Hmmmm.........Blogging.........

Barracuda

Shared on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 06:36

Well, I guess this will be my first go at this. People have asked me why I don't have a blog. I don't know what it will turn out to be. This could be my one and only entry depending on how I feel about it later. Who knows?

And if you've entered here expecting the promised land of scantily clad women, I'm not sure that's what I want this to be. It may turn out that way, but I think I've turned a bit of a corner (much to everyone's dissapointment) now that I have a stable life with a wonderful woman who treats me like gold. I don't really need as much of the attention I was seeking when I first entered 2old2play. A lot has happened since I first stepped foot on these hallowed grounds. I've been divorced, changed job titles, lived the rowdy bachelor life, moved three or four times, been to two incredible LAN's, had some great gaming times, found the afore mentioned beautiful woman, and now ready to get married again. I still like scantily clad women. Don't get me wrong. I'm still Cuda. LOL. I just don't know if that's what I want to be known for anymore. But if that's what you're looking for, Durty's blog is a gold mine. Head that way.

So, all that being said, I lost my grandfather this past weekend. I hadn't told anyone on the site before now. His name was Wilburn Fisher and he was affectionately my Papaw. It seems strange to write that now seeing as how I've never lost anyone close to me until now and I'm about to be 34 years old. Most people don't have the fortune to be able to know their grandparents for 30+ years and my grandmother is still healthy as a horse although this has been hard on her. My Papaw had Parkinson's Disease and this last Christmas begged her and my father not to put him in a nursing home. He knew he was going downhill and we all knew that that Christmas would be his last. So my Grandmother (Mamaw) did everything possible to keep him at home and she succeeded. She nursed him day and night until the time came as we all were there to watch him take his last breath. I look at her differently now. I've seen true love. 57 years of marriage and a terrible yet beautiful ending.

Wilburn Fisher 1932-2008 Go rest high on that Mountain.

Comments

itsbillykiller's picture
Submitted by itsbillykiller on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 18:32
I am right there with you. I lost my maternal Grandfather this year. He was going to be 93 on April 15th. He almost made it. I lost my paternal Grandfather last year in Sept.. He was 92. He was the reason I am into cars. Why I have made it my profession. It's not easy to say goodbye to someone you have known so many years and have so many memories of. I still have both Grandmothers and I know that the days are running out with them both. I try to cherish my time with them.
SUPimp's picture
Submitted by SUPimp on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 06:50
Sorry about your loss bro.
Durty's picture
Submitted by Durty on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 06:55
My condolences to you and your family...I will keep you in my thoughts. Thanks for the pimpage of my blog though....lol. :)
kweenie1969's picture
Submitted by kweenie1969 on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 07:11
Cuda, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your Papaw...You and your family are in my thoughts.... It's great to hear that your life is going well.. I'm very happy for you and the future Mrs. Cuda... She seems like a great person, and I'm really glad I got to meet her at the LAN last year... Looking forward to seeing you guys in June.. :D
bunky's picture
Submitted by bunky on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 07:19
So sorry for your loss Cuda. Best wishes to you and your family.
cookieklr's picture
Submitted by cookieklr on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 07:33
I'm sorry, hon. My thoughts are with you.
Devonsangel's picture
Submitted by Devonsangel on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 07:36
That's a beautiful homage to your grandparents.
AutumnRocks's picture
Submitted by AutumnRocks on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 08:06
Well, sir, you've got my vote for the blog that made me get misty. Damn you. That is a beautiful thing, to see your grandparents love, it is inspirational to witness.
hilskie's picture
Submitted by hilskie on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 10:56
I think that's a great first blog... Sorry to hear about your "papaw"...my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care! And congrats on the engagement/wedding!
Pantengliopoli's picture
Submitted by Pantengliopoli on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 12:06
I'm sorry for your loss Cuda... that's rough, but a beautiful story of a long partnership.

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