Dtwclipper From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Posted (5 years 9 months 4 weeks 1 day 20 hours ago) and read 1385 times:
As many of you know my mom died in April of 2007.
It also turns out, that a women he was dating before he married my mother in 1948, just lost her husband as well this spring.
I say to hell with a mourning period, at his age (85) he can't afford to buy green bananas! They have been to dinner three times, and are going out again tonight.
I don't think anyone should be alone and if this helps them both out, I say it's a good thing!
Most people would think that it's a bit strange for him to go out after only three or four months, but I think it's great!
I don't think he will ever remarry, but just to have a companion would help him, as well as myself and my brothers!
FriendlySkies From United States of America, joined Aug 2004, 4009 posts, RR: 6 Reply 1, posted (5 years 9 months 4 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 1359 times:
I think what's more amazing as that he has stayed in touch with someone he dated in 1948...
Good for your ol' man, nobody should be alone at that age.
SlamClick From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 10062 posts, RR: 71 Reply 2, posted (5 years 9 months 4 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 1359 times:
That is so cool! As you obviously understand, it is in no way disrespectful toward your mother or this woman's late husband. But truly, how much time do you think you are going to have?
He will probably live longer and certainly happier with some companionship.
Do you think dating has changed much?
Happiness is not seeing another trite Ste. Maarten photo all week long.
HPLASOps From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 3, posted (5 years 9 months 4 weeks 1 day 19 hours ago) and read 1353 times:
That's a pretty amazing coincidence that your dad found his old flame who happened to be in the same situation he was in.
The vows say "Till death do us part." And having a companion is a huge part of life, no matter what form that companion comes in.
Quoting Dtwclipper (Thread starter): Most people would think that it's a bit strange for him to go out after only three or four months, but I think it's great!
No worries. It happens when it happens and neither of them could control that. I wish them both well for as long as they live.
N710PS From United States of America, joined Oct 2006, 1166 posts, RR: 4 Reply 5, posted (5 years 9 months 4 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 1293 times:
Old sparky has not lost his touch I gather. Well done to you dad and it is not to be disrespectful to you mom I would imagine but everyone needs someone and the way things go in this day and age you dad might yet have another 15 to 20 in him! Good luck him.
There is plenty of room for Gods animals, right next to the mashed potatoes!
ScarletHarlot From Canada, joined Jul 2003, 4673 posts, RR: 59 Reply 6, posted (5 years 9 months 4 weeks 1 day 18 hours ago) and read 1293 times:
Good for him, and I'm so glad that you are okay with it. My mom has not had a companion since my dad died 11 years ago. She kinda sounded me out about it once, and I told her that if she ever found someone - go for it! Why not have a friend or whatever kind of relationship she wishes? My dad is gone and she deserves to be happy.
Hope your dad enjoys himself! How neat that he met up with his old friend!
SlamClick From United States of America, joined Nov 2003, 10062 posts, RR: 71 Reply 7, posted (5 years 9 months 4 weeks 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 1263 times:
Quoting Dtwclipper (Reply 4): I don't know, but he did take her flowers tonight.
Really?
I thought they'd sit at separate tables at a club and text each other.
Guess I'm out of touch.
Happiness is not seeing another trite Ste. Maarten photo all week long.
N710PS From United States of America, joined Oct 2006, 1166 posts, RR: 4 Reply 8, posted (5 years 9 months 4 weeks 1 day 17 hours ago) and read 1251 times:
Quoting SlamClick (Reply 7): I thought they'd sit at separate tables at a club and text each other.
Don't laugh, I did that once.
There is plenty of room for Gods animals, right next to the mashed potatoes!
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