Rest In Peace

[Sham]

CGD and Charlie, my condolences on this sad loss.

[Ano]

In 2011, during my first Burn, I decided to burn the pallbearer gloves I had carried my grandfathers casket with. I didn't watch the temple burn, but it resonated with me nonetheless. I found it fitting that the biggest and grandest temple to date housed the gloves of the man I found the most grand in my life. Provided for four kids and owned two houses on a railroad worker's salary, feeding his kids with the free donuts that work would give him. Died of Cancer years prior to me going to Burning Man, but it gave me some closure to burn the gloves there. He was a Catholic deacon, so I imagine he wouldn't have found Burning Man to be anything but heathens-in-heat, but... hey. Life.

Now, for my fifth burn, and the first temple I've seen with a garden in it, I'll get to put the gloves I carried my grandmother in a few days ago. We found her last week in her garden, so at least we know it was instant and she was doing what she loved.

Funny how that works - she gets a garden to burn in.

Life.

[tatonka]

sry for your loss Cpt and Charlie

[Thecatman]

"Upon Wynnie's shoulders is a pair of angle wings" (((((melon)))))

[Thecatman]

Sorry to hear about your loss CDG and Charlie

[Melonblue]

Hugs and thanks everyone.
It hurts like nothing I've ever felt before.


and my condolences, CGD, Charlie and Ano. My goodness I can only imagine how difficult that must be for each of you. Sending good energy for your healing hearts.

[Sham]

In 2011, during my first Burn, I decided to burn the pallbearer gloves I had carried my grandfathers casket with. I didn't watch the temple burn, but it resonated with me nonetheless. I found it fitting that the biggest and grandest temple to date housed the gloves of the man I found the most grand in my life. Provided for four kids and owned two houses on a railroad worker's salary, feeding his kids with the free donuts that work would give him. Died of Cancer years prior to me going to Burning Man, but it gave me some closure to burn the gloves there. He was a Catholic deacon, so I imagine he wouldn't have found Burning Man to be anything but heathens-in-heat, but... hey. Life.

Now, for my fifth burn, and the first temple I've seen with a garden in it, I'll get to put the gloves I carried my grandmother in a few days ago. We found her last week in her garden, so at least we know it was instant and she was doing what she loved.

Funny how that works - she gets a garden to burn in.

Life.

Ano, I am sorry to hear about your grandmother. I am glad the Temple is giving you some real comfort and closure. It's an amazing place.....

[Thecatman]

It hurts like nothing I've ever felt before.

I can't say I know how you feel but I know what you're going through.
Back on May 9th of this year we had to put our white cat Casper to sleep. I was cradleing him in my left arm and petting him with my right hand. Right before the vet stuck the needle
in his leg he picked his head up and gave me sugar on my right hand five times then slowly laid his head down into my left hand and died. He had cancer on his spine.
Here almost a year later it fuckin tears me up when I think of him.

[ygmir]

It hurts like nothing I've ever felt before.

I can't say I know how you feel but I know what you're going through.
Back on May 9th of this year we had to put our white cat Casper to sleep. I was cradleing him in my left arm and petting him with my right hand. Right before the vet stuck the needle
in his leg he picked his head up and gave me sugar on my right hand five times then slowly laid his head down into my left hand and died. He had cancer on his spine.
Here almost a year later it fuckin tears me up when I think of him.

I so get this........*group hug*

[ygmir]

@ Ano.......so sorry, dang, a shock. but as you say, she went doing what she loved.....would that we could all go that way.
I always imagined being shot by a jealous husband on my way out the window at 95..............

[Thecatman]

(((((Ano)))))
Sorry about your grandmother, and again, she went doing something she loved

[tatonka]

RIP Gene Gene the dancing machine at 82

[media]

[Thecatman]

My right thumb nail.
The Sunday before this past Christmas 2014, I slammed my thumb in the car door. Shortly after, it started turning a real neat turquoise color, then over time it turned dark purple.
It finally broke off today and is now kinda tender again.
RIP thumb nail

[Patsh]

My right thumb nail.
The Sunday before this past Christmas 2014, I slammed my thumb in the car door. Shortly after, it started turning a real neat turquoise color, then over time it turned dark purple.
It finally broke off today and is now kinda tender again.
RIP thumb nail

Here's a little something I did last time I lost a thumbnail... at work, we had a cyanoacrylic adhesive like crazy glue, but of a thicker consistency, called TakPak (spelling?) with a thin liquid accelerator applied by a little brush in the cap. Well, I thought, 'I'll just pile it on, accelerate the curing, file it nice and smooth, and have protection for the thumb'.

WRONG.

I found out quickly that the accelerator causes the glue to get VERY HOT.

So, from then on, I just applied thin layers of the stuff, cured each layer, filed the top and it was good. I ended up having to re-do it now and then as the nail grew back, but was impressed at how well it worked!

[Thecatman]

Thanks for the info Patsh. I've done the Neosporan (edit spelling) bit and it helped. The new nail is growing in pretty quick and it's not as tender

[BeeWeeDee]

And I have a mountain of smooth river rocks... oh well

[maryanimal]

Yesterday, on a warm, sunny day, I lost my daddy. He went into the hospital after he received a cortisone shot in his shoulder. They said he died from sepsis. My dad and I had our ups and downs but I loved him so much. The last time I spoke with him was on his 87th birthday Feb. 2 and he sounded good. I have so many regrets that I didn't take care of. My heart hurts so much right now. I don't know what to do with myself.

I love you daddy. I'm happy you weren't in pain when you passed.I will miss you more than you know.

Rest in peace daddy. you'll always be a part of me.

Your loving daughter,
Mary Ann

Allen Platnick 1928-2015

[lucky420]

(((Marry animal)))

[Melonblue]

So Sorry for your loss Mary Ann. (((Hugs)))

[Thecatman]

"Upon your Daddy's shoulders, is a pair of Angel Wings"
Sorry for your loss ((((((ma))))))

[Mojojita]

Maryanimal - we all love you so very much. Please know how much you mean to us, honey. Honor him, and grieve with your artistic soul. We love you.

[burner von braun]

I'm sorry to hear about your dad Mary Ann. Please take good care of yourself in these difficult times.

(((maryanimal)))

[Patsh]

Oh, Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. Sending big virtual* hugs.
My thoughts are with you.

*(to be collected as Real Hugs, next time I see you.)

[msj2u]

Mary Animal,

My thoughts are with you today and always. May your memories of your dad be happy.

Huggs till we meet again at camp on the playa for more real hugs.

MSJ

[southern crone]

(((Maryanimal)))

[danibel]

So sorry Maryanimal. Take extra special care of yourself. Hugs.

[Jackass]

Maryanimal, my deepest condolences to you in this time of pain and loss. I went though this mid-burn this year, hurts like hell. Be strong whenever possible. Take care of yourself and those around you. One day at a time.
Hugs, Jackass

[ygmir]

so so sorry ((((((((((((((((((MA))))))))))))))))))))))

[Thecatman]

[media]

James Best, better known as the nutty sheriff, Roscoe P. Coletrain, on The Dukes of Hazard.
Had a good part on The Andy Griffith Show a guitar player who's down on his luck. Many other great performances.
Forever 88

[maryanimal]

Thank you everyone for your love and condolences. I miss my dad so very much. It's so hard for me to wrap my head around still. I love you all, my crasy burner family. <3