docholiday Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 (edited) Well folks, my father finally lost his battle with ill health last Saturday and passed away in his sleep, never a good way for this to happen but it was a quiet and dignified way to end 82 years, and providing for our family, he will be missed and hope he has met up again with mum which is all he ever wanted after her death. As I have no brothers or sisters, I have been in Wales this week trying to sort out the house and funeral which will be next thursday so when I had a phone call from one of the guys I shoot with ( him in the photo) asking if I fancied a day away from it all I reasoned things could wait for a day or two. so drove back to Hampshire on Wednesday eve, and thursday saw us at the pig farm, a warm and sunny day with a good breeze provided just the tonic required, it was great to forget things for a while, enjoy the fresh air and banter that only comes from shooting with a friend. After dispatching 39 corvids and 4 pigeon, the farmer picked up a sack of crows to hang on the fence which he is very keen on, we had the photos then went to another permission for a walk around and had 27 rabbits, a couple of freshly cooked bacon sarnies and a pint or two on the way home, now its back to the task in hand of sorting things out and organising the funeral, but will hang on to the memories of a great day out until I can get out next time. Its times like these that shooting really does make the difference Edited July 15, 2011 by docholiday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Glad you had a good day doc and hope that everything goes smoothly for you. Sorry to hear of your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuddster Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Sorry for your loss mate-I was dealt the same hand three years ago. Can I make one small suggestion-as a sentimental gesture, buy a small item thats shooting related maybe a pocket knife or a nice leather cartridge bag and let it remind your of your father when out shooting. I have a treasured hip flask that comes with me on game shoots and for me, just gives a nod to my old man as an absent gun. all the best fudd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kes Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Sorry to hear your news, dads are golddust. I wish you all the very best for the coming months and lots of distracting shooting - sounds just the ticket. Regards, Kes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcock Magnet Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Sorry to hear of your loss mate,all the best. :sad1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasper3 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 I can understand how you feel Doc, I had to put mum into a home a few weeks back she has alzhimers, it was great to get into the field and take in the surroundings and have a few shots. sorry to hear of your loss, hope your week goes without too many hic ups, jasp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tycoon01 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Sorry to hear about your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 sorry to hear your sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pavman Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 hey Doc sorry to hear your news, sounds like you are putting a brave face on to a poo pants situation, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin128 Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Lucky to have your Dad for so long...lost mine when I was 16...looks like you did well with the corvids! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Sorry for your loss Doc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Thats sad news. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docholiday Posted July 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Many Thanks to one and all re your kind words. Never easy when it happens but something we all have to deal with, as mentioned by Robin above, I was lucky to have him around for so long, will be away for a week or so look forward to catching up soon, doc :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 Sorry to hear about your loss Doc! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the gunner Posted July 15, 2011 Report Share Posted July 15, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss Doc! There is no good way for our parents to pass it is unfortunately natures way of progression ! Looks like you had a good days shooting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrispti Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Sad news Doc. You have a good friend, and well shot both of you Chin up pal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silpig5 Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 sorry for your loss doc , been there recently myself . i can honestly say that going shooting on the day after my dad past away was the best thing i ever could do . it calmed me down and gave me time to reflect on things . good on ya ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Sorry to hear about your sad loss Doc! It's always hard when you loose a member of your family but you sound like you are holding together and handling it well. It's times like this when you find where your real friends are and it certainly sounds like you have a good one there mate! It's highly commendable to be seen by others to be strong in these circumstances but don't let it stop you from grieving in private! My thoughts are with you and your family my friend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ack-ack Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Bad luck chap. Chin up and best foot forward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon123 Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 Well done mate, Good shooting :good: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imissalot Posted July 16, 2011 Report Share Posted July 16, 2011 we lost dad in law and my dad with in one month of each other my heart goes to you ,it does get easier i still cry 10 years l8r (am now )chin up m8 dad always in ya heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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