Ringer Report post Posted February 10, 2012 My old man must have missed the regret part. He died hard but never really complained about missing much. I drowned in Alaska in 1982 and I mean I was seeing lights. It felt awesome right at the last part. Haven't worried much about dying since then. I work my rear of to help my kids and stay close to my friends. Going up to Alaska for my 27th trip to fish this summer so I have done a lot of things I wanted to. Hope to make it a few more years to see my grandson become a man and then I can check out at any time. I spent a few days and nights in the hospice with my dad and that was just crazy. Heard my old man talking to a dead uncle just like he was in the room and same with the 89 year old lady across the hall talking to her father. Hope I go quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snapshot Report post Posted February 11, 2012 When I die I want to go peacefully, in my sleep, like my Grandfather. Not screaming like everyone else in the car. Lark, Bill - I changed my work a little late in life, but now I look forward to going as it is in the outdoors. The only thing I miss from my old life are the paychecks, but not as much as you would think (except when I want to trot down and buy a new Kimber or Custom Shop SW 1911). Thats a good qoute! Iam going to borrow it if that is o,k? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Thanks Chef, that was a great post. I'll have to PM you the details but it's funny how little miracles happen in life - your post was just that for me. Too personal and too complicated to drag out in public but I hope to PM you about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Wow Coach. I'm intrigued and happy! Looking forward to hearing about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pine Donkey Report post Posted February 11, 2012 1328891739[/url]' post='294392']When I die I want to go peacefully, in my sleep, like my Grandfather. Not screaming like everyone else in the car. What a great way to lighten up a deep post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azslim Report post Posted February 11, 2012 I stole it fair and square from Reader's Digest....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted February 11, 2012 I find some inspiration in the reported last words of Steve Jobs. He's a man who lead an amazing life, not just in being a success in business, but in really impacting the world we live in. It's reported that his last words were, "Oh wow, oh wow, oh wow"...makes you wonder what he was seeing as he made that final transition. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chef Report post Posted February 11, 2012 Thanks Chef, that was a great post. I'll have to PM you the details but it's funny how little miracles happen in life - your post was just that for me. Too personal and too complicated to drag out in public but I hope to PM you about it. I received your PM. Thank you so much for sharing that with me. You are a blessed man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coach Report post Posted February 12, 2012 Thanks for the kind words, Chef, and for your reply to my PM. Take care, brother. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plumber Report post Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks Chef for the great post, My life is better by friends like you and other's I've made on this forum. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
