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Post #255,126 by Steve Lowe 5/11/06 4:59:50 PM Reply	Progressing. The funny thing about life is we can't make it stop no matter how much we hurt or need it to. Things are rough. Her (my ex) Dr. gave her valium - she was all fucked up when I talked to her on the phone last night - wouldn't let her talk to Nick (our son) that way. The irony of that and how her husband died just makes me want to puke. I hope that the valium helps her get through a few days here, but that she gets off it ASAP. Her dad came out from Indiana and has been a big help getting things arranged and taking take of the twins. Her (crazy) mom and (whacko) sister, who are local, haven't done shit. Oh wait, her mom took the dog, i suppose that's something. She had a friend bring his Jeep over to our house. It needs brakes and a tune up and to be sold to help her cover funeral expenses. I think I can get the work done for her Saturday morning. Anyone want a 97 Cherokee Sport? The twins are.. well let me say this, they don't understand and are crushed. They keep saying things like "Daddy can't die, he's supposed to take us to laser tag and camping this summer." I can't believe how hard that was to type. I haven't actually seen them since Mike died, so don't really know, but it's not sounding good from the second hand reports I hear. My son is processing well, I can see the grieving process in work. He's running the gamut of sadness, anger, frustration, confusion. I think he understands the devastation that drugs can bring and the connection here. Funeral is Saturday afternoon. She asked my wife and I to do "Amazing Grace" - I hope we can make it through the song. -- Steve [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu]
Post #255,132 by imqwerky 5/11/06 5:20:21 PM Reply	This breaks my heart It is never easy to "be strong" through an emotional funeral. Be easy on yourselves, Steve. Do the best you can and respect your feelings too that if you need to cry, it's ok. That is what funerals are for. I'm sure you and your wife will sing beautifully no matter what. Many hugs, Amy
Post #255,141 by boxley 5/11/06 6:19:49 PM Reply	be kind to the kids, depending on their age they may be okay My youngest brother was nine when my father died. He recently told me he didnt face that fact until his mid 30's, he always thought that the old man left cause he couldnt stand living with ma. reasonable logic except he attended the funeral. My daughter didnt really understand her brother was dead until she actually saw him in the coffin. Of all of us she is recovering the best. take care, thanx, bill Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 50 years. meep
Post #255,147 by Steve Lowe 5/11/06 6:45:30 PM Reply	Twins are six, Nick's eleven. Nick seems to understand what's going on, I don't think the twins do. I think they'll have issues later in life (for this and a number of other reasons). -- Steve [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu]
Post #255,149 by boxley 5/11/06 6:52:25 PM Reply	yeah, sounds like it, try to be a god parent to them, will help yer son, thanx, bill Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 50 years. meep
Post #255,170 by Another Scott 5/11/06 10:35:37 PM Reply	:-( I really don't know what to say, except time will help all of you get through this terrible situation. Come back here and tell us how you're feeling as events unfold. Talking helps, even when it's difficult. Kids are pretty resiliant. Be a good listener for them. I'm sure you'll do fine at the service. It's good of you to be there to help those he left behind. Hang in there. Cheers, Scott.
Post #255,215 by jbrabeck 5/12/06 9:04:25 AM Reply	Email me Dau is looking for vehicle. my id at your friendly mail service (letters only) dot gov A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
Post #255,399 by Steve Lowe 5/14/06 12:16:23 AM Reply	Thanks, Joe, I'll email you tomorrow I've not had time to look at it, yet - hopefully tomorrow afternoon. I looked it up on kbb.com - looks to be worth about 3300. I'll shoot a few pics tomorrow as well. But like I said, I don't know if anything's wrong with it. -- Steve [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu]
Post #255,449 by Steve Lowe 5/14/06 10:36:56 PM 5/14/06 10:42:35 PM Reply	Pics and info Pics of the Jeep are [link\|http://users.frii.com/slowe/images/Jeep/\| right here]. I think it's in decent shape for the miles. I drove it for awhile today. It's got a squeal when you first start it, I suspect the serpentine belt - looks due to be replaced anyway, so I'll do that tomorrow. Feels like a brake rotor is warped as there's a shudder you can feel in the pedal when getting on the brakes hard above about 35mph. It runs well, shifts well, and drives well. Everything seems to work - it's got: power windows power locks power mirrors cruise a/c am/fm/cassette auto 4wd 4.0l engine No rust that I can see, good tires, a few cosmetic issues that you can see in the pics. -- Steve [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu] Edited by Steve Lowe May 14, 2006, 10:42:35 PM EDT Expand All History
Post #255,473 by boxley 5/15/06 8:15:19 AM Reply	nice vette Any opinions expressed by me are mine alone, posted from my home computer, on my own time as a free american and do not reflect the opinions of any person or company that I have had professional relations with in the past 50 years. meep
Post #255,575 by CRConrad 5/16/06 5:53:44 AM Reply	From the 1979 - 1983 period, AFAICS.
Post #255,591 by Steve Lowe 5/16/06 11:01:39 AM Reply	Close, it's a 1978 - silver anniversary year. Though it's not the silver anniversary 'edition'. That had silver on gray two-tone paint and front and rear spoilers. This one does have the L-82 motor and a 4 speed, though. Pretty fun car, but really needs some TLC. 78 was the first year of the 'bubble' back window, and that body style was built through 1982. There was no 1983 production 'vette, the 1982 model was extended a few months and the new body style of 1984 was an early release, IIRC. -- Steve [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu]
Post #255,625 by CRConrad 5/16/06 5:14:41 PM Reply	Duh, silly me - that's what I meant! Silver anniversary to new body style, was what I meant to say... At the back end, I still think I kind-of got it right -- the new body wasn't all that early, and the "82" model year was extended well into calendar year 1983, IIRC -- but the front end was a total brain fart. No, of course 1953 plus 25 doesn't quite equal 1979... (Let's pretend I got it mixed up because -79 was the first time I actually saw a Silver Anniversary Edition Corvette in the flesh, two-tone paint and all. In Zürich, that was, and I got several good looks at it -- because its driver seemed to be as confused by the one-way restrictions on some of that city's main thoroughfares as was my Dad. :-) [link\|mailto:MyUserId@MyISP.CountryCode\|Christian R. Conrad] (I live in Finland, and my e-mail in-box is at the Saunalahti company.) Yes Mr. Garrison, genetic engineering lets us correct God's horrible, horrible mistakes, like German people. - [link\|http://maxpages.com/southpark2k/Episode_105\|Mr. Hat]
Post #255,484 by jbrabeck 5/15/06 11:29:14 AM Reply	WIll have daughter look at pics tonight after school I Have no idea what she is looking for in a vehicle... A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. (Herm Albright)
Post #255,279 by tuberculosis 5/12/06 4:19:09 PM Reply	Stay strong "I hope that the valium helps her get through a few days here, but that she gets off it ASAP". As a recent victim of that dreamy medication, I agree here. I took it for a couple weeks for the labrynthitis and underwent 2 days of very grumpy/snappish withdrawal. [link\|http://www.blackbagops.net\|Black Bag Operations Log] [link\|http://www.objectiveclips.com\|Artificial Intelligence] [link\|http://www.badpage.info/seaside/html\|Scrutinizer]
Post #255,400 by Steve Lowe 5/14/06 12:17:28 AM Reply	Thanks She told me today she's not taking it anymore, only took it a couple of days there. -- Steve [link\|http://www.ubuntulinux.org\|Ubuntu]
Post #255,403 by tuberculosis 5/14/06 1:03:00 AM Reply	That's good to hear and I hope you pull through this with your colors flying. It sounds like a huge drag but you seem pretty strong to me. I think you'll be OK. If it gets too much or you just want to vent/chat, email me at first intial last name at mac.com with your phone and I'll ring. [link\|http://www.blackbagops.net\|Black Bag Operations Log] [link\|http://www.objectiveclips.com\|Artificial Intelligence] [link\|http://www.badpage.info/seaside/html\|Scrutinizer]

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