Muff Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I came home Sunday morning to the news that a friend of mine passed away in the night....he was a childhood friend....to this day we played old timers hockey together....he played this weekend and I could not make it because of work........he came home to his family feeling ok........later that night in bed he suffered a massive heart attack.....he never came back.....47 is WAY to young to go.....I can never afford to take my kids on a big trip down south some where.....but today I am getting on the phone and damm it I will be taking them somewhere.......life is to short my friends.....live it now.......RIP Gerald my old friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Man, sorry to here that Muff. My dad had a heart attack that took him at 40. Prayers on the way for Gerald's friends and family. I need to make it a point to get away for a trip with my family this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Sorry to hear the loss of your friend Joe. Definitely need to spend more time doing things with the kids to make memories for them. A trip to Florida is something i hope to do soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Sorry to hear about your friend Muff. Prayers going out for his family & firends. Yep...agree everyone needs to budget some $ to take memorable trips with family and/or friends. Can't put a price on those memories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Sorry about your friend Muff. I'm sure you'll figure something out your family will enjoy. I try to do a big trip every other year with my kids. Last year was Yellowstone and Grand Teton. This summer it'll be a Smaller trip (long weekend). I'm thinking about Cedar Point or Kings Island in Ohio. I'm not much for thrill rides these days, but the kids love them and at 12 boy and 13 girl it's tough finding something they both enjoy. The drive through Ohio should be interesting though - with all those giant whitetails in velvet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Sad to hear Muff..Absolutely right..life is way too short We did take the kids ( Andy Ashley & Breylen).. to Florida last fall..we had a blast! was in front car with breylen on the Dwarfs mine ride...he yells to Grampa.."Were going to Die"!! .....while he was laughing Edited February 20, 2015 by Mathews XT Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorado bob Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Sorry for your loss, prayers sent for the family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaun_300 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Really sorry to hear about your friend, Joe. Condolences sent! Hope you find something reasonably priced for a family getaway. Look into Myrtle Beach, been there twice. Very nice place and not as far of a drive as Florida is for us. It was about 18 hours from Ottawa so probably 16 from your place. Lots of things to see and do, tons of golf courses and cheap to rent a condo on the ocean for a week in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkneck Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Really sorry to hear that Joe, that's a shame. Way to young for sure but tomorrow is promised to none of us. Life is short no matter if we live to be a hundred. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerClay Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Sorry for your loss partner. Regular check ups can prevent this from happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Well it was a very big and very sad funeral service today....had tears in my eyes the whole time......it didn't help that I sat in the same seat I did almost to the year ago when my cousin passed away and when I saw Gerald's mass card it is his birthday tomorrow....give your loved one a extra hug tonight guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Funerals are tough... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inhuntr Posted February 20, 2015 Report Share Posted February 20, 2015 Sorry to hear that:(.....prayers sent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted February 21, 2015 Report Share Posted February 21, 2015 very sad news for you, joe. i spend as much time as possible with my family. life is short, and happens fast. prayers for your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muff Posted March 4, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 Well we did it......wife and I booked a trip for the family to Punta Cana today....Kids don't know yet.......going to surprise them soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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