Vigil for Our Dad
I made this!
I don't know if this is appropriate to share semi-publicly but anyway.
Our Dad died peacefully at home on Saturday morning aged 98. Since March lockdown I have been his primary carer and maintainer of his independence (he only stopped mowing the lawn in October).
But every evening while he watched Eggheads or Channel 5 documentaries, I made strange films on my laptop, so I could be present but keep my sanity. This is the one I made while sat with him in his room for the last couple of weeks.
The footage of him at the end is from two weeks ago and not too upsetting I hope, he was explicit in his readiness to check out and said he wouldn't recommend getting old to anyone.
Thank you x
erit: now viewable, thanks
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fred zeppelin II: Electric Boogaloo, Tue 24 Nov 2020, 9:20,
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Hey Fred
Sorry for ....you know. Words aren't ever adequate so.... I'm hope you and yours are getting by.
So's you know, The video won't play, yet.
"If the owner of this video has granted you access, " etc etc
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unclepills, Tue 24 Nov 2020, 10:04,
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Thank you for letting me know, I've publicked it.
Doing well thanks, it wasn't a shock, more of a relief as he'd always been so active until recently.
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fred zeppelin II: Electric Boogaloo, Tue 24 Nov 2020, 13:15,
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Video is private
So sorry for your loss x
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Turquoise Hexagon Sun has just dropped acid on, Tue 24 Nov 2020, 11:08,
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Sorry to hear that Fred.
98 though, and still mowing the lawn last month, sounds like a good innings as they say.
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Varmint, Tue 24 Nov 2020, 11:36,
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Indeed,
He hated having to use a walker, but he loved his mower, so I did seriously think of bringing the mower indoors in order to stop him toppling over all the time.
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fred zeppelin II: Electric Boogaloo, Tue 24 Nov 2020, 13:33,
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Sorry, I'm sure you'll have great memories of him.
Glad he accepted his situation and died peacefully.
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FeralCatMan Unusual disease collector., Tue 24 Nov 2020, 12:42,
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Words are shit and lame but I am sorry for your loss
Glad that with your help he stayed at home and was active until the end. I have an elderly Father and I know they can be very frustrating and almost drive you mad at times. They are young people trapped in failing bodies.
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spazzcaptain Misses Valin @, Tue 24 Nov 2020, 20:11,
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Yes!
He hated having to use a walker, but he loved his mower, so I ended up bringing the mower indoors to stop him falling over all the time. Funny really.
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fred zeppelin II: Electric Boogaloo, Tue 24 Nov 2020, 23:28,
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I think it's more than appropriate to share
Sorry bout your da, getting out the door peacefully is a blessing to be honest, few manage it. Must have had a good soul.
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simbosan liked your link on, Wed 25 Nov 2020, 2:06,
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Yes, he was exremely good humoured and mild-mannered for a short chap.
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fred zeppelin II: Electric Boogaloo, Wed 25 Nov 2020, 14:24,
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My condolences, Fred.
You are obviously a good son. Your Dad's keen fashion sense, what with the snazzy jim-jams and immaculate hair, have obviously been an inspiration for your own slick look.
I hope your grief subsides as quickly as possible.
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Jabberwoc misses D.R. and Quinch, Fri 27 Nov 2020, 14:27,
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