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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    Sea2Ski said:
    Sitting at home in two extremely conflicting emotions.

    In the morning and early afternoon we were at a  Bar mitzvah where we were celebrating a friend of ours son entering into adulthood. (This was the second one I have ever been to.) Seeing the celebration, everyone happy and excited knowing he has his life ahead of him and wondering what he was going to end up doing with it was a joy to see. All the singing, dancing, happiness and fun everyone was having was fantastic. The smiles, laughter and joy filled every room we were in.  The parents were understandably over-the-moon proud of their son today. But we had to leave the celebration before it ended.

    From there we went to another friends son's funeral.  He took his life at age 21. He was smart, funny, successful in a job he loved, good looking, had a long-time truly stunning girlfriend, basically had everything going for him. He ended it for an unknown reason and apparently with no warning to anyone. No letter, no clues, hints, and noone knew of any events just prior to that afternoon where he made his last decision to stop it all. Everyone is now left wondering why. All the wishes and hopes one had for him were never going to come to fruition. Seeing the mass number of people showing up to say goodby was astounding. The parents were understandably heartbroken, confused, angry, exhausted, and visibly in disbelief as they looked at their their son for the last time was simply overwhelming.

    So as I sit here, I think how ironic life is. How in a blink of an eye life enters a new chapter for one person, yet in that same blink it ends for another.
    It hurts my head and messes with me to the core. 

    Godspeed to the both of them.
    Sorry for you and your friend's loss here man, that's tough.  A good friend of mine went out in a similar manner about five years ago.  I've had a few conversations with his father over the years since that have always been heartbreaking.  We're assuming he was mentally ill but there weren't really any signs of how serious it was.  At the end of the day it's very difficult to try and make sense out an act that was taken by someone who probably wasn't processing the world in a rational way.  


      
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Acn
    Acn Posts: 4,490
    Sitting on the back porch, drinking some earl gray, smelling oak from the egg.

    LBGE

    Pikesville, MD

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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited October 2017
    pgprescott said:
    Focker said:
    Class joint right there. 
    It really is.  So chill, listening to the live band.
    Check Liver light came on shortly after, up in The Signature Room.  We then stumbled into the original Uno at 0100 for pie.  Had the entire place to ourselves.  Mgr talked to me about a class they do before opening.  $35, includes a 10" pie, two drinks, and their cookbook.  This will be revisited.
    Pie was incredible, smoked Giordano's.  Better crust, crushed tomaters, and the pepperoni was on top.  An Uno from the original location, made with Giordano's WI cheese, would be the perfect Chicago pie.

    This was right before a weather system came in.  One of my favorite moments, watching the fog roll in at The Signature and blanket the city.  Good friends, good times, good drinks, good food.  Weekend trip has been like an eggfest after party, for 3 straight days. Lol
    Today is 3 Floyds.

    I unconditionally, heart, Chitown.  Best city on the planet.

    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Wisconsin is God's country if... you live in Illinois.
    I grew up in Illinois and it it for sure!
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,173
    JRWhitee said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Wisconsin is God's country if... you live in Illinois.
    I grew up in Illinois and it it for sure!
    You grew up?
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
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  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    northGAcock said:
    JRWhitee said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Wisconsin is God's country if... you live in Illinois.
    I grew up in Illinois and it it for sure!
    You grew up?
    I am much taller if that counts for anything.
                                                                
    _________________________________________________
    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    JRWhitee said:
    northGAcock said:
    JRWhitee said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Wisconsin is God's country if... you live in Illinois.
    I grew up in Illinois and it it for sure!
    You grew up?
    I am much taller if that counts for anything.
    The real question is: are you longer?
    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    JohnInCarolina said:
    JRWhitee said:
    northGAcock said:
    JRWhitee said:
    JohnInCarolina said:
    Wisconsin is God's country if... you live in Illinois.
    I grew up in Illinois and it it for sure!
    You grew up?
    I am much taller if that counts for anything.
    The real question is: are you longer?
    When lays down.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,627
    edited October 2017
    Sea2Ski said:
    Sitting at home in two extremely conflicting emotions.

    In the morning and early afternoon we were at a  Bar mitzvah where we were celebrating a friend of ours son entering into adulthood. (This was the second one I have ever been to.) Seeing the celebration, everyone happy and excited knowing he has his life ahead of him and wondering what he was going to end up doing with it was a joy to see. All the singing, dancing, happiness and fun everyone was having was fantastic. The smiles, laughter and joy filled every room we were in.  The parents were understandably over-the-moon proud of their son today. But we had to leave the celebration before it ended.

    From there we went to another friends son's funeral.  He took his life at age 21. He was smart, funny, successful in a job he loved, good looking, had a long-time truly stunning girlfriend, basically had everything going for him. He ended it for an unknown reason and apparently with no warning to anyone. No letter, no clues, hints, and noone knew of any events just prior to that afternoon where he made his last decision to stop it all. Everyone is now left wondering why. All the wishes and hopes one had for him were never going to come to fruition. Seeing the mass number of people showing up to say goodby was astounding. The parents were understandably heartbroken, confused, angry, exhausted, and visibly in disbelief as they looked at their their son for the last time was simply overwhelming.

    So as I sit here, I think how ironic life is. How in a blink of an eye life enters a new chapter for one person, yet in that same blink it ends for another.
    It hurts my head and messes with me to the core. 

    Godspeed to the both of them.
    Seeing the stark differences in new life/end life has to be jarring.

    I feel sorry for your friends son.  I feel sorry for the internal struggle he experienced, probably for a prolonged time.  This is no slight against his family or friends.  Many keep it hidden from everyone.  There is a huge stigma in society about mental health.  Its embarrassing, scary, and uncomfortable to talk to anyone.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • hoosier_egger
    hoosier_egger Posts: 6,808
    Pepper stout beef day. Chuckies rubbed with hardcore carnivore. 
    ~ John - Formerly known as ColtsFan  - https://www.instagram.com/hoosier_egger
    XL BGE, LG BGE, Med BGE, BGE Chiminea, Ardore Pizza Oven
    Bloomington, IN - Hoo Hoo Hoo Hoosiers!

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  • CPFC1905
    CPFC1905 Posts: 2,122
    Just coming down to earth again after Palace beating Chelsea yesterday.
    I am proper Glad all Over!  (click here for what that means; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHl75oFtdDw)  
    Other girls may try to take me away 
    But you know, it's by your side I will stay
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  • JohnInCarolina
    JohnInCarolina Posts: 34,668
    Perfect day for zip lining:


    "I've made a note never to piss you two off." - Stike

    "The truth is, these are not very bright guys, and things got out of hand." - Deep Throat
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  • NotEnoughSmoke
    NotEnoughSmoke Posts: 107
    Watching the Pack.  Located in Dallas so I dont get Da Bear game.
    XL BGE
    WSM 18.5
    Currently live in Southern Oklahoma/ North Texas region
    Born and raised in Chicago! Da BEARS
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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    Zeiger88 said:

    Who needs a Smokeware cap

    ^^ you do! ^^ 

    but that chili is looking good

    Phoenix 
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  • lousubcap
    lousubcap Posts: 36,670
    @theyolksonyou - been in similar situations many times (different sport).  Patience there sideline parent  ;)  They will do their best and play hard.  Hope the team comes out on the winning side of the game.  Safe travels following the conclusion.  
    Louisville; Rolling smoke in the neighbourhood.  Life is too short for light/lite beer!  Seems I'm livin in a transitional period. CHEETO (aka Agent Orange) makes Nixon look like a saint.  
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  • JohnnyTarheel
    JohnnyTarheel Posts: 6,629
    Focker said:
    Breakfast of champions at the Grand Lux Cafe bar.

    Cafe Mocha with a shot...of Cointreau.  =)
    Beignets with the white whiskey and raspberry sauce....divine.


    Sooner or later you have to get back to normal!!!  ;)
    Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    lousubcap said:
    @theyolksonyou - been in similar situations many times (different sport).  Patience there sideline parent  ;)  They will do their best and play hard.  Hope the team comes out on the winning side of the game.  Safe travels following the conclusion.  
    Cap.  I'm on the field with him. It's harder on the parents outside the fence. 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    theyolksonyou said:
    lousubcap said:
    @theyolksonyou - been in similar situations many times (different sport).  Patience there sideline parent  ;)  They will do their best and play hard.  Hope the team comes out on the winning side of the game.  Safe travels following the conclusion.  
    Cap.  I'm on the field with him. It's harder on the parents outside the fence. 
    You're clueless.  When your son is 22, he'll bring it in brother.  #notdeadyet
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • johnnyp
    johnnyp Posts: 3,932
    My Redskins make me drink 
    XL & MM BGE, 36" Blackstone - Newport News, VA
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    edited October 2017
    JohnnyTarheel said:
    Focker said:
    Breakfast of champions at the Grand Lux Cafe bar.

    Cafe Mocha with a shot...of Cointreau.  =)
    Beignets with the white whiskey and raspberry sauce....divine.


    Sooner or later you have to get back to normal!!!  ;)
    Lol, sucks.
    Posted up at 3 Floyds'.  Started things off with Zombie Dust, Alpha King, Space Station Middle Finger, Moloku, coming back around full circle at Zombie Dust.  No rest for the wicked, soldiering on.
    Such an awesome, AWESOME, spot.


    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,333
    Broken collarbone.  Dammit.  
    "Hallelujah, Noel, be it Heaven or Hell,
    The Christmas we get, we deserve"
         -RIP Greg Lake

    Ogden, UT, USA

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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    That sucks - what happened?
    Phoenix 
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Botch said:
    Broken collarbone.  Dammit.  
    Full recovery ahead.  Cannot be rushed.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Botch
    Botch Posts: 17,333
    Aaron Rodgers, not me.  Sowwy!  
    "Hallelujah, Noel, be it Heaven or Hell,
    The Christmas we get, we deserve"
         -RIP Greg Lake

    Ogden, UT, USA

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  • blasting
    blasting Posts: 6,262
    ColtsFan said:
    Pepper stout beef is done  =)


    That looks incredible

    Phoenix 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Headin' home on a high note.  Vanilla Coke, crinkle fries, and sliders down the street from 3F.

    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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