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08-22-2010, 06:27 PM
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Retired Surfer
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Sunset Grill
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Even a dying man appreciates a big fish
A couple of days ago my wife and I went to see her favorite uncle because he is at deaths door. Three months ago he weighed 200 #'s but he is down to 107 #'s the morning we saw uncle Gordan. Beverly went up to him and touched his arm gently and said uncle Gordan its Beverly. He kind of moaned and opened his eyes a little. I walked over a few moments later and took Gordans hand and said hello. I didn't say who it was, but Gordan new. He opens his eyes and speaks as best he could and says, Frank, you caught a big one. (Meaning the 42 #er I caught in July) How is that for priorities though, his niece, my wife, gets a groan and moan, and uncle Gordan looks up at me and says you got te big one. Thats cool.
Gordan is due to pass sometime tonight the hospice nurse said, so I am glad I brought some happiness to Gordan in the his last days.
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Swimmer a.k.a. YO YO MA
Serial Mailbox Killer/Seal Fisherman
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08-22-2010, 06:32 PM
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BigFish Bait Co.
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Hanover
Posts: 23,392
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That is a cool story Frank. I hope Uncle Gordan passes peacefully over to the other side.
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Almost time to get our fish on!!! 
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08-22-2010, 06:45 PM
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Oblivious // Grunt, Grunt Master
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: over the hill
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Speaks powerfully of the connection we all have through fishing.
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08-22-2010, 07:41 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2007
Posts: 84
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One of those moments when you laugh and cry. I'm sorry.
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08-22-2010, 08:34 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: RI
Posts: 21,463
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ruhroh
One of those moments when you laugh and cry. I'm sorry.
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Yep, I wish the best for him, I'll bet he has some untold stories that are pretty good...
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08-23-2010, 06:17 AM
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Soggy Bottom Boy
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Billerica, Ma.
Posts: 7,260
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Great story Frank, I hope his last hours
Are peaceful
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08-23-2010, 10:25 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2000
Location: Warwick RI,02889
Posts: 11,786
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A lasting memory ......... ya all are fortunite .peace
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ENJOY WHAT YOU HAVE !!!
MIKE
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08-23-2010, 10:31 AM
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 22,805
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Anything that brings him Joy at that hour
is to be welcomed....
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08-23-2010, 11:35 AM
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Afterhours Custom Plugs
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: R.I.
Posts: 8,642
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wow..my kind of guy, tight lines gordon.
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08-23-2010, 11:51 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,595
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God Bless the both of you , as it looks like you touched his life and he touched yours as well
VB
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08-23-2010, 01:56 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: RI
Posts: 446
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Reminds me of my late grandfather. His last few months of life were pretty brutal and he was absolutely miserable. He wasn't much for talking because of the pain. However every time I would visit or call him he would say.. (1st thing too).. How's the fishin been? It would always make me smile. Words can't describe how I miss him. Thanks for sharing this story and bringing back some sad but great memories. When he does pass, I hope he Rests in peace.
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08-23-2010, 03:16 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pembroke
Posts: 3,343
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Kind of puts things in perspective.Best wishes to you all Frank.
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