Very thought provoking post Smug.. I have not had any contact with a certain family member for over 10 years now...been that long I really don't know what its about. I am 67, he is over 70...Think I need to reach out...If anything happens to him, I will never forgive myself
This is a cracking thread, Smug, which has made quite a few of us think a bit, no matter how variable in subject. It's also further evidence, if any was needed, of the type of bloke you are . . . . well done again
Great thread Smug. Ive read the op a (quite) few times, and read the thread through a couple of times, and its certainly a thought provoking thread, it definately got me thinking. I would like to echo @flandersmackem post above. Very similar circumstances, but two family members...my 2 brothers. They are very close to each other, but ive kind of drifted apart from them over the last few years. I called them both today and we had a good chat, and are going to meet up next weekend (I'm away this weekend) and go for a bite to eat, just the 3 of us. Your post hit home Smug, thanks for posting this thread. It may be rare you give advice, but it was excellent advice. Thank You, .
Similar with me flanders, my brother fell out with me at our eldest brothers funeral back in 2007. Apparently I insulted him which I could never recall, unfortunately he was led by the nose by his wife who turned out to be a right bitch. I tried several times to hold out an olive branch to no avail, and we never spoke even when we burried another brother in 2013. He suffered a massive stroke in February last year and asked to see me but I couldn't bring myself to go as in my head it would only cause an issue so I stayed away. He died two weeks later, I attended his funeral service despite being told by his wife and eldest son that I wasn't welcome....they couldn't stop me but of course by then it was too late. His wife died earlier this year....she couldn't even give him a few years peace and quiet.I I raised a glass that day. Do I regret not going.... Yes I do but you can't turn the clock back. Smug your thread has certainly hit home with me and has made me think a lot these last few days and I thank you for that. Sorry this is a bit long.
There’s a friendship group of 4 inc me, where we have been best mates for 50 years, I always keep in touch and meet them as much as possible despite moving down south 27 years ago. We are all going on a lads weekend next month to a log cabin in Thirsk and I can’t wait. Couldn’t wish for better mates
Smug , as you know we go back a hell of a long way and these memories should never die...I'm.hoping see you at Fulham ..hoping not my last game.mind . I'm not bloody going away yet I'll bring our lass's pies and peas pud stotties for the crew , no kippers this time Keep the faith ..we'll all meet next Sept , me and my lads ...
Similar to yourself. Been knocking about with one lad from 5 yrs old. From hitting 18(16 ish in reality) we have had one night a week on the drink, holidays excepted. There was a team of 7 of us known each since senior school (11 yrs old) now sadly down to 5 but we still have at least a monthly catch up as well as bumping into each other on other sociable occasions. Even at 65 we have an annual school reunion which is great for keeping in touch. I suppose I have been very lucky. Only downside I have is my best man died on my stag night
Great post It just makes me think of all my friends I’ve lost in recent years I’m 74 in January I still meet up with a few friends however there all 10 years younger than me Our Michael and I still attend home games and a few away Me and the wife are off on our cruise on Saturday
