Rest In Peace

cowboyangel · Post by **cowboyangel** » Tue Nov 11, 2008 5:57 pm

Today on Democracy Now! I heard that 18 veterans a day, yes, that's correct, 18 veterans a day, according to Government statistics, commit suicide.

And so my fellow Americans, I ask, "Who should we be bailing out? Who should we be taking carer of?"

Who? Who really?

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Sat Nov 15, 2008 8:22 am

Mitch Mitchell

the last member of Jimi Hendrix's Experience Band

He until he came, except for Ginger Baker of Cream, rockn' Roll drummers were basically hacks or wantabee jazz drummers. Mitch was a real studied percussionists that could have played in any jazz band or symphonic orchestra. He helped make the Experience rymthmically what it was.

Bye, will miss you until I join the Big Jam in the sky!

AIIZ

Karlene · Post by **Karlene** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:57 pm

My wonderful mother died, after a long illness, on January 30th of 2008. We had many days to talk to each other and say last things to each other, nothing was left unsaid. I feel very lucky about that, nothing is left unsaid.

I was her only girl and we were best friends. I told her once that, if after she died, she could contact ANYONE, please let it be me, if she could send anyone a signal, please send it to me, and she promised she would.

It's been 10 months now and I wait and listen all the time, but nothing is coming. My dad said he feels her in their home. I am trying to be quiet, attentive and sensitive to everything in my environment. I KNOW without a doubt that if she COULD, she would contact me. I'm afraid this means she is gone and is no more. I know she would not let me down.

When I was 19, many years ago, I had an encounter with my grandmother who had died when I was 13. That encounter always gave me hope that there really is another life for these people. It took her 6 years to reveal herself to me. Maybe I'm asking too much of mom?

Artemis · Post by **Artemis** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:05 pm

Give it time, Karlene. I've found that it comes when I least expect it and when I'm too busy to even think about them.

That's so great that you were able to say everything to her. Maybe that's why you haven't heard from her? The last conversation I had with my father was a screaming match (albeit an intellectual one). I felt so bad later that it was my last memory of him. Years later I realized that was the best way to say goodbye to him cuz he loved an intellectual argument - loved pushing me to my limits. I did receive what seemed like a message from him at one point, a reminder to keep taking risk and live my life. I needed it at the time, especially cuz I doubted whether he was proud of me. As I type this, it strikes me that I got that message cuz I had those unspoken things left with him....

Karlene · Post by **Karlene** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 4:22 pm

That's really a good thought Artemis, maybe because all was said, nothing more NEEDS to be said. It's all a part of my own selfishness anyway, if I knew she was all right I would hurt less. She was such a delicate, lovely creature.

I know these are things everyone says, that they would feel better if they knew their loved one was all right. We're all individuals I think, but we all hurt the same.

I had a pciture of her I wanted to take out ot the temple this year but I just couldn't get out there. My bike just would not drive in dust that thick.

I'm sorry your last time with your father was not a more calm experience. It's so silly sometimes, the things we do and say here on this earth......Then we have to live with it the rest of our lives.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 6:03 pm

Karlene, you know that even if the playa is fucked up like that next year, there are probably people who would take you out in their mvs so you can put the picture there. There are people who would take it to the playa for you if you can't go.

I left some of Scott's ashes at the temple and some at the man. I'm glad I did both, because I think that for Scott, with his big showiness, the man made more sense. But I didn't know that until after the burns.

I haven't experienced his presence, but I swear that for the first few months after my sister's death, she was my total good luck at thrift stores. I don't think ghosts do ebay.

Anyway, sorry for your loss. If you belong to tribe I have a burningman grief tribe. It's been pretty slow over there, but I like to think of it as ready when needed.

Apollonaris Zeus · Post by **Apollonaris Zeus** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 9:38 pm

Kalene, I feel your grief. But contact my not come as quickly as you want because you may not really need it. How is your life going? You probably don't have a major problem in your life. Your mom knows it. Then She may be involved in something pretty exciting at this moment as she moves on to her next step and you doing fine allows her to that.

After my fathers death, I didn't feel his presence until he contacted me about my sister. She was having a hard time with his passing. She always had an extreme fear of death and his had hit home with her. His contact was more for her and I have to say what he told me, I conveyed to her. it had a profound effect on her and soon was able to cope with his death.

I can't say it this will help you. I hope that it does.

AIIZ

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:03 pm

I never heard of the gentleman until now, but I do love this obituary.

Karlene · Post by **Karlene** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 5:00 pm

I would be interested in hearing other people's experiences of being in contact or even just seeing someone who was lost to them. My experience with my grandmother was that I woke up and she was standing by my bed, for just a moment, and then she just dissolved. I tried to talk to her buy my throat was actually paralyzed, I couln't get a word out. I read somewhere that is a common experience with people having that kind of an encounter. Their throats become paralyzed. This happened when I was 19 and I'm 62 now and I think of it EVERY DAY. It was so vivid. I've tried to tell myself, Oh..maybe I was dreaming...but I wasn't.... I was wide awake and she was there. I'm positive of it in a place in my mind that I have never accessed before. I just KNOW it was her. Maybe that is what I am expecting from mom. So I try to look for other little things, little signals.

My life is good right now, I have a very good peaceful life. I hope mom is having a wonderful and exciting experience.

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 7:43 pm

Rest in peace Bettie Page.

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:57 am

RIP BETTY!!!!

Burlesque at its finest was never better then when in her hands!

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 11:43 am

And whatever you do, dont go to her website. It crashes and hangs your computer.

That site really needs to be worked on.

And for what it's worth I did not know she was still alive and also did not know Suzy knew her. Very well apparently. Would go as far as to say "Idolized her".
Even did an interview with her: http://www.drsusanblock.com/ccbilltheat ... iePage.htm

cowboyangel · Post by **cowboyangel** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:23 pm

Jackie, our standard poodle, died today. She was 17. She had a host of medical problems. Now she's free of her problems and off somewhere, in the spirit world. I loved this dog so much and am very thankful to her for all the incredible lessons she taught me and all the times she stayed by my side, especially during tough times. God Bless her. And thanks to all of you who sent her and me your love and sympathy.

Picture of Jack from 2 years ago. She loved to go kayaking with me.

Love,
Cowboyangel

DVD Burner · Post by **DVD Burner** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:24 pm

OOOO, sorry to hear that.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:30 am

my sympathies, CA........a fine companion, I'm sure.

rarely, do we find a companion as loyal as a good pet-friend.

Post by **Elderberry** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 7:50 am

sorry to hear about your dog.

JK

Artemis · Post by **Artemis** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 12:36 pm

Goodbye Jackie!!

What a great photo for this moment, CowboyAngel. There she is in the kayak all alone, no paddles, just drifting away....

TomServo · Post by **TomServo** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:04 pm

Betty Page, I hardly knew ye.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081212/ap_ ... ettie_page

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:39 am

The reason I've been a little moody lately:

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**burn** · Post by **burn** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:28 pm

Ugly - I'm so sorry.
What a peaceful place.
What was your relationship with Toshiko?

Artemis · Post by **Artemis** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:29 pm

Sorry to hear about that UD

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:34 pm

(((((Ugly Dougly)))))

I'm in a bad way, too. Three years ago, today...

**burn** · Post by **burn** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 7:46 pm

(((((((Fishy))))))))

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:47 am

{{{Fishy}}}

Love n Support to ya darlin'

Ugly Dougly · Post by **Ugly Dougly** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:34 am

**burn** wrote:Ugly - I'm so sorry.
What a peaceful place.
What was your relationship with Toshiko?

I am adverse to public mourning, but I guess I started it. She blessed me as my wife for seven years.

ygmir · Post by **ygmir** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:35 am

UD
my sincere and heartfelt sympathies, to you, sir.

pinemom · Post by **pinemom** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 9:43 am

Very sorry for your heartache UglyDougly!

(((Muah)))

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 7:29 pm

Be as public or as private in your grief as you want. I may talk about mine alot, but it really doesn't change how much I miss him. It's all a fucking process, and sometimes it's important to share. And somethings are for ourselves alone.

I wonder how long I can keep going and contradicting myself?

littleflower · Post by **littleflower** » Fri Dec 19, 2008 8:45 pm

as long as you feel like it, fishy.

thank you for posting that lovely tribute, dougly.

condolences to you both...

ALICEtheGOON · Post by **ALICEtheGOON** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 3:23 am

hang in there UD and fishy

live love laugh