tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post3345805547693866791..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: Goodbye, NeighbourValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-67906119389948801872017-12-05T14:28:57.278+00:002017-12-05T14:28:57.278+00:00Maybe the world has just gotten so hurry scurry an...Maybe the world has just gotten so hurry scurry and people don't want to take the time to slow down to visit and reminisce. Large gatherings are sometimes not cultivated by younger people to carry on the tradition. Even though, you did a good thing by showing up to honor a man who meant a lot to you.kdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07504994174268834559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-23915625213804668872017-12-04T10:08:34.837+00:002017-12-04T10:08:34.837+00:00Hope you're right, JimmyHope you're right, JimmyValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-81619064049097891802017-12-04T02:10:24.704+00:002017-12-04T02:10:24.704+00:00Valerie I have a feeling that Joe and Bill are sit...Valerie I have a feeling that Joe and Bill are sitting together laughing over tales of days gone by, there may not have been very many to give him a proper send off, but I am sure there was a huge crowd there to welcome him home...Joe included.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-64317101666474059512017-12-03T15:02:50.857+00:002017-12-03T15:02:50.857+00:00Ron, I can't believe it is five since your Mom...Ron, I can't believe it is five since your Mom died. It only seems like a couple of years back. You may be right about the lessening members of Bill's family but it was the attitude of those left behind that was so disturbing. Still, everyone changes as they get older. <br /><br />Charlie looked up when I opened the computer - I guess he knew he'd get a mention...lolValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-67430122428076767662017-12-03T14:27:17.476+00:002017-12-03T14:27:17.476+00:00Valerie, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your...Valerie, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your neighbor, Bill, he sounded like such a special man. His doll's houses sounded amazing! Wow....102?! <br /><br />I'm also sorry to hear about the lack of attendance and jolly words/stories at the gathering at the house after the church services. And I'm surprised by that, considering what a wonderful human he was. Do you think perhaps Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332843200079013172noreply@blogger.com