Things you'll never forget

[Radbird]

Thanks for the laughs, guys.

I remember when it came back after his remission. I pulled into his driveway and he was talking to his brother. I asked what was up and he told me. He had been in remission for almost 2 years so I was a little stunned and said "what does that mean?"

He laughed and said "It means I'm gonna die. C'mon in, we've got a game to watch along with some cold beer and hot nachos."

I hope I can go out with the same perspective as he and Ebert had.

[JL21]

"When I die, I hope I go peacefully in my sleep, like Grandma. Not screaming and terrified, like the passengers who were in the car with her."

That is hilarious.

Thanks for sharing that story, Rad. You honor your friend well.

[Joe Shlabotnik]

Tub Girl.

I could have gone my whole life without that. My middle school boys were passing it around their mySpace accounts.

Now there it is. Seared forever...

[IMADreamer]

Great story Rad.

I have a few memories that will be with me forever. The first time I got to drive a tractor by myself. I know that probably sounds silly to you guys but to a farm boy it's a big one. I'd come home from school and climb on the tractor with Dad and as I got older he'd let me steer. Finally one day when I was old enough he let me drive while he sat off to the side. One day he stopped at the end said he had to go to the bathroom and to make a round with out him. I did, nervous as hell but pretty proud and when I got back to the end to him, he climbed up and said "finish up the field and put her in the shed when you are done." I still remember the exact field it was in, heck I can tell you it was overcast that day, and what tractor (NH 9882 pulling a DMI 42ft field cultivator), etc. Big day in my life.

I remember when I was around 8 my Grandpa was pitching to me in his back hard. They had a utility shed that had a round thermometer on it. Well I hit a line drive and smashed that thing to pieces. My Grandpa said "we'll tell your grandma a walnut fell out of the tree and hit it. lol

I of course remember the last thing Nic ever said to me. I'll keep that to myself though.

[Spider John]

. Also asked if I had Willie Nelson's Stardust CD which was his favorite. .

Outstanding CD. My mother wasn't a big country music fan, but she heard this album (actually , it was an 8 track), and really liked it. I bought it for her for Christmas that year. She passed away several years ago. I bought the CD years later, and I think of her whenever I listen to it. hear it. Now, I'll think of you and your friend too.

[Radbird]

Great stories, Dreamer. I was hoping this thread would turn into one where we share memories like that (like the time the Cards scored a run in SF...)

And thanks, Spider. I'll think of your mom too. When I listen to it these days, I get a little melancholy during September Song but then a smile always breaks out when Sunny Side plays because I know that wherever he is now, he's doing okay.

[lukethedrifter]

Never open the tip until you see the fire.


Nice memory, rad.