....I've been to the alternative....as a Christian you just know...God gives you a peace about a person, or he does not. I got a good peace today.

Thank you Lord.

[Alloy Dave]

That's nice Bill. I know what you mean...I was fine at my Dad's until I saw his body...which was 2 days after he died. Then I lost it when my brother showed up at the funeral home...my brother and I are very close and we could see in each other's eyes how much we were going to miss him.

Hang in there, and rely on your family (yes, that includes Donia) and each day will get easier.

[68fastback]

Definitely a tough day ...I did the eulogy at my mom's and just could not keep it together several times. It's all good ...part of letting go of the pent-up emotions, I think. Glad you had a good peaceful day, Bill. It's never easy :-( Hope your mom is doin okay.

[Tommy Gun]

Mom seemed to do okay, I'm sure it will be very hard over the next several months being in the house they have been in for 52 years.

[The Bone]

It would help her if you spent some time with her. She needs family at this time.
RIP Bills dad

[Joe G]

So I was good til my sisters ulogy and crying most of the way through it...then at the gravesite with the Navy honors, gun salute, bugle, handing the flag to mom....lost it...




Don't ever want to go through that again.



Overall a beautiful event....I've been to the alternative....as a Christian you just know...God gives you a peace about a person, or he does not. I got a good peace today.

Thank you Lord.

:hug:

[Tommy Gun]

It would help her if you spent some time with her. She needs family at this time.
RIP Bills dad


Lots of siblings and grandkids for that.

[68fastback]

Mom seemed to do okay, I'm sure it will be very hard over the next several months being in the house they have been in for 52 years.


Lots of siblings and grandkids for that.

That's what it's all about now ...she will cherish you all even more ...it will just take time.

[Tommy Gun]

Thank you for the card Dan, that was very nice.

[68fastback]

Oh, you're welcome, Bill ....least I could do. :hug:

[Grabber]

So I was good til my sisters ulogy and crying most of the way through it...then at the gravesite with the Navy honors, gun salute, bugle, handing the flag to mom....lost it...




Don't ever want to go through that again.



Overall a beautiful event....I've been to the alternative....as a Christian you just know...God gives you a peace about a person, or he does not. I got a good peace today.

Thank you Lord.

The Lord has a way of letting us know. I am happy to hear you have the peace in your heart about your Dad. That also happened to me when my dad was dying in May. I too lost it when the a honor guard got down on his knees and presented a folded flag onto my step moms lap and said some words to her. It was overwhelming as you know. God bless you and your family.

[The Bone]

Lots of siblings and grandkids for that.

don't leave yourself out of the mix

[Tommy Gun]

don't leave yourself out of the mix



Blacksheep

Lol

[68fastback]

...no one seems upset w/that :grin:

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21110&d=1503853061

[Joe G]

In a small town, it seems like everyone knows or is related to everyone else.

Saw a bunch of people talking about the death of a young man on FB this week.

Found out today that he was the older brother (graduated last year from our HS) of one of Drew's teammates from the football and wrestling teams.

He killed himself, leaving a wife and 1 year old daughter. He was only 19.

The entire football team met at the HS this afternoon and went over to the funeral home as a team to comfort their teammate. I wasn't there, but I heard it was a very hard service to be part of.


This **** hits too close to home. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

Saw Farmdog (John Farmer) post on FB his dad died today. :(

[68fastback]

In a small town, it seems like everyone knows or is related to everyone else.

Saw a bunch of people talking about the death of a young man on FB this week.

Found out today that he was the older brother (graduated last year from our HS) of one of Drew's teammates from the football and wrestling teams.

He killed himself, leaving a wife and 1 year old daughter. He was only 19.

The entire football team met at the HS this afternoon and went over to the funeral home as a team to comfort their teammate. I wasn't there, but I heard it was a very hard service to be part of.


This **** hits too close to home. :nonono:

Suicide is just so sad :(


Saw Farmdog (John Farmer) post on FB his dad died today. :(

:(

[Alloy Dave]

Dan did I read that right that your mom passed away recently? Sorry if so, just catching up on the forum.

[68fastback]

Dan did I read that right that your mom passed away recently? Sorry if so, just catching up on the forum.

No, not recently -- will be 20 years this Dec.

[Alloy Dave]

No, not recently -- will be 20 years this Dec.oh ok...thanks for clarifying and sorry for the confusion.

[Tommy Gun]

Bob Barker


A guy on the Spyder forum. :look:


Not the game show guy, nor Daves friend. :look:

[68fastback]

oh ok...thanks for clarifying and sorry for the confusion.

...thanks anyhow, Dave.
...seems like so many of us have lost one or both parents.
Jan and I have both lost both :( ...life goes on.

[twobjshelbys]

Richard Anderson, character actor, movies in the 50's and TV from the 60s and 70s at 91

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/richard-anderson-dead-six-million-855240

[68fastback]

Steely Dan guitarist and cofounder Walter Becker dies at 67. RIP Walter.

I never knew him personally but he grew up in Queens, NYC, and met Don Fagan (Steely Dan co-founder) up here at Bard college -- small world!

http://ew.com/music/2017/09/03/walter-becker-dead-steely-dan-guitarist-cofounder-dies-67/

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/03/arts/music/walter-becker-dead-steely-dan.html

[Joe G]

Molly Hatchet's Dave Hlubek also died today. :nonono:


http://ultimateclassicrock.com/molly-hatchet-dave-hlubek-dead/

[Highwayman]

Molly Hatchet's Dave Hlubek also died today. :nonono:


http://ultimateclassicrock.com/molly-hatchet-dave-hlubek-dead/

Molly Hatchet the band died decades ago. Since then there has been a tribute band using the same name touring in it's place. I say this because when there is inly one or no original member still in the band then the band is no different than a tribute band.

[68fastback]

True...

When they played locally about 15 years ago I think they were in this configuration ...my fave song of theirs


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW6q8_kV1Nc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UW6q8_kV1Nc

[Joe G]

Molly Hatchet the band died decades ago. Since then there has been a tribute band using the same name touring in it's place. I say this because when there is inly one or no original member still in the band then the band is no different than a tribute band.

That's more the rule than the exception anymore. :nonono:

[Tommy Gun]

:(

[Alloy Dave]

Although I have not spoken to John in 12 years, I found out today he died in June. RIP John.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?pid=185759730


John and I worked together when I was about 18 years old. We laughed a lot and had great fun. He was a very fun guy to be around. I will try to reach out to his wife, who I only met once.

I'm very sad about his passing.

[Joe G]

Mrs G's Uncle David passed last night. He had fought cancer for a while. He was in remission when we visited them over spring break this year, but it had come back. He died of a massive heart attack after dinner at home with his wife, daughter, her husband and 2 grandkids.

We recently found out he was a true hero during his time in the Navy in Vietnam, but would never talk about it.

A great man that embraced me the first time we met when I started dating Mrs G all those years ago. Generous and humble. He'll be missed.

http://sprywilliams.com/Obituaries/OurObituaries/tabid/80/id/1855/Default.aspx

http://www.ironbutterfly.ws/history.html

http://www.ironbutterfly.ws/biowhite.html

[68fastback]

So sorry to hear that Joe :(

...my condolences ...to you and Deb.

He truly was a real hero!

---

...he was just one year older than I am.

[Alloy Dave]

Sorry to hear Joe...too many of our heroes are dying off. Fortunately, there are many being "born" as we speak. :flag:

[Alloy Dave]

I grew up in Cincinnati, and John was one of my best friends for a few years when I was about 18-22. I visited his family about 12 years ago...but had not spoken to him since. :sad:

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/cincinnati/obituary.aspx?pid=185759730

[68fastback]

Joe Bailon, inventor of Candy Apple Red, dead at 94.

Took him 10 years to perfect it!

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2017/09/27/joe-bailon-inventor-of-candy-apple-red-and-other-paints-dies-aged-94/?refer=news

[twobjshelbys]

This is truly the end of an era. Hugh Hefner at 91

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/09/28/hugh-hefner-playboy-founder-dead-at-91.html

I did and still do read the articles.

[tekheavy]

This is truly the end of an era. Hugh Hefner at 91

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/09/28/hugh-hefner-playboy-founder-dead-at-91.html

I did and still do read the articles.



Never heard of him or his magazine. :innocent:

[Highwayman]

This is truly the end of an era. Hugh Hefner at 91

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/09/28/hugh-hefner-playboy-founder-dead-at-91.html

I did and still do read the articles.

Based on the life he had here on earth it can honestly be said that he is the only person who will not be going to a better place because he already was living in heaven here :avatar:

[Joe G]

Based on the life he had here on earth it can honestly be said that he is the only person who will not be going to a better place because he already was living in heaven here :avatar:

:salute2:


http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/60+Playmate+Bunnies+Celebrate+Playboy+60th+ESGjolA bi92x.jpg

[68fastback]

Man w/ 46 watches not sure what time it is :haha:

[Joe G]

Based on the life he had here on earth it can honestly be said that he is the only person who will not be going to a better place because he already was living in heaven here :avatar:

https://scontent-dft4-2.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/22007763_10155518480686138_8538127362475946210_n.j pg?oh=cf72fe86489f79c1114bb91b6858820e&oe=5A4D7233

[onecrazydog]

First time I saw a nudie magazine was one of my Dad's Playboys, there was no going back to the sears catalog after that...

R.I.P. Hugh!!

[Gr8snkbite]

RIP Hef.....still own every copy....:grin:

[68fastback]

First time I saw a nudie magazine was one of my Dad's Playboys, there was no going back to the sears catalog after that...

R.I.P. Hugh!!

:rofl3: ...exactly!! ;-)

[68fastback]

RIP Hef.....still own every copy....:grin:

Wow! Probably worth something ...especially since the mag tanked after they ditched the successful :shades: format.

[Tommy Gun]

:salute2:


http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/60+Playmate+Bunnies+Celebrate+Playboy+60th+ESGjolA bi92x.jpg



Ok, I can be photoshopped in there. :haha:



In Hugh's place :rant:

.

[Joe G]

Ok, I can be photoshopped in there. :haha:



In Hugh's place :rant:

.

Oh Danny.... :innocent:

[68fastback]

:lol:
Is CP in there somewhere? :birdy:


http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21247&d=1506656218

[68fastback]

:haha: I lost the hat brim -- TG looks like a pirate! :spitcopy:

[68fastback]

Here's w/ the hat ...looks worse! :rofl3:

http://stangsunited.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=21248&d=1506658719

[Joe G]

:hilarious:



Now he needs to be the blonde with the big teeth behind and to the right of Hef. :giggle:

[Tommy Gun]

Holy photoshop Batman. :haha:

[68fastback]

:lol:

[tekheavy]

:haha:

[The Bone]

RIP to the people that lost there lives last night in Vegas. Lots more to be said but now is not the time. Pray for the wounded and grieving family's

[Highwayman]

Just saw that Tom Petty is trying to join this thread :look:

[68fastback]

RIP to the people that lost there lives last night in Vegas. Lots more to be said but now is not the time. Pray for the wounded and grieving family's

+1 ...what a shame. :(

[Highwayman]

Just saw that Tom Petty is trying to join this thread :look:

Oh shat!, he did join the thread

[twobjshelbys]

Yeah, bummer about Petty. I liked his music.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/02/tom-petty-rushed-to-hospital-in-full-cardiac-arrest-report-says.html

[Tommy Gun]

:(

[68fastback]

:( ...one of the very best ever!

[Tommy Gun]

Searching Tom Pettys death...even Wiki at the moment doesn't confirm it.

LAPD can't confirm it and CBS who first reported it is backtracking.

So is he gone or not. :(

[68fastback]

I think he had a major coronary event, but still alive.

[twobjshelbys]

I think he had a major coronary event, but still alive.

The last I saw was that he had been taken off life support and the early reports were that he had died shortly thereafter. Now me must be hanging on.

[68fastback]

Hard to believe this was 28 years ago!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA&feature=player_embedded

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvlTJrNJ5lA&feature=player_embedded

[Joe G]

Fortunate we got to see him and Joe Walsh at their 40th Anniversary tour this summer. Was a great concert.

http://www.tompetty.com/photo/category/2017%20-%2006.12%20Cincinnati%2C%20OH

[HSURB]

R.I.P. to all those that lost their lives in Vegas (with the exception of one that took his own).

Have been catching bits and pieces of the news when possible. What a sad time for the country.

HSURB®

[68fastback]

Sure is.

Multi-millionaire with at least 5 homes (2x NV, FL, TX, CA) that they know of ...still looking. None of the homes are rentals either.

What a sick puppy :(

[Alloy Dave]

Heartbreaking especially when you hear the stories of couples where one died and one lived.

Prayers sent out.

[Joe G]

Spent the weekend wondering when the neighborhood wackjob would finally come to our house.

11pm last night I found out.

I was ready if he came up the driveway. :pullguns:

Working with local :cop: and about 10 neighbors on what we can do.


http://www.batesvilleheraldtribune.com/news/local_news/search-leads-to-felony-drug-charges/article_2a75f7e2-6544-5f38-be03-ef3d0c457c26.html

Well, I guess we knew this wouldn't end up good. Thankfully he didn't involve anyone else.


Early this morning the neighbor who's across the street from the Meth house (stories above) texted Mrs G and said an ambulance and a few police cars were there - no sirens or lights.

They have an autistic son who was taken away for about a year but was returned to them some time over the summer. The boy is picked up in a special bus before the rest of the neighborhood kids are. The police/ambulance came after the boy was picked up.


Found out Rick (nut job husband) committed suicide by hanging himself in their garage. To be honest, I thought he had moved out earlier this year. They used to have 2 cars (hers - an old red Grand Am, his a blue Jeep Liberty). The Liberty was never there, but I'd see his expensive bass boat gone from time to time, so thought he either used her car or had a friend pick it up. Never saw him outside. She was working at a restaurant in town.

Sad it ended this way, but he was truly a disturbed individual who made the lives of the whole neighborhood hell for a year.

[HSURB]

Well, I guess we knew this wouldn't end up good. Thankfully he didn't involve anyone else.


Early this morning the neighbor who's across the street from the Meth house (stories above) texted Mrs G and said an ambulance and a few police cars were there - no sirens or lights.

They have an autistic son who was taken away for about a year but was returned to them some time over the summer. The boy is picked up in a special bus before the rest of the neighborhood kids are. The police/ambulance came after the boy was picked up.


Found out Rick (nut job husband) committed suicide by hanging himself in their garage. To be honest, I thought he had moved out earlier this year. They used to have 2 cars (hers - an old red Grand Am, his a blue Jeep Liberty). The Liberty was never there, but I'd see his expensive bass boat gone from time to time, so thought he either used her car or had a friend pick it up. Never saw him outside. She was working at a restaurant in town.

Sad it ended this way, but he was truly a disturbed individual who made the lives of the whole neighborhood hell for a year.

Wow, glad you don't have to deal with that any longer.

HSURB®

[Joe G]

Wow, glad you don't have to deal with that any longer.

HSURB®

More of the story coming out tonight.

When I didn't see him for a while earlier this year? He was serving time (assume from the Oct 2016 arrest). Had been recently released (not sure if that means a month ago, week ago or days ago) and was back home.

[68fastback]

Amazing how far astray some morons can push themselves :(

Apparently running a meth lab is very stressful :shades:

Now his family has to pick up the pieces :(

[Tommy Gun]

:(

[Joe G]

Now his family has to pick up the pieces :(

:yes:

Their son is in Junior's grade. Junior heard he was pulled out of school after 2nd Period, but didn't know why.

I just hope Mom is finally clean and sober to take care of the kid now.

[68fastback]

:yes:

Their son is in Junior's grade. Junior heard he was pulled out of school after 2nd Period, but didn't know why.

I just hope Mom is finally clean and sober to take care of the kid now.

Does she work? Hopefully she isn't totally dependent on the meth lab for income. :nonono:

[Joe G]

Does she work? Hopefully she isn't totally dependent on the meth lab for income. :nonono:

Even when she was getting in trouble (and before), she was a waitress at a local restaurant.

Heard she's serving at a different restaurant now.

Hope she's finally clean and able to not fall back into bad habits.

[68fastback]

Even when she was getting in trouble (and before), she was a waitress at a local restaurant.

Heard she's serving at a different restaurant now.

Hope she's finally clean and able to not fall back into bad habits.

Not gonna be easy for her, that's for sure.

[Tommy Gun]

151,600 people on average will die today worldwide.

[The Bone]

Monty Hall passed away also. He was the host of Lets Make A Deal. cool show

[The Bone]

151,600 people on average will die today worldwide.

I will not be one of them!!!
I refuse to die.

[Tommy Gun]

Hey, quit posting when I do. :look:

[Tommy Gun]

I will not be one of them!!!
I refuse to die.


So does Dan and Carnut. :look:

[Joe G]

I will not be one of them!!!
I refuse to die.


So does Dan and Carnut. :look:

Over a 1000 year each so far... :look:

[68fastback]

:boink:

...the dark ages were a drag :(

:rofl3:

[Tommy Gun]

:wasntme:

[68fastback]

It's always dark in the cave :haha:

:hiding: ;-)

[Joe G]

It's always dark in the cave :haha:

:hiding: ;-)

:logical:

[68fastback]

lol

[The Bone]

Hey, quit posting when I do. :look:

Stop being awake when I am. :hug:

[twobjshelbys]

Football great, YA Tittle, at 90

http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/10/09/nfl-hall-famer-y-tittle-dead-at-90-lsu-says.html

[68fastback]

...wow ...back when the giants were. RIP YAT!

[Tommy Gun]

Wonder if he ever had a Pat, whatever that is. :popcorn:

[Joe G]

Wonder if he ever had a Pat, whatever that is. :popcorn:

:groan:

[Tommy Gun]

:haha:

[onecrazydog]

Canada lost a legend...

http://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/tragically-hip-frontman-gord-downie-dies-at-53-1.3637357


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE2joQsWXJg&list=PLbN_rmI8eDSvalnjVi6UkrsH JpbR01sTo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkYoGf0pN9o

[68fastback]

RIP Gord.

Sadly we've known two others who succumbed to the same thing.

[twobjshelbys]

Robert Guillaume at 89.

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/24/soap-and-benson-actor-robert-guillaume-dies-at-age-89.html

Soap is still one of my all time favorite shows. It shows up every 5 or so years.

[Tommy Gun]

I remember Soap, crazy funny times.

[68fastback]

He was always a class act and skilled actor ...never got into Soap but always like him. 89! God bless!

[twobjshelbys]

Fats Domino at 89

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/10/25/fats-domino-dead-at-89.html

[Tommy Gun]

:(

[68fastback]

RIP Antoine! :(

I remember this like it was yesterday! ...one of the pop greats of his day ...and a total gentleman so well-respected in the industry.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgxXeJ1ikBU

[Tommy Gun]

RIP Transit


http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2017/10/25/ford-recall/106990238/









:haha:

.

[Joe G]

:ohsnap:

[68fastback]

RIP Transit


http://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/ford/2017/10/25/ford-recall/106990238/









:haha:

.

Sell!! :rofl3:

...good item for "Breaking Automotive News" thread :haha:

[twobjshelbys]

John Hillerman. Magnum PI

https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/john-hillerman-sardonic-character-actor-who-starred-in-magnum-pi-dies-at-84/2017/11/09/59fcfc0e-c59f-11e7-afe9-4f60b5a6c4a0_story.html?utm_term=.e667eddb7294

[68fastback]

RIP. Good character actor ...wasn't he also in Blazing Saddles? ...meanwhile Betty White goes on at, what, 95 or so! :wtg:

[Highwayman]

RIP. Good character actor ...wasn't he also in Blazing Saddles? ...meanwhile Betty White goes on at, what, 95 or so! :wtg:

Yes, he was Mr. Johnson

[68fastback]

Ah, yes! :tiphat2:

[Highwayman]

Ah, yes! :tiphat2:

You do remember that everyone in the town had the last name of Johnson don't you??? :confused:

[68fastback]

You do remember that everyone in the town had the last name of Johnson don't you??? :confused:

I had forgotten :rofl3:

...but this scene is as funny as ever :haha:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZT7xLjxuhs

[Joe G]

:haha: a classic!!

[HSURB]

:haha::haha::haha:

[Tommy Gun]

Malcolm Young of AC/DC :(

[Joe G]

:sad2:

All the oldtime Rock bands are getting old. :nonono:

[68fastback]

Yeah, ;-(

Jan has a shirt that reads: I may be old but saw all the great bands! :rofl3:

[Highwayman]

*** Rehash from another post ***

What is really sad is how many band names are still being used when there are at the most maybe one original member left in it. AC/DC is one of them.

Through the heydays of a bands existence there will be member change for several reasons which sometimes makes the band better or is not noticeable. But when is a band no longer 'the' band? What truly defines 'the' band? When are replacement members nothing more than background fill ins rather than contributors?

Some bands like Deep Purple can NOT be considered Deep Purple with John Lord no longer a live. They did go through some personnel issues during their initial run but the band survived because they still had the most of the core and the required replacements actually contributed to the band progressing.

[Joe G]

*** Rehash from another post ***

What is really sad is how many band names are still being used when there are at the most maybe one original member left in it. AC/DC is one of them.

Through the heydays of a bands existence there will be member change for several reasons which sometimes makes the band better or is not noticeable. But when is a band no longer 'the' band? What truly defines 'the' band? When are replacement members nothing more than background fill ins rather than contributors?

Some bands like Deep Purple can NOT be considered Deep Purple with John Lord no longer a live. They did go through some personnel issues during their initial run but the band survived because they still had the most of the core and the required replacements actually contributed to the band progressing.

:logical: :goodpost:

[tekheavy]

Looks like David Cassidy may be next. :popcorn:

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/11/18/david-cassidy-suffering-from-organ-failure-surrounded-by-family.html

[Tommy Gun]

*** Rehash from another post ***

What is really sad is how many band names are still being used when there are at the most maybe one original member left in it. AC/DC is one of them.

Through the heydays of a bands existence there will be member change for several reasons which sometimes makes the band better or is not noticeable. But when is a band no longer 'the' band? What truly defines 'the' band? When are replacement members nothing more than background fill ins rather than contributors?

Some bands like Deep Purple can NOT be considered Deep Purple with John Lord no longer a live. They did go through some personnel issues during their initial run but the band survived because they still had the most of the core and the required replacements actually contributed to the band progressing.



You’re talking about Van Hagar aren’t you?

.

[Tommy Gun]

Looks like David Cassidy may be next. :popcorn:

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/11/18/david-cassidy-suffering-from-organ-failure-surrounded-by-family.html



Come on Tek, be happy.

[tekheavy]

Come on Tek, be happy.

:doh:

[The Bone]

I hope Nickelback stays together.

[Tommy Gun]

Charles Manson :look:

[twobjshelbys]

Charles Manson :look:

Geraldo Rivera's take:

http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/11/20/geraldo-rivera-charles-manson-was-charismatic-snake-charmer-articulate-eco-friendly-homicidal-maniac.html

They should have turned back on the gas chamber for him.

[68fastback]

....agree ...they should have fried that piece of sh!t decades ago ...but it's CA and apparently they prefer feeding and clothing such trash.

If no kin claim his sorry azz he will be cremated -- better late than never :rofl3:

[Alloy Dave]

My friend Bob Barker's sister died yesterday due to complications of a virus. She was 66 and had not been in good health. RIP.

[Tommy Gun]

:(

[Joe G]

Malcolm Young of AC/DC :sad2:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/malcolm-young-acdc-guitarist-and-co-founder-dead-at-64-w512164


Too young for dementia. :nonono:

[68fastback]

...yeah, 64 is WAAAY too young :(

[tekheavy]

Told ya. :uwelcome:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/21/entertainment/david-cassidy-dies/index.html

[Joe G]

My friend Bob Barker's sister died yesterday due to complications of a virus. She was 66 and had not been in good health. RIP.
Sorry to hear. :pray:

[68fastback]

:(

[Tommy Gun]

Malcolm Young of AC/DC :(


Malcolm Young of AC/DC :sad2:

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/malcolm-young-acdc-guitarist-and-co-founder-dead-at-64-w512164


Too young for dementia. :nonono:


:hey2:

[Tommy Gun]

Told ya. :uwelcome:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/21/entertainment/david-cassidy-dies/index.html


Is this an admission that you were involved in some way w his death? :look:

[Highwayman]

Told ya. :uwelcome:

http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/21/entertainment/david-cassidy-dies/index.html


Is this an admission that you were involved in some way w his death? :look:

Not sure that is what we are looking for in a Moderator

[Joe G]

Not sure that is what we are looking for in a Moderator

:busted:

[Tommy Gun]

:haha:

[68fastback]

:rofl3:

[tekheavy]

:innocent:

[twobjshelbys]

So long Gomer. Jim Nabors at 87

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/11/30/jim-nabors-dead-star-best-known-as-gomer-pyle-was-87.html

[68fastback]

:( RIP Gomer ...he was great!

[Tommy Gun]

At 87 it’s no surprise surprise surprise:look:

[Highwayman]

At 87 it’s no surprise surprise surprise:look:

LOL

[Joe G]

At 87 it’s no surprise surprise surprise:look:


:groan:

[68fastback]

I know healthy people over 90 who are still strong!

Young pups :haha:

[Tommy Gun]

I know healthy people over 90 who are still strong!

Young pups :haha:


Carnut?

Tony?

Keith?

.

[68fastback]

:lol:

[Highwayman]

Carnut?

Tony?

Keith?

.

Keith??? I can't keep track of ALL of his birthdays to know how old he is now :faint:

[twobjshelbys]

Carnut?

Tony?

Keith?

.


65. But the males in males in my family tend to drop out about 70 while the females (grandmothers) get to be close to 100.

[Tommy Gun]

65. But the males in males in my family tend to drop out about 70 while the females (grandmothers) get to be close to 100.


Can I have your cars then? :look: lol

[twobjshelbys]

Can I have your cars then? :look: lol

My 2004 Dodge 1500? Sure. GT will hopefully be gone soon. Drove it 9 miles last year. 6 of those to get emissions.

[Highwayman]

Can I have your cars then? :look: lol

It sure is true, rich people never have enough :nonono:

[68fastback]

:spitcopy:

[Joe G]

It sure is true, rich people never have enough :nonono:
:lol: :logical:

[Tommy Gun]

Everyone here has ten times what I have material wise and I get harassed about it, makes sense. :(

[Highwayman]

Everyone here has ten times what I have material wise and I get harassed about it, makes sense. :(

The happiest people don't have the best of everything, they just make the best of everything they have.

[Joe G]

Everyone here has ten times what I have material wise and I get harassed about it, makes sense. :(

:violin:

No Snivelling!! :haha:

[onecrazydog]

The happiest people don't have the best of everything,

Yes we do...

[Joe G]

I thought this Forum was RIP all day. :faint:

[Tommy Gun]

Yes we do...



:webers:

.

[Tommy Gun]

Back from the dead :surprised:


This is too weird!


http://loudwire.com/watch-clip-ronnie-james-dio-hologram-dio-returns-the-world-tour-kickoff/

.

[68fastback]

Just a clever way to make money ...but if the audio is excellent and the 'hologram' is somewhat real it could be the next wave of re-concerting. I would not mind seeing Pink Floyd ...then again, for what they will likely charge, I might well prefer watching at home ...no way for the audience to actually interact with dead people in holograms :rofl3: and that's abig part of a truly live performance. Yeah, weird! :lol:

[Tommy Gun]

Wonder if I can holopost when I’m gone? :look:

[68fastback]

Obi-Wan "TG" Kenobi :lol:

[Highwayman]

Wonder if I can holopost when I’m gone? :look:

Whoreopost???

[Joe G]

Back from the dead :surprised:


This is too weird!


http://loudwire.com/watch-clip-ronnie-james-dio-hologram-dio-returns-the-world-tour-kickoff/

.

He was one of the great rock voices out there.

I've seen this done with Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston and a few others too. Another way to grab your $$ I guess. :nonono:

[68fastback]

10x NHRA ProStock winner Bob Glidden dies at 73 after brief illness and long-standing issues from prior 6-way heart bypass surgery.

RIP Bob G. :( ...you were truly one of the greatest drag racers of all time.

Info... (https://www.sema.org/sema-enews/2017/51/nhra-hall-of-fame-driver-bob-glidden-passes-away?utm_source=ET&utm_medium=email&utm_content=59938&utm_campaign=eNews3.4)

[Boston Mike]

glad I'm not the subject of any of these posts................

[68fastback]

Amen to that here too ;-)

[onecrazydog]

I was lucky to make it thru my twenties... If I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself...

[twobjshelbys]

Rose Marie, Sally Rogers from the Dick Van Dyke show, at 94

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2017/12/28/rose-marie-starred-on-dick-van-dyke-show-dead-at-94.html

[68fastback]

RIP ...she was good!

[twobjshelbys]

Jerry Van Dyke, Dick's brother and a funny guy in his own right, at 86

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/01/06/jerry-van-dyke-comedian-and-actor-dead-at-age-86.html


Also John Young, moonwalker and shuttle commander

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2018/01/06/john-young-moonwalker-and-early-shuttle-commander-is-dead-at-87-nasa-says.html

[68fastback]

Definitely a double R.I.P.

[twobjshelbys]

Moody Blues founding member Ray Thomas at 76

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ray-thomas-moody-blues-flautist-and-founder-dead-at-76-w515092

[68fastback]

:( ...great group ...unique sound ...high quality recordings with lots of dynamics that still sound fresh after so many decades!

[twobjshelbys]

Donnelly Rhodes at 80. He was on Battlestar Galactica but I liked him best in Soap

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/01/09/battlestar-galactica-actor-donnelly-rhodes-dead-at-80.html

[68fastback]

That last pic (at the bottom) is the one that tripped the memory cell!

[Tommy Gun]

I guess this means Soap isn’t coming back? :nonono:

[twobjshelbys]

I guess this means Soap isn’t coming back? :nonono:

It still runs on old-time TV channels. We saw it a couple of years ago on one of the "dot subchannels" locally.

[Tommy Gun]

I love to see a couple of them for kicks.

[twobjshelbys]

Dan Gurney, famous driver, at 86.

http://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/22100219/dan-gurney-won-indycar-nascar-cup-formula-1-lemans-dies-86

http://www.motortrend.com/news/racing-legend-dan-gurney-dies-at-86/

http://autoweek.com/article/formula-one/motorsports-community-reacts-death-dan-gurney

It was Gurney that started the custom of spraying a bottle of champagne at LeMans after winning in the GT40

http://allamericanracers.com/le-mans-champagne-story-dan-gurney/
h

[tekheavy]

Sportscaster Keith Jackson.

http://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/22076254/legendary-broadcaster-keith-jackson-dies-age-89

[68fastback]

Surely one of the very best drivers of all time! He could drive the wheels off anything ...and win! And was involuntarily put the ballot for POTUS in many states and got an amazing number of votes in the election!

There will never be another Dan Gurney -- RIP :(

Nice 4 minute vid w/him around 2014

Welcome to the first episode of Dan Gurney: All American Racer, Birth of AAR presented by Bell Helmets. Gurney was one of the greatest drivers, innovators, thinkers, that America has produced. He remains the only American team owner to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix in his own car, and RACER's Robin Miller took the opportunity to accompany Gurney down the hallway of the All American Racing workshop in Santa Ana...

Video... (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4eKqmYO9lQ)
http://autoweek.com/video/car-news/one-lap-web-dan-gurney-president

[68fastback]

Yet another great summary of DG's career ...amazing!

https://www.hemmings.com/blog/2018/01/14/dan-gurney-1931-2018/?refer=news

[tekheavy]

The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan died today at 46. :sad2:

I loved her voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Kspj3OO0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yam5uK6e-bQ

[Tommy Gun]

:(

[twobjshelbys]

The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan died today at 46. :sad2:

I loved her voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Kspj3OO0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yam5uK6e-bQ


Great music and the Linger video is great filmmaking.

[HSURB]

The Cranberries lead singer Dolores O'Riordan died today at 46. :sad2:

I loved her voice.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Kspj3OO0s

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yam5uK6e-bQ

I saw that. Any explanation. 46 is young.

HSURB®

[Shelby-Don]

How about this one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ejga4kJUts

[Joe G]

She had an amazingly powerful voice, yet so sweet sounding.

[twobjshelbys]

Another American Hero(ine). Naomie Parker Fraley, aka, Rosie The Riveter, at 96

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/01/22/naomi-parker-fraley-real-rosie-riveter-has-died-at-96.html

[68fastback]

Wow -- 96! RIP.

That poster is a WWII icon.

[twobjshelbys]

John Mahoney from Frazier

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/02/05/frasier-star-john-mahoney-dead-at-77.html

[68fastback]

He was great!

[Grabber]

My Wife and I were talking about Billy's legacy this morning. Many great teachers and preachers have walked this earth but don't think any had made as great impact for Kingdom of God as this humble sincere servant who simply wanted to please His Lord..those he impacted is a great number BUT that number pales in comparison to the number of people who heard then took his message to the people and places they lived among.

“Someday you will read or hear that Billy Graham is dead. Don’t you believe a word of it. I shall be more alive than I am now. I will just have changed my address. I will have gone into the presence of God.” ~ Billy Graham

22223

[68fastback]

What a great man!

RIP Rev. G.

[Tommy Gun]

:sad2:

[Alloy Dave]

I don't know much about him, but his dedication is obvious. RIP Billy.

[twobjshelbys]

So long Major Winchester!

http://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2018/03/03/david-ogden-stiers-fussy-m-s-h-doc-and-beloved-clock-from-disneys-beast-dies-at-75.html

[68fastback]

What a great series that was! What a great foil he was too!

RIP.

[twobjshelbys]

What a great series that was! What a great foil he was too!

RIP.

Coming up on 50 years, M*A*S*H holds up today, and is in my opinion the best TV show ever made. What other show can make you laugh and cry in the same 30 minutes? It's on MeTV every day from 7-8. We used to watch it every day but they've cycled 3 times since we got here so now I only drop in for an episode or two a week. The final episode is still the most watched regular TV show ever (only lapped by Superbowl games, and the only non-superbowl game in the top 20.

[Tommy Gun]

My parents use to watch MASH. :look:

[68fastback]

We've watched rerun for a while too (AntennaTV channel here) ...now just occasionally ...amazing how much show ID it still has that Alan Alda is doing 'doc' product commercials.

[Tommy Gun]

Stephen Hawking


https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/14/health/stephen-hawking-dead/index.html


Surprised I didn’t see this yesterday.

[twobjshelbys]

Stephen Hawking


https://www.cnn.com/2018/03/14/health/stephen-hawking-dead/index.html


Surprised I didn’t see this yesterday.
Wow Did nt see that either.

[68fastback]

Was on Fox yesterday evening ...he was a true giant in his field. So amazing he lived as long as he did ...when he was first diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease and how profoundly it was advancing, his life expectancy was believed short. What an amazing person!! RIP SH :(

[Joe G]

Was on Fox yesterday evening ...he was a true giant in his field. So amazing he lived as long as he did ...when he was first diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease and how profoundly it was advancing, his life expectancy was believed short. What an amazing person!! RIP SH :(

Good singer too. :wtg:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfcC6FYyL4U

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS-qsh6eTik(only sampled on PF)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tS-qsh6eTik

[68fastback]

:lol: ...those are great!

[68fastback]

Rusty Staub -- 73.

RIP.