Nov

4

2009

Farewell

I’m shutting up shop for a bit. MrSpud’s wonderful father died today and it doesn’t feel right to be wittering on here at such a time. There’s plenty to say of course, but he was an immensely private man and he would hate me to twitter on in public. So I will limit myself to saying that he was the BEST of men, and I am truly blessed to have had such a father-in-law. I loved him so dearly, and feel bitter on behalf of all of us that he’s been snatched away.

Only a few weeks ago I wrote that they broke the mould when they made my Grandad….and now I’m saying that they broke the mould when they made Batman (as the Megaboys call him) too. But it’s true. He was one a zillion… a LION of a man, so kind, so funny, so driven, so loyal, so smart, so unassuming, so optimistic….just ‘so’…

There was a magnificent sunset this afternoon, right around when he died, shortly followed by a huge, harvest moon. Quite a show, quite a send off I thought…but then he was quite a man, so it was entirely fitting.

Farewell Batman. You never converted me to eggs benedict, or Scandi jazz…but you were on to a winner with those fruit beers. Cheers to you, lovely lovely perfect man xxx

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  • just thinking of you...wanted to stop by and check on ya, hugs and kisses
  • oh spud... i'm so sorry... my heart and thoughts are with you
  • Sending thoughts and prayers your way. What a wonderful person he sounds like and how lovely that he was surrounded by a loving family too. xxx
  • Kate McP
    Oh Spud. So, so sorry for you all. Much love xxx
  • Hanzy
    i have no words to convey how sorry i am. sending love and strength to you and all your boys. xx
  • Stacey
    So sorry, Spud! Blessings to you and yours at this time of grief.
  • sorry to read about death again. may the force be with you! hugs!
  • Oh, I'm so, so sorry to hear about your pa-in-law. Thinking of you and all the little spuds. xxxx
  • Hugs. Will be thinking of you lots.
  • So very very sorry to hear that Judith. That's terrible news... I really don't have much else to add other than I'll be thinking of you in these difficult times...
  • B
    I'm so sorry, Spud, we're certainly going to miss you! Big hug to you, your husband and the Megaboys!
  • Daisy011078
    Thinking of you and MrS & your boys. x
  • I'm so sorry to see your news Spud. Much love to you, MrS and the Megaboys x
  • (((((HUGZ))))) Sorry to hear this. :(
  • Love and hugs to you all, Spud.
  • I am so sorry for your loss. He sounds like a wonderful man indeed. I wish you and your family a lot of strength.
  • You are right to take a break. I will miss you, as will everyone, but please be with your family and whenever you return we will be waiting with open arms. Sending love and deep condolences to you and Mr. Spud. XOXOXO Liz
  • So sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself and your family. X
  • So sorry to hear your sad news.
  • It was a beautiful harvest moon and your words shine just like it did. Lots of love to you all xxx
  • Redbedhead
    Love to you, Mr Spud and the rest of the family. My thoughts are with you. xxx
  • Lyanne(wife)
    Beautiful words. Thoughts are with you all and especially mrS. Xx
  • francesca
    I'm so sorry for your loss Spud. Lots of love to you and all your boys xxx
  • Sam
    My condolences to all Chez Spud.
  • Bee
    I saw that harvest moon -- huge and lovely.
    Beautiful tribute, even as you shied away from it.
    I'm so very sorry for your family's loss.
    xx
  • Kim
    I'm so truly sorry for your family's loss.
  • Aawww, Spud, I am sooo sorry. My heart aches for you and yours. Sending love and friendship.....come back as soon as you can.

    ♥
    S
  • Love, peace and comfort to you all.
    Hugs.Hugs.Hugs.
  • Steph
    I am so very sorry. His memory will live on forever xx All my thoughts are with you and the family xxx
  • Many virtual hugs are crossing the ocean for you and your loved ones, Spud. I'm so sorry for the loss of someone who was so obviously dear.
  • Oh Spud,sorry to hear your sad news. Take care and I'm sure there will be lots of us looking out for your return.
  • What a terrible sad day for you and your family! My heart goes out to you and your loved ones.
    Take care sweet Spud!
  • dearest Spud, I'm so sorry. I'm thinking about you and your family.
    Kristina
    xxx
  • Janna
    Oh Spud. I don't know what to say. That's utterly devastating for you all. So sorry xx
  • Take care, I am very sorry for your loss.
  • Aww, Spud. I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
  • LoulaM
    I'm so sorry Spud, that is so sad. Sending lots of love to you all xxx

    RIP Batman xx
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