Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 In my teens we used to knock around together, work hard play hard. He used to make sure I got home safely when I was too drunk to even walk straight. Now he has just weeks to live. I'm gutted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevor S 2,003 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 My condolences, Bilbraborn.......Good friends are very hard to find....and by the sound of it, he is a true friend. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
catfan 14,793 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 My condolences too Bilbraborn, a true friend by the sound of it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MelissaJKelly 2,120 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Very sorry to hear Bilbraborn! Thinking of you and your friend 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smiffy49 590 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Your post saddened me, as I know the feeling well and truly understand what you must be going through at the moment. I know it's little comfort at this time Bilbraborn, but you will get through it and look back to happy times you had. You are very lucky to have a true friend who has helped you through life during the good and bad times. It's a reminder to us all to appreciate life's little moments and try to get on with each other through those good and bad times that come to all of us. I can see that you have many friends on here Bilbraborn, not the quite same I know, but I am sure those who read your post are all thinking of you. It does sometimes help to express and share your feelings to others, so please keep in touch. Smiffy 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sparkly1 7 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 So sorry to hear this.Thinking of you & your friend Bilbraborn. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 I know exactly how you feel. Last Friday I found out that the gentleman who took me fishing on Lake Michigan last year is in Hospice care. He and his wife will not be coming to Michigan this year. I may not have known him long, but two days on a small boat together gives you a lot of time to get to know each other. Don and I somehow just hit it off and I think he got a big kick out of teaching a 61 year-old to fish! I was looking forward to his return, and more chances to go out on the big lake to share stories, laughs and catch a few tasty dinners. Bilbraborn: Stay strong for your friend, and always remember the good times. I can only hope that we have the same sort of friends when it is our turn. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Bilbraborn, I am so sorry to read the news about your true friend. You both will be in our thoughts at this sad time. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
loppylugs 8,424 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 So sorry to hear of this, Bilbraborn. There are really no words to say to make it much easier. Just be assured you are in the thoughts of all of us here. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomlinson 879 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Sadly, this becomes a more common occurrence the older you get. More weddings and christenings is what we need! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FLY2 10,108 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 My thoughts are with you Bilbraborn 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 #10Tomlinson, In 1969, we moved to the area in The West Mids that we still live in. I knew no one as all of my family and friends were back home in Nottingham. We quickly made friends with a few neighbours, and would remain friends through the years. One particular couple, older than us, but we all got on so well. Going to works dances and birthday celebrations over the years. We have all shared each others happy and sad times. Our friend would always be in the garden and always left you smiling when you passed. Out of the blue, last week our friend Ron suffered a Stroke and didn't make it. This morning we were at his funeral, and this afternoon reality is setting in, that we will not see him again. I am sorry for the way you are feeling Bilbraborn, for your friend to be so ill. Please take comfort in knowing, we will share your sadness. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LizzieM 9,497 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Bilbraborn, so very sorry to read your sad post. I suppose the majority of us Nottstalgians are getting to the age where we will lose good friends due to sickness as well as old age. Remember the good times you've had with your friend, those memories will remain with you for ever, to make you smile. 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Booth 7,364 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Like everyone else, Bilbraborn, I'm saddened to read about the impending loss of your friend. I notice that your friends on Nottstalgia have come together once again to offer their messages of support to a fellow Nottstalgian and I hope you will find solace in them. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted June 17, 2014 Report Share Posted June 17, 2014 Bilbraborn Its never easy when you are losing a friend. You still have time to spend with each other. I'm sure that you will use it wisely. God bless both of you with peace. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
piggy and babs 544 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 sad to hear about your friend we have a friend going through the same thing at the moment funnily enough he also comes from bilobrough toovery sad 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darkazana 1,736 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thoughts are with you, your friend and their family Bilbraborn, at this very difficult time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks to all of you for your outpouring of love. It is comforting to feel this as we live in such an uncompromising world. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Bilbraborn, Six years ago my young Brother age 54 was in the same position as your treasured friend. In his last few weeks I came home to Notts to be with him as he lived alone and wanted to be at home. I want you to know how much his friends meant to him at that time. He had been having an extention built on his house when he was given the awful news. From that day on, his friends kept him going. Right up to the moment he passed away, he could hear them banging and sawing away outside. He had a Classic Car, that he treated himself to, out of an insurance payout, payed because of his condition.This gave him and his friends something to talk about and enjoy. Bilbraborn, I tell you this because I have seen the affect having your friends carry on visiting and keeping normality as long as possible can have on the ill person. If you can be strong(and I know sometimes it isn't possible) You will mean such a lot to your friend. I have such a lot of admiration for the friends who helped my Brother. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Thanks for that Carni. But the real sympathy is for his wife, 4 kids and his grandkids. What upsets me is this is the guy who introduced me to my wife 40 odd years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 Just be there for him, Laugh when he feels like laughing at old memories, and listen when he wants to talk. His wife and family will see what is happening between you and it will mean a lot to them, as it did for us. His family will pull together, but some times its nice for friends to be around. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Compo 10,326 Posted June 18, 2014 Report Share Posted June 18, 2014 I can add nothing more to what has been said except perhaps - don't waste those remaining weeks. Good luck mate. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
firbeck 859 Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Hi Nothing to add to whats been said, it must be someone I know as well, I'll e-mail you my friend. Pete. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Compo, he can't do much about the remaining weeks. He is quite delirious sometimes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Just had a phone call. My poor mate just died. I went to see him Thursday night and from what I could see, it is probably a blessing. He is now out of pain. Please spare a thought for his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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